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About Us Reed in Partnership provides public services that change people's lives for the better. We support the development of individuals, businesses, families and communities. Apply now and become part of our team... As a public service provider, our mission is to be the partner of choice for developing people and their communities. Our support is often delivered under challenging circumstances and we pride ourselves on our ability to break down barriers to change people's lives for the better. We focus on changing lives by increasing employment opportunities, improving skills, providing youth services that enable personal and social development and supporting employers of all sizes and type. Reed in Partnership deliver the Enterprise Adviser Network in Central and West London which has been created to improve social mobility across the capital. The purpose of the contract is attract volunteers from senior positions in business to work with careers leaders in secondary schools to motivate, inspire and support young people in making informed choices about their future providing encounters with employers and experiences of workplaces. About the Role The Enterprise Coordinator will sit at the heart of a local cluster of schools and colleges and facilitate their relationship with their stakeholder and support them to improve their careers and enterprise activities and to engage with the world of work. Through establishing the local and national contexts the Enterprise Coordinator will focus everyone's efforts on programmes and activities that are most effective in motivating young people, supporting independent choice, and supporting positive outcomes for young people. We are currently recruiting for an Enterprise Coordinators in West London. Reed in Partnership are delivering the London Enterprise Adviser Network in Central, West and South London on behalf of Team London, the Mayor of London's volunteering team, and the Careers & Enterprise Company. This delivery forms part of a national network of Enterprise Advisers and schools and colleges across England. Key Responsibilities Establish and develop the Enterprise Adviser Network locally by engaging and supporting a cluster of up to 25 schools and or FE colleges and 50 business volunteers. Build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders in local schools and colleges within the network, understanding their development needs and supporting the business volunteers in scoping, identifying and addressing these needs. Recruit senior level business volunteers from local businesses and successfully match them to schools and colleges within the Enterprise Adviser Network. Provide ongoing support to business volunteers and schools including induction training, coordinating EA network meetings and identifying and delivering ongoing training to meet individual EAs development needs, Support Careers & Enterprise Fund recipients to ensure they are coordinating delivery with the LEAP and local EAN and providing feedback on them to the Network Lead and the Investment Team. Build an understanding of the local context of careers provision and providers including and how these fit with the national context. Build a strong understanding of national developments in careers education, keeping schools and business volunteers informed of changes. (i.e. changes in statutory guidance) There will also be a requirement to host inductions from time to time in the evenings which will be for approximately 1 - 2 hours once a month. Experience Required: Demonstrable experience of engaging and building relationships with leaders from schools, colleges and businesses. Demonstrable experience of delivery of programmes or projects with multiple stakeholders particularly with volunteers A strong track record of stakeholder engagement and management and of communicating with a variety of audiences, preferably in the education and careers sector. A demonstrable understanding of school culture and the challenges faced by schools in delivering careers and enterprise, and the current careers education and corporate social responsibility landscapes. An understanding of relevant local and national policy relating to skills and economic development and the issues and barriers to employment faced by young people. A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. Skills & Core Competencies: Excellent communication (including written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to persuade a variety of audiences and encourage others to use new ways of working. Collaborative and good at building relationships at all levels, both internally and with a range of external stakeholders. Proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritising a busy workload and a large number of stakeholders. Adaptable, tenacious, determined, positive and resilient with the ability to deal with ambiguity and work in a start-up culture. Desirable Degree or relevant qualification - Level 3 or 4 NVQ. Fluent in a community language such as: Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Somali, Vietnamese, Dari, Yoruba, Turkish, French, Spanish, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Guajarati, Polish, Serbian and Greek. Disability Confident Commitment We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Fostering Social Worker - Independent Fostering Agency - Kent Sheldon Phillips is a niche recruitment company working exclusively with Qualified Social Work staff in Kent. We prioritise your needs and desires to ensure we find the right roles for you. We currently require a Fostering Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency in Kent. This Independent Fostering Agency in Kent will provide you with: •A small, manageable caseload of 12-15 families •An experienced Line Manager to support you •A supportive and friendly working environment •Dedicated supervision to ensure you keep up to date For this post in Kent you will need to be registered with the HCPC, hold a Social Work Qualification and have a minimum of 12 months post qualifying experience. Child protection experience would be desirable along with some knowledge or experience with Form F Assessments, however this is not a necessity. You will be part of a small team in Kent working to ensure that the needs of children and their families are met. In return you will receive: •An annual salary of £30-35k plus package •Our Free CV analysis service •A dedicated Recruitment Specialist to offer expert career advice •Access to market leading salaries and our excellent client contacts If you are interested in this post for a Fostering Social Worker in Kent, please contact Ric on (Apply online only). Remember, if you are on your lunch break and don't have time to apply here, Sheldon Phillips would welcome your application online too! You can: •Like us on Facebook •Tweet •Connect with us on Linkedin Fostering Social Worker - Independent Fostering Agency - Kent

Engagement Volunteer Location: Dorset About the role As an Engagement Volunteer, you will have the chance to be part of a fantastic network of volunteers, helping to spread the message of the British Red Cross in your community. This may be at volunteering fairs, charity networking events and universities. You will provide an overview of the British Red Cross and the range of services we offer here in the UK. You will help promote volunteering opportunities that we are recruiting for in the local area and research suitable networking opportunities. About the person You need to have good interpersonal, diplomacy, communication and teamwork skills, although full training can be given for any specific requirements. We keep the beneficiary at the heart of what we do, working to understand their needs and the difference we make. Also someone who is: Responsible, organised, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team Awareness of the benefits of having a diverse range of volunteers within the organisation Basic IT skills Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy Volunteer Benefits Include: The chance to work with a variety of different people from different walks of life and make a real difference to their lives Comprehensive free training so you can represent the Red Cross with confidence A great opportunity to develop your existing skills or to gain new ones The company of a warm and friendly team of like-minded people Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in relation to the role Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Tasks Included in this Role: Promoting BRC volunteering opportunities locally and supporting targeted recruitment initiatives. Providing general support to the engagement team, this may include helping with volunteer celebration events Attending external events including exhibitions and awareness-raising sessions relating to our work Researching networking events and partnership opportunities Building up positive relationships with sixth forms, universities and local community groups, for humanitarian work. Young People and This Role We value the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. To carry out full delivery of this service and subject to a risk assessment, safeguarding requirements and parental consent, volunteers must be 15. Here's a little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our goal is to connect human kindness with human crisis. We're part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and we believe in the power of kindness. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. Connecting human kindness with human crisis.

We are looking for confident, friendly and passionate individuals to join Marie Curie's Private Sites Fundraising team to assist in raising awareness and vital funds for the charity. Marie Curie offer expert care, guidance and support to help anyone suffering from a terminal illness, and their families. You will be engaging with members of the public in various pre-arranged locations within the local area. For example, a shopping mall or leisure centre. You will be talking to them about the charity and asking them to get involved by signing up to a monthly direct debit donation. The rate of pay is between £8.50 - £10.50 per hour , with flexible working hours. This role requires you to have a full, clean driving licence and your own car, as you could be travelling up to 2 hours to get to a location, you will be paid mileage and for your travel time. You will be working in a fun and supportive environment with plenty of progression opportunities. If you would like to work for an industry leading charity and are excited about travelling to new locations please call NL Recruitment today on 0 to start your application.

My client are a London based Local Authority situated in the heart of South West London. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to work within the noise and complaints team. The individual will be required to work on a rota basis which includes working some day shifts (during the working week and at weekends) and some evening shifts (until 3 am on a Friday and Saturday and until 2 am on a Sunday). The officer would need to cover approximately 34 shifts in a 7 week period, therefore approximately 5 per week. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To investigate service requests relating to statutory nuisance' including; but not limited to, noise, air quality, dust, smoke, light pollution and fumes. To discharge the Pollution Team's duties under the Licensing Act 2003 as a responsible authority. To regulate the environmental impact of the construction industry. The investigation of service requests relating to rubbish accumulations including hazardous materials in commercial areas. Investigation of service requests relating to pest and vermin control in the commercial sector. Investigation of service requests relating to faulty drainage in the commercial sector To provide high quality, timely and accurate professional advice, guidance and information about all aspects of pollution, to customers, colleagues, members of the public, Members of the Council, solicitors, and other professionals in a format that is understandable and appropriate. To properly manage evidence, records and data to ensure that confidentiality, continuity, integrity, data quality, data protection and requests for information requirements are observed. To prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings at Court, Tribunal, Committee hearings and other bodies. To give evidence as a witness at Court, Tribunal and/or other statutory body as required. To consider the impact on businesses, residents or others who might be affected by any enforcement or regulatory action. To conduct investigations and other enforcement work in relation to infringements of legislation, in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Criminal Proceedings and Investigations Act (CPIA), Human Rights Act (HRA) and all relevant legislation. In conjunction with the PLO & PTM to formulate and implement proactive strategies for dealing with new service delivery and statutory requirements, developing and documenting appropriate policies and procedures having regard to local needs, regional initiatives and Government strategies To deal with the preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of clear, logical, accurate and timely reports, documents, spread sheets, data analysis and feedback.

We are looking for confident, friendly and passionate individuals to join Marie Curie's Private Sites Fundraising team to assist in raising awareness and vital funds for the charity. Marie Curie offer expert care, guidance and support to help anyone suffering from a terminal illness, and their families. You will be engaging with members of the public in various pre-arranged locations within the local area. For example, a shopping mall, leisure centre or event. Talking to them about the charity and asking them to get involved by signing up to a monthly direct debit donation. The rate of pay is between £8.50 - £10.50 per hour , with flexible working hours.

Head of Marketing and Communications, North London - £45,000 Are you an experienced communications and marketing professional? Would you like to lead on creating a strategy across media, marketing, communications and digital? Do you want to work in a fantastic hospice who provide crucial services for families? If you have answered yes to the above, then I would love to hear from you! I am working with a hospice based in North London who offers vital support to families and their children. They are seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing to provide a strategic direction for the marketing and communications team. What's great about this charity? Flexible working opportunities 25 days annual leave Pension scheme Season ticket loan In this role you will be responsible for… Managing a Marketing and Communications Officer Delivering an integrated marketing and communications campaign to raise the charity's profile Working closely with the fundraising team to support their activities through targeted marketing campaigns Elevating the brand of the hospice to engage new supporters for the hospice Developing an internal communications strategy Working alongside trustees and key stakeholder to deliver You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have… Experience managing a Communications/Marketing team within a charity would be desirable A record of producing high-quality print publications Devised and led on a social media strategy Worked closely with a fundraising team Previously managed budgets and targets Developed strong relationships with supporters and ambassadors What next? If you are interested in applying for this role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP: Tel: Email: The Pro-Recruitment Group consists of four distinct brands: ProTax, ProLegal, ProFinance and ProHR

Engagement Volunteer Location: Bristol About the role As an Engagement Volunteer, you will have the chance to be part of a fantastic network of volunteers, helping to spread the message of the British Red Cross in your community. This may be at volunteering fairs, charity networking events and universities. You will provide an overview of the British Red Cross and the range of services we offer here in the UK. You will help promote volunteering opportunities that we are recruiting for in the local area and research suitable networking opportunities. About the person You need to have good interpersonal, diplomacy, communication and teamwork skills, although full training can be given for any specific requirements. We keep the beneficiary at the heart of what we do, working to understand their needs and the difference we make. Also someone who is: Responsible, organised, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team Awareness of the benefits of having a diverse range of volunteers within the organisation Basic IT skills Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy Volunteer Benefits Include: The chance to work with a variety of different people from different walks of life and make a real difference to their lives Comprehensive free training so you can represent the Red Cross with confidence A great opportunity to develop your existing skills or to gain new ones The company of a warm and friendly team of like-minded people Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in relation to the role Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Tasks Included in this Role: Promoting BRC volunteering opportunities locally and supporting targeted recruitment initiatives. Providing general support to the engagement team, this may include helping with volunteer celebration events Attending external events including exhibitions and awareness-raising sessions relating to our work Researching networking events and partnership opportunities Building up positive relationships with sixth forms, universities and local community groups, for humanitarian work. Young People and This Role We value the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. To carry out full delivery of this service and subject to a risk assessment, safeguarding requirements and parental consent, volunteers must be 15. Here's a little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our goal is to connect human kindness with human crisis. We're part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and we believe in the power of kindness. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. Connecting human kindness with human crisis.

We are looking for confident, friendly and passionate individuals to join Marie Curie's Private Sites Fundraising team to assist in raising awareness and vital funds for the charity. Marie Curie offer expert care, guidance and support to help anyone suffering from a terminal illness, and their families. You will be engaging with members of the public in various pre-arranged locations within the local area. For example, a shopping mall or leisure centre. You will be talking to them about the charity and asking them to get involved by signing up to a monthly direct debit donation. The rate of pay is between £8.50 - £10.50 per hour , with flexible working hours. This role requires you to have a full, clean driving licence and your own car, as you could be travelling up to 2 hours to get to a location, you will be paid mileage and for your travel time. You will be working in a fun and supportive environment with plenty of progression opportunities. If you would like to work for an industry leading charity and are excited about travelling to new locations please call NL Recruitment today on 0 to start your application.

A large disability charity in south-east London is seeking a Treasury Officer for a junior transactional role. This role represents the chance to work with one of the UK's busiest and most prominent charities, and gain some valuable experience in a busy finance team. The role will involve completing high quality bank reconciliations, processing petty cash and weekly cash returns, and other transactional support work. Duties: -To accurately post bank transactions onto the finance systems in line with financial procedures. -To undertake bank reconciliations allocated to the Treasury Team. -To review submissions, post and prepare for payment petty cash, expense claims and personal allowances -Review and post Fundraising income onto the accounting system. -Prepare intercompany bank transfers -To input daily bank balances into the cash flow reports to ensure standard reports are updated and robust. -Maintain the petty cash system -Support the Treasury Accountant and the rest of the Finance Team to deliver a high quality transactions processing service across the organisation. -Undertake finance processing in the areas of banking, payments, invoicing and credit control when necessary Requirements: -Experience of bank reconciliations, journal entries and other financial transactions -Experience with cashbook posting essential -Good level of numeracy and literacy -Studying towards AAT or equivalent is desirable Closing date: ASAP - ideally the charity would like the successful candidate to start the role ASAP. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Your new role In this role you will provide a front-line support to line-managers across the organisation. They have a range of retail stores and care facilities with staff based at various locations across the region. The employees are a range across medical and non-medical functions and you role will be to support the following functions: HR advice, recruitment, system / payroll updates, issuing letters, preparing contracts, processing maternity / paternity/ adoption requests, manage performance review processes, handling reference requests etc. This will be a busy role but you'll be joining an experienced and supportive team. What you'll need to succeed You will be CIPD qualified and will have experience as a HR Officer or Advisor in a generalist capacity. This role has a lot of recruitment activity with it so experience in recruitment is essential. As there will be some travel involved in this role it is also required that you have a driving licence. What you'll get in return This is a permanent role with excellent benefits. 35 hour week, 33 days paid leave per year and a salary of £23,000 - £26,000 per year. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Breedon Consulting Ltd are working in partnership with Greenhouse Sports as they are now recruiting for an experienced Head of HR. About Greenhouse Sports At Greenhouse Sports (GS) they believe every child deserves a fair chance to succeed. GS develops life skills for young people in London's most disadvantaged communities. They use the power of sport to inspire and motivate young people, so they can reach their full potential. The charity works across London in mainstream secondary and Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools as well as community clubs, providing outstanding, intensive sports programmes delivered by inspirational coaches. In April 2018, they opened the Greenhouse Centre (the "Centre"), a disused church in Marylebone, that has been refurbished as a prestigious sports facility for the local community and for the whole of London. The Centre is also the home of the Greenhouse Sports charity itself. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of HR with strong leadership skills to join their team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of HR is a key leadership role within the charity, partnering with the Senior Leadership Team and within the Operational Leadership Team. As well as supporting all day-to-day aspects of HR, the Head of HR will drive a desired change in culture and help to deliver other HR strategic change. You will also be involved with developing a culture of trust and nurture across the organisation, including demonstrable fair treatment of employees and transparency in all HR-related processes. In consultation with staff, you will recommend and deliver on annual HR strategic objectives as set out in the HR Strategy, including: * Culture and values * Staff Continuous Professional Development (CPD) * Pay and benefits review process; and pay structure for the charity * Appraisal process * Organisation structure * Talent management strategy and succession planning The Person The ideal candidate will have: * CIPD qualification - MCIPD, level 7 or equivalent qualification * Significant experience of managing an HR team * Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policy development * Experience of managing an HR department, operating at the highest level * Excellent people management skills, able to nurture a team to deliver high quality on a timely basis * Strong leadership skills, able to develop and drive HR strategy * Strong organisational development skills with demonstrable experience of aligning human behaviour with the organisation's strategy, business objectives, structures and processes * Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written * Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills * Strong IT skills, including database management, MS Office Excel, Word and Powerpoint Closing date for applications: 2nd January 2019 at 23:59 hrs. Please be aware that late applications & speculative CVs alone will not be accepted. Please note skills and ability testing will form part of the selection process. Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers

We are currently recruiting Meter Readers to join us in Newbury and the surrounding areas. As a Meter Reader, you will be the face of our client who represents a number of the major energy suppliers, visiting residential and commercial premises on a daily basis to check their gas and electricity readings. You will play a key role in helping customers control the energy they use; you will work independently to deliver fantastic customer service. Key Skills/Requirements *To be able to commit to working 37 hours a week *The ability to work flexibly between the hours of 8am - 8pm (Monday - Friday) and 8am - 6pm (Saturday - Sunday). Early mornings and late evenings are essential for this role *This role is reasonably active, therefore you will need to be physically fit and expect to walk around 8 miles a day *Full EU driving licence with no more than 6 points *Access to your own car that you are happy to use and insure for business use *A love of the great outdoors - you will be working in all weathers *You will need to be an organised person who can work to targets *You will need a 5 year checkable history and be happy for us to complete a criminal record check - this role requires a strict vetting process as you will be entering peoples' homes What we'll offer you *£8.87 per hour plus a performance-related bonus, which is completely uncapped *35p per business mile, this can be claimed from home back to home *Full training *Workplace pension *28 days paid holiday *This will be a long term opportunity with possibilities of career progression within our client's business How to apply Please either submit your CV or call the Recruitment Team on . You can also apply online at If you feel this opportunity is the job for you, please apply today at or alternatively contact the CIP team on .

Would you like a break from the clinical environment? Come and help us make a real difference for those living with heart and circulatory disease, as well as helping to prevent this in the first place. We have an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Senior Cardiac Nurse to be part of our friendly and dynamic Clinical team. You'll be a source of professional knowledge on the causes and management of heart and circulatory disease for all across the British Heart Foundation; playing a key role in developing resources for the public, working on public awareness and fundraising campaigns, as well as responding to enquiries from the public and media. We work in an office not a hospital but still help heart patients and their families - everyday. This is an excellent opportunity where you'll receive full training to acquire new skills and professionally develop in a supportive learning environment, utilising your clinical knowledge and experience in a non-clinical setting. About you You'll be a NMC registered nurse with extensive cardiac nursing experience in secondary and/or primary care. You'll also have an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including stroke and vascular dementia, as well as lifestyle issues relating to coronary heart disease, and share our drive and determination to beat heartbreak forever. To find out more, arrange an informal visit and meet our team, please contact Maureen Talbot, Clinical Team Manager on . About us We have a big job on our hands - beating heartbreak from the world's biggest killers. So we need people who share our values -are brave, compassionate, informed and driven. We need people who share our ambition. And we need people who are experts in their field but and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and package of benefits at world class organisation, a healthy work life balance and the support to take your career to new heights. How to apply To apply for this role please use the apply button below. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria. Please note this post is full time position for one year, but a job share or flexible working arrangements can be considered for the right candidate. This role will also require an enhanced DBS check. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.