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We are looking for a dynamic individual to work as part of our Rehab Team to assist with a range of administration tasks and session support, support clients during workshops and with other admin tasks, be the first point of contact for all new enquiries and to carry out tasks allocated by the Rehab Team Lead

REHAB TEAM MEMBER

35 hours per week

£12.50ph

3% contributory pension

25 days holiday pro rata per annum in addition to public holidays.

3 months' probation

The post-holder will be based at Headway Surrey’s centre, at Headway House, 21 North Road, Guildford, GU2 9PU.  Occasional remote working may be offered either permanently or ad hoc with the CEO's prior agreement. 

On the job training will be provided at all times to help develop your skills and knowledge.

Following the successful completion of the probation period, the post holder will be required to undertake a self-study Brain Tree Training Course, called Cognitive Rehabilitation for Professionals which will be paid for by Headway Surrey. Assignments, exercises, and self-tests are included throughout the coursework—some of which are mailed or emailed to course tutor for feedback.

Training on Headway Surrey’s CRM database, Charitylog will be given.

A clean driving licence must be held. Car mileage allowance for travel to meetings in connection with work

JOB PURPOSE:

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Assist with a range of administration tasks and session support
• Support clients during workshops and with other admin tasks
• Be the first point of contact for all new enquiries
• Carry out tasks allocated by the Rehab Team Lead

A Rehab Team member will play a key role in achieving Headway Surrey’s objectives by working alongside the Rehab Team to achieve our vision and mission:

Vision - To be known as the go to place for acquired brain injury in Surrey.  Supporting people in Surrey from all circumstances with traumatic and acquired brain injury, their carers, and families, are supported to improve their quality of life by optimising recovery and maximising independence.

Mission – Headway Surrey supports people with head injuries, their families, and carers, and promotes understanding of the implications of head injury throughout Surrey.

ROLE OVERVIEW 

The key areas of responsibility include:

To support centre sessions which run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.00 am to 2.30 pm, under the direction of the Rehab Team Lead and with the assistance of volunteers.

• Prepare cognitive tasks for clients
• Support clients to complete tasks
• Help to present educational brain injury workshops
• Facilitate conversation and encourage clients to follow centre guidelines for appropriate behaviour
• Support the Rehab Team Lead to facilitate other sessions throughout the day, which may include art, boardgames, discussions

To attend team meetings, planning sessions and rehab meetings as required, either in person or via Zoom.

To be the first point of contact for new enquiries and to provide administrative support to enable new enquiries (clients and carers) to access Headway Surrey’s rehab services by:

• Responding to all enquiries (telephone, letter, email or online referral forms) for support services
• Accurately recording all enquiry details and documentation on the CRM
• Ensuring all enquiries are followed up in a timely manner and chased up accordingly
• Collecting and gathering documentation
• Supporting clients to complete Brain Injury ID Card application forms, issued by Headway UK.
• Liaising with Adult Social Care and signposting to other agencies/services where appropriate

 INITIALLY

To undertake an induction program given by the Services Manager or CEO.  Observation of sessions, training on CRM, telephone system and other processes/systems.

OTHER TASKS

As a small organisation we plan carefully, but sometimes, medical and unplanned absences may present themselves.  We may need you to cover / help the team.  Training will be given, so that you are prepared for these eventualities.

To provide occasional support in the wider administration duties of the organisation as directed by the Service's Manager.

Headway Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a person's merit, skills, experience and qualifications directly related to professional competence.Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to apply

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Application Instructions

To apply, please send your CV and a short email, highlighting anything that will support your application to show why you are a great fit for our job.

No closing date: Position needs to be filled as soon as possible. 2 interviews (1 on zoom and 1 at the Guildford centre), references, DBS check.

Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer

This is an exciting and dynamic role within our Fundraising and Marketing department, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our public fundraising efforts. The role has been designed to support the Direct Marketing Manager [Acquisition]  in managing and developing internal systems, coordinating projects, and providing essential administrative support to the team.

Please download the job description for full details

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to join our Public Fundraising team. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our fundraising activities, particularly during appeals, where your coordination skills will be crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

Appeal Coordination:

• Assist the Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition in keeping member agency fundraising directors and key suppliers up to date in the run-up to and during appeals.
• Update the fundraising and marketing team budget tracker, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the appeal process.
• Support the setup and management of Appeal Toolkits and Appeal Hubs, providing essential assets to staff, member agencies, and suppliers.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of creative projects across all direct marketing channels, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Work with the team to gather and report appeal results, providing updates to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Executive Team, and CEO’s office.

 Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage review meetings with suppliers’ post-appeal, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor and update core and appeal budgets, processing invoices and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in organizing and managing the Fundraising Director’s Group meetings, including diary coordination, preparing presentations, and taking minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing team, including setting up monthly team meetings, organizing agendas, and coordinating away days.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in project coordination and administrative support, ideally within a fundraising or marketing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience with budget tracking and financial processes.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work well within a team.

If you are passionate about making a difference, are eager to learn the fundamentals of direct marketing and have the skills to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are trialling 2 compulsory days per month "in the office", which is subject to change.

During an appeal, you will be contractually obliged to be in the office for 2 weeks, which are likley to include working during the weekend.

The Young Roots Casework Service aims to improve the life chances of young refugees and asylum seekers and to support them to reach their potential by accessing their rights and entitlements

IT Support Engineer

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home-working. The post holder will work a minimum of two days a week in the office (with some weeks when three days will be required).

Salary: £28,675 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 at 10.00am 

Interview date: week commencing 4 November 2024 

This is a full-time permanent position.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an IT Support Engineer to join our award-winning and forward-thinking type 1 diabetes charity, Breakthrough T1D, as part of the IT Team. If you’re keen to develop your skills further, this is a rare opportunity to grow in an environment that’s as ambitious as you are. At Breakthrough T1D, you’ll become part of a dynamic close-knit, community where collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. 

In addition to sharpening your helpdesk skills, you’ll have hands-on involvement in our transition to a fully cloud-based infrastructure. You’ll work closely with the IT Manager to strengthen our cyber security posture and, where appropriate, contribute to shaping our organisational IT policies. Whether you’re troubleshooting technical issues, exploring new systems, or driving innovation, this role will empower you to take your IT career to the next level while making a real impact on the quality of the day to day working lives of your colleagues at Breakthrough T1D. 

Experience required

We are looking for a candidate with:

• a strong foundation in IT support and specific technical skills 

• experience working with Windows operating systems and standard desktop applications 

• experience administering Active Directory and M365 tenants 

• familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, and Windows Server (2003-2019)

• strong networking skills (DNS, routing, switching) 

• practical experience in a small IT team environment

Find out more

For further information please view the IT Support Engineer JD

About Breakthrough T1D UK

Breakthrough T1D UK is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D UK, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits

As an employer we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development

Breakthrough T1D UK is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

Research Funding Officer (Research Impact)

Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8th November 2024

Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024

Preventing cancer, saving lives

Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge cancer prevention research? Join us as a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) and support innovative global studies on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body size influence cancer prevention and survival.

We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) to work mainly on our Research Grant Programme. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and body size on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of projects and working closely with leading researchers around the world.

In addition to the Research Grant programme, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as our Academy programme and work closely with colleagues across the Science department and with other departments such as PR & Editorial and Fundraising.

The Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) will work mainly on the post award phase (e.g. active monitoring of funded projects, liaison with our grant holders, supporting our Academy programme initiative and evaluation of the impact of our funded research).

You will have experience working in a fast-paced research environment, whether in academia or research administration/management. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential for engaging a diverse range of audiences. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Nutrition is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. An interest in science communication and social media is also desirable.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for. 

You must have current right to work in the UK. 

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

A little bit about the role 

This role will be closing at 12pm on Thursday 14 November.

This role will sit within the Fellowship team, within the wider external relations directorate, and be managed by the Fellowship and engagement lead, supported by our chief social worker and a steering group of staff and trustees. This will ensure that we are connecting fellows – social workers who have completed one of Frontline’s programmes – to our young people’s work. The postholder will also have strong links with our communications and fundraising teams, which also sit within the external relations directorate.

The postholder will shape and grow all our work with and for young people with experience of social work, ensuring all involved have a positive experience. Our goal is to improve social work by listening to the needs of children and young people with lived experience. By involving them in all aspects of our work, we can make social work more effective and responsive for vulnerable children and families across England

We are seeking a dedicated professional who excels in youth-centred social work, with hands-on experience supporting young people aged 14-25. You will understand the unique challenges they face, especially those with care experience, and have insight into relevant social care policies. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will support inclusive, cohesive programme delivery.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and strategic relationship builder who prioritises youth voices and partnership. Skilled in managing complex workloads and securing funding, you will also bring a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and using technology to enhance impact.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Bringing individuals with care and social work experience together, helping them to have a bigger influence on Frontline's mission to create social change for vulnerable children without a safe and stable home.
• Leading and growing the young people’s advisory board, recruiting and inducting new members.
• Developing a programme of activities for the young people’s advisory board and other experts by experience which includes quarterly meetings, day sessions and residentials each year.
• Collaborating with the Fellowship team to aid the development of future opportunities available fellows, using insights, voices and experiences from young people directly.
• Developing a mentoring programme for all of Frontline’s experts by experience through our Fellowship.

Please see job pack for full list of role responsibilities

A little bit about you 

This role will suit an experienced leader who is passionate about empowering young people with lived experience and integrating their perspectives into impactful social work. The hiring panel will be looking for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to inclusive leadership, strong coordination skills across diverse teams, and a proven ability to build meaningful engagement with young people and stakeholders.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you .

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jackie Sanders, External Relations Director, contact details can be found in the job pack.

There are over 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This will increase to over one million by 2025 and 1.6 million by 2040.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Our nurses, called Admiral Nurses – who we continually develop – provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Over the last four years we have increased what we can deliver for families living with the effects of dementia by significantly expanding our clinical services, increasing our income and our national awareness.

Deputy Director of Finance and Governance

Dementia UK

Circa £86,000 per annum

Hybrid: London/Remote working – with an expectation to be in the London office two days per week

Following a period of successful growth of the organisation, we are looking at transforming the way we do things including investment in our people, technology and infrastructure to best meet the changing needs of the people we help.

Accordingly, we need to grow our team in the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate and now seek a talented individual to join us as Deputy Director, Finance and Governance to drive excellence within these areas.

Leading a team of finance and governance professionals, you will support the Director of Finance and Corporate Services in delivering and maintaining reliable and accurate financial reporting across and for the Charity and leading on key finance projects.  You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining a proportionate and appropriate risk and governance framework for the Charity.

We are seeking:

• A values driven, financially qualified leader
• A strategic thinker, with experience of developing and implementing financial strategy and financial planning in a senior role
• A collaborative and supportive leader, who enjoys developing others and working closely with colleagues

Dementia UK is committed to achieve greater diversity in its Executive Team and Board and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For further information and to apply to this role, please click 'Apply via Website' to be redirected to the dedicated microsite.

Closing date: 18th November 2024

Interviews with Prospectus: 19th & 20th November 2024

Interviews with Dementia UK: 28th November 2024

About the opportunity 

Critical to our mission, we are looking to recruit a London Programme Manager to be responsible for a geographical area and the schools within it, whilst supporting geographical expansion. You will oversee your region’s Action Tutoring programmes, liaising with our partner schools and developing new school partnerships, whilst supporting your team of Programme Coordinators to engage pupils and support them to build relationships with stakeholders and retain a strong pool of tutors.

As a Programme Manager, you will line manage up to seven Programme Coordinators to ensure they effectively manage their caseload of schools, whilst driving the quality of programmes and ensuring that the delivery of programmes meets organisational KPIs. This role will take a lead on new school recruitment, regularly pitching to Senior Leaders within schools and managing school partnerships within your region to ensure Action Tutoring’s growth targets are met. Additionally, you will contribute to the wider leadership of the Action Tutoring programme team, lead on programme-specific projects to support the programme department’s priorities and will be expected to support the wider learning and development needs of the Programme Coordinator team.

The position would suit someone who enjoys working with people who have a frontline role, gets energy from pitching to schools and wants to increase their management experience in an exciting and rapidly developing charity. The successful candidate should be able to manage their own workload to a high standard as well as support others, have excellent attention to detail, be adaptable, relational and used to problem-solving, and be able to work well with a range of
stakeholders and be confident in carrying out administrative tasks to support programme delivery.

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility.

Qualifications and experience criteria:

A-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience)

Right to work in the UK

Reports to: Head of Programmes (South)

Salary: £33,964 - £35,669 per annum, depending on experience, plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum

Contract and hours:  Permanent, full time contract (37.5 hours)
We offer flexible hours 9.30-4pm as core hours.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November. 
 
Interviews: Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November 2024
 
Start date: Monday 16th December 2024
 
Place of work: Home with regular travel to schools in London
 
DBS requirement: All Action Tutoring staff must have an enhanced DBS check suitable for the child workforce.  
If you don’t already have one, we’ll process one for you. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear in a DBS check, please notify us when you apply. 

For more information on the role and information about Action Tutoring, please see the attached job pack.

Permanent Full Time

Circa £40,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services, by providing support including:

· Helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· Supporting ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· Funding youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· Providing grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most. Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

We are looking for an individual who is inspired to meet fundraising goals through investigating, securing, developing and maintaining corporate partnerships. The ideal candidate will work with various sectors and use their corporate fundraising experience to obtain a range of new partnerships and grow existing ones. Supporting the Head of Strategic Partnerships to deliver the team’s business plan and stretching but realistic targets will be a concurrent theme throughout the role.

As one of our Corporate team, you could get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Royal International Air Tattoo and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others to help people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

The role is based in our London HQ and currently work a minimum of three days in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link to apply through our secure recruitment portal, sending your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th November 2024, 5.00pm.  Please note interviews will take place w/c 18th November 2024.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

• In this role you will contribute to the development and launch of a new peer to peer support service for families at risk of, or experiencing mild perinatal mental health issues.
• You will process referrals received from partner organisations and arrange for the correct support (or signposting to other services) to be provided.
• You will work on a one to one basis with families, meeting with them weekly for up to 6 months to ensure they are receiving appropriate practical help and emotional support.
• Assist with the recruitment, training (initial and ongoing) and ongoing supervision of prospective volunteers.
• To represent Home-Start Croydon at external meetings relating to the support provided to families.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all projects and activities.
• Support external communications about our work by creating content for our website and social media.

An exciting opportunity for a proactive communications professional to join our team.

We're looking for an ideas person, able work quickly and without assistance to source London, higher education and research content, and to deliver this to a wide range of audiences across different media, as well as to further develop our current campaigns, website reach and social media channels. 

We're looking for someone who is happy networking, to help us discover further opportunities for us to get our work out there. Experience in dealing with media and members' communications teams is essential. Ultimately, the Head of Communications is there to ensure that London Higher is engaging with its key stakeholders regularly, positively and consistently. 

About London Higher

We are the membership organisation for universities and higher education institutions across the capital. As the largest representative body of its kind in England, London Higher represents the full diversity of the capital’s higher vibrant education sector, from small, specialist conservatoires and research institutes to large, multi-faculty universities. 

We have three divisions: London Higher, London AccessHE and London Healthcare & Medicine. Each division has its own membership.

London’s universities and higher education colleges are powerful engines of economic growth, collectively educating over 507,000 students, employing over 223,000 people across all sectors of the UK economy and generating over £27bn in economic impact. 

At London Higher, we are the place where London’s higher education institutions come together to unleash the collective power of London’s higher education sector for the benefit of our capital and country. 

Join us for a three-month paid internship!

The Women’s Budget Group is looking for an intern to join us for three months compensated at the London Living Wage rate. If you are Black, Asian, mixed heritage or from another Ethnic Minority background; interested in the economics of gender equality; and considering working in communications, policy and influencing government policy, this could be for you. We are particularly interested in candidates who might not have the opportunity to take up an unpaid internship.

Hours:  30 hours per week for full pay (WBG works a shorter working week and is accredited by the 4 Day Week Campaign). 30 hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days per week with flexibility).

We operate a flexible working policy and are very open to applications from people who want to work flexibly or part-time. Some out of hours working may be required for which TOIL will be given.

Location: Hybrid London.  The postholder must be resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. Office is in Vauxhall, London. Post will be worked as a mixture of office working with two days per week in the office and the other days from home.

Duration: Three months

Compensation: The equivalent of 37.5 hours paid at the London Living Wage as set by the Living Wage Foundation.This has now been confirmed as £13.85 per hour equivalent to £519.38 per week.

Line management: Reports to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs

Interviews will be held on the 19th and 21st November 2024 in London

Start date: January 2025

WBG’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Internship is a diversity initiative aimed at students or those early in their careers from Black, Asian, mixed heritage or Minority Ethnic backgrounds. It is a positive action initiative under the Equality Act 2010 and is part of our commitment to addressing the under-representation of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds in our organisation and in research, policy and public affairs roles in the wider charity sector.

Women’s Budget Group is an accredited London Living Wage employer.

We have adopted a permanent 30-hour working week reflecting our commitment to live our values and aligning our operations with our vision of a green and caring economy.

About us

The Runnymede Trust is the UK’s leading race equality think tank. We generate research to challenge racial inequality in Britain.

For more than 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to build a Britain in which we all belong. Proudly independent, we speak truth to power on race and racism without fear or favour. We are not swayed by political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are authentic, led by an ethnically diverse team we draw from our lived experience and that of our wide and inclusive community and partnership networks.

Job purpose

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the policy influencing work of Runnymede across a wide range of areas. Your responsibilities will involve researching and developing evidence-based policy positions, drafting briefings in priority areas and supporting with policy reports, while working closely with other members of the team to contribute to organisational initiatives. A key part of this role will involve supporting the Policy Manager and Head of Policy in managing the Runnymede’s Parliamentary engagement, which includes monitoring ongoing legislation, organising Parliamentary events and managing the Secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community. 

This is a challenging position that requires strong organisational skills, an ability to navigate high-stakes environments, and a keen understanding of policy nuance within the shifting landscape of race and social justice. You will be integral to shaping and advancing Runnymede’s anti-racist agenda and will thrive on collaboration and learning in a responsive and dynamic environment. 

This is a key role in one of the UK’s leading think tanks on race and social justice, and has the potential to make an important and long term impact delivering genuine progress towards racial equality in Britain.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary and an opportunity to work alongside an inspiring team of thought-leaders and changemakers, we offer the following benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (including flexibility to take bank holidays when best suits you)

• Extra annual leave for volunteering and/or study 

• Flexible working and hybrid/home working

• Enhanced parenthood policies

• Contributory pension

• Investment and support with training, professional growth and development

How to apply

To apply please click the apply button below.

This will take you to our online recruitment platform, BeApplied, which is a platform that aims to facilitate an unbiased and inclusive hiring process.

On BeApplied you will be asked to upload your CV and answer some skill-based application questions instead of a traditional covering letter.

Runnymede Trust is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are  under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.

We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in think tanks because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.

Interview Schedule

Candidates will hear back about their application status on 18th of November, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on 25th and 26th of November.

We’re an award-winning national charity, the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions.

We’re led by our vision of a society where every woman with a conviction has the support and opportunities she needs to flourish. Our mission is to support these women to create independent, purposeful lives through helping them to build careers. We believe no woman should be held back by her past.

Our Employability Coaches play a vital role in helping women with convictions build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to become ready for work. Through virtual and in-person one-to-one sessions, you will use coaching and mentoring approaches to support women in setting career goals, developing their interview skills and CVs, and preparing to disclose their criminal record to employers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting women facing complex challenges, such as involvement in the criminal justice system, financial hardship, domestic violence, homelessness, substance dependence, or experiences of trauma and mental health issues.

Strong emotional resilience is essential to manage the demands of working with women who have experienced trauma, while consistently maintaining a non-judgmental approach and clear professional boundaries. You will need to be highly empathetic, able to build trust and rapport effortlessly with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and confident in leading group sessions to deliver engaging and impactful support.

This role requires someone who is highly organised and capable of managing a varied workload. Solid written communication skills and proficiency in IT and MS Office are essential. Experience with case management systems is advantageous, though a demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly is also valuable.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the charity’s mission and demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic. You will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexibility, generous holiday allowance, time off for your birthday and wellbeing days.    

Closing date: 12pm Friday 22nd November 2024.

Interview date: Friday 29th November 2024.

We welcome a broad range of candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, people of colour, people with lived experience and people from a range of ages as they are underrepresented in our organisation.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and HMPPS vetting due to our work on contracts commissioned by probation services.

If you believe you would add value to the organisation within this role but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out in the advert and job description, we would still love to hear from you.