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Associate Technical Advisor (Francophone)

Salary: £42,344.81 per annum
Reporting to: Deputy Director
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (until March 2026)
Location: Remote - UK / Flexible (*)

(*) Ideally the successful candidate will be based in the UK, however Unlimit Health will consider other locations subject to local employment and taxation rules, in addition to UK employment requirements.

Who we are

Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.

Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.

We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), USAID and philanthropic investors.

What we do

Our work includes:

• Evidence-based disease elimination support
• Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
• Building collaborative partnerships

Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:

• Reduced productivity
• Internal organ damage
• Impaired child development
• Reduced school attendance
• Increased risk of HIV in women
• Infertility

The role

The Associate Technical Advisor will support project management and provision of technical assistance to endemic country governments across a portfolio of NTD projects, with a focus on schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH). Working with Deputy Directors and Technical Advisors within the Technical Team, the Associate Technical Advisor will contribute to planning and delivery of NTD programming, monitoring of progress and project outcomes, and reporting.

Having excellent communication, the Associate Technical Advisor will have technical knowledge of global health issues and ideally also the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases and will support the wider team in working respectfully and in partnership with our colleagues globally. The Associate Technical Advisor will ideally also have experience working in sub-Saharan Africa and effectively managing daily priorities in a flexible and adaptable manner.

Essential requirements of this role are a professional working proficiency in French to enable working in a francophone environment and the ability to regularly travel to (primarily) French-speaking sub-Saharan African countries.

To apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 5th January 2025

Interview dates: 22nd January 2025

Please ensure you are available to attend an interview on this date. Please note this will be virtually held on Teams.

Diversity Statement

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity.

Research has shown that women and people from racially marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.

Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.

Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease.

We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.

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Are you a leader with a background in developing organisational capacity to understand and meet the funding needs of diverse communities?

Do have a proven track record of translating Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy into meaningful operational delivery?

Can you bring your EDI experience and organisational skills to influence key internal and external stakeholders? Here’s the role for you.

Head of Funding, Equity & Inclusion is a key role for The National Lottery Community Fund (the Fund), based within its Funding, Strategy, Communication and Impact (FSCI) Directorate. This role is required to drive delivery of our EDI Funding ambitions across the organisation in line with our strategy ‘It starts with community’ and our corporate plan.

We are looking for someone with strong EDI Funding experience, organisational, communication and relationship skills. You will be responsible for driving delivery in line with our EDI funding ambitions.

Our strategy means that, across all our work with communities and our four missions, we’ll invest most in places, people and communities who experience poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. Our work aims to support communities to build from their strengths. We’ll support what matters most to different communities, including long-term investment to address deep-rooted challenges.

As the Head of Funding, Equity & Inclusion, you will be required to:

• Play a leading role in developing our organisation’s capacity to understand and meet the funding needs of the diverse communities. 
• Lead the strategic development, delivery and continuous improvement of EDI for our funding portfolios across the UK, 
• Influence, drive and align, One Fund approach to EDI Funding and establish ways of working to ensure a sustained delivery.
• Ensuring all aspects of our funding services are inclusive and accessible. 

You will be line managed by the FSCI Deputy Director: Programme Lead Strategy Implementation and Funding Policy and will lead a team of two EDI Managers

You will be proactive, resilient, and adaptable working with your team and colleagues at all levels and across the Fund. This will include, for example, aligning your approach with our internal People and Culture strategy. You will be happy to lead work, take decisions, provide briefing, reports and make proposals in line with our governance processes.

Interview Date: W/C 3rd February - virtual

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• In-depth knowledge and experience of implementing EDI concepts, strategy and practice for a whole organisation including ensuring the values and behaviours of the organisation are as important as the operational delivery.
•  Strong, visible leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate, persuade and influence at all levels.
• Relevant and recent experience of successfully leading work to reduce inequalities and promote equitable outcomes in a community or funding environment.
• A proven track record of successfully implementing significant change in a complex organisation, managing competing priorities, risk and dependencies.
• Evidence of delivering practical outcomes, able to innovate and implement new ideas in an agile way.
• Experience of using evidence and data to inform policy, practice and decision-making to deliver positive impacts on communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, managing, mobilising and coaching others across a matrix team.
• Knowledge of relevant equalities legislation relating to service provision for a public sector body.

Desirable criteria

• Project and Programme Management.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

We have an exciting vacancy for a new member of staff to join Transport for All to develop and deliver our consultancy and training offer. The Training and Consultancy Team is transforming, with the focus on designing and delivering impactful training whilst facilitating the financial sustainability of Transport for All.

This is an exciting time to join the team and be part of a new and dynamic training and consultancy provision function. This role is a mixture of new product development and delivering training and consultation; with the weight of the work in the initial 6 months focusing on designing, producing and testing a new range of disability access training materials.

Our work seeks to change the culture of transport and street design in the long term. You need to be an expert in developing new engaging training materials, for online and onsite delivery to a range of clients. Alongside this you will need a strong knowledge of disability equality and the social model, ideally with a focus on the transport and/or planning sector.

Your role will be broken down into 3 main areas, development of new training material, delivery of training, and consultancy. You will be supported by the Head of Research and Training to deliver your key responsibilities.

About us 

Transport for All is the disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence. We work with our members to campaign for change, influencing governments, industry and the public. 

The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scotland based charity that promotes decent work and prevents exploitation. We support marginalised and isolated workers in labour sectors where there is a high risk of abuse and exploitation. We work in partnership with workers to build power to secure and advance workplace rights. We prevent human trafficking for forced labour by acting to reduce the risks of worker exploitation. WSC values include: respect for human rights, representation, transparency, equality and innovation. 

WSC support includes advice, mediation, advocacy and assisted reporting to enforcement agencies. Our worker engagement informs policy change activity to address harms faced by those in high-risk work. In 2023 and 2024 WSC activities were targeted at workers in seasonal agriculture on the UK Seasonal Worker visa (SWV). During this time, we provided advice, support, and information to 1031 people in relation to the SWV. WSC is now embarking on a new project to engage workers in health and social care to advance care workers’ rights through worker education and power sessions. 

About the role

This role is focussed on advancing care workers’ rights by supporting WSC’s peer engagement work including actively conducting outreach to workers and facilitating worker education and power sessions. In this role you will support WSC meet two of its four core objectives to work together with workers to claim spaces for power and representation in decision making; and to build the field of knowledge about workers and their experiences to influence policy. This role also includes handling a small caseload, providing health and social care workers with information, support and impartial advice with any issues that may arise during outreach or sessions.  This role will work closely together with our Peer Engagement team and Outreach Caseworker.

WSC strives to achieve representation of individuals with lived experience of the issues on which we work at all levels of our organisation and actively promotes applications from individuals with experience of the issues on which we work. For this role we would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience of working in the health and social care sector.  

NB A Basic Disclosure Check is required for this role.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Peer engagement and outreach

· To develop, together with WSC’s Peer Engagement team, a programme of outreach and engagement to workers in social care.

· To conduct social engagement and outreach activities in person and remotely.

· To contribute to the development of WSC’s programme of activities to build worker solidarity.

· To contribute to and translate information for communication with workers on their rights and entitlements and to support WSC Worker Power work.

· Liaising with community and civil society organisations to build strong community networks.

· To ensure that those in need of support access WSC’s Casework service, and/or are signposted to available services, including legal advice.

Casework

· To provide high-quality casework support around housing, debt and employment rights;

· To monitor and respond to email, phone and message enquiries from workers.

· To liaise with external services, including lawyers on legal advice sessions and make appointments for workers to access such advice.

· To support workers to navigate support and advice from external agencies;

· To record worker information using Advice Pro case management software.

Participation

· Support participatory analysis workshops with workers to jointly analyse concerns articulated in order to establish standards workers would like to see upheld for health and social care workers.

· Actively support workers to engage in advocacy, including by providing worker-centred briefings on advocacy processes and meetings, ensuring meaningful participation and leadership by workers.

· Engage with workers via social media and other online tools, through clear communications outputs.

General

· Support the whole organisation goal to integrate workers in all our work at all levels of the organisation.

Person Specification

1) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Understanding of how NGOs operate and knowledge of the issues on which WSC works: labour rights, migrant rights, organising, anti-trafficking and human rights.
• Experience in worker organising, engaging with workers and upholding labour rights, or support provision to workers through casework.

2) QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree level in public policy, law, or human rights or equivalent experience.
• A valid UK Driving license

3) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•  Experience in labour organising or worker support - 2 years
• Experience of engaging with people with lived experience of the issues on which the organisation works and ensuring they are involved in decision-making processes - 1 year
• Use of equipment and case management systems & Standard Microsoft Office suite - 1 year
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Working competence in at least one other language spoken by migrant social care workers (eg Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali)
• Experience of work in a precarious sector (eg social care, agriculture, hospitality)
• Experience of work in social care
• Experience of handling a caseload and providing impartial, confidential advice - 1 year
• Experience of facilitating public outreach sessions/events - 1 year
• Experience of communication to wide audiences via a range of social media platforms (eg Tik-tok, Instagram, Telegram, X, Bluesky) - 2 years
• Experience of building and developing relationships with community and civil society organisations - 1 year 

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Enthusiastic and committed to advancing workers’ rights.
• Empathy with workers in high-risk labour sectors and the work of WSC.
• Strong work ethic: A self-starter with high-energy levels, ability to use own initiative, prioritise, make decisions and implement them, function to deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative and respectful relationships across the organisation and with workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, to travel and spend occasional nights away from home. 
• Sound understanding of equal opportunities, data protection and confidentiality.

The outreach work WSC undertakes is based in Scotland and therefore you will need to be based in Scotland.

Applications to consist of a CV and supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 outlining how you meet the skills and experience required.

Job Title: Qualified Practitioner

Reporting To: CP Manager 

Location: Remote (UK or NZ)

Contract: Fixed Term, 22 months

Hours: 9 - 15 hours per week (3-5 3hr shifts each week at specified times on a rota)

Hourly Rate: £15 / $30 p/h 

Benefits:

• Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Competitive pension;
• Remote and flexible working;
• Excellent opportunities for training and career progression

Closing Date: 12th January 2025

Job Purpose: To have text-based conversations to provide mental health support to people in distress, working to take someone in distress to a calmer place.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Have text-based conversations to provide support for people in distress at peak evening times.
• Follow our training and work, with the support of a Clinical Supervisor, to take someone in distress to a calmer place.

Person Specification 

Essential

• You must be able to follow the Shout model for support and be comfortable holding a minimum of four conversations simultaneously as directed by your Supervisor.
• You should be calm, compassionate, communicative, confident and interested in developing skills in the field of digital mental health.
• You must hold a qualification at Level 4 or above in counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, nursing or social work, and have suitable experience of working on the front line of mental health.
• You must hold, or commit to studying towards, a Level 3 safeguarding qualification, and have completed the Shout Safeguarding Texters training.
• You must be able to commit to taking shifts at times stipulated by our rota between three and five times per week on average, and be able to respond to occasional calls to help out if we are experiencing a substantial spike in demand at other times.
• You must be able to attend a group reflective session with our practice lead once a month, which will be held remotely.
  Contracts of either 3, 4 or 5 shifts (shift=3hrs) per week
• Minimum of 4 conversations at any one time
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to multitask and work at a high volume whilst maintaining calm under pressure
• Demonstrate a high level of resilience
• Willingness and ability to work independently (remotely), whilst remaining connected to and engaged with the team
• Reflective, compassionate, kind, and respectful
• Proactive in reviewing own performance, improvement and development

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding, confidentiality and risk
• Ideally, you should have an external supervisor and/or a personal counsellor, but we are aware that some jobs or qualifications do not require this.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

The post-holder will play a key role in expanding housing opportunities by building and maintaining strong partnerships with landlords, housing providers, and other key stakeholders. Through these collaborations, the post holder will help increase access to affordable and secure housing, while contributing to the broader goal of ending homelessness within the community.
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​​​​​​​The position requires a proactive and compassionate approach to both housing management and community development, ensuring that tenants are supported and that the initiative’s housing impact continues to grow.
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Essential Criteria:

• CIH Level 4 qualification in Housing or degree in a related discipline (e.g., Housing, Property Management, Social Policy) OR A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a housing-related role with a commitment to obtaining a CIH Level 4 qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the operation and regulation of the private rented sector in Northern Ireland, including landlord responsibilities and tenant rights.
• Show a strong understanding of housing supply and availability in Northern Ireland, particularly in relation to social housing, the private rented sector, and people at risk of homelessness. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence (or alternative means of travel if a disability prevents driving), as regular travel across Northern Ireland will be essential.

Desirable Criteria:

• A Level 5 or above CIH qualification in Housing or a postgraduate degree in a related field such as Property Management, Housing Policy, or Social Work.
• Previous experience working with individuals at risk of or transitioning out of homelessness, particularly in a supported housing or tenancy sustainment role.
• Familiarity with social housing allocation systems in Northern Ireland, including the Common Selection Scheme.
• Familiarity with housing or property management systems and strong IT skills for record-keeping and reporting.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:

• Pension Plan
• Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Compassionate Culture
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Management Development Programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Scheme.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Great Place to Work Accreditation
Achieving the Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to our dedicated staff. As we celebrate, our commitment to continuous improvement remains steadfast. We pledge to foster a culture of ongoing enhancement, marked by recognition and appreciation. Moving forward, we are determined to make Simon Community an even better workplace. 

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local volunteers, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here. 

Our Ghanaian-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for volunteers: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead DigLit, EduSTEM, EduKidz and Ignite Equity clubs, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 15,000 students of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model. 

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. Visit our website for further information. 

About this role

We are looking for an engaging and dynamic fundraising specialist and team player with a proven track record of income generation, to take on this exciting new role at this exciting point of our organisational growth. 

Across the last two years, EduSpots has significantly grown its income, and significantly advanced the quality, scope and reach of its operations in Ghana, with further plans for expansion in the years ahead. We are looking for an individual that understands the value of community-led change, with all our work centred on, and resulting from the actions of 400 locally-based educational Catalysts. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take on the responsibility for growing our income generation from trusts and foundations, as well as building a strong network of partnerships with schools, corporates and individuals who will contribute effectively to our overall annual income targets. We are looking for an experienced individual, who is able to work with the CEO to develop larger fundraising partnerships at this point in our development. 

You will oversee a small part-time fundraising team, comprising a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager, alongside interns and other income-generation roles that may emerge. 

This is an exciting and flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about educational equity, and wants to work in a creative, fast-paced team, with huge ambitions for the reach of our unique model for promoting community-led change through education. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

Team management 

• Manage the Trusts and Foundations Manager (part-time, 1 day a week), the Fundraising Manager (2 days/week), and the Communications Manager (full-time), alongside other income-generation roles that emerge, ensuring strategic input into their work, and support of their professional development and well-being. 

• Oversee the effective use of interns to support our fundraising and wider communications work. 

Trusts and Foundations

• Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager to continue to build relationships with small and medium trusts and foundations. 

• Oversee our grants database to track and monitor applications, outcomes, reporting requirements etc.

• Develop relationships with new larger grant-makers and prepare information including requirements for application and deadlines. 

• Work with the UK and Ghana team to identify projects, programmes and areas of work suitable for grant funding.

• Develop funding proposals and applications, working with the CEO and liaising with the delivery team to ensure accurate information. 

• Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager to compile reporting data that meets the requirements and deadlines of the funder.

Community fundraising, events and individual giving 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager to build further relationships in support of our work through strategic input into campaigns, events, school partnerships, the Elmina-based EduSpots Experience and the redevelopment of our online courses. 

• Work with the CEO to oversee the fundraising strategy related to our 10th anniversary year in 2025. 

• To oversee the creation and strategic direction of the EduChamps Community, and the effective use of our newsletter. 

• To build on our individual giving strategy (“EduChamps Club”), through our 10th anniversary activities. 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager and Interns to research further groups, individuals and organisations who may have an interest in our work. 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager to further develop our relationships database of donors and sponsors, ensuring information is accurately recorded and tracked.

Corporate partnerships 

• Identify, develop and promote sponsorship opportunities that are attractive to corporate partners and that achieve income generation for specific projects and programmes.

Other:

• To contribute to the Charity’s fundraising and other strategies, as well as supporting the development of the annual business plan and budget, and assisting with the preparation of Annual Report.

• Ensure all administrative tasks relating to the role are carried out accurately.

• To comply at all times with the organisation's policies, procedures and performance expectations of staff as set out in the Staff and Catalysts Handbook.

• Any other duties as may be reasonably required under the role.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record of income generation - ideally in a similar education / international development organisation.

• Experience with fundraising bids, grants and/or corporate partnerships ranging from at least 5 to 6 figures (GBP) in size. 

• Experience of establishing and managing effective relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers 

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of UK-based funders, as well as of some international (European / US based) funders.

• Some experience of communications and marketing in an NGO context.

• Experience of developing and maintaining successful income generating partnerships ideally with corporates and / or schools.

• Experience of overseeing individual giving campaigns and digital marketing for fundraising.

• Friendly and flexible team player, with an ability to work with people across diverse contexts, inspiring the team and wider colleagues towards achieving our shared goals. 

• Effective management of a team

• Proven experience of writing compelling and successful funding proposals 

• Experience of managing grants and reporting to funders and donors 

• Ability to work effectively in a remote based role with minimal day-to-day support 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate for our work online and in person. 

• Ability to use own initiative and work to tight and competing deadlines

• Good IT skills - Word, Excel, GoogleDrive, etc.

• Highly aligned with EduSpots’ key values (community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion and care) alongside a core belief in community-driven change. 

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant for a 9-month fixed term, part-time position based in London.

This is an interesting and rewarding role offering hybrid, part-time working. 

Position: Research Assistant
Location: London/Remote 
Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum pro rata (Up to £14,000 actual salary)
Contract: 9 months fixed term contract

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee 

Closing Date: 13 January 2025
Interview Date: 22 January 2025, online

The Role
You will work on a major mixed-methods research project exploring the spiritual, existential and political impact of new motherhood. This role involves assisting the Lead Researcher with tasks such as literature reviews, questionnaire design and data analysis, as well as conducting interviews and fieldwork. Your contributions will be vital in positioning the organisation at the forefront of public discussions on faith and society, with a special focus on the experiences of new mothers.

About You
We are looking for someone with an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, strong project management skills, and excellent organisational and communication abilities. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods is essential as well as basic knowledge, or a willingness to learn, about contemporary Christianity in Britain.

If you are passionate about research and eager to contribute to meaningful public debates, we encourage you to apply. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position.

In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed. 

The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply! 

It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. 

Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available. 

Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce. 

Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help. 

Working in over 200 countries and territories, the organisations parent charity, is a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone and believes that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good.

The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in areas such as Research, Researcher, Research Assistant, Assistant Researcher, Junior Researcher, Junior Research Assistant, Research Coordinator, Qualitative and Quantitative Researcher, Qualitative Researcher, Quantitative Researcher. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Are you a Media and PR professional who wants to use your skills to help support young people and their families to deal with the impact of cancer, both during and beyond treatment?

Charity People is partnering with Young Lives vs. Cancer to recruit an interim part time Media and PR Officer to join their team.

Joining the Media Team at a key time as the organisation embarks on the first stage of its North Star vision which will see them working with partner organisations to close gaps in the current provision of care for young people and their families by 2035.

Contract: Nine month interim role, four days (28 hours) per week

Salary: £34,616 FTE (outside London); £36,512 FTE (London)

Location: Home based with some travel to London or Bristol - ideally around one to two days per month

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 19th January

Interviews will be held remotely week commencing: 27th January

This is an important role where you will lead on communicating a portfolio of key areas of Young Lives vs Cancer's policy work, fundraising activities and services, to a wide range of audiences, identifying reactive opportunities and through targeted media campaigns.

Core responsibilities within the role will include:

• Manage media partnerships such as national media fundraising appeals or campaigns
• Establish quality effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Media and News outlets, journalists and charity partners
• Participate in the reactive news desk rota, responding to urgent media enquiries and providing advice to staff and senior managers
• Take advantage of opportunities to provide and publish reactive comment, opinion and content in a timely manner to involve Young Lives vs Cancer in news stories and debates that align with the charity's priorities
• Brief national, regional and local media (print, broadcast and online) on Young Lives vs Cancer and its activities. Support the Head of Media and PR to implement reputation management plans
• Brief staff spokespeople (including senior staff and specialist social workers) ahead of media interviews to ensure they are prepared and ready to speak on message
• Use data and research to engage media and news outlets
• Produce messaging, position statements, prepare for media interviews and deal with complex reactive press enquiries
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the charity's strategic media plan - lead a strategic development priority area, working across the team and organisation
• Develop and implement creative, effective media plans for campaigns and projects, in-line with the charity's overall strategic objectives
• Gather and develop stories and take a proactive role in identifying opportunities in online and offline media to place news and feature stories on Young Lives vs Cancer activities, campaigns, and services
• Initiate and maintain good working relationships with a network of editors, journalists and broadcasters, especially within the health, education and social care media, and ensure they are briefed appropriately on Young Lives vs Cancer activities and issues
• Write press releases, features, articles, opinion pieces and statements; ensuring these reflect Young Lives vs Cancer's values and key messages.
• Work closely with the Brand and Marketing Communications team to understand local business priorities and effectively coordinate and plan activity.

The Media and PR Officer will have previous experience of working in a Media and PR role. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of media monitoring and evaluation; the ability to engage positively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; excellent storytelling ability; and the ability to translate complex information in clear, understandable messages.

You'll be a creative and innovative thinker and you'll demonstrate Young Lives Vs Cancer's values: you are brave; you are confident; you have integrity; and together, across all levels and with our external partners, we are one team.

How to apply

The application process is CV and Supporting Questions. If you would like to apply for this role or for an informal confidential, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV or email Alice Wood at Charity People for the pack and full details on the application process.

Due to the festive break, we'll be starting to contact potential candidates from the 6th January 2025.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

About Us

VoiceAbility is a leading national charity working across the UK to support people, who face disadvantage or discrimination, to achieve their goals and rights and have their voice heard when it matters most.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. Guided by our mission to amplify underrepresented voices, we are committed to professional development, offering tailored opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. Our values of empowerment, respect, and integrity underpin everything we do, ensuring a supportive environment where both individuals and the organisation thrive in driving meaningful societal change.

We are seeking an exceptional Commercial Director with a strong marketing and commercial sales background, coupled with proven experience in delivering strategic growth in competitive market environments. This pivotal role combines entrepreneurial vision, sales expertise, and operational excellence to drive sustainable revenue growth while strengthening our position as a trusted advocate for underrepresented voices.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Director will be a driving force behind VoiceAbility’s mission, leading the charge in shaping and executing bold growth strategies that secure new revenue streams and enhance the organisation’s reach. Combining proactive entrepreneurial leadership with sharp market intelligence and stakeholder influence, you will deliver measurable results in revenue generation, service expansion, and operational excellence, ensuring VoiceAbility thrives as a not-for-profit leader in a competitive landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Growth Execution

1. • Implement and oversee the organisation’s long-term growth strategy.
   • Translate organisational objectives into actionable marketing and business plans.
   • Oversee contract retention and tendering processes to secure new business and revenue.
   • Represent VoiceAbility as a credible advocate to policymakers and key stakeholders.

2. Market Expansion and Revenue Growth

1. • Identify and exploit new geographic markets, customer segments, and funding streams.
   • Strengthen relationships with commissioners, stakeholders, and customers to drive growth.
   • Leverage market research and business intelligence to maintain competitiveness.
   • Proactively build opportunities to enhance VoiceAbility’s market position.

3. Brand, Marketing, and Public Engagement

1. • Strengthen VoiceAbility’s brand positioning as a trusted and influential voice.
   • Create strategic partnerships to lead and support multi-channel campaigns to drive public awareness and engagement.
   • Use storytelling and data-driven insights to enhance visibility and credibility.
   • Ensure the organisation remains visible and respected in its field.

4. Operational Efficiency and Innovation

1. • Leverage technological advancements, including AI, to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
   • Monitor trends and opportunities to ensure strategic readiness and innovation.

5. Team Leadership and Strategic Influence

1. • Build and lead a high-performing commercial team, equipping them with the intelligence and tools to drive growth, by utilising their individual strengths
   • Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture aligned with organisational objectives.
   • Influence policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to achieve VoiceAbility’s strategic mission and vision.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic and Commercial Expertise: A proven track record of delivering growth, securing contracts, and driving financial performance.
• Sales and Marketing Acumen: Proven ability to develop targeted campaigns, secure new business, and retain client loyalty.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Evidenced expertise in building trusted relationships with commissioners, policymakers, and partners.
• Operational Innovation: Experience leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance service delivery and decision-making.
• Leadership and Team Development: A proven leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Commitment to Diversity: Strong understanding of embracing diverse perspectives in stakeholder engagement and service delivery.
• Professional Credentials: Membership of relevant professional bodies and/or a degree in business administration or marketing is an advantage.

How to Apply: Please click on the apply button to be redirected to the VoiceAbility website.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025 – 1700hrs

Please note, given the importance and value of this role to the organisation, we will interview suitable candidates who match our criteria on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this critical role will lead the development of a large, expert and high-performing directorate. You will be accountable for the strategic development and successful delivery of MyBnk’s programmes across the United Kingdom, ensuring high impact and consistent quality in every aspect of our programmatic output.

We are holding an information webinar about this role on 18th December. Please register for it via the job pack. All registrants will receive a copy of the recording.

You’ll create and deliver an ambitious new Programmes and Delivery strategy inspired by our new 2024-2027 strategy ‘Money: A Language for Life’ which outlines four strategic pillars: 

• Building habits; driving healthy financial habits 

• Expanding reach; enabling young people and adults to get financial education when they need it 

• Increased accessibility; supporting young people and adults most in need 

• Tackling inequality; fighting for financial literacy. 

In this role, you’ll ensure that MyBnk have robust and appropriate systems, practices and processes that enable us to deliver best-in-class operational programmes to our learners. This will be rooted in more effective use of data and insights to drive the development of our programme suite. Critical to our new strategy, is driving an ambitious and forward-thinking approach to programme innovation; ensuring our programmes are learner centred, purpose driven and leverage the best techniques for building financial fluency. 

You’ll be held strategically accountable for delivering our work across all four UK nations. As we introduce a new leadership framework, you will be responsible for implementing this across your Directorate. Our ambition is to be the leading financial education provider in the UK, and your contribution in this role will be Essential to achieving our goals.

MyBnk Directors are expected to identify and secure strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. Equally, Directors will exemplify and model the MyBnk values of: 

• Young at heart, serious in intent 

• Stories are the best means of education 

• We live in the real world 

This role is a great opportunity to bring your professional toolkit to an exciting, growing and purpose driven charity doing vital work for our society. You will have the resources, support, and visibility you need from the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. For the right person it will be a career-shaping role. 

About the role

SSAFA’s Network & Community team, operating across the UK, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic development plans.

This is a new fundraising opportunity to help provide support for serving personnel, veterans and their families ensuring that no-one battles alone.

Supported by the Statutory Grants Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising from health providers and local authorities. The aim is to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile within local authorities and health care provision. This initiative will require relationship development and bid writing skills to create effective proposals for support.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within this proven income stream. If successful, you will be the part of a small team with potential for career development.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds. A natural communicator with proven success with bid writing and presentation skills. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build strong relationships, communicating effectively across the region whilst working from home. An ability to self-motivate with a can-do attitude is a must.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Download the full job description on our vacancy page via the Apply button.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 5 January 2025

Interviews: Virtual interview w/c 13 January 2025

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

Now recruiting for a Trust and Foundations Officer, with experience of securing funds in any sector who enjoys picking up the phone and building relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world.

You will have the opportunity to:

• manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
• write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds. 
• work with our network of international programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of international development.
• support colleagues with applications and reports to large funders, building experience of working with institutional partners. 

This role sits within the Programme Funding Team and suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and organisational skills with an interest in developing their knowledge of international development.

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st January 5pm UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

Are you passionate about influencing people to improve the lives of others? Are you a skilled communicator, able to get across complex ideas succinctly and impactfully, adapting your style to suit a range or audiences? Do you have a proven track record of engaging with policy makers & other key stakeholders at local and national levels to get key messages heard, understood and acted on? If so, this role could be for you.

Our policy work plays a pivotal role in pushing for widespread change that will help prevent epilepsy deaths and gain greater recognition of the life-long impact these sudden deaths have on communities. So we’re looking for someone who has experience of engaging with and influencing policy-makers, preferably in the charity or health/care sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in building on established relationships with the NHS and local authorities across the country who are keen to use SUDEP Action’s expertise and tools to make change. There is much to do in challenging circumstances. Our national campaign has global support with real opportunity with a new Parliament to build back to our level of influence to our experiences before the dramatic impact of Brexit, the COVID pandemic and cost of living crisis.  Working closely alongside and reporting to the Director of Policy and Influencing (who has nearly 3 decades of expertise), you will learn the field to deliver high quality policy and campaigning for the charity.

Engaging confidently with people and feeling comfortable in adapting your approach to different audiences is a key skill for this role – epilepsy, and in particular epilepsy bereavement is a challenging area to gain attention and change, so you’ll need tenacity, creativity and passion to succeed. You’ll have experience in writing punchy, evidence-based communications that have personal stories at the heart.

Building positive supporter connections is at the heart of what we do at SUDEP Action, so setting a positive example of this through your work and actions, and demonstrating the importance of maintaining strong, personalised relationships is key. You’ll be ready to record, monitor and evaluate the impact and engagement with policy work, so this feeds back into how the charity operates. The successful candidate will be able to build on current processes and successes to grow our engagement across all policy activities and campaigns.

More information about the role can be found in the SUDEP Action Job Pack which is downloadable with this advert once you click on Quick Apply.