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For every seven adults in the UK, one will have tinnitus. Think about that the next time you’re in the supermarket, on the bus, or walking down the street. Tinnitus affects 7.6 million people in the UK, with 1.5 million of them having severe tinnitus – but Tinnitus UK is working to make living with tinnitus that little bit easier. They provide free support to anyone with tinnitus or caring for someone with tinnitus, as well as leading the charge for more investment in the condition’s research. They’re connecting the research community to people living with tinnitus to ensure those searching for new treatments and a cure understand the impact of tinnitus on everyday lives, and working with healthcare professionals to ensure people receive the right information to manage their tinnitus. Tinnitus UK is currently the only tinnitus specific charity in the UK to provide services including telephone and online support, as well as regional support groups, conferences and other events – and they’re looking for a new Head of Services to report directly to the Chief Executive and take on the responsibility of ensuring that these services continue to be of the highest standard. (And B-Radical is helping them to find one!) This is a full-time, hybrid role working both remotely and from Tinnitus UK’s offices in Sheffield twice per week. The salary bracket is £45k - £50k for standard 35 hour working week. Full advert below👇 https://lnkd.in/ee3sna6v Fancy a chat? Drop Holly R. a DM!

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"I found Radical through a friend that was employed by them he told me about the workshops and how he had secured a job on the Radical team. He then asked me if I would like to attend virtually via zoom. I was in. At that particular moment in time, I was (and still am) doing e-commerce but like with any new venture cash flow isn’t always positive. I found it hard applying for jobs as my cv wasn’t up to scratch. Fast forward a week or two I was finally in the workshop I spoke to members of the team like Alisha about my experience and history and we managed to draw up quite an impressive CV. I hadn’t realised my interview skills weren’t all that until we did a mock interview, and I was somewhat nervous. Emma encouraged me to come to future workshops and iron out my skillset so my nerves wouldn’t get the better of me. I attended a few more workshops where Emma and a few very generous volunteers helped me gain confidence when in an interview scenario. Since these workshops, I have managed to obtain a role as a Social Media Marketing Manager with a Radical employer - Juici Jerk – a startup who are on the road to doing very big things. I would most definitely and wholeheartedly recommend their service to anyone who may need help brushing up their skills and finding quality opportunities for work. I have also managed to amass quite a broad set of contacts through the workshops which is a bonus. Thank you everyone on the Radical team and all the volunteers who sacrifice time out of their day to help Radicals like me, who are seeking decent employment opportunities." __________________________________________ B-Radical's service offering goes beyond traditional recruitment, providing individuals like Kamal with the opportunity to showcase their value in the job market. Kamal, like the other 650 -odd others the team has supported to secure jobs, might have been overlooked by recruiters if not for our help. Our approach prioritises honest conversations and personalised guidance, empowering candidates to present their skills and experiences effectively. By bridging the gap between candidates and recruiters, we ensure that talented and hardworking candidates like Kamal are recognised and given the opportunity to see, apply for and win jobs on merit. Looking for graduate level talent that is super diverse? Why not give B-Radical a spin. Get in touch with Emma Freivogel, Kirsty Palmer or Holly R. for a chat!

Good Morning, Radicals! So, the weekend is over which which means those who are in work must return to the 'slog' and those looking for work must return to the search. If you belong to camp 'search', treat yourself to this informative - but totally silly - post. And remember, your dream job is just around the corner. We know it! 10 things you should take off your CV: (Thank us later) 1️⃣ The retail job you did 10 years ago before you started in your chosen career. (Unless that Head of Finance job advert says experience as a Sales Assistant is absolutely necessary) 2️⃣ Your GCSEs - if you have a Master’s, PhD or any kind of professional qualification in your chosen field. (Unless you’re applying for a grad scheme or you’re under the age of about 22, no one cares) 3️⃣ “References available on request”. (Cool story bro) 4️⃣ Hobbies like “walking my dog”, “spending time with family and friends” or “staying active”. (yawn!) 5️⃣ Your salaries for each role. Juuuust stop doing this. (It’s a golden nugget bargaining tool for companies who might want to try and low ball you an offer based on your previous salary.) 6️⃣ Your age or date of birth. Yes, we did it 10 years ago. We don’t do it now. (Call it *growth*.) 7️⃣ Your full address. Just your location by the town or city will do. (Postcode bias is a thing. So is info overshare) 8️⃣ Filling your professional summary/statement with nothing but words like “driven”, “motivated”, “hard-working” or any other generic term. (No one’s going to say they’re “lazy”, “disinterested” or “lacklustre” so you’re going to need to try harder than this to stand out) 9️⃣ Your photo. This ain’t Tinder, people. (And if a company hires you based on the way you look for anything other than a modelling job, you probably don’t want to be working there anyway.) 🔟 The email address you set up when you were 14. Beth_da_baddy_90@hotmail.com… really babe?! (It takes about 3.5 minutes to set up a new one. Just bite the bullet and get it done.) Anyone got anything to add? _______________________________________ We're a diversity partner to SME's and corporates. We provide three services: recruitment, training and advisory. If you're looking for the UK's best and most diverse talent, we can help. Connecting businesses with diverse top talent is our bread and butter. Slide into our DM's or have a chat with Holly R., Kirsty Palmer or Emma Freivogel.

Radicals, lend us your ears! It's time to debunk the myths being peddled about PIP. PIP, or Personal Independence Payment, isn't about giving someone a free ride; it's about ensuring they can afford the extra expenses that come with their disability. According to statistics from Scope and The Disability Consortium, disabled households often need an additional £975 to £1,122 per month to maintain the same standard of living as non-disabled households. Yep, you read that right. It costs Ebony, and others like her £1,122 per month more to live than her non-disabled counterparts. PIP aims to bridge this gap and provide financial support where it's needed most. However, despite its noble purpose, the government has been pushing divisive rhetoric around PIP lately. They're trying to justify changes to the system by painting disabled people as lazy benefit scroungers despite the truth: PIP doesn't provide an incentive to stay on benefits. Even if a disabled person secures a high-paying job, they'll still receive the same level of benefit because PIP isn't means-tested. It's about addressing the extra costs of living, not punishing people for being disabled. Take our Radical, Ebony, for example. Our government would have you believe that Ebony might not be your typical PIP recipient, mainly because she's employed. So, how might Ebony be using her PIP? Lots of ways... ♿ Ebony may use her PIP payments to pay for her wheelchair, which will cost her thousands to maintain over the course of her life. ♿ Ever tried getting a wheelchair-friendly cab at rush hour? Let's just say it's not easy. PIP helps Ebony cover the extra costs of accessible transportation so she can get to work without a hitch. ♿ Ebony might be using her PIP to access therapy sessions or support groups tailored to her specific needs and not offered by the NHS. The real issue here is the divisive and intellectually dishonest framing of why the changes are being implemented. It's also the fact that despite their skills and qualifications, many disabled individuals struggle to find employment because of discrimination and stigma. Instead of making it more difficult to access benefits like PIP, the government should focus on creating more inclusive workplaces where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. And holding employers who discriminate to account. So, next time you hear someone spouting off about lazy PIP recipients ... think of Ebony. She's out there working hard. And she is using her benefits exactly as they're intended: to address the extra costs of living with a disability. Which begs the question, how do other folks use their PIP? _______________________________ B-Radical helps organisations like yours to recruit people like Ebony by providing three core diversity services: recruitment, audits with advisory and training. Want some help to recruit disabled talent? Get in touch with Kirsty Palmer, Holly R. or Emma Freivogel

Can anyone help our Holly and the lovely Natalie?

An excellent article by Radical's long term friend, Amanda Cusdin. Treat yourself and have a read!

We’re #hiring a new Development Planning Manager in Hampstead, England. Apply today or share this post with your network. $55k to £65k pus £20k to £30k bonus earning potential. Working for the fab folks at GS8 - a purpose driven business founded by Ben and Josh who genuinely care about diversity. Could you be their next Planning Manager?