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Associate Director for Examinations and Training
Up to £70,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Permanent

The Associate Director for Examinations and Training is a crucial and influential role at the College, as you will be responsible for providing leadership on the division’s work in relation to examinations, assessment and training standards, digital development and the College’s international relationships.

As Associate Director for Examinations and Training, you will actively contribute to the leadership of the division by providing guidance and assisting with directing the development and implementation of strategies in support of the division’s operational plan and the College’s overall strategy.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Education & Training, you will provide senior strategic direction and operational leadership for three reporting Departments, inspiring, motivating and empowering members of the division to build a high-performance culture, achieving transformational change in both divisional business and culture.

Providing senior leadership in managing and collaborating with external stakeholders and regulators both in the UK and internationally, you will sponsor and lead on strategic projects, including international, that cover multiple areas of divisional work. You will also provide recommendations and advice on business development to the Divisional Director and other committees through regular high-quality reports and data analysis.

Suitably qualified at graduate level or with relevant professional experience, you should have a background of working in a leadership role with a demonstratable ability to combine both strategic and operational leadership.

With proven knowledge and understanding of professional training, competency-based education and assessment and regulatory standards, you should also have demonstratable experience of competency-based education design and delivery.

You should have significant experience of initiating and leading programmes of change, generating new ideas and innovative ways of working and have experience in developing quality assurance procedures and systems.

Proven experience of managing multi-disciplinary personnel and of budgetary management, including budget preparation and forecasting, along with demonstrable strategic thinking and analytical skills, are essential. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 4 November 2024

Data Analyst – Clinical Audits (x2)
£41,278 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week

The Data Analyst (Audits) will manage the secure handling of complex audit datasets and the analysis of data with a primary focus on an audit programme. You will work with the project team, including the audit clinical lead and senior data analyst, and take responsibility for presenting findings of the data analysis to experts. The College currently has two Data Analyst opportunities available: Epilepsy12 and the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit.

Reporting to the Project Manager (Audits), you will create analysis plans and report structures in line with the agreed datasets, working closely with the project clinical leads, managers and data platform suppliers, and take the lead in the planning of analytical processes for planned data analysis projects.

As a member of the Audits Team within the Research and Quality Improvement Division, you will establish and maintain robust data management and manipulation processes in line with data governance and protection requirements, whilst acting as the point of contact for audit data, technical and analysis enquiries from those submitting data for analysis.

Degree qualified in a social or medical science, statistics or other numerate discipline, you will be able to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships with health professionals and other key stakeholders.

With experience of producing and presenting high quality written reports, documentation and promotional information suitable for a range of audiences, you will have a background of working with Stata or R and Microsoft Excel for aggregating, recoding and merging data, computing new variables, and producing descriptive statistics.

You should also be able to contribute to key components of departmental and project reports, including interpreting the data analysis and writing editorial content. 

A high level of numeracy and the ability to handle and interrogate large, complex datasets in Excel and statistical packages along with knowledge of statistical methods of analysis and data cleaning, processing and management are essential.

Experience of preparing data for presentation to healthcare commissioners and regulators at various levels of granularity of NHS organisations would be desirable.

The RCPCH Research and Quality Improvement Directorate aims to promote evidence-based practice amongst paediatricians and child health professionals and improve the quality of care and health outcomes for children. The Research and Quality Improvement Directorate programme of work encompasses a range of activities, from supporting clinical leads and other RCPCH members/experts with the development of evidence-based guidance, to delivering high quality national audits and facilitating and supporting quality improvement activities. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: Monday 4 November 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 12 November 2024

Please note, that you will be required to attend the interview in person at the RCPCH building in Holborn, London.

Company: Royal Statistical Society
Salary: £60-65k

Line manager: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Line management responsibility: Head of standards and corporate relations (and 3 reports), Member support manager, Volunteering opportunities manager 

Term: Permanent, full time 

Background:

Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making

Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live. 

We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and worldwide. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision-making are informed by evidence for the public good. Members work with RSS staff to support areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy.

The Director of Professional Services is responsible for our professional affairs activities, overseeing the creation, maintenance and application of relevant standards through our professional affairs committee, and certification and accreditation schemes. They are also responsible for member recruitment and management, ensuring we continue to attract new RSS members and partners, and that their needs are met. They also oversee a range of activities that engage RSS members (including groups that bring members together on a topic or geographical basis, RSS honours and awards, and our volunteering opportunities), securing both our impact on society and member retention. 

Informed by an in-depth understanding of the needs of members and prospective members, the Director manages these activities strategically across the organisation, bringing relevant staff together within small teams working on defined goals that support our objectives, foster a sense of value and community for all members and ultimately lead to the growth in membership and impact of the Society. 

Pension and benefits: Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.

Location: The RSS office is in central London and currently open twice a week. We offer flexible working arrangements and office attendance is encouraged but not mandatory depending on the role. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required. 
 

Working hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.

Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional close down between Christmas and New Year. 

Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probation period. 

Key responsibilities: 

Understanding needs and the changing external environment 

• Develop an understanding of the preferences and needs of statisticians and data professionals, and others interested in data and statistics, to evolve our value proposition and align member benefits to those preferences and needs 
• Undertake research to identify new target audiences for membership 
• Monitor and respond to developments and emerging trends in charities, membership organisations and other learned societies, and in statistics/data science/AI to ensure that our membership offering remains timely and relevant 
• Plan and deliver membership surveys and oversee the collection and management of member data 
• Provide robust analysis of member behaviours to forecast future renewal patterns to inform financial planning 

Development of strategies and plans 

• Drawing input from across the organisation, develop strategies for membership recruitment, management, engagement, retention and professional affairs that support the organisation’s objectives and foster a sense of value and community for all members  Lead the creation and delivery of fully costed programme plans for member recruitment, management, engagement and retention that align with key strategic goals  Support the development of wider strategies and plans across the organisation 

Programme management and delivery 

• Deliver programmes of benefits, products and services which meet the needs of members and attract non-members  Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets and plans  Manage projects, including the establishment of new benefits, products and services, ensuring that quality work is delivered on time  Work with colleagues to identify and develop promotion, sponsorship and other funding opportunities, and support colleagues in sales meetings with potential sponsors and funders  Continually assess and improve processes and oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures 

Interfaces with other teams and groups 

• Convene and lead cross-RSS groups to develop, share and review plans and activities and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration  Work with heads and other teams across the organisation to support related objectives  Work with staff responsible for business development to capitalise on development opportunities  Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in programmes, formalising a network of volunteers and providing them with support and advice  Collaborate with RSS volunteers, staff and external providers to ensure the delivery of projects and outputs to agreed deadlines  Select, lead and manage contractors and third-party organisations to support programme deliverables 

Leadership and management 

• Bring relevant staff together within small teams working across the organization on defined goals that support our objectives  Play an active role in the RSS Senior Management Team, providing leadership, and strategic insight for the organisation as a whole, and work together effectively in setting and achieving the Society’s goals  Contribute to decision-making regarding the strategic direction and financial management of the Society  Oversee budgets and meet income targets for individual programmes  Negotiate with suppliers to deliver value for money  Line manage staff 

Other 

• Represent and promote the Society to relevant external bodies and groups Other project work or tasks as reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Executive Committee 

Person specification: 

Essential 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent  Senior leadership experience  Significant experience developing strategies and plans, preferably within a membership organisation  Experience using data and evidence to develop value propositions and align services with needs  Significant experience of programme and project management and operational delivery  Excellent organisational skills and an ability to identify and respond to changing priorities  Ability to accurately assess project needs or problems, make sound decisions and develop effective solutions Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate work to ensure completion to time and budget  Experience of negotiation and influencing  Experience leading and managing staff and contractors  Ability to develop relationships and communicate with a wide range of people  Ability to structure information and present ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, particularly in written form  Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, and achieve results through others  Ability to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts  Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to produce, monitor and assess estimates/costs and work within budget  Experience leading a small team and employing flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives  Experiencing tendering for work and managing external contractors  Ability to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects  Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic and operational objectives  Ability to work effectively and achieve results in a changing environment  Ability to work on own initiative within RSS guidelines/directives  Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

Desirable 

• Experience overseeing professional affairs in a member organisation  Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work  Familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas  Understanding of professional membership organisations and learned societies, and their role in the current climate  Experience of the not-for-profit sector and working with volunteers

How to apply for the role 

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Holly O’Brien, RSS Governance manager, at the email address detailed on our website.

The deadline for applications is 5pm 4 November. We may arrange interviews before the deadline has passed. 

The covering letter should be a maximum of two sides of A4 and cover why you are interested in the role as well as how you meet the job specific competencies.

Any questions about the role should also be directed to Holly. Likewise, if you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email Holly to register your interest.

OPPORTUNITY: 

This is a fabulous opportunity for a dynamic comms professional who knows how to use communications to drive change. We seek a  climate communications lead  who is keen to bring their skills in campaigns, narrative-shift, media and digital comms to the world of steel decarbonisation. The steel industry is a major driver of climate emissions and yet few in the industry feel urgency and few outside the industry know that. Your job will be to help us change that.

This is an international role in an international climate campaign organisation that challenges steelmakers and the wider industry.  We seek a dynamic communications lead based in the Europe/Africa time zone, who will work closely with Asia-Pacific colleagues, lead delivery in Europe, and coordinate our comms work internationally. 

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

SteelWatch is an international climate campaign organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountability and action in the steel sector. Our vision is a steel industry that underpins a thriving zero emissions economy. Our priority is that the steel industry gets on track for a 1.5 degree trajectory this side of 2030. 

We run corporate campaigns and challenge the global industry to replace complacency with urgent action.  We currently focus heavily in Europe and Japan, with team members in UK/Europe and Asia Pacific timezones. As a young organisation, we are evolving, testing, and learning, and seek team members who will enjoy breaking new ground with us. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will combine three core elements:  (1) ensuring coordination of SteelWatch communications activities, across all our multiple initiatives and timezones, ensuring great content, targeted reach, timeliness, coherence of message and coordinated plans; (2) ongoing and surge delivery of comms products and messages, such as media outreach, social media, thought pieces, particularly in Europe/Africa and sometimes US timezone. This will align with delivery of comms work in Japan/Asia led by colleagues in the region.  (3)  sharpening our communications strategy, our targets, and our ability to deliver our messages to the right people, shaped jointly with our Asia/Pacific based comms strategist.  

The role requires coordination across the small and growing comms team, which is diverse in terms of experience level, region and expertise. It also requires hands-on delivery in your region/timezone and based on your own specialist skills.   Media engagement is currently a gap we need to fill and an ideal candidate will lead and deliver our media work, as well as coordinating our wider comms.  If the successful candidate excels in other strengths but not media, then we - and you - will need to build the team differently in terms of future recruits and consultants.

Responsibilities: 

Coordination of the communication outputs and comms team resources

• Ensure coordination and coherence of the overall SteelWatch editorial and content calendar, with co-management of comms planning, team meetings, and ongoing communications outputs.

• Co-manage comms team resources, including identifying and bringing onboard additional capacity where necessary, to deliver on our fast evolving needs on communications.

Delivery of timely coherent comms outputs

• Design the communication strategy and a range of creative outputs for our corporate campaigns, particularly the ones focused on Europe-based companies, in line with campaign’s theory of change.

• Develop communications materials to shift the dominant narrative of the steel industry which may include data visualisation, rankings, storytelling etc.

• Build and maintain strong relations with journalists in key media and trade media outlets, manage a database of journalists, and ensure regular flows of news/information to establish SteelWatch as a credible voice in steel decarbonisation. 

• Coordinate timely responsive comms outputs in relation to external news and events.

• Coordinate with ally organisations, where relevant, to coordinate, input into, align and amplify their outputs

• Collaborate with our Asia Comms strategist and other communications colleagues to ensure consistent, smooth and cohesive approaches to SteelWatch’s voice across the geographies and outputs.

Development of strategy and capacity

• Working closely with our Asia comms strategist, develop our messaging, tone of voice, and overall approach to comms as a driver of change. 

• Build organisational capacity to articulate and challenge narratives in and around the steel industry and to influence others with our point of view.

• Analyse data and insights and develop segmentation and understanding of audiences needed to achieve our change goals.

• Commission and manage external expert inputs as needed.

• Develop and incorporate ongoing learning into communications strategy 

• Other responsibilities assigned by the Director
               

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Essential skills and experiences

• At least 8 years’ experience (and potentially much more) in strategic communications, including journalism, digital media and storytelling;

• Experience in designing and delivering communications for achieving campaign goals;

• Demonstrated ability to pursue narrative change;

• An appetite for change-making, ability to articulate systemic problems, and understanding of how communication contributes to driving transformative change;

• Proven record of developing communications for technical issues. Ability to grasp technological issues sufficiently, and to nuance and ensure credibility of our messages;

• Strong editorial, writing and audience segmentation skills;

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of partners, from campaigners to analysts to communication experts;

• Experience working across geographies, languages and cultures;

• An appetite to work in a start-up, with all the curiosity, adaptivity and learning that it entails.

• Availability to work at hours that enable collaboration in other timezones and to travel occasionally. 

Desirable

• Experience in handling media relations and developing pitch; 

• Skilled with media monitoring and analysis for influencing narratives;

• Skilled in creating engaging social media assets;

• Demonstrate high level of editorial and legal standards, ensuring adherence to internal and external requirements and advocate for best practice;

• Familiarity with hiring and coordinating with freelancers; 

• Experience in corporate-targeted comms.

Language requirements

• Ability to work in English at a native level is a requirement. Additional language(s)  preferred.

For full list of working benefits, conditions and ways of working, please see the full job description on our website.

Support those who Care

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new service supporting Carers across City of London to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.

The team work holistically with Carers to understand their individual circumstances and level of need. You’ll carry out home visits and community-based meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Carers, families, and professionals. You will also support Carers to complete written forms and applications, draft letters, and advocate with third parties.         

You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.

Together with colleagues, you will plan and deliver the service’s activity package, including coffee mornings, drop-in sessions, activities, online and face to face groups, and peer support forums. There will also be opportunities to promote the service by attending meetings and forums, and to deliver training sessions to professionals and community organisations so that they have the skills to identify Carers.

Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. Speaking Bengali would be an advantage. 

You should be an excellent communicator and able to motivate and empower others. Full or part-time positions available.

Do a job where you make a difference

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

BACKGROUND 

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable. 

IRC UK 

IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise IRC’s international profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing. 

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. 

The Purpose of the Role

The Executive Director, IRC UK is responsible for delivering all of IRC’s targets in the UK, particularly with respect to fundraising, advocacy and communications but also UK finance, operations, and people and culture. The Executive Director leads the UK Senior Management Team.

An important objective for the Executive Director IRC UK will be maintaining the UK as a net contributing office within the IRC and to broaden, deepen and make more sustainable the IRC’s access to funding in the UK. This must be through a compelling and relevant external engagement strategy that harnesses the best of our programming globally.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, IRC Europe and the UK Board of Trustees, the role provides organisational and staff leadership and accountability to IRC UK in a shared management structure. The Executive Director, IRC UK works closely with members of the IRC Senior Leadership Team for Europe to form and implement the departmental organisational agenda.

Given this matrix management structure, it will be critical to the continued success of IRC UK that the Executive Director, IRC UK build a highly effective team by influencing and collaborating with senior leaders across Europe and the global organisation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leadership  Motivate and build a highly effective and collaborative UK senior team to deliver performance against targets in private and statutory fundraising, advocacy and communications.

• Support the board in delivering its objective to ensure governance and oversight in line with UK statutory obligations e.g. charities Commission and Companies house requirements

• Ensure that the UK Board is aware of and engaging effectively with IRC UK strategic priorities, and lead all ongoing Board engagement,

• Embed a high-performing, “can do” culture across IRC UK which brings together contributions from all functions.

• Provide effective and collaborative matrix management along with colleagues in regional functions in Europe (i.e. communications, policy and advocacy, HR, Finance and Operations) and IRC’s global award management and technical units.

• Leadership of an office of around 250 staff, including staff in UK focused positions and also UK based international staff

• Communicate corporate values both internally and externally and lead by example in organisational ethics and morals.

• Champion Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for IRC-UK

Stakeholder Engagement and Public Representation

• Develop a stakeholder engagement plan across our various internal and external stakeholder groups.

• Act as an effective ambassador with external stakeholders including government, institutional donors , corporate and private funders in the UK, in close collaboration with the SVP Europe.

• Effectively represent IRC as a member Trustee and engage with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)

• Effectively represent IRC and engage IRC Patron

• Act as a compelling spokesperson to share IRC’s positions in British media and publicly advocate for IRC policy priorities

• Effectively engage with all media and opinion-forming organisations to protect and enhance the reputation and visibility of IRC UK.

• Develop a strong relationship with UK charities and regulators to proactively improve the standing of the organisation, and ensure its compliance on all reporting requirements.

Planning, Delivery and Performance

• Take overall accountability for achieving agreed performance measures in all areas of the IRC UK’s activities e.g. Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme, particularly fundraising, communications and advocacy in the UK.

• Define and monitor the effectiveness of IRC UK’s operating model to ensure quality, service and cost-effective management of resources.

• Define and track key performance indicators with the UK Senior Management Team to ensure and report on delivery of objectives.

• Contribute to the IRC 2020-25 strategic planning process by coordinating the input from the UK as required by the SVP Europe and the Global Strategy Unit.

• Review management and financial reporting and statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives, and revise plans in accordance with current conditions.

Governance

• Represent IRC UK at the Europe Senior Management Team meetings.

• Lead the IRC UK Senior Management Team.

• A member of the Global Senior Leaders’ Group led by the IRC President.

• Report to the IRC UK Board of Trustees and prepare three annual Board meetings.

• Create sustainable and effective internal structures between global functional departments and the UK office.

• Ensure IRC UK operates effectively within all relevant statutory, regulatory and quality frameworks and to the highest ethical and governance standards.

• Ensure effective financial and operational controls are in place for the organisation including systems to ensure fundraising operates on a highly ethical basis.

• Oversee an appropriate risk management culture and process.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience in leading, managing and executing across complex not-for-profit organisations including leading Senior Management Teams.

• Track record of advocacy and influencing senior stakeholders across government, business and other not-for-profit organisations.Track record of being a spokesperson and public advocate on humanitarian or related topics

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Strong fundraising skills and track record of driving fundraising results.

• Ability to build strong relationships across a complex, matrixed stakeholder map evidenced by moving stakeholder groups to action. Proven track-record in building consensus.

• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a global matrixed environment.

• Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills.

• Strong understanding of, and networks in, the UK not-for-profit and policy environments.

• A deep, observable and passionate commitment to IRC’s mission.

• Superb written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in an executive leadership position in an international organisation.

• Experience in the overseas aid sector.

About the NEL VCSE Collaborative

The North East London (NEL) Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative works closely with the ICB to work together strategically by shaping, improving and delivering services and contributes to the system design and organisational development of the ICB, ensuring Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) contribution.

The leadership group of the seven borough representatives meets monthly and is currently working to develop a VCFSE strategy to raise the profile of the sector and support the VCFSE to work in partnership with the health system to address local health inequalities and improve the health outcomes of the communities in NEL. We are now keen to expand our work and recruit a Chair.

The NEL VCSE Collaborative is committed to our five values:

1. Equity and Inclusivity - Champion compassionate, collaborative, and inclusive multi-professional leadership.

2. Collaborative – Meaningful integration with ICB as a coordinated VCFSE voice

3. Innovative – VCFSE sector contributing expertise in an equitable manner in commissioning, service design and improvement processes

4. Transparent – building trust across sectors and ensuring VCFSE is a valued partner

5. Person and community focused – strengths based approach by championing our people and communities

Purpose of the role

• Provide influential and inspirational leadership to ensure the Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector is an equal partner in the North East London (NEL) Integrated Care Partnerhsup (ICP). 
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with health and social care stakeholders ensuring networks are kept informed of the Collaborative’s progress
• Advocate for the VCFSE sector and mobilise innovative approaches to support the health and wellbeing of NEL community
• To lead the NEL VCSE Collaborative, interfacing with the Partnership Development  Director to drive forward the interests of the NEL VCSE Collaborative and the wider VCFSE sector it represents
• To act on behalf and represent the opinions and interests of the NEL VCSE Collaborative on relevant ICS boards, in particular as the NEL VCSE Collaborative representative on the NEL ICP
• To chair the leadership group meetings of the NEL VCSE Collaborative
• Ensure NEL VCSE Collaborative meetings are planned effectively, conducted according to the principles and agreements in place, and facilitated in collaboration with the Partnership Development Director

Key functions & Tasks (Role Description)

• To lead with compassion and inspiration to ensure strategic influence of VCFSE at system level to better enable integrated working approaches between system leaders and sector partners
• Work with the NEL VCSE Collaborative members to ensure they are effectively represented and actively involved across the structures that form the ICS 
• Together with the Partnership Development Director, produce a quarterly budget report and  regular updates including  emerging opportunities and risks in a timely fashion
• Work with the Partnership Development Director on producing quarterly budget reports
• Lead and work with the NEL Collaborative to identify and communicate strategic and business development goals which are in line with community and ICS outcomes
• In collaboration with the Partnership Development Director, plan and Chair the NEL VCSE Collaborative meetings and ensure relevant business is discussed with clear actions
• Ensure that the NEL VCSE Collaborative leadership group adheres to the Terms of Reference (ToR) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in place and membership is fair and reviewed regularly with actions and conflicts of interest appropriately managed
• Ensure the NEL VCSE Collaborative addresses and incorporates relevant legislation, policies and best practice guidance, including equality and diversity
• Develop and regularly update an effective activity plan with NEL VCSE leadership group members which supports the work of Place Level Groups
• Work with the Partnerships Development Director to provide and promote system-wide communication through a range of media channels

Person Specification

• Demonstrable understanding and experience of the current and emerging challenges and opportunities within the regional Health and Care system and the local VCFSE
• Experience of working with the VCFSE sector at a strategic and senior management level, including championing and advocating on behalf of the VCFSE sector  
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of VCFSE and healthcare related policies with an understanding of the issues facing the VCFSE at local, regional and national level
• An understanding of the diversity of the VCFSE including grassroots level/micro- organisations
• Experience of leading meetings representing a diversity of views as well as change management processes at a strategic level
• Able to negotiate and influence with the ability to communicate with tact and sensitivity where appropriate. The role will include managing potentially complex and politically sensitive relationships.
• Ability to interpret highly complex information and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders
• Strategic problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial and open to ideas and opportunities
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders in health and social care services

Please see job specification on full details and how to apply. 

Accessing appropriate support at university will shape a student's experience and it is important that support is available for those who need it. We are pleased to be supporting a prestigious London University in their search for a temporary, full time (35 hours per week) Disability Advisor. The role is running until the 10 th of January 2025 and offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days per week based on-site and the remainder remote.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Managing a large caseload, providing coordinated practical support and advice, assisting students with complex needs and co-occurring conditions, identifying appropriate and individualised support packages, including reasonable adjustments.
• Supporting with the day-to-day administration ensuring student support needs are met, including administrating the dyslexia screening to diagnoses process and processing Disabled Students' Allowance applications.
• Working with students daily to support them, and signposting/referring them to external services, where appropriate, to ensure access to relevant support.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Facilitating the provision of appropriate adaptations and support, including the coordination of non-medical support.
• Ensure student enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of efficient systems and procedures for students applying for specialist disability related funding.
• Identifying and reporting Safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Team in a timely manner.
• Reporting concerns of risk to self, where appropriate, to the Mental Health Advisory or Counselling Services.
• Actively participating in and contributing to the development and delivery of workshops, activities, resources and the Wellness Review.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Previous experience in a similar role in higher education or professional disability advice environment.
• Experience handling, prioritising and problem solving a range of enquiries.
• Strong relationship-building skills, and confidence liaising and engaging with a variety of stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment.
• An empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
• A commitment to EDI practices.
• Demonstratable ability to manage and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to advocate for those with disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of GDPR and procedures related to data protection.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills, including usage of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

About us

FSRH believes that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 14,000 members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all.

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for healthcare professionals working at the frontline of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) in a range of settings in the community and primary care. Our members include SRH specialists, GPs, nurses, midwives and pharmacists.

Can you help us?

This role plays an integral part in helping produce and develop the outputs of the External Affairs team, while advising on FSRH strategic issues where appropriate. The activity of the role is focussed on the management of FSRH’s external-facing media and social media functions, whilst playing a key role in communicating FSRH’s advocacy ambitions. The role also works with other internal Departments to develop and execute internal and corporate communications.

This role will also benefit from working closely with a Senior Media Consultant who will help upskill the role during 2024/25, providing an excellent learning opportunity.  

Are you an experienced media practitioner who is passionate about bringing healthcare rights to the fore of public opinion?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in PR, social and other media disciplines is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers and the general public around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and a covering letter to the email address in the attached job description.

Deadline for applications is Monday 4th November 2024

Interviews are likely to take place w/c Mid November 2024.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. 

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

We are looking for an advice supervisor for our fantastic team of volunteer advisers who provide advice and advocacy on a variety of social welfare issues including welfare benefits, housing, debt and health and welfare. We hold the Advice Quality Mark.  We are looking for someone with at least 3 years recent experience of providing or supervising social welfare advice,(e.g. on welfare benefits, debt or housing)  including advocating complex cases.. 

Living Well Bromley is a foodbank and support charity based in Penge, South East London. Our services are free to use and include a foodbank, a clothes bank, hot meals, free café, community choir, counselling and advice and advocacy. Our mission is to ensure that people have the food, guidance and the support of an uplifting community to live life to the fullest.

The role is 3 days a week (22.5 hours), on agreed days and times. These are currently under review

Starting salary will be £36,000 to £39,000 pro rata (£21,600 to £23,400 actual) depending on experience.

For more information, please visit our website https://www.livingwell.life.

About Us 

Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.

Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices, so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions.

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence. Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing. 

This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010. 

About the Role 

We are now recruiting for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Specialist to lead on planning and delivering Hibiscus’ work on racial and intersectional inequalities in the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. 

Development, research and report writing will be a key aspect of this role; the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting policy recommendations, reports, and consultation responses on issues related to Black and minoritised migrant women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. Supporting the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, they will engage and develop relationships with key political and parliamentary stakeholders, developing and delivering a variety of public affairs initiatives to inform decision-makers and influence policy in Criminal Justice, Immigration and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sectors. The post holder will prepare press releases and statements to address prison and immigration reforms, identifying the gaps of adequate support for women, and will analyse external and internal quantitative and qualitative data relevant to our work.

As part of the role, the Policy and Public Affairs Specialist will be responsible for raising awareness and creating content on the treatment of Black and minoritised migrant women within the Criminal Justice System. The post holder will identify opportunities for influence, monitor trends and developments, and prepare communications, reports and policy briefings to help ensure our work has an impact.

The post holder will also be responsible for leading Hibiscus’ partnership work on the Women’s Justice Reimagined project, advocating for the reimagination of the Criminal Justic System. They will build on Hibiscus’ policy work to raise our profile within advisory and working groups, creating alliances with other organisations in the sector and collaborating with other specialist and third-sector organisations to campaign for policy change and increase policy and decision-makers awareness of the issues Hibiscus works on.

[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised.]

Salary
 £30,500 - £34,000 *
*negotiable within salary band, depending on experience 

Team 
Policy and Public Affairs

Duration  
Two years (thereafter subject to funding) 

Hours  
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location 
Hibiscus Head Office and across London, with flexible working arrangements considered. 

Reporting to 
Head of Policy and Public Affairs 

About You

The successful candidate will have experience working in the UK political context to influence change, with demonstrable experience in developing and implementing public affairs strategies and building relationships with policy makers to inform decision making in government and across the Criminal Justice and Immigration sectors. 

The candidate will have knowledge and experience in collecting quantitative and qualitative research methods to produce evidence-based reports, press statements, and legislative policy briefings. They will have in-depth knowledge of UK legislation and government institutions related to Criminal Justice, VAWG and Immigration sectors and an ability to analyse government and public policy reports to provide accurate and accessible briefings.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong self-awareness and ability to prioritise workloads whilst working collaboratively with colleagues.

They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.

About Lepra

Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.

Job Context

Our new Global Strategy introduces some new approaches and priorities to our work, including: our first ever global Theory of Change (ToC), the most detailed Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) approach ever, and a sub-strategy dedicated to research, innovation and technology: the Global Research, Innovation and Technology Strategy (GRITS). With the finalisation of the new strategy, and as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our impact and efficiency, we are now seeking a consultant to provide specialised research support and technical advice.

Job Purpose

The primary objectives of this role are to lead the transitional phase of the GRITS, creating a detailed operational plan for its implementation; support the management of the existing research portfolio ensuring technical soundness, budget adherence and timely delivery; establish a sustainable pathway for research expertise to be led by in-country professionals.

Working Relationships

• Reports to Lepra UK’s Director of Programmes and Advocacy
• Day-to-day management liaison with the Director of Programmes and Advocacy and team members of Lepra’ sister organisation in India, LEPRA Society
• Close working links and collaboration with UK Fundraising, Communications and Finance teams
• International travel as needed for programmes oversight and support, and external representation.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the transitional phase of the GRITS.
• Identify and address any gaps or challenges in the current strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth transition.
• Support Programmes in the design of new projects / programmes by ensuring proposals submitted are technically sound and capitalize upon learning. Lead on ethical approval applications.
• Support Programmes in identifying, maintaining and growing academic / research -related partnerships, according to Lepra’s strategic interests and capacities 
• Serve as a focal point for external research contacts that have an interest in people affected by leprosy and LF.

Operational Plan Management

• Develop a comprehensive operational plan for the rollout of the strategy.
• Establish the initial GRITS processes including the Go no Go; steering group established and functioning.
• Define clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure the plan is realistic, achievable, and aligns with the charity’s objectives and resources.

Support Existing Research Profile

• Review and support ongoing research projects.
• Ensure all research activities are technically sound, within budget, and on time.
• Provide technical guidance and support to research teams.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to staff and partners.
• Ensure that data sets and tools are appropriately designed and employed.

Pathway to Sustainability

• Create a sustainability plan to ensure research expertise is transitioned to and led by in-country professionals.
• Develop capacity-building programmes for local researchers and institutions
• Establish mentorship and training frameworks to support local leadership in research.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, research institutions, and community leaders.
• Facilitate collaboration and partnerships to enhance the research profile and strategy implementation.
• Ensure transparent and effective communication throughout the transition process.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and impact of the strategy.
• Regularly report on progress, challenges, and achievements to the Lepra’s leadership team.
• Adjust plans and strategies based on feedback and evaluation results.

Safeguarding

• Support the implementation of newly developed processes in relation to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) and Safeguarding (SG).
• Ensure safeguarding measures are integrated into all project activities.

Technical advisory

• Guide and advise on the implementation of leprosy and LF control tools and approaches, specific healthcare models and/or health solutions in partner countries, when appropriate and according to Lepra and donor standards.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on the development and roll-out of country programmes as well as the overall leprosy / LF programme in Lepra.

Monitoring, evaluation and impact

• Advise the programmes team on the development of appropriate results frameworks, objectives, outputs, indicators and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support the analysis of Lepra datasets.  Advise the HPMEL on analysis of Lepra datasets.  Provide technical inputs to Lepra’s reports, according to Lepra’s needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree level of education

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate qualification
• Relevant professional health-related qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of global health issues and an up-to-date familiarity with issues and practice in the international development sector
• Substantive experience in designing and leading research projects and of communicating research results to different audiences 
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data using a range of different approaches and software and to present this information so that it may be easily interpreted by different users and audiences

Desirable

• At least ten years’ experience as a health advisor or researcher, preferably gained with an overseas development organisation or in academia, in a similar health focused role
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools and packages
• Experience with the concept and use of dynamic datasets

Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities

• Strong research administrative skills, specifically excel; STATA; SPSS; Nvivo and significant experience in MS Office packages
• Excellent attention to detail, and organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills, and confidence at presenting and representing at international global to a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, be flexible and prioritise workload.
• Ability to travel within the UK and overseas
• Permanent resident and legal rights to work in the UK.

Role: Senior Regional Coordinator (Francophone Africa)

Salary: Location specific, based on global equity scales, Senegal $57,209, Chad $61,976, Niger $59,252, for other locations please enquire

Contract: Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, DRC, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal or Togo

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a UK-based charity that operates globally, to recruit for a Senior Regional Coordinator (Francophone Africa), building relationships with a range of stakeholders to support regional advocacy initiatives.

Building on two decades of work on extractive industries transparency and accountability, the organisation's network of over a thousand organisations from more than 50 countries is campaigning for a just transition to a fairer, cleaner energy future. The organisation's global strategy, Vision 2025, lays out a roadmap for a powerful and connected global network that can challenge the vested interests of oil, gas and mining companies.

Reporting to the Director of Member Engagement, the Senior Regional Coordinator (Francophone Africa) will build relationships to advance regional advocacy initiatives to foster movement building, member growth and diversity. The postholder will lead consultations with members and partners throughout the region, identifying strategic priorities, managing sub-granting and regional fund-raising. The successful candidate will map and coordinate members’ engagement in regional advocacy, and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning practices to inform strategic planning.

To be successful, you will be fluent in both English and French (written and spoken), with excellent relationship building and advocacy skills. You will have experience working with civil society on capacity building and/or natural resource governance and have familiarity with global extractive industry transparency. You will have experience of working with networks or coalitions, with knowledge of the political contact and stakeholder landscape in Francophone Africa.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

In order to apply please, submit your CV and Covering Letter. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.

All CVs and Covering Letters must be in English to be considered.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the fight for better cancer treatment? Do you have a track record of building relationships and securing vital funds for charities? If so, Radiotherapy UK (RTUK) is looking for a dynamic and diligent Relationship Fundraising Manager to join our team! 

At RTUK, we campaign for equal access to the best radiotherapy treatment for all cancer patients across the UK. Our award-winning campaigns like #CatchupwithCancer have been instrumental in influencing national discussions and supporting both patients and professionals. 

As our new Relationship Fundraising Manager, you will lead our fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with corporate partners, donors, and the wider community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping and growing our income streams and ensuring the sustainability of our mission. 

What we’re looking for: 

• At least two years’ experience in charity fundraising. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport. 

• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grants. 

• Experience managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships. 

• Proven track record of achieving financial targets and budget management. 

What we offer: 

• 25 days of holiday per year (excluding bank holidays). 

• 5% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme. 

• Flexible working hours with the ability to work from home. 

• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a small but impactful charity at the heart of radiotherapy campaigning in the UK. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today and help us continue making a difference!