Amelia Lee’s Post

Recruiters, don't be pigeon-holed because one industry is all you know. Recruiters’ skills are completely transferrable. That’s why a company that focuses on multiple sectors could be right for you. And that’s Allen Lane. We operate in public sector, charities and not-for-profit across: Central Government, Charities, Education, Housing, Healthcare and Local Government. Within these sectors, our functional reach is broad and spans: Business Intelligence, IT & Digital, Finance, Housing & Property Services, Legal & Governance, Operations & Strategy and Procurement. You see what we mean? Real choice. Explore more about life at Allen Lane and hear from our people in the business about the development, support, remuneration and benefits to see if we're the right fit for you. > https://ow.ly/JJNV50Qx4Lf #lifeatallenlane #recruiters #joinus #benefits #flexibleworking #training #development #careers #recruitment

We are excited to see a positive shift in the UK job market, with unemployment down to 4.2% in the last quarter.  In this time, we are proud to have contributed to the progress by helping 33 incredible individuals find meaningful careers in social housing, charities and HR.  Moxie's mission is simple yet powerful: transforming lives through the power of employment. And every career we help build, brings us one step closer to a more inclusive and thriving community.  But this is just the beginning for us, so if you’re seeking new opportunities in housing, HR or charity work, or know someone who is, please reach out to us or tag them in the comments. 👇 Let's build thriving workforces and communities together. 💪 #Employment #Unemployment #Recruitment #RecruitmentNews #Economy

LinkedIn I need your advice.... My son moved to Edinburgh a couple of years ago and has been working for a company for the same amount of time. They paid him late a few times last year and then last month paid him £500 short, and this month haven't paid him at all but are still expecting him to work. Obviously he can't make himself unemployed (until he finds another job) as he won't get benefits, so he has asked them to make him redundant and they've told him they can't make him redundant until the 17th May (Due to legal reasons????) and are still expecting him to work, without any guarantee of getting paid. They have no funds in the business to pay staff so in my opinion, they must be trading insolvently. What rights does he have? He has no money for his rent (due tomorrow) or food or bills. (obviously I will pay his rent etc) Does anyone in Edinburgh know any charities who can guide him as he struggles to verbalise, especially when he is stressed and I'm 200 hundred miles away so can only help from afar. Thanks in advance for any advice! #hr #employentlaw

Term time jobs in the charity sector. Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking to Julie Randles, CEO of Power2, a leading children and young people’s charity, about term time contracts for her staff. What an amazing conversation. We spoke about the practicalities of offering term time roles, the benefits, and how this flexible approach has led to positive recruitment, retention, culture and career development of a talented, part time workforce. Julie and I are looking forward to sharing more about this over the coming weeks. We hope it will share some insight for hiring managers and senior leaders into how to hire and retain those choosing to work part time for personal circumstances such as study, health and well-being, or caring responsibilities. The best thing about the Teams call? Julie went for a walk and I sank into the sofa with a cup of tea as it was cameras off and just chat. “Julie, why do you offer your staff term time contracts?” “I can’t believe it’s so unusual. It makes perfect sense.” More to follow soon 🙌🏼✨🌿 In the meantime, if you are interested in finding out more, please do get in touch. I’ve found the back to school juggle and being a working parent particularly hard this year. Perhaps that’s why this really resonates 💜 #TermTimeJobs #CharitySector #CharityRecruitment #RecruitmentAndRetention #WorkLifeBalance #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #FutureOfWork #ThereMustBeAnotherWay Charity People

I swear too much and am far too honest to ever be employed in corporate. It's one of the reasons why I started Radical Recruit. On a more serious note, my 'why' is so much more about what I can do, rather than what I can't. For example... At Radical, we're rewriting the script on traditional employment barriers. Because we believe everyone deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their identity, past or current circumstances. Take Steve, for example. He was brought up in care having been removed from his unmarried Irish mother 60 odd years prior. When I met Steve, he was sleeping in his leaky car. It was the middle of winter. He explained that he had spent 30 years sleeping rough, squatting and sofa surfing with friends who enjoyed a similar lifestyle - fuelled by drugs and alcohol. He was what we in the sector would term 'entrenched in homelessness'. With over 140 convictions on his record, he'd spent 10 of those years behind bars. An addict, in and out of recovery, Steve had never worked a formal job on the books. But with our support, Steve found stability. He secured meaningful employment as a Grounds Operative in the middle of the plague after his cash in hand work dried up. After a year, we supported him to transition into an Outreach Worker role which he had wanted to do for as long as he could remember. Ironically, he would help others who were entrenched in homelessness to come off the streets and rebuild. He got clean and sober. He moved into a private rental, where he remains to this day. I suspect you've gathered by now that my work isn't just about finding people jobs. It's about empowering individuals to reclaim their dignity, confidence, and independence. It's about building stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. But my teeny tiny charity can't do it alone. We are funded by businesses like yours that have #Diversity, #CSR and #ESG commitments to realise. And that want to take advantage of all of the amazing services and benefits partnering with our organisation has to offer. Like access to the UKs most diverse Radical talent for your entry level roles. And corporate volunteering opportunities for your people. And meaningful Team Away days. We also offer access to unconscious bias and trauma informed leadership training. Plus awesome brand alignment which you can leverage to win contracts. Our sponsors contribute £3,000 per annum, or £250 a month, to help a Radical like Steve build a life that they love, and walk with purpose into their futures. It's the difference between someone like Steve remaining trapped in cycles of homelessness and incarceration or finding a path to a brighter future. Could your business sponsor a Radical in 2024? Fancy a chat about how our businesses could join forces to transform lives and bolster your ESG and CSR programmes? DM me, comment below or tag someone you think might benefit from a chat with me.

What you can LEARN from my most recent poll on LinkedIn. The results are in on the question, what motivates you to work in the charity sector? Over 100 of you took part and this is what you said: A desire to make a difference – 91.7%  Culture alignment – 3.6%  Great salary and benefits – 0%  Flexible working – 4.7% It's clear that the overwhelming majority are driven by a passion to make a real difference in the world. This is incredibly inspiring and a testament to the values that underpin our sector. 🌍💪 The culture and flexibility also play a role, highlighting the importance of an environment that aligns with folks personal approaches and offers work-life balance. (But don't take this as an excuse to pay peanuts!) The takeaway: If you are looking for talent then please make sure you are sharing about your cause, mission and vision. Just writing a list of responsibilities and skills required in a mundane list isn't going to attract quality applications. Bring your organisation to life! Struggling to attract folk? Why not find 10 minutes today to revisit your advert and job description? #NonProfit #CharitySector #Motivation #MakingADifference #TalentAttraction

Can any of my network help with some advice? I'm in contact with a volunteer-led small retailer, with an ethical focus, that is looking to expand to new premises. However, to cover the increased costs of a new location it will need to open longer throughout the week (e.g. 45 -50 hours, compared to less than 20 now), and will therefore need to employ a full-time store manager to work alongside the volunteers. As the operation grows it will likely create employment and make an increasingly positive contribution to the place where it trades, but that initial leap is understandably a quite costly change for a small organisation. So, the question is whether there are any potential sources of short-term help with wages - perhaps from a charitable trust or similar - for enterprises of this kind that are creating jobs? This is not really my area of expertise, but I suspected that my connections may well have some thoughts or leads. The organisation is not yet a charity or CIC or similar, though it may explore those kinds of options in the future. Thanks in advance! #retail #highstreet

Recruiters, you don't need to be pigeon-holed because one industry is all you know. Recruiters’ skills are completely transferrable. That’s why a company that focuses on multiple sectors could be right for you. And that’s Allen Lane. We operate in public sector, charities and not-for-profit across: Central Government, Charities, Education, Housing, Healthcare and Local Government. Within these sectors, our functional reach is broad and spans: Business Intelligence, IT & Digital, Finance, Housing & Property Services, Legal & Governance, Operations & Strategy and Procurement. You see what we mean? Real choice. Find out why people choose to stay at Allen Lane and see if we're the right fit for you. > https://ow.ly/Y29o50Rtc4u #recruiters #recruitment #recruitmentjobs #careers #jobsearch #publicsector #notforprofit #rewards #benefits #careerdevelopment #training #DEI

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Take a look at what Radical Recruit are doing to truly support people into meaningful employment. This stuff is real EDI, not just box ticking, truly impactful Social Value. Watch the video, share across your networks and reach out if you'd like to learn more about the inspirational work that Radical Recruit do #notjusttickingthebox #realsocialvalue