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This is a truly exciting time to join SpecialEffect as we prepare to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Working closely with our Events and Community Fundraising Manager, this role will help nurture and grow our events programme, inspire supporters and raise vital income for and awareness of our life-changing work. It is also an exciting opportunity to be the driving force behind our community fundraising at SpecialEffect.

• We’re looking for someone who brings:
• Proven fundraising experience, with the ability to organise events and grow support from community groups and local businesses
• Excellent relationship-building skills and confidence engaging with a wide range of people
• The ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, supporters and key stakeholders
• A collaborative, adaptable approach and the confidence to support change
• A good understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice
• Genuine enthusiasm for SpecialEffect’s mission and the impact of our work

The full job description and person specification can be downloaded here

Closing Date: Open ended – this vacancy will remain open until the position is filled and we will interview as suitable applications are received

We are looking for a NTP Production Administrator (NT Traineeship)  to join the National Theatre's Productions Team.  

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to act as a first point of contact
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in office administration

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Join a friendly and creative team who are passionate about engaging under-represented communities with the wonder of Kew’s collections, science, heritage, horticulture and collections.

• Significant experience of coordinating informal learning activities and creating informal learning resources, for adult audiences who have access requirements
• Strong knowledge and understanding of best practice in working with audiences who have access requirements
• Experience of audience development and partnership management
• Project management experience involving multiple activities and deadlines
• Experience of managing and training volunteers
• Experience of evaluation, monitoring and report writing
• Experience of regular work with Microsoft Office 365 packages
• Experience of budget management and reporting
• Experience and knowledge of Safeguarding and Health and Safety management 
• Interest in nature, conservation, and plant science
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage time effectively

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex, as Event Coordinator.

• Previous experience of coordinating high-quality weddings, corporate events or venue hire activity, preferably within a hospitality, heritage, visitor attraction or similar environment.
• Customer service experience and demonstrable achievement of high standards of customer care
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of working with external suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to remain calm and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities to maximise revenue
• Attention to detail and able to work on own initiative
• Excellent IT literacy in Word, Excel, Momentus (preferable)

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Kew Wakehurst is looking for an experienced Media and Communications Officer to join their dynamic on-site Marketing and Strategic Communications team in Sussex.

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a varied communications role
• Demonstrable experience creating and delivering PR campaigns
• Experience of working as part of a press office function, including using media databases for distribution
  and monitoring
• Experience of copy writing, planning and creating content for digital channels including social media and
  email
• Experience in campaign reporting and analysis
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Sharepoint, teams, one note, excel
• Able to demonstrate good organisational skill and ability to juggle multiple tasks. 
• Must have worked in a role that required prioritisation
• Strong IT skills
• Used to working within organisational parameters and templates such as brand guidelines, and able to apply these to own and others’ work
• Experience in multi-channel communications campaign development and delivery including writing PR and
  digital communications plans, pitching to the media and evaluating campaign results
• Ability to self-motivate, prioritise and manage a varied workload under pressure to tight deadlines

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Ealing Mental Health Service.

As a Recovery Worker, you will provide person-centred support to adults with complex mental health needs who may be at risk of homelessness. 

• Experience of working with people who have people who have experienced mental health and / or dual diagnosis issues in a paid or voluntary role.
• Knowledge of issues affecting those individuals with a range of mental health conditions, how to communicate effectively with these individuals and how to support them with dignity and respect.
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation, in particular Care Program Approach (CPA) processes.
• Understanding of the principles of recovery as an ethos and a range of recovery approaches.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative and to oversee induction of volunteers.
• Good IT skills that includes a working knowledge of functions in MS Word, Outlook and the internet.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• Being optimistic about the possibility of change and the clients’ capacity to change.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction.

• Experience of working within a customer facing role at a large visitor destination
• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently using own initiative
• Experience of working to and delivering sales and KPI targets
• Practical experience of working in a fast paced, front-line customer focused environment
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a professional, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
• Strongly customer focused with clear ability to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Ability to be responsive to challenges and work with energy, pace, and passion

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Right now, we are looking for a Community Engagement Practitioner to play a pivotal role in our Voluntary Community Sector service in Barnet

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary NHS team alongside clinicians, social workers, and community partners to support adults with moderate to severe mental illness. 

• NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent) or at least two years’ experience in a mental health setting.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues, recovery, and co-production principles.
• Experience working collaboratively with other professionals, services, and communities.
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, recovery tools, and the Mental Health Act.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in using IT systems, including electronic case management tools.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed practice.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Right now, we are looking for a Part Time Housing Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Housing Service across multiple locations including Ealing, Brent, Croydon, Hackney / Tower Hamlets, Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth.

As a Housing Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring that Hestia's refuge accommodation is safe, secure, welcoming, and well maintained for the people we support.

• Good standard of general education or equivalent experience. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Willingness to actively engage in undertaking relevant personal development and training. 
• Experience of working in housing settings. 
• Previous experience of using computer based systems to accurately record work.
• Knowledge of health and safety relevant within a supported housing and refuge setting.
• Basic maintenance skills.
• Strong sense of accountability and personal responsibility.
• Ability to travel between accommodation sites and conduct in-person service user meetings.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.