Employment Vacancies
Consultancy Vacancies
Our Commitments
Benefits
All of our current employment vacancies are listed below. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who help us diversify those that work within the philanthropic sector in the UK and who help us get closer to the communities we exist to serve.
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
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Join Blagrave Trust as a Communications Officer!
Are you passionate about using your communication skills to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and strategic thinking go hand in hand? If so, Blagrave Trust invites you to apply for our exciting role as a Communications Officer!
Interviews will take place on the week of 5th August (in person, in London).
Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@blagravetrust.org by Sunday, 28th of July.
The successful candidates will be subject to a DBS checks and references. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Should you have any questions about this application process please contact Valeria on hr@blagravetrust.org.
All of our current consultancy vacancies are listed below. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who help us diversify those that work within the philanthropic sector in the UK and who help us get closer to the communities we exist to serve. Please note that consultants are engaged on a freelancer contract and will not be considered a Blagrave employee.
Origins of Wealth
Origins of Wealth
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The Blagrave Trust is looking for a genealogist to complete a family tree for our founder, Herbert Blagrave, tracing back to approximately John Blagrave (d. 1611).
The focus of this work will be both the family tree, and the associated inheritance passed down with a clear timeline of how the wealth we now hold was developed. Blagrave has carried out initial desk research, which will need to be verified and built upon through reviewing documentation, primarily at the Berkshire Records office.
Closing date: 5pm on the 1st of November.
If you have questions or need this information in a different format, please contact Geraldine at geraldine.warren@blagravetrust.org
Tender to Auditors
Tender to Auditors
The Blagrave Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint external auditors for a period of three years starting with the current financial year (which ends on the 31st of December 2024).
Over the last 10 years Blagrave has been on a rapid journey of transformation, and we are committed to continue this journey with an opportunity to now ensure our financial service providers are in line with this mission, including our auditors.
Below is an invitation to tender which includes instructions for applying and both essential criteria and questions which offer an opportunity to demonstrate how your organisation and Blagrave are values aligned.
If you require this document in an alternative format, please email geraldine.warren@blagravetrust.org
Regional Advisers
Regional Advisers
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Would you like to use your regional knowledge of youth charity services to advise Blagrave on funding youth organisations in the South East of England? We are looking to recruit 6-8 advisers based in or from Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex, or Wiltshire, with experiences of attending and/or working in youth services in these areas. This is a paid opportunity to use your expertise to impact funding decisions and support youth organisations in the South East.
The aim of our regional fund is to enable youth organisations to meet the needs of young people who experience social injustice in the region. You will be working as part of a team of advisers to assess ongoing funding applications throughout the year and make recommendations on funding to Blagrave’s CEO and Trustees.
The deadline for applications is Friday 5th July 2024.
Please note our interview date is scheduled for 19th July online.
If interested, please read the job description and watch our Regional Advisers Q&A webinar to learn more from the Blagrave team and previous advisers. Click here for the application form.
If you have any questions about being an adviser or the application process you can get in touch with Tessa Hibbert via email on tessa.hibbert@blagravetrust.org or phone on 07354 189336.
Pipelines and Pathways Research Project
Pipelines and Pathways Research Project
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Three years into our current five-year strategy we are keen to embed learning about the resourcing needs, financial and non-financial, of young changemakers challenging and experiencing injustice across the UK.
We intend for this research to have three primary outcomes:
- To refine, expand, and/or update our current terminology used to define the different stages of a young changemaker’s development.
- To increase our understanding of what is needed to support changemaker progression at each stage.
- To clearly articulate the differences/similarities between our current programmes based on the above two outcomes and recommend how our programmatic offering for supporting young people to lead change could be improved.
We are keen to work with people who have a deep understanding of the young changemakers we work with and experience advancing work around social justice issues. We want our own assumptions to be challenged by appointing someone who is embedded in the space, with more advanced theory and thinking to our own. We especially encourage applications who have shared identities and experiences to the young people we support. If you meet most of the criteria set out in the brief but not all, please submit an application for our consideration.
Please read further details in our full brief for the work and for the details on how to apply.
Deadline for application is Sunday 7th July 2024.
Please note: We expect to invite shortlisted proposals for interviews on either 15th July or 17th July, so please keep availability for these dates. Your written proposal should be no more than 3 pages of A4.
As a values-based organisation, we are proud to share some of our commitments and what we stand for as an employer.
Commitment to transparency – How Blagrave works with advisers
Commitment to transparency – How Blagrave works with advisers
In line with our value of transparency, this document lays out how we work with advisers, how and how much we pay advisers. It also shares how we arrived at our decisions.
Living Wage Funder Commitment
Living Wage Funder Commitment
We are a Living Wage Funder – that means that we are committed to both paying the Living Wage ourselves and supporting and enabling our charity partners to do the same.
Commitment to transparency – How Blagrave works with advisers
Commitment to transparency – How Blagrave works with advisers
In line with our value of transparency, this document lays out how we work with advisers, how and how much we pay advisers. It also shares how we arrived at our decisions.
Safer Recruitment Policy
Safer Recruitment Policy
Safer Recruitment Policy
Our commitment to safer recruitment and the use of background checks, including DBS checks, reflects our dedication to creating a safe environment for all.
We aim to balance the need for safety with the principles of fairness, respect, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants to engage with the process openly and without fear, knowing that their information will be handled confidentially and that decisions will be made with sensitivity and careful consideration of their individual circumstances.
For more information, contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Valeria Tavares at valeria@blagravetrust.org.
Safeguarding and Equity Statement
Safeguarding and Equity Statement
Safeguarding and Equity Statement
All information disclosed for the purposes of employment or consultancy will be used for the sole purpose of assessing whether an individual is suitable and appropriate for a specific role and/or if any arrangements around supervision and support might be required.
All information gathered as part of our recruitment processes will be treated sensitively, with confidentiality strictly maintained, and according to our Privacy and Data Protection policy
Guidance on religious considerations in the workplace
Guidance on religious considerations in the workplace
Guidance on religious considerations
As an employer, The Blagrave Trust aims to create a workplace that is respectful of religious diversity and that allows employees to observe their religious practices without fear of discrimination or harassment.
As a funder, we believe it is important to be considerate to the religious needs of all those involved with the work of the Trust.
This guidance focusses on creating a workplace environment that is respectful of all religions and religious festivals, and should be read alongside the organisation’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.
The Halo Code
The Halo Code
The Halo Code
We recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities.
At Blagrave, we are proud to have adopted The Halo Code and part of a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employees ability to succeed.
Here you can find more information about The Halo Code.
Living Wage Funder Commitment
Living Wage Funder Commitment
We are a Living Wage Funder – that means that we are committed to both paying the Living Wage ourselves and supporting and enabling our charity partners to do the same.
We aim to create a working environment where everyone feels supported and empowered, able to not only focus on their work obligations, but also to actively participate in family, cultural, and communal activities, nurturing holistic growth and contributing to a more equitable society. Below some of the employment benefits offered at Blagrave.
Financial benefits
Financial benefits
Fair salary - We aim to pay in line with similar organisations. We have a fair, equitable and transparent pay policy which is competitive within the sector. We have clear salary bands. We advertise the salary on all of our role adverts. As a Living Wage employer, we always pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
Pension - All eligible employees are automatically enrolled in our pension scheme in their first payroll (with the right to opt out). As an employer, we contribute 5% of your salary to your pension.
Health & wellbeing benefits
Health & wellbeing benefits
Sick pay – Enhanced sick pay at 4 weeks full salary and 4 weeks half salary from day 1 of employment.
Wellbeing budget – A wellbeing budget to spend on things that bring you joy.
Employee assistance programme - A free, confidential service that offers employees a safe space to discuss any of their personal or professional challenges that may negatively impact their work performance and mental health. This service is available around the clock and includes short-term counselling, legal advice, and financial guidance
Eye care - Contribution towards eye test and VDU glasses for all employees who require them from day 1 of employment.
Equipment to work from home – Equipment to enable you to create a suitable working environment at home.
Learning & development benefits
Learning & development benefits
Individual learning and development plans – Individual learning and development plan catered to individual needs that may include mentoring, coaching, internal or external training and access to bitesize e-learning platform.
Organisational learning and development - Every year, we go on a learning and development journey as a team. Topics covered in the past include anti-oppressive practice, budgeting for non-financial managers, understanding youth violence, and facilitation training.
Monthly team days - We come together monthly as team to strengthen team cohesion and enable us to grow and learn together. Team days can focus on learning, getting to know each other better or just something fun!
Life change benefits
Life change benefits
Maternity / adoption leave and pay – From six months into employment, employees have the right to enhanced maternity / adoption pay. All employees from day 1 of employment are entitled to statutory maternity and adoption leave.
Paternity / adoption leave and pay – Employees have the right to enhanced paternity / adoption pay and leave from day 1 of employment.
Special leave – Up to 1 week paid leave to deal (pro-rata for part time employees) with urgent and exceptional domestic situation or personal crisis from six months into employment.
Travel benefits
Travel benefits
Cycle to Work Scheme – Run by the Green Commute Initiative, employees save between 33.25% and 48.25% on a bike and accessories and pay for your new bicycle in monthly instalments.
Railcard – Blagrave pays for your railcard that enables you to get up to a third off your rail travel.
Season ticket loan - Interest free annual season ticket loans are available from day 1 of employment.
Work-life balance
Work-life balance
Annual leave - 25 days annual leave, plus all England bank holidays. You will receive 1 additional days’ annual holiday for each completed year of service after 5 years up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days. In addition, Blagrave is closed between the 27th – 31st of December.
Flexible working - Blagrave’s core hours are from 10am – 3pm – beyond core hours, start and finish time can be agreed with the line manager. Part-time roles are available, and employees may request flexible working from day 1 of employment.
Hybrid working - The usual working pattern at Blagrave is 2 days from the office and the rest of the time working from home.
Remote working - Work up to 4 weeks per calendar year (maximum of two weeks at any one time) from another country.
Religious holiday exchange - Swap religious bank holidays for other religious celebration days.
