Volunteer Activity Assistant Jobs in London, Greater London
We have an opportunity for an Individual Giving Assistant to join our Individual Giving team, working within the acquisition sub-team. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £26,796 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
It’s an exciting time to be joining the award-winning Cats Protection Individual Giving team. We have a new strategy, a new structure and lots of opportunities to shine! The team is responsible for Acquiring new supporters for the charity, retaining the quarter of a million or so people that support us already – and raising over £20 million. Due to expansion of the team, a number of new roles have become available working remotely or from or offices at the National Cat Adoption Centre in Sussex. It’s fast-paced, thought provoking and varied work on a range of income generation products and channels.
Responsibilities of our Individual Giving Assistant:
The Acquistion & Retention teams, which make up the Individual Giving team, work together to maxmise the long-term return on investment for individual donors. In this varied role, you will play a key part in delivering the charity’s Individual Giving programme from concept to delivery, ensuring communications are delivered on time, to the agreed audience, within budget and to the highest quality. You will support in managing relationships with various external agencies, ensuring Cats Protection receives the best possible service. You will also liaise with a number of internal departments to ensure they are briefed on Individual Giving Activity.
What we’re looking for in our Individual Giving Assistant:
- Experience of assisting with the organisation of projects/activities or schedules
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively – orally and in writing - with a wide range of individuals
- Good organisational skills and an ability to meet deadlines
- An understanding of the principles of Data Protection
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £26,796 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Join us as our Individual Giving Assistant and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note any applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 29th April 2024
Virtual interview date: 9th & 10th May 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
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Key Tasks
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all high value fundraising activity, including proposals, applications, and donor interactions, and be able to regularly report this activity back to the Head of Philanthropy.
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Manage a portfolio of low-mid level prospects and existing donors, developing clear strategies to cultivate relationships and secure continued philanthropic support of £1,000 to £10,000. Ensure all donors in the assigned portfolio are provided stewardship and take responsibility for contacts and annual work plan.
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Develop and deliver a programme of cultivation, stewardship and recognition low-mid level donors and prospects, proactively seeking opportunities to improve the chances of securing repeat gifts through bespoke communications and consistent stewardship.
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Support the Head of Philanthropy and wider High Value Team with stewardship and cultivation of donors and key contacts. These activities may include virtual events, stewardship events, proposal development, annual reporting, and direct marketing appeals.
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Ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system for all existing and prospective donors within High Value Giving liaising with the Finance and Administrative team to ensure reconciliation with financial record.
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Work closely with the Philanthropy team and other colleagues to maximise all opportunities and support a dynamic, successful, and professional team
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Ensure that data security is maintained and that legal and regulatory requirements are fully complied with.
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Undertake other tasks, when necessary, to achieve the team’s and the organisation’s overall objectives.
General
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Managing a complex workload with competing demands and deadlines. The role holder will agree objectives and overall priorities with the Head of Philanthropy but is expected to manage unexpected/unplanned work within overall timeframes.
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The post holder is required to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues within the Fundraising Team to ensure the successful delivery of fundraising activities.
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The post holder will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will need to communicate effectively and sensitively, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors.
Experience
Essential
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Experience with interacting and developing relationships with supporters or customers using a variety of channels written and verbal.
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Ability to communicate in writing and orally in a succinct and engaging manner.
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Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity.
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Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and internal/external key stakeholders with integrity.
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities and willingness to travel within the UK as needed to support fundraising activities (most often travel to the London-based officer)
Desirable
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Experience developing and managing relationships with fundraisers and other stakeholders.
Skills and Knowledge
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Excellent organisational skills.
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A high level of enthusiasm, self-motivation and flexible approach.
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The ability to take initiative and work independently to manage pieces of work, including taking responsibility for managing projects.
Priorities
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Taking over an existing portfolio of £1,000-£10,000 existing donors, responsible for stewardship (mid-level giving) including members of the Women’s Giving Circle
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Supporting gift recording, recognition and management across high value giving
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Opportunities to gain experience in corporate, major donor and trust and foundations through supporting more experienced colleagues working on 5 and 6 figure partnerships
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Provide administrative and project support across Philanthropy/High Value Giving
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Research and evaluate new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant funders, maintaining a 12-month funding calendar.
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Cultivate and nurture relationships with funding/grant-making organisations, both new and existing.
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Develop compelling cases for support for designated projects or organisational areas, tailoring funding bids and applications accordingly.
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Enhance Buttle UK's ability to deliver compelling reports to donors, meeting or surpassing their expectations.
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Submit timely reports to donors, ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements.
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Support the maintenance of systems tracking fund allocation and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information for funders.
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Manage donor records on the Raiser's Edge fundraising database, including recording activities, income, and producing management reports.
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Stay informed about funding opportunities and trends in the sector through attending conferences, workshops, and events.
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Generate accurate and timely management information on fundraising activities and budgets.
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Ensure integration of fundraising activities within the wider staff team and provide necessary support.
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Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Fundraising and Marketing and/or the Trust Fundraising Manager.
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Proactively assess own performance and development needs.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
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Proven experience and success in developing and drafting proposals and/or reports raising funds from trusts, foundations, other grant makers or the equivalent.
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Experience of creating compelling and concise funding proposals, written documents and reports from a range of information sources, including detailed technical or sector specific information. about the organisation’s work.
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Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
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Experience of research techniques applicable to identifying funding opportunities and framing funding bids.
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Financially literate with the experience of producing and interpreting budgets, or other detailed numerical information.
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Experience of working under your own initiative, dealing with conflicting demands and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
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Experience of project planning and/or project coordination.
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Proven IT skills, ideally with experience of using databases.
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Good knowledge of the charity sector.
Skills & Abilities
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Driven to meet and exceed targets.
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Understanding of what is required to develop long-term and productive partnerships and relationships.
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise own workload; but also to make a valuable contribution to a small team.
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Ability to “sell” a cause successfully and be persuasive.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with the capacity to think creatively and strategically.
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Willingness to use the telephone to pursue cold leads and build relationships with potential funders and supporters.
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Ability to write compelling copy for a range of audiences, from succinct ‘pitch’ documents to detailed fundraising bids.
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High level of attention to detail
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High standard of literacy and numeracy.
Attitudes
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A self-starter with energy and drive, who is motivated to make a direct ask of a donor or supporter, but is resilient if a donor says ‘no’.
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Commitment to promote the best interests of children and young people.
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Empathetic and non-judgmental towards the needs of children and families living in poverty.
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Prepared to work flexible hours.
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Willingness to help with requests made by colleagues.
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40% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds leave primary school in England each year unable to read to the expected standard - many of these children fall behind with reading simply because they lack the opportunity to practise.
Chapter One is a small but growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in eleven areas/regions of the UK and will support 3,300 children in 2024-25.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to the work of our fast-growing charity. You will work as part of the Chapter One Support Team, ensuring that volunteers have everything that they need to make a success of their reading sessions with pupils. You will be the first point of contact for our volunteers, so excellent customer service skills and a genuine interest in helping others is essential.
Reporting to the Performance and Data Manager, you will work for 25-30 hours a week (Monday to Friday) and will need to be available for an 09:30 am start each morning. You will work remotely and will need to have access to a reliable internet connection. The start date for this role is 1st July 2024.
This role is ideal for someone home-based who wishes to work part-time in a fast-paced and varied administrative role.
Please do not send any applications or correspondence via the Chapter One website.
If you’d like to apply, please read the attached job description PDF and submit your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should:
- Clearly outline your suitability for this specific role
- Detail how you meet the essential qualities in the job description PDF
- Show your interest and passion for Chapter One, and the work that we do
Deadline for applications: 23:30 on Monday 29th April. No applications will be accepted after this time.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly outline your suitability for this specific role and should detail how you meet the essential qualities in the job description PDF. Any applications without a covering letter will be discarded. Please do not send any applications or correspondence via the Chapter One website.
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As an Operations and Office Assistant at Back Up, your primary objective is to provide comprehensive operational support and fostering an efficient office environment. This pivotal role extends beyond administrative duties, encompassing the responsibility of managing the onboarding process for new joiners. From liaising with IT to prepare laptops to conducting health and safety inductions on the new joiner's first day, you play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for new staff members. Additionally, you will be responsible for keeping health and safety protocols up to date and maintaining the HR software. Your diligent efforts directly contribute to the effective management of services within the charity, furthering its mission to empower individuals impacted by spinal cord injury by delivering services that promote confidence, independence, and positive adjustment.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with demonstrable knowledge of developing and implementing new policies and processes to ensure best practice in recruitment, retention and engagement.
You will have a background in HR, and ideally, experience working with or supporting volunteers or communities.
You will need to have good IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and a CRM or People Management software.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of People, and with support from the Director of Communities and Inclusion, the HR Officer for Communities and Volunteers will:
- Produce volunteer management policies, procedures and documents to ensure compliance with latest good practice guidance.
- Support staff working with volunteers and other unpaid members of the BES communities to embed best practice in the valuing of unpaid contributors.
- Develop and implement, monitor and evaluate processes for a fair and equitable system of volunteer recruitment, benefits, recognition and awards.
- Identify where the gaps lie in the EDI data of volunteers and actively seek to address these.
To find out more about the role, please download the job description and job pack.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you interested in working for a Global Charity that works on peace and safety, gender justice and building self-reliance among women and families. Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.
We are a diverse and inclusive movement who also welcomes friends and supporters from within and outside of the church structure, together with a host of active volunteers all championing the work we do.
The Role:
This role will cover a wider area of executive support including governance, meeting management, senior leadership team support, managing on-line gatherings, travel management, diary management, correspondence management and relationship management.
The post-holder will be key in supporting the WWP in this, and also, with both WWP and CEO, in mapping out the key events and activities over a 6 year cycle, so that there is a clear structure for the new WWP (and ultimately successor to CEO ) to come into and work with. They will also assist the CEO in “standard agenda planning” for the board, for example, the induction of the new Board in early 2025.
Whilst the role is for 3 days per week, ideally this would be flexible, with the individual working more days at certain times (for example during the Board week) and less at quieter times.
MU is a small team, (about 25) and there is an expectation that all will show flexibility in helping out on areas not explicit in their role descriptions, when time and their expertise and ongoing workload allow
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate should be proficient in handling the Microsoft suite, zoom, familiarity with handling databases and finance systems. They should be confident in taking minutes in board meetings, experienced in acting as a project manager, able to use a project tool to facilitate planning of schedules for SLT, Board and committees throughout the year, and possess excellent relationship skills, confident to liaise with board members and provincial presidents from around the Globe.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union
- Employer pension contribution of 7%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Two volunteering days and one away day per calendar year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme.
- Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.
For more information about the role: please refer to the attached job description
Work Location
This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via Charity Job. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 21 April 2024. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not get in touch with you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Description
We have a very exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys working on the front-line of patient support across the Gloucester region.
This role will deliver Kidney Care UK’s Patient Support and Advocacy service in the region. This varied role deals with every aspect of a patient’s life that supports better outcomes: welfare benefits, practical, emotional and social support. As well as directly supporting patients, you will raise awareness of the wide range of local and national resources available to kidney patients, and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other stakeholder groups in the region.
Based at home (laptop and mobile phone provided), you will be expected to travel independently across the Gloucester area and manage your own caseload with the support of your line manager and other members of our national friendly, committed team.
We’ll provide the training, you’ll bring enthusiasm and your experience of working with chronically ill patients in a social, care or health role.
The role is a two-year contract initially. We can consider applications for a split role or job share, please indicate the hours you are seeking. Applications from those with experience of living with CKD in a personal or professional capacity are particularly welcome.
Please apply through CharityJob with your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are perfect for this role.
Please apply through CharityJob with a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a very exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys working on the front-line of patient support across Dorset.
This role will deliver Kidney Care UK’s Patient Support and Advocacy service in the region. This varied role deals with every aspect of a patient’s life that supports better outcomes: welfare benefits, practical, emotional and social support. As well as directly supporting patients, you will raise awareness of the wide range of local and national resources available to kidney patients, and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other stakeholder groups in the region.
Based at home (laptop and mobile phone provided), you will be expected to travel independently across Dorset and manage your own caseload with the support of your line manager and other members of our national friendly, committed team.
We’ll provide the training, you’ll bring enthusiasm and your experience of working with chronically ill patients in a social, care or health role.
The role is a two-year contract initially. We can consider applications for a split role or job share, please indicate the hours you are seeking. Applications from those with experience of living with CKD in a personal or professional capacity are particularly welcome.
Please apply through CharityJob with your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are perfect for this role.
Please apply through CharityJob with a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
The Autism Know How department, which this role sits within, supports organisations across sectors to improve both understanding and practice for professionals and employees in order to help to transform the lives of autistic people and families. We do this through diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences.
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
Who we are looking for:
A Permanent Customer Relations and Sales Officer to work as part of a centralised sales team, which leads all Autism Know How sales, logistic and customer support enquiries.
Managing all aspects of the customer sales journey, this role will lead and deliver an effective, timely and professional customer journey and experience, maximising income potential and repeat business to ensure performance against team sales targets and to enable the society to continue to improve its offering for autistic people.
This role will work closely with colleagues across Autism Know How, Marketing, CRM and Business Development departments, and other relevant NAS teams where required.
This role will also deliver general administration and data processing as required.
To view the job description, please click here.
Where you will be working:
Home based, with occasional travel when required.
How to apply:
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We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide crucial support to enable the life changing service we provide for women who have survived trafficking, exploitation and other forms of violence. The role will provide support to the Service Manager, line management to volunteers and high quality casework support to survivors living in our safe house accommodation. The postholder will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach to ensure the provision of an excellent aftercare service
for survivors.
The postholder will have significant experience of providing practical and emotional support to survivors. They will be able to develop, sustain, and evaluate joint work between agencies, establish good working relationships and negotiate effectively. We are looking for someone who can develop strong partnerships with other community organisations and groups, both locally within boroughs and London wide.
About Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
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We run three safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
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We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
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We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
- You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
- You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.
For more details and to make an application, please head to our website.
Closing date: Monday 22 April, 9.00am
Interviews: Actively recruiting, with interviews being held until beginning of May
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
Due to the nature of the work, this post is for women only.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Sport Team. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our Opportunities Programme as Sports Manager. In this role, you will play a vital role in overseeing our in-house and community-based Sport Project. Your aim: To help make physical activity accessible to those experiencing homelessness.
About the role:
As the Sports Manager, you will be responsible for The Sport Project. You will be overseeing the day to day running of the project and management of the team including Sports Coordinators, freelancers, volunteers, and peers. You will be leading on expanding the reach of the project, forming partnerships with like-minded organisation and charities and advocating for the importance of physical activity within the homeless sector.
In your role, you will also manage relationships for grant givers and funders, including being responsible for budgets, reporting and reconciliations. Additionally you will support the team in the wider role out of the project across the homelessness community, at time this may involve helping to deliver a proportion of physical activity and helping to engage wider groups of participants and staff.
The approach taken with clients will be psychologically informed, incorporating an understanding of complex trauma and addiction. The outcomes for your role, include developing positive and sustained relationships with external partners and helping to make physical activity accessible.
About you:
- Experience managing staff or volunteers and freelancers.
- Experience and knowledge of managing projects or partnerships.
- Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and in different settings.
- Your toolkit includes practical expertise in group dynamics and co-production, or you have the enthusiasm and aptitude to develop these skills.
- Experience of working or supporting vulnerable people, rough sleepers or people with mental health, physical health or substance use support needs.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged/complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering .service objectives across work specialisms.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st May at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th May
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Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Manages: All Cinema Managers (currently five, six by end of 2024) and one Technical Assistant
Location: London Bridge central office (40% home-based also possible)
Terms: Full time (35 hours p/w, 5 days)
Benefits: Employer pension contribution of 5%, 27 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
This is a unique and exciting opportunity at the heart of UK charity MediCinema. The role is a crucial part of the MediCinema team with responsibility for the smooth and successful delivery our impactful services. The post-holder will provide vital support, guidance and leadership for all our cinema teams across the UK, empowering them to deliver our services.
You will work closely and collaboratively with the central office Operations team on all aspects of the design, planning, impact measurement and successful delivery of the different MediCinema services in line with the Charity’s strategic objections and direction.
There is also a strong focus on external relationship management with various stakeholders from film distributors to healthcare contacts.
The key duties and responsibilities are:
· Service Delivery and Development
· Lead, manage, build and develop an effective team
· Technical Support and Management
· Volunteer and Nurse Management
· Best Practise, Risk, Incidents and Safeguarding Management
· Support Impact and Evaluation
· Film schedule, booking and relationships
· Support Disney ‘Moments that Matter’ programme
· Administration and other duties
If you have a passion for health, wellbeing, film and the arts, and are a driven, highly-organised, compassionate and enthusiastic individual, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4)
Please note applications will be anonymised.
Closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 (22:00)
Interviews: Week commencing 13th May 2024
Start date: ASAP
MediCinema are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Official Job Title: Early Literacy Interventionist
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to work with children to support and develop their phonics and reading skills?
38% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds leave primary school in England each year unable to read to the expected standard. Chapter One is a fast-growing charity, with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills they need to thrive. We work to ensure that all children have 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.
Our Early Literacy Intervention (ELI) programme (based on a model that serves 20,000 children successfully in the USA) provides daily, 1:1, 7 minute phonics sessions for children who are behind in phonics. Using a bespoke technology tool, a trained Early Literacy Interventionist works individually with target children.
We are seeking a part-time Early Literacy Interventionist (ELI), based at Galleywall Primary School in Southwark, South London. This ELI role, reporting to the Schools Development Manager, is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop and grow their knowledge of phonics and/or their teaching skill set. It is ideal for someone with previous school experience who is looking for a new and exciting challenge.
For your caseload of target children, you will conduct an initial baseline assessment and then deliver differentiated, 1:1, targeted, 7 minute phonics sessions to pupils using a systematic, synthetic approach. Although you are employed by Chapter One, you will work closely with the school team to understand the progression of the school’s phonics teaching; establish tailored plans for each child and feedback on pupil progress. Using your knowledge and insight, you will also collaborate with colleagues at Chapter One to further improve the ELI model, the online tool and programme delivery.
Please read the full job description for details of the responsibilities of the role, and our employee recruitment pack to learn more about Chapter One.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Please apply via Charity Jobs by sending a CV and covering letter (of no more than one page) outlining why you’re the right person for this role and how you meet the Required skills & experience section of the job description.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th April at 11.59pm
Interview date: w/c 14th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an outgoing proactive Sales & Events Coordinator to join our busy team to deliver increased revenue and occupancy for our conference and meetings business.
As a social enterprise commercial income is key to our success. The Commercial team is responsible for income generation and business growth through sourcing occupants for our commercial units and clients for our venues. The Commercial team deliver over 600 events from our venues and are continually building partnerships and liaising with key stakeholders across the South Bank areas.
You will be responsible for securing sales from new and existing clients as well as managing event logistics in close liaison with our operational team.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Experience of co-ordinating and organising events
- Experience of working in a busy sales role
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
- Ability to take the initiative and an enthusiastic, proactive approach to work
- Strong IT and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail
Creating an inspirational neighbourhood
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary
£30,672 per annum
Extras
In return, we can offer you:
- 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff
- 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
- Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
- Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
- Commitment to training and development