Communications and Engagement Officer

Salary: £25,500 - £28,560 pa + 6% pension

Employment type: Two Year Fixed Term, 21 hours per week

Location: Haringey

Closing date: Wednesday, 22/04/2021, 12 noon

Interviews:  Thursday, 29/04/2021

Do you have excellent communications, community engagement and research experience? Do you have experience of creating content for and maintaining a website, social media channels and engagement skills to reach diverse audiences?

The Bridge Renewal Trust and consortium partners have secured a £750,000 contract to deliver targeted interventions to tackle violence in the Tottenham Hale ward area as part of the GLA Violent Reduction Unit’s flagship My Ends programme.

We are currently recruiting a creative and versatile Communications and Engagement Officer to help develop and deliver a high-impact communications strategy, raising awareness of the service and supporting our community engagement activities.

We are looking for someone who is: creative and innovative; skilled in content development and copywriting for a range of audiences and is able to organise a variety of community engagement events; has good knowledge and experience of engaging diverse communities through different communications channels including face to face and social media.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; and will be proficient in the use of a range of software including MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Mailchimp and Eventbrite.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.

To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.

For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.

The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) is a champion of biodiversity, restoring farming landscapes and woodlands for wildlife. Through education and engagement, we inspire the wider countryside community to understand and appreciate the importance of wildlife to farming, food, the natural environment and wellbeing.

This brand new role will work with the PR consultant to create a PR strategy to promote the CRT, increasing knowledge and credibility – and then implement it. This will involve using a range of appropriate methods (press releases, features, web copy, media briefings, spokespeople events) to achieve maximum positive coverage of the CRT.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can write for a range of different channels and audiences. This person will be responsible for managing the CRTs reputation amongst new audiences, and they must be prepared to talk to the media, presenting detailed wildlife statistics with an air of authority.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter of approximately two pages, outlining how your background, skills, qualifications and experience make you the perfect candidate for this position.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview and should be expected to do an exercise first to prove their abilities.

Closing date for applications is: 7 May 2021, 12 noon.

This is an opportunity to join Farm Africa at an exciting stage in the organisation’s development as we look to launch our new strategy and make plans to continue to grow our digital profile and raise income online.

Reporting to the Head of Communications & Advocacy, this is a varied and exciting position that will manage Farm Africa’s online advertising, and develop engaging content for websites, email marketing and social media.

You will be responsible for managing Farm Africa’s Google Ad Grant with support from an external marketing agency; reporting on the organisation’s digital performance and training others in the use of the website content management system.

You will be a results-focused online marketer with excellent design and copywriting skills and a meticulous eye for detail.

You will be excited by the opportunity to grow Farm Africa’s online presence and have a proven track record of increasing online engagement and income. You will bring with you the energy, expertise and drive to make your mark.

If this sounds like a challenge you would relish, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the jobs page of our website where you will find the full job description and instructions on how to submit your application.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25 April 2021.

Selected applicants will be invited to a first round interview which are expected to be held week commencing 3 May 2021.

Essex and Home Based

Age UK Essex is a local charity with a proud history of improving the lives of older people. Last year alone, our Information and Advice team secured in excess of £1.7 million in benefits, and 4,241 clients were supported with complex information and advice. 

The over 65 population in Essex is projected to increase by 25.47% by 2035, and over 80,000 people over 65, living is Essex, are likely to be lonely.  To support this unprecedented growth, Age UK Essex plans to be at the forefront of service delivery and campaign for the rights of older people.  We will fight loneliness and social isolation and ensure older people have access to information and advice that will support independent living and improve wellbeing across Essex.

In order to carry out this work, Age UK Essex needs to raise vital funds to support the continuation of our Befriending and Information & Advice Services.  As Corporate Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for devising and implementing a successful programme of fundraising from the corporate sector to an agreed annual target, that will enable Age UK Essex to achieve its income generating target, which will include securing Charity of the Year applications, sponsorship of conferences and events and general donations.  This is an exciting new opportunity to join a developing team, for an individual who is passionate and enthusiastic in supporting a growing number of people in later life. 

Some of the Main Duties:

• To develop a long term strategy for Corporate Giving designed to support the Charity's strategic objectives and ambitions.
• To develop and implement a Corporate Programme including all marketing and digital materials.
• To successfully develop and manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships that generates significant income for Age UK Essex.

We are looking for someone with:

• At least five years’ experience in corporate fundraising and a proven track record of securing high donations from the corporate sector.
• Proven track record of excellent working relationships with large corporate donors.
• Experience of writing high level reports and presentations.
• Proven experience in developing strong emotional messages to support fundraising campaigns.
• Proven experience in legacy marketing and building relationships with solicitors.

Please apply by clicking to apply, and visiting theThewlis Graham website and following the instructions in the candidate brief quoting reference U0302. The closing date is 5pm on 28 April.

For a confidential conversation with Sarah Thewlis, details can be found on the Thewlis Graham website.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE & CHAPTER CLERK

Supporting the ‘Dean and Chapter’ in developing strategy and leading the Cathedral’s administration.

The Chapter is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive & Chapter Clerk in a newly created post as a key member of the Cathedral’s senior staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with significant experience in a senior administrative position. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. The post holder will have a key role in the life and mission of the Cathedral and be central to the implementation of an ambitious strategic vision.

We would expect our new Chief Executive & Chapter Clerk to be:

• Committed to helping us serve the mission and ministry of God’s church
• Sympathetic to the ethos, aims and values of the Cathedral
• A well organised leader, good with detail, with drive and creativity
• A good communicator at all levels
• The person with oversight of the delivery of the strategies and policies set by Chapter.

The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) is a champion of biodiversity, restoring farming landscapes and woodlands for wildlife. Through education and engagement, we inspire the wider countryside community to understand and appreciate the importance of wildlife to farming, food, the natural environment and wellbeing.

This brand new role will be responsible for project managing and editing The Lark, our 52-page magazine sent to over 2,000 people three times a year. This will involve collating information from contributors, writing engaging and informative articles where necessary, arranging adverts, editing everything to match the charity tone of voice and collaborating with external designer.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can write for a range of different channels and audiences. They will seek out information and stories where required so that supporters and staff are kept up to date with our work on all properties and their results.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter of approximately two pages, outlining how your background, skills, qualifications and experience make you the perfect candidate for this position.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview and should be expected to do an exercise first to prove their abilities.

Closing date for applications is: 7 May 2021, 12 noon.

We are looking to recruit a Parliamentary Officer to join our Policy and Campaigns Team. Working to ensure that no child is too hungry to learn. 

Closing date is 9am Monday 21st April 2021. 

Would you like to work for a charity dedicated to improving life for brain tumour patients and families? 

Brain Tumour Support are seeking two part-time Support Professionals, one for North West England and one for South East Wales . 

Our support service offers emotional and practical support, information and guidance to anyone affected in any way by a brain tumour diagnosis. 

Hours: 21 hours, over 3 days required between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work

Salary: £21,089 pro rata, 20/35 equates to £12,653 pro rata

Role 1:  North West England   Working: From home.  Providing support to areas of the North West of England including: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Wirral, Lancashire and Cumbria.  Support to clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one-to-one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face-to-face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Role 2: South East Wales Working: From home.Providing support to people in the areas of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and Velindre Cancer Centre.  Support to Clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one to one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face to face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Are you: Self-motivated, emotionally resilient, well organised and able to relate positively to people?

We need: An enthusiastic, empathetic, well organised and resilient support provider.

For this position we need someone who is comfortable talking to individuals experiencing difficult times coupled with an ability to build good working relationships with families, stakeholders and professionals.

You will have experience of supporting someone with a life limiting or life threatening illness; an understanding of the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis; an understanding of general support practices coupled with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; experience of working as part of a team and on your own; experience of group facilitation and offering one to one support. You will be working with vulnerable adults so boundaries and confidentiality are important.

A degree of flexibility will be required in this role due to Covid-19 and the changes we have been forced to make to our support services.  Our face-to-face support has transitioned to digital support during this time and therefore our service provision is continually under review.

Role 1 North West England:  The original post was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, therefore Brain Tumour Support will apply for the successful applicant to be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Role 2 South East Wales:  The post is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support until April 2022 so the successful applicant will be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Interviews will be held on:

Role 1 North West England: Tuesday 11th May 2021 via zoom.

Role 2 South East Wales: Thursday 13th May 2021 via zoom

It is hoped that the successful candidates can start work early June 2021.

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Summary of the role:

This is an exciting time to join our Finance team who are constantly improving ways of working and there’s always something new to learn. The role will be responsible for transactional queries, banking, accounts payables, sales ledger whilst also assisting the Management Accountant and International Accountant in implementing a strong control environment within Muslim Aid.

About the Role:

Some of the main responsibilities of this role will be:

1. To administer the day to day management of purchase ledger, ensuring purchase invoices and payment vouchers are correctly coded, authorised, recorded on the finance system, payment and dealing with queries within a timely manner.
2. To maintain the Income ledgers, raising invoices, coding of income, posting receipts and to be responsible for credit control procedures and following up with outstanding debtor balances.
3. The reconciliation of all bank accounts to ensure correct recording of all transactions.
4. Processing all petty cash advances and reconciling the petty cash float ensuring it is topped up and all transactions are recorded.
5. To bank cash and cheques from the Fundraising team and querying any discrepancies between their records and ours.
6. To assist in month end closedown by carrying out the month end procedures, including but not limited to reconciling creditor control account, vendor account allocation, ensure balance sheet accounts reflect the accurate balances.

About You:

To be successful in this role:

1. Minimum 5 A-C in GCSE including Maths and English or equivalent
2. Experience of working in a similar role
3. Bank Reconciliation experience
4. Purchase Ledger experience
5. Ability to work flexibly, under pressure and prioritise effectively, with a calm and professional approach.
6. High standard of numeracy, accuracy with a keen eye for detail

Why you should apply:

If you are an exceptional and experienced Accounts Officer who has the necessary skills and personal qualities to contribute to the strategic vision and leadership of the finance function then this may be the role for you.

How to apply

You must complete an application form for this role.

Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
• Flexible working conditions, including home working
• Employee benefits with Perkbox
• Free eye tests
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL)

For applications please click on the link below:

Once we have received your application we will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

The Jobs: 

Our goal at Kent Wildlife Trust is to ensure that 25% of the population of Kent is engaged with our work tackling the climate and nature crises. Both these roles are pivotal to that goal, working across a range of communications and marketing activities to promote our brand and ensure that as many people as possible are committed to a wilder Kent.  Working on ground breaking projects such as our bison release and wilder carbon, your responsibilities will span digital and traditional media to help our campaigns to reach audiences including businesses, policy makers, farmers and the wider public.  You will write and schedule social media posts and press releases, support the production of our membership magazine, deal with media enquiries and support the development of specific campaigns to promote Kent Wildlife Trust’s goals. This is an opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on our environment and if you think you have the skills to succeed, we would be delighted to talk to you.  Please carefully consider the skills, qualities and experiences required for both roles and let us know which you are applying for on the application form.  You are equally very welcome to apply for both! 

You: 

In the Senior role you will be an experienced communications and marketing professional looking to take the next step in your career.  You will be an excellent writer, comfortable operating across multiple social media channels, have experience maintaining websites and with email marketing and be confident dealing with journalists.  You may currently be in the corporate or the charitable sector and you will bring fresh ideas to effect behaviour change to achieve positive environmental impacts. Ideally you will have a sound understanding of the conservation and environmental sectors, but for the right candidate this is not essential.  For the Communications Officer role you may be taking your first career steps into the Marketing and Communications sector but be able to show us passion for conservation, creativity, accuracy and experience of working with online communications and printed materials and publications.

Kent Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity for Kent and Medway, supported by its members and staffed by committed professionals.  Join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent! In return we will inspire you, listen to you, value you, treat you equally and fairly, look after your health and wellbeing and encourage flexibility from day one, enabling you to draw on these benefits to be a better, happier and more productive you.

Do you have a flair for cultivating relationships? Are you a team player who is looking for an exciting career opportunity that will make a real difference to wildlife?

If the answer is yes, read on… 

Essex Wildlife Trust are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed  to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our friendly and energetic team. 

In this exciting role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with donors and run a variety of individual and community fundraising initiatives, including appeals and events, to provide crucial support to the work of the Trust. With highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills, an engaging manner and a methodical approach, you will need relevant fundraising experience in a similar role and an infectious enthusiasm for Essex Wildlife Trust’s work.

If you have strong relevant experience, you would like to work at a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Company and you feel you would fit in our friendly, committed, passionate and professional
organisation then we would love to hear from you. 

Closing date: Midnight 18th April 2021

Interview dates: 27th April 2021

To apply, please visit our website to find a job pack with further details and a job specific application from 

Essex Wildlife Trust aims to employ a diverse body of people with different perspectives, values and attitudes. We seek to promote an inclusive environment where differences are shared and valued; unfair treatment or discrimination is challenged; and everyone is able to reach their full potential.

The role of the Supporter Engagement Officer is to develop and maintain strong relationships with our donors as Church Army's donors are vital to our future and growth as they underpin the resourcing of our frontline work. 

Our Supporter Engagement Officer understands that a meaningful supporter journey is driven by having great data and it will be your job to ensure that data is accurate, relevant and up to date. The successful candidate will  be able to think for themselves about what is needed and why, putting themselves in the donor’s shoes to inform their own actions and priorities. 

You will need to be able understand what is required to naturally connect with people from all kinds of backgrounds. We are looking for someone with a warm, enthusiastic and engaging personality who is able to adapt the way they speak according to their audience and will have strong communication skills whether speaking on the phone, writing emails or formal letters.

The successful candidate will be able to grasp a big vision yet have a keen eye for detail. You will pride yourself on accuracy and ensuring that the last task of the day is done with the same amount of enthusiasm as the first. You’ll be equally at home undertaking repetitive tasks as you will be at finding creative solutions to new challenges. You’ll also relish being part of a wider team and sharing learning with colleagues, who you will both support and be supported by. This is an exciting role which will evolve over time for a self-starter with motivation to succeed. 

This is afull-time post will be for 37.5 hours per week. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work required on occasion. 

Please see the Recruitment Pack, and our website, for more information and details of how to apply. 

Recruiting for a Housing Lead Specialist Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Service in Tower Hamlets!

GBP 23,500 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
Hackney Road Project provides 24 hour accommodation based support for up to 31 individuals with complex histories, multiple traumas, complex personality disorder(s) and a varied, disrupted housing history with experience of homelessness as well as individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health conditions who are under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

Hackney Road Project implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach which was developed to support people out of homelessness, in particular those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. However, its application is far broader than only homelessness. It considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.

You will provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Provision of care and support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support. Post holders will deliver trauma informed and asset based support to a caseload of up to 6 service users with needs aligned to their specialism - caseload is subject to change depending on the service needs.

Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and external partners, creating a positive atmosphere
- Leading on Move on
- Leading on care packages and transition plans for customers when exiting the service
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- To uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols

Person Specification
- Embraces a Psychologically Informed approach
- Is capable of maintaining unconditional positive regard
- Views challenging behaviour as a support need
- A strong specialist support worker with excellent interpersonal skills
- At ease in directing others, is assertive and independent minded, will challenge others, and skilled in resolving conflict
- Drives change, enjoys dynamic diverse environments and demonstrates entrepreneurialism, creativity and innovation
- Demonstrates significant confidence and high levels of self-esteem
- Demonstrates significant levels of emotional resilience and a positive attitude

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. psychology, Health and Social Care, Mental Health) OR experience in the social care/charity sector
- Experience building and develop strong professional partnerships with external providers aligned to their specialism

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

Recruiting Full/Part Time Waking Night Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Slough!

We are currently recruiting the following roles:

Part Time Waking Night Support Worker - £14,625 per annum, 30 hours per week, permanent position

Full Time Waking Night Support Worker - £19,500 per annum, 40 hours per week, permanent position

We offer 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role/roles you are interested in.

Hope Place is a new supported accommodation service located in Slough comprising 10 self contained rooms with a staff office on site. The service accommodates and support people who experience moderate to high complex mental illness, many of whom will also have a range of additional and complex needs, for example drug and alcohol misuse issues and personality disorders.
Hope Place provides care and support for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays. The service is covered at night by designated Waking Night staff. Support Workers will be required to work on a rota basis, covering early and late shifts, including at weekends and Bank Holidays.
The service has a focus on enabling and utilise customers' skills. Amongst other responsibilities, the successful candidates will support service users to acquire tenancy sustainment and budgeting skills, encourage and facilitate group activities, socialisation, opportunities for training and employment.
Waking Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Provide phone support to the customers of our sister project Hope House and report to Hope House management accordingly
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience

Interviews will start taking place 6th and 7th April 2021.

For more information or to apply please visit our website.