We are recruiting for Education Workers to join our Graduate Scheme in Leeds.

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres which provide an education programme addressing underachievement and social exclusion. We target children and young people most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go to university due to economic, social, cultural, or linguistic disadvantage. IntoUniversity provides practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. We have thirty-one centres and extension projects across the country, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

We are looking for people who will be committed to helping us to change the lives of young people. Successful candidates will either be appointed to the role of Education Worker in one of our Leeds centres or as a member of the Leeds team delivering an NCOP (National Collaborative Outreach Programme) to local secondary schools.

We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, providing exceptional training and experience, and the opportunity to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed then we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for these posts please complete our online Graduate Scheme application form, which can be found on our website, by 9am on Monday 27 January 2020.

Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to our selection day on 7 February 2020. All those invited will participate in a series of group and individual activities throughout the morning. Candidates who display the right qualities for the graduate scheme during these activities will then be asked to stay on for an afternoon of individual interviews.

These posts begin on 24 February 2020, or as otherwise agreed with the candidate.

We are looking to recruit a Partnership Officer to secure long-term, high value, mutually beneficial corporate and non-corporate partners across a range of disciplines, including Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and sponsorship.

You will also be responsible for researching key prospective sectors and companies, sector activities and the business marketplace, to compile lists of key targets, as agreed with the Head of Partnership Fundraising.  You will develop and manage an ongoing pipeline of prospects, that have a clearly defined target outcome and value.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience in corporate fundraising new business or a sales experience within the voluntary and/or commercial sector.

Youth Outreach Officer

Full-time at 35 hours, Home/Office Based,

Vacancy Locations: Northern Ireland, Yorkshire & Humber.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. Its flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years.

GamCare are recruiting for a Youth Outreach officers to promote, schedule and deliver this work and build strong regional networks around this work.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establish the reputation of the GamCare Youth Outreach programme in youth work settings across regions
• Promote, arrange and deliver training sessions to youth-facing professionals (e.g. youth workers, teachers, social workers) in your region
• Promote, arrange and deliver young peoples’ workshops to 11-19 year olds in Hull and surrounding areas
• Maintain a network of local stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information required to assist delivery and evaluation.
• Be a point of contact for people interested in GamCare’s young people’s projects in Hull and surrounding area

You should have previous experience working with young people aged 11-19 and delivering educative content to a variety of audiences.

The role will require delivery time in the specified region and the surrounding area, as well as administration done from home. 

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain, and work with a supportive a supportive line management team.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like an acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy> and name of region

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Megan Pengelly (Programme Manager). Applications sent to this address will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 30th January 2020

Interview dates: w/c 3rd February.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in Belfast/Leeds or remotely via video conference.

The Charity

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based Youth Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The Mentoring Scheme is an additional offer for those young people identified as in need of some further individualised support at the end of the main programme. Volunteer mentors work with a young person for up to a year, supporting them with issues they are experiencing, continuing to develop their confidence, resilience and life skills, and working towards the outcomes the young person has identified for themselves. The Trust’s Bursary Scheme is open to all those young people who have completed the main programme to assist their next steps into further activities.  All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated to take part. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated individual to support the delivery and expansion of our Mentoring and Bursary Schemes. You will be involved in all aspects of the schemes, supporting the Mentoring Manager to ensure they run effectively. You will need experience of direct work with young people, as well as experience working with or managing volunteers.

This role includes responsibility for:

• Supporting the young people’s transition from the main programme into the Mentoring Scheme including attending their Pathway Days, and acting as a key point of contact for young people and their parents.
• Assisting the recruitment of volunteer mentors including fulfilling our commitment to Safer Recruitment.
• Organising, preparing and information sharing with volunteers to ensure they are ready to fulfil their role.
• Supporting the matching process to establish the best fit between young people and mentors.
• Acting as a key point of contact and support for volunteers throughout their time as a mentor, including being available on-call during session times which may occur in the evening and occasionally at weekends.
• Working in partnership with the young people’s families, referral agencies and other organisations to maximise the benefits for the young people involved.
• Creating and delivering training opportunities for new and existing volunteers in conjunction with the Mentoring Manager.
• Administrating all aspects of a volunteer and young person’s involvement with the Mentoring Scheme, including completing the relevant checks and references, record keeping and database maintenance.
• Facilitating young people’s access to the Bursary Scheme including promoting the scheme, assessing applications, identifying and acquiring items and requesting follow up feedback.
• Supporting the effective monitoring of the schemes and measurement of young people’s outcomes.
• Participating in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Youth Adventure Trust.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

The Candidate

To be up to the challenge you will need excellent understanding and a proven track record of working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You will need comprehensive knowledge of volunteering, and demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with volunteers, parents/carers, and professional organisations. You will need strong engagement skills to effectively support both the young people and volunteer mentors. You’ll be an excellent communicator, a strong team player and an exemplary role model.

We need someone with:

• Experience of direct work with vulnerable and challenging young people, ideally within a mentoring context.

• Experience of recruiting, supporting and working with volunteers.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload. Excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.
• The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. A flexible and dynamic approach.
• Strong IT skills including experience of e-mail, MS Office, databases and social media.

In addition:-

• The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required, is essential - if you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.
• A full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required

Safer Recruitment

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Therefore;

• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for this post;
• we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
• if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview;
• if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
• applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.

Please review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available on our website.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Role and Candidate descriptions above.

Applications Closing Date: Sunday 2nd Febuary 11.59pm

Interview Date: Monday 10th February (Frome, Somerset)

A second interview will be held for selected candidates on Sunday 16th February (Wiltshire)

Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred.

The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Fight for Peace (FFP) uses boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to realise the potential of young people living in communities affected by crime, violence and social exclusion. Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2000 to work with young people involved in and affected by the drug trade, FFP opened a second Academy in Newham London in 2007 to help tackle the issue of youth involvement in gangs and violence. Having established FFP Academies in both Rio and London, FFP began expanding globally in 2011 and now has a presence in 25 countries via its Global Alumni Network of over 140 trained community based partner organisations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Working as part of the frontline team, and reporting directly to the Special Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing intensive youth work support to members of the Special Project. The Special Project is a year-long programme aimed at providing a transformative platform for a small group of young people identified as likely to commit violence. This tertiary level programme is delivered in-house three days per week and aims to provide participants with the necessary support to develop and progress into further education and access employment opportunities, while also improving social relationships and physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

The Special Project Youth Worker will be responsible for:

• Providing intensive mentoring support to three young people identified as being involved in illegal activity and high levels of gang involvement;
• Building collaborative relationships with key local youth services, enforcements and neighbourhood teams to support engagement of young people on the programme;
• Delivering 1-2-1 and group personal development sessions, and support members to integrate into FFP’s Open Access sport provision;
• Identifying and referring project beneficiaries to relevant support services;
• Assisting in the development of key partnerships with local organisations and youth service networks;
• Attending weekly team meetings and participating in professional development and training;
• Adhering to monitoring and evaluation requirements according to internal Upshot processes as requested, and assisting in the ongoing project evaluation;
• Working with a holistic approach - be an active and positive role model supporting the wider FFP team as and when needed;
• Any other duties within the competence of the post-holder which may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 3 Youth Work qualification or equivalent;
• A good understanding of the issues surrounding youth involvement in offending, violent behaviour and gangs, a working knowledge of multi-cultural inner city areas and an ability to relate to young people of all backgrounds including gang members;
• Experience of delivering informal group development / life skills workshops to meet the needs of hard to reach and excluded young people;
• Experience of planning and designing personal development sessions including schemes of work and session plan build up;
• Experience of working at a comparable youth project or programme that included mentoring and motivating young people to ensure they engage in education and sports activities;
• Safeguarding trained and experience of applying safeguarding awareness to a youth work setting (essential). Desirable - trained as a Lead Safeguarding Officer;
• Experience of building and sustaining good working relations with target focused partnerships;
• The ability to work flexibly and demonstrate initiative in a demanding and pressurised environment;
• To understand and support the aims, objectives and values of FFP and reflect these in all aspects of work;
• Ability to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people with ease;
• Good communication skills;
• Excellent IT skills;
• Right to work in the UK.

Duration: 1 year with the possibility to extend.

How to apply: Please email your CV and cover letter (no longer than two pages) addressing to the email below, putting ‘SPECIAL PROJECT’ as the subject title of your email.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Richard at Fight for Peace.   

Deadline: 9pm on Sunday 26 January 2020. Successful candidates will be asked to attend first round interviews on Thursday 30 January and second round interviews aimed for Monday 3 February 2020. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to start Monday 10 February 2020.

• To contribute to the delivery of the Youth Outreach Project (YOP) Project outcomes, delivering a holistic service to clients involved with the youth justice system and impacted by serious youth violence, enabling them to move on to independence.
• To build and maintain a network of relationships with external relevant agencies and internal specialists.

This is a temporary poisition for one year maternity cover.

Thank you so much for getting in contact to enquire about the Education Manager roles we have available at YGAM. We are looking for very special people to join our team.

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people by training professionals to raise awareness specifically of gaming and gambling-related harm. Last year alone, we reached just over 164,000 young people and students and collaborated with almost 1,180 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programme. 
​
In 2020 we will embark on a national gambling education programme, working alongside GamCare to ensure that every 11-19 year old in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receives at least one session of gambling awareness education during their secondary/further education over the next four years, and ensuring that all teachers, youth workers and other professionals working with young people have access to information about the risks of gambling, how to identify gambling related harm in young people and where help for young people can be sought.

We have five roles in the following regions in the North: Yorkshire and the Humber; North East; East Midlands; West Midlands and Wales. The post holder(s) will be responsible for leading the recruitment of delegates for the YGAM Train the Trainer workshops from schools, non-formal sector, local authorities and other interested organisations and the delivery of these workshops, enabling us to achieve our key performance indicators within each region.

We are seeking somebody who has an outgoing and confident personality and who enjoys engaging with both the formal and non-formal education sectors. Being highly organised, having an absolute eye for detail and the drive and determination to make this opportunity a success are also critical qualities.

The posts are full-time with a starting salary of £22,000-£24,000 with the potential to rise based on performance.
To apply please email us with a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role and the region you are interested in. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 24 January 2020 at 1700.

Successful applicants who make the shortlist will be asked to attend an interview, relevant to the region you have applied for, and these are planned to take place the week commencing Monday 3 February 2020. 

YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.
Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work.

Thank you so much for getting in contact to enquire about the Education Manager roles we have available at YGAM. We are looking for very special people to join our team.

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which
builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people by training professionals to raise awareness specifically of gaming and gambling-related harm. Last year alone, we reached just over 164,000 young people and students and collaborated with almost 1,180 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programme. 

In 2020 we will embark on a national gambling education programme, working alongside GamCare to ensure that every
11-19 year old in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receives at least one session of gambling awareness education during their secondary/further education over the next four years, and ensuring that all teachers, youth workers and other professionals working with young people have access to information about the risks of gambling, how to identify gambling related harm in young people and where help for young people can be sought.

We have five roles in the following regions in the South: Greater London; South East; South West; East Region and Northern Ireland. The post holder(s) will be responsible for leading the recruitment of delegates for the YGAM Train the Trainer workshops from schools, non-formal sector, local authorities and other interested organisations and the delivery of these workshops, enabling us to achieve our key performance indicators within each region.

We are seeking somebody who has an outgoing and confident personality and who enjoys engaging with both the formal and non-formal education sectors. Being highly organised, having an absolute eye for detail and the drive and determination to make this opportunity a success are also critical qualities.

The posts are full-time with a starting salary of £22,000-£24,000 with the potential to rise based on performance.
To apply please email us with a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role and the region you are interested in. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 24 January 2020 at 1700.

Successful applicants who make the shortlist will be asked to attend an interview, relevant to the region you have applied for, and these are planned to take place the week commencing Monday 3 February 2020.

YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.
Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work.

Greenpeace is an international non-profit global campaigning organisation. Our independence and global reach enables us to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. We investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.

The Greenspeaker programme focuses on quality conversations that aim to really connect and inspire people to act.  The focus is on relating to the audience as individual agents for change in their community - and that’s what sets Greenpeace Speakers aside from typical school or community talk-givers.

This year, Greenpeace will grow this programme to include over 100 volunteers, all trained and supported to deliver engagement all over the country.  We will develop resources to support school and universities, youth, business and community groups which inspire action at a community level.  The team will work to inspire action and support individuals and groups to develop their skills, knowledge and passion for overcoming environmental issues at a community level, with an onus on reaching out to marginalised communities.

You will drive the project to deliver real-world action.  Leading a small team, you will be responsible for staff management, including developing skills and competencies.

To secure this role:

We’re looking for an Environmental Education Officer, someone who is a confident and clear communicator, with experience of working in an educational setting, this could be formal or non-formal.  You will have the ability and prior experience to be able to write and prepare high quality presentations and devise innovative educational materials.  Experience of environmental education is essential. Experience of community / local campaigning and community-led projects is desired, ideally within the environmental sector. 

To Apply

For further information and details on how to apply, please follow the link to our website.

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law. Greenpeace UK was recently awarded the National Equality Standard, one of the UK’s most rigorous accreditations for equality, diversity and inclusion.

CLOSING DATE: 9 am on Thursday, 30th January 2020

INTERVIEWS: Monday, 10th February 2020

• To develop and deliver the Employment, Education and Training (EET) programme, creating routes into employment, education and training for young people with multiple needs.
• To contribute to the daily running of the centre, delivering a holistic service to vulnerable/homeless clients, and enabling them to move on to independence.
• To maintain and build a network of relationships with external relevant agencies and providers and with internal specialists.

Quality and Performance Manager (Youth Outreach Programme)

Full time at 35 hours, Office Based, London, UK

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. Its flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years. 

GamCare seeks a Quality and Performance Manager to lead and support the Youth Outreach Team to deliver exceptional outcomes as the Youth Outreach Programme enters an exciting new phase.  Some of the Outreach Team are directly employed by GamCare, and some by our regional partners, so the role will involve managing the dynamics of a team that works in different places and in different ways.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring team leader who champions continuous learning and development in a fast-paced environment.  They will have experience with reporting and governance, and the ability to manage complex relationships with multi-level stakeholders.

GamCare’s central London office is a friendly, collaborative and energetic environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the youth outreach team, ensuring targets are met and the team is motivated and connected
• Utilise and develop our existing systems and processes for quality assurance and governance
• Use data strategically and effectively with the team to ensure that targets are reached, a learning culture is embedded, and that services are responsive and effective.
• Build on existing evaluation and impact measurement work to ensure that the programme can effectively communicate impact and ensure continuous improvement

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like an acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Megan Pengelly (Programme Manager). Applications sent to this address will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 9am Thursday 30th January 2020

Interview date: Friday 7th February 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place in central London

Salary: £28,000 pro rata (Choose £16,800 for 3 days a week OR £22,400 for 4 days a week)

Contract terms: Fixed, to 31 March 2021 (not available as an independent contract, or on a freelance basis) 

Hours of work: Part-time, either 21 hours over 3 days a week or 28 hours over 4 days a week (please identify preference of 3 or 4 days a week when applying)

Core hours are 9am-5pm

Some flexibility is necessary around working hours 

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required

Benefits: 25 days’ pro rata annual leave plus bank holidays

Location: Office based at the Kingston Quaker Centre with travel throughout the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Reports to: Chief Officer

Overview

Are you passionate about improving health and care services for young people and people living with a learning disability? Are you skilled at gathering views and experiences of people who use NHS and social care? Can you plan and deliver a programme of outreach and engagement activities?

Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames is an independent health and social care champion for local people. We work to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak on their behalf. We focus on ensuring that everyone in Kingston can get the support they need to live well. We also help people find the information they need about health and social care services in Kingston.

We are seeking a Projects and Outreach Officer to develop and maintain the external profile of Healthwatch Kingston’s work, particularly with young people and people living with a learning disability, their families and carers.

You will work with the Chief Officer, other members of our team and Healthwatch Task Groups (primarily Youth Out Loud! and the Learning Disability Task Group) to identify and work on projects to find out the views of patients, service users and their carers that require further investigation. The Projects and Outreach Officer will support and supervise a part-time Learning Disabilities Officer, along with a team of volunteers. Our work is challenging and constantly evolving so the ability to pick up new skills and approaches, adapt and find pragmatic solutions is essential.

As part of a small organisation based in an active community centre, you will be involved in a wide range of tasks and work with diverse community groups. You will be hands on and flexible in your approach to meet evolving needs as they arrive.

Job Description

1. Deliver an effective programme of community outreach and engagement sessions tailored to: people with learning disabilities, their families and carers, and relevant community groups; and also young people through Youth Out Loud! to promote Healthwatch Kingston and gather experiences of health and social care.
2. Accurately record community feedback and engagement activity and identify trends to inform future work.
3. Provide regular administrative support to the Kingston Learning Disabilities Partnership Board, Healthwatch Kingston’s Task Groups and occasional support to its Board and Committees including arranging meetings, distributing papers, taking minutes and undertaking actions.
4. Undertake substantive projects and arrange Enter & View visits as agreed by young people and people with learning disabilities and other Task Groups.
5. Support and supervise a part-time Learning Disabilities Officer, along with a team volunteers to undertake outreach, Enter & View and project work.
6. Support the development and delivery of public meetings and engagement events.
7. Contribute to the communications of the organisation by providing content for print and online newsletters and bulletins, website, print and social media enabling accessible information for people with learning disabilities and other local residents
8. Collaborate with other staff to support the delivery of Healthwatch Kingston’s signposting role
9. Provide reception cover to the Quaker Centre, where the office is located, and undertake any other tasks necessary to ensure the smooth running of the organisation as directed by the Chief Officer.

Person Specification: Essential

1. Experience of working or living with learning disabilities and/or working with young people.
2. Able to engage with a wide section of the community through presenting to patients or professionals, leading group discussions or running exhibition stands.
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor communication and engagement to the audience using face to face, print and online methods.
4. Experience of administrating meetings and taking minutes.
5. Experience of project work, community engagement or working with volunteers.
6. Experience of collecting experiences through interviews or questionnaires, analysing information and producing clear evidence-based reports.
7. Understanding of the NHS and/or social care.
8. Willingness to take on different tasks, to respond to feedback, to work flexibly and meet deadlines.
9. Degree level education or extensive relevant experience.
10. Strong computer skills and ability to develop skill with new systems.
11. An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities.

Person Specification: Desirable

1. Experience of organising and facilitating public meetings and events
2. Understanding of safeguarding principles for vulnerable adults and vulnerable children.

Application process

To apply please complete and send the Confidential Application Form along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification and also your up to date CV, to Stephen Bitti, Chief Officer, Healthwatch Kingston (contact details are in the Recruitment Pack).

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required before appointment to this role. Induction, support and training will be provided in line with the candidate’s needs. Applicants must be entitled to work in the UK.

Closing Time/Date: 17:00 Thursday 23 January 2020

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified: Friday 31 January 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 11th or Thursday 13th February 2020

For further information and to download a recruitment pack, visit the Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames website. You can also download a recruitment pack with details about the application process below. 

Thank you so much for getting in contact to enquire about the Quality Assurance Manager role we have available at YGAM. We are looking for a very special person to join our team.

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which
builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people by training professionals to raise awareness specifically of gaming and gambling-related harm. Last year alone, we reached just over 164,000 young people and students and collaborated with almost 1,180 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programme.
In 2020 we will embark on a national gambling education programme, working alongside GamCare to ensure that every
11-19 year old in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receives at least one session of gambling awareness education during
their secondary/further education over the next four years, and ensuring that all teachers, youth workers and other
professionals working with young people have access to information about the risks of gambling, how to identify gambling related harm in young people and where help for young people can be sought.
The post holder will be responsible for leading our quality assurance processes, analysing data and producing written
reports, enabling us to make improvements whilst supporting the YGAM team with SMART action planning.
We are seeking somebody who has an outgoing and confident personality and who has experience of managing the
operational delivery of services. Being highly organised, having an absolute eye for detail and the drive and determination to make this opportunity a success are also critical qualities.
The post is part time, working three days with a starting salary of £32,000pa to £34,000pa pro rata with the potential to
rise based on performance.

To apply please email us with a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages,
outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role. Only applications that provide a supporting statement will be considered. We will accept applications up until the closing date of Friday 7 February 2020 at 1700.
Successful applicants who make the shortlist will be asked to attend an interview on Friday 21 February 2020. Please ensure you are available on this day before applying. 

YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.
Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work.

The Old Dart Foundation: Grants Officer

Salary: £25k-£30k (dependent on experience).

Start date: As soon as possible.

Interview dates: On a rolling basis.

Contract: Full-time permanent position.

Location: London (Liverpool Street). This post includes some homeworking.

Application Process: Please send a CV and 1-page cover letter and include confirmation that you have the right to work in the UK.

The Old Dart Foundation is a private, UK-based foundation which awards charitable grants in Peru and Papua New Guinea as well as the Philippines and Chile. Established in 2013, we support initiatives to improve health, education and employment outcomes amongst disadvantaged women, children and young people in order to alleviate poverty in the areas where we operate. We aim to achieve this by supporting programmes led by robust, impactful organisations.

This is an important time for the Foundation as we look to refine and embed our grant-making strategy. The Foundation’s UK team comprises the CEO and a Grants Officer who work with colleagues and advisors   in London and internationally. Through the addition of a new Grants Officer we want to strengthen our small but ambitious team and are looking to appoint someone with a passion for international development and experience of the sector, ideally in grant-making.  The right candidate will need to be able to work flexibly and autonomously and will need to be confident in driving the vision of the Foundation forward as well as being enthusiastic to support with grant management and general administrative duties. The successful candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. The role is a great opportunity for a motivated, reliable individual looking to develop their career in the social sector.

The duties of the Grants Officer will include supporting with:

• Managing and responding to grant applications and enquiries and sending out correspondence to partners

• Analysing and summarising bi-annual reports from partners (narrative, technical and financial)

• Preparing applications, annual financial reports and other documents for board meetings

• Research into grant areas, focus geographies and supporting the delivery of organisational strategy

• Building strong relationships with our partners and developing our role as a supportive funder

• Conducting due diligence with potential new partners

 • Supporting with the development and implementation of internal policies and processes

• Organising trustee meetings, meetings with partners and international trips for Trustees and team members

• Maintaining up-to-date information on relevant databases

• Supporting with communications, which will include updating our website, blogs and social media

• On-going monitoring and evaluation of the impact of our grant-making and how we communicate this

• Other general administration duties

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in the grant-making sector or alternatively within the fundraising sector, either in the UK or overseas;

• Hold a relevant degree, in International Development or a similar field, however this is not essential;

• Be fluent in English with excellent writing and communication skills (Spanish language skills would be advantageous);

• Be able to prioritise and multi-task and demonstrate initiative;

• Be comfortable working in a small team, often in an autonomous capacity and with regular homeworking;

• Have good research skills with a strong attention to detail;

• Be financially literate, with experience of compiling and reviewing budgets, working with large datasets and able to produce financial reports;

• Be able to forge strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, working with colleagues and partners internationally and across different time zones;

• Be a team player who gladly pitches in on any task;

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel (experience of a CRM database system and website development software would be advantageous)

The Old Dart Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch. 

To apply, please send a CV and one-page cover letter as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.