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Are you passionate about dogs and their welfare? Are you looking for an exciting role in a team that aims to improve dog welfare legislation?
We’re looking for a Public Affairs Assistant to support the important work we do to ensure policymakers consider dog welfare in their decision making.

What does this role do?
As Public Affairs Assistant, you’ll:

• administratively support the work of our Public Affairs team; by maintaining engagement spreadsheets, collating and submitting returns to political registers, and assisting the team with expense claims,
• support various meetings and events, internally and externally, including booking meeting rooms, drafting agendas and minute taking,
• help share our message, through contributing to our membership newsletters, analysing reporting information to provide insight into, and support the teams work,
• organise travel and materials required by the team.

Could this be you?
We're looking for someone with some administration skills and a passion for the work we do. This is a busy role, so the ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise tasks, while maintaining a flexible yet methodical approach is essential. You’ll also need to be able to work as part of a team, but also unsupervised, with the ability to use your initiative to get tasks done.

Please note, Dogs Trust is a wholly independent organisation, free of association with any political party. Our independence is critical, as it allows us to pursue our mission to campaign on dog welfare issues, on behalf of the UK’s dogs and their owners. For our public affairs roles, the ability to display political neutrality in the public eye or when working with MPs is essential.

What do we do?
The Public Affairs Team works across Westminster, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the EU, to ensure the health and welfare of dogs is always taken into consideration by policy makers. In addition to our direct political engagement, Dogs Trust chairs the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) which aims to combat growing concerns regarding the irresponsible advertising of pets for sale, rehoming, and exchange. We also provide the secretariat for the EU Dog & Cat Alliance, through which we engage with EU policy makers, and call for EU action to build a better Europe for dogs and cats.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

The Senior Research Funding Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Funding, leading a team focussed on delivering our grants management processes. This role is vital in advancing ARUK's research objectives and promoting engagement within with ARUK-funded research community. They will be working collaboratively with the Research Team and with other teams, including the Science Communications team and Philanthropy teams.

This role sits within the Research Funding team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia.  We’re looking for someone with strong research management experience and a good eye for detail who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.

 

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Strategic Leadership of Grant Funding and Management

· Foster and deepen relationships with the global dementia research community, with support of the Research Engagement Manager, ensuring ARUK remains a trusted leader in funding excellence.

· Provide oversight and leadership for ARUK’s grant funding programme, ensuring its alignment with organisational goals and long-term impact.

· Lead the evolution of ARUK’s grant awarding processes, driving innovation in practices through the grant review panels, ensuring adherence to funding policies and ARUK values.

· Oversee the operational delivery of grants review and management processes, ensuring they align us with best practice in research review and management

· Support the Research Grants Manager to enhance the use of the grant management system (Grant Tracker) and robust data integrity by championing continuous improvements.

· Support the Research Contracts Manager with the development and execution of funding agreements, ensuring efficient, compliant, and streamlined processes with research institutions, in particular for international collaborations

Scientific Strategy and Innovation

· Gain a thorough understanding of the dementia research landscape, working with the wider Research team to make recommendations to drive the development and delivery of ARUK’s research strategy

· Play a significant role in the strategic development and implementation of new grant schemes and funding initiatives, ensuring alignment with ARUK’s research strategy and evolving needs in dementia research, including early career researchers with the Senior Research Manager (Culture and Engagement)

· Lead the development of collaborations with leading funding organisations, including the AMRC and other strategic partners, identifying opportunities to address shared research priorities and drive collective impact.

· Provide forward-looking strategic advice on research funding, presenting the Research Leadership team with actionable recommendations for new initiatives, operational efficiencies, and resource allocation to advance ARUK’s mission.

· Represent ARUK at external events such as national and international research conferences, external talks and wider events in the dementia research field.

 

Management Responsibilities: 

· Line management of a Research Manager, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives 

· Leadership and development of a team of four, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment

· Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised 

 

What we are looking for:

· Strong science background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (preferably with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience)

· Experience of research grant funding/management 

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.

· Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and translate these into operational plans, thinking beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes.

· Proven ability of planning, managing and delivering projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences

· A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement

· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands

· Ability to work independently

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

About Us

Harris Garrard Academy combines the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline and smart uniform with the best of modern teaching and technology.

We want our pupils to be well-educated, and we also want them to be well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world once they leave this academy. Over the course of their education, we support them as they develop the confidence, work ethic and motivation they will need to thrive as adults. Our pupils take pride in their work and are enthusiastic about learning.

Where pupils need extra help with a particular topic or skill, our teachers coach them in small groups and even one-to-one. Special educational needs are catered to with care and expertise. 

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• To ensure that Academy practice is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and other relevant statutory requirements
• To work with the Academy Leadership team ensuring an ethos of Inclusion within the Academy and a culture of high aspirations for students with SEND
• To work with the Academy Leadership team ensuring the implementation of the Academy SEND Policy
• To ensure that the provision of SEND support is in accordance with the aims of the Academy and curricular policies
• To be responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Academy SEND Profile
• To be responsible for the accurate identification of SEND need across the Academy, ensuring a rigorous and thorough assessment process
• To be a role model with regard to Quality First Teaching and differentiation within your own teaching practice
• To be responsible for the embedding of Quality First Teaching across the Academy
• To be responsible for the Academy SEND Offer, ensuring high quality targeted interventions enabling students with SEND to make better progress
• In consultation with the Academy Leadership Team, to provide a programme of professional development with regard to SEND, that ensures all staff have the knowledge, skills and understanding to plan teaching and learning effectively and enable students with SEND to make expected progress
• To be responsible for tracking the progress of students with SEND, using a wide range of Academy data relating to progress, attainment, referrals, exclusions, detentions and attendance to identify barriers to learning
• To deploy staff and resources according to the needs of SEND students
• To write a termly report to the Governing body on progress and developments

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to the SENCO role or willingness to undertake this training.
• Knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovate curriculum based on students’ needs
• A thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques
• An appreciation of student motivation
• An understanding of how professional development contributes to the raising of quality
• SEN experience in a secondary school
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Evidence of pastoral experience
• Experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors, employers etc

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about  on our website.

Summary

• You must have experience working as a PA and experience managing budgets and tracking cost.
• You must be proficient in MS Office.
• You will have the ability to work confidentially and in line with safeguarding policy.

About You

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd March 2025

Interviews will be held on: Friday 14th March 2025

• A salary of £32,205 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rated if working part-time).
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club.

Permanent Contract

22.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 trading days)

£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata (pay review in progress)

The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

Location: Calverton Bookshop (Brand New Shop)

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are opening a brand new bookshop in Calverton during 2025 and we are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Bookshop Manager to lead our diverse volunteer team and oversee daily operations to maximise income for our charity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, a love for books and media, and excellent customer service skills.

If you have the skills to help build a community team of volunteers and maximise retail income in our newest shop, we want to hear from you.

You will be working in a creative environment, working closely with donated goods and serving the local community. If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this role for you.

You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have excellent communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

As an Assistant Bookshop Manager you will work closely with your Shop Manager, along with a team of diverse Volunteers and you will need to demonstrate that you have great people skills and that you are confident and competent working with people from different backgrounds, creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for young people even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 16th March 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Friday 28th February onwards.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

Due to the requirements of the role, you will be required to work from the Southampton office for all shifts.

As a Triage & Early Interventions Officer Assistant you will:

• Assist the caseworker in answering the telephone and contacting clients as required
• Update and maintain manual and computerised database and case management systems and records in accordance with the service's internal policies/procedures and organisational standards
• Assist the caseworker with navigation around the building, including greeting outside the entrance and escorting to desk.
• Communicate with victim's in a written format, including text, email and letter under the guidance of the caseworker.
• Assist with the care and support of the guide dog assigned to support the caseworker

You will need:

• Effective verbal/written communication and numerical skills.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Excellent record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Experience of working in a client focused service area or setting.
• Understanding and knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note you will need be expected to match the TEIO holiday a minimum of 60% of the time.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Bring your passion for fashion and retail experience to join our Saint Michael’s Hospice retail team as an Assistant Shop Manager. Based at our Boroughbridge Shop, you will support the Shop Manager in maintaining a top-quality sales culture, developing shop plans and enhancing the customer service experience.

Providing encouragement and support for the team of volunteers, you will help build a welcoming atmosphere and fuel a committed customer base to boost shop growth. You will be able to demonstrate a keen eye for merchandising, helping pre-loved goods find new homes. You will aim to reach key performance indicators, using your creativity to develop strategies and ways to meet them. In the absence of the Shop Manager, you will take charge of day-to-day operations – maintaining standards across all aspects of the shop, as well as budget management.

Alongside fashion retail experience and customer service skills, the successful candidate will be innovative and open to new methods for boosting sales and cutting costs. You will demonstrate great organisational and leadership skill, and ability to strengthen interpersonal relationships to empower staff while maintaining an efficient retail environment.

Have you been recommended to this role by a current employee as part of our recommend a friend scheme? Don’t forget to let us know after clicking apply.

Benefits include (subject to availability): -

• 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata).Comprehensive Induction Programme.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to staff support.
• Free group life assurance.
• Free DBS check.

You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, and Richmondshire Districts.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including successful applicants being required to undertake a DBS Check suitable for the role that you will be performing.Disclosure expenses will be met by the employer.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

For more information on the role please refer to the attached Job Description below.

Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Telephone screening will take place soon after application with successful candidates being invited for an interview, which will take place in Harrogate. 

Please note that we are unable to consider applications that do not have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

Join our dynamic team as the Executive Assistant to the CEO, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office. You will also play an important role as Team Manager, ensuring the smooth running of the office in general.

In this key position, you'll manage the CEO's inbox, diary, and travel arrangements while keeping track of priorities and deadlines. Your organisational skills will shine as you prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions for crucial meetings, including Board and senior management team meetings. You'll also conduct research and prepare documents, ensuring that follow-ups are executed seamlessly.

As a vital link between the CEO and both internal and external stakeholders, your clear communication will foster collaboration and drive key projects forward. Additionally, you'll assist with social media and blog posts, manage confidential information with the utmost professionalism, and help organize trustee Away Days. In the role of Team Manager, you will support the team and maintain an efficient office environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, we would like to hear from you.

At Blagrave, we aim to create a working environment where everyone feels supported and empowered, able to not only focus on their work obligations, but also to actively participate in family, cultural, and communal activities, and contributing to a more equitable society. Benefits offered include:

- Flexible working considered from day one, with option to work remotely abroad for short periods

- Generous sick leave and pay

- 33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (pro-rata) with an additional three days of office closure between Christmas and new year.

- Individual and organisational-wide learning and development plans

- Cycle to work scheme

- Employee assistance programme that includes counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family

- A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection

For more detailed information, please look at the job description and the 'Work with us' page on our website.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based from our Blackpool Office, working 20 hours per week (exact hours and days can be flexible but will be between 9-5pm Monday - Friday) You will be eligible to apply for Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home) after successful completion of your probation.

We are looking for an experienced administrator who will support the team and coordinate the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panel.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience of working in an administrative role and undertaking a variety of administrative duties including minute taking and preparing papers for meetings.
• Excellent IT skills and conversant with all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and audiences
• Understanding of the principles of confidentiality and record keeping in accordance with GDPR legislation
• Ideally you will also have an understanding of domestic abuse and risk management and an interest in this area of work.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Title: Assistant Retail Manager
Salary: £10,666.24 per annum
Hours/Contract: 16 hours, Permanent, Part time
Based: Locks Heath Marie Curie Shop
Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested
Interview date: TBC
We are currently looking for someone with a strong retail background to join our stores team. You will be supporting the achievement of sales within the shop.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance: - England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
- Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working

What we are looking for:
- Excellent customer service skills with an ability to communicate with tact and discretion
- Comprehensive retail management experience, preferably in fashion/clothing, with experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)
- Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience
- A compassionate individual with a passion for the Marie Curie brand

Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will support the team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

For more information or an informal chat please contact Noel Fawcett by email at [email protected]

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. 
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

As Project Manager you will work in partnership with other members of the senior management team to ensure the successful delivery of all Heritage Fund requirements over the next 20 months.  These will include delivery of fabric reports, liaising with our fundraising consultants, scoping and progressing future capital aspirations with stakeholders, fulfilling all Heritage Fund reporting requirements and being a hands on member of the team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of ‘Tewkesbury Abbey Welcoming All’ project
• To work in partnership with colleagues to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Project timescale and deadline monitoring and management
• Budgetary and financial control and reporting
• Liaison with and reporting for Heritage Fund
• To manage consultation with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in order to scope and develop plans for the project and for the Abbey’s future.
• Stakeholder consultation & engagement programme
• Scoping of future capital plans
• Completion of project evaluation report
• To liaise with our fundraising consultants delivering significant new income for the Abbey in 2025/2026 and identifying potential sources of funding for future capital works.
• To be a hands-on member of the team working in partnership with colleagues, volunteers and members of the congregation for the flourishing of the Abbey as a spiritual, cultural and heritage resource to the town, region and nation.

Message from the Vicar…

For over 900 years Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the heart of the community - as a place of gathering, worship, celebration and remembrance.  Down the centuries we have been a Benedictine Abbey, a parish church and a place of refuge in times of flood and war. Today the Abbey is a thriving parish church with hundreds coming here to worship each week, drawn by our commitment to daily prayer and our traditional choral worship. We are a ‘Major Church’ within the Church of England, and we are larger than fourteen of our country’s cathedrals. We are also a venue for concerts, large civic events, fairs and festivals working in partnership with colleagues throughout the region. In the past year we have also hosted a number of installations, exhibitions and events, a schools programme, concerts and talks in addition to our usual packed programme of worship and festive services.

Like many heritage assets within the UK, COVID and lockdown presented us with serious challenges to our financial sustainability. We are now responding to those challenges with ambitious plans to double our visitor income and numbers within five years. These plans have been agreed and funded by our Parochial Church Council and are being overseen by our trading arm Tewkesbury Abbey Limited.

We are delighted to have received a £250,000 development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund towards our Tewkesbury Abbey Welcoming All project, a wide-ranging programme of works to increase our visitor engagement, including the appointment of new staff, surveys to scope future capital development plans, and testing new commercial activities including entry by donation.  We hope that this will lead to one or more larger-scale capital bids which could result in a longer-term funding relationship to secure the Abbey as a thriving venue, unique heritage asset and national visitor destination.

As Project Manager for the Tewkesbury Abbey Welcoming All project, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating all the activities within it, shaping and delivering the future plans and development of the Abbey.  You will ensure that timescales and budgets are kept to, that the Abbey’s committed team of staff, volunteers and clergy play their part in it, and oversee the recruitment and training of the new team members as we deliver the project. You will be the primary point of contact with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, ensuring that the Fund’s reporting and promotional requirements are fulfilled, and that accurate financial records are kept. The successful candidate will be an experienced project manager and a flexible team player who is looking for an exciting new challenge and the opportunity to shape the next chapter in the life of the Abbey.

An exciting role where you’ll be supporting a range of third-party Challenge Events and participants’ fundraising efforts. The fundraising team is at the core of the charity and works together to maximise opportunities and raise funds from a range of sources.

The Challenge Events programme has continued to strengthen in recent years, with huge demand
seen across third-party running events such as the London Marathon and Great North Run, plus a growing number of runners in international marathons, including Berlin, Chicago and Sydney. The Challenge team’s role is to fill our allocated places in third-party events efficiently; nurture and support our participants to fundraise as much as possible; and ensure they enjoy the whole event experience from place allocation, through to their training and fundraising, to crossing the finish line!
Reporting to the Challenge Events Manager, the postholder will provide high quality day-to-day operational and administrational support across the Challenge Event Programme as well as supporting in-person Challenge Events, such as the London Marathon (April) and Great North Run (September).

For you to support these events, you will be required to attend the office in Cheltenham around 1-2 days per week, and more often during busy periods. You will ideally support a minimum of 2 events per year which take place across weekends and require travelling in the UK (22-27th April and 6-8th September 2025). In order to compensate for this, we offer a flexible TOIL policy.

A Bit about Us:
WellChild, based in Cheltenham, is the national charity for seriously ill children and their families. Through a range of
practical and emotional support, training, and information programmes, WellChild gives children and young people with
complex medical needs the best chance to thrive, at home.

You will be able to:

• Demonstrate recent experience providing day to day administrative or project support experience, ideally within the voluntary sector and/or a challenge events team.
• Build and sustain valuable relationships by ensuring our supporters feel engaged and inspired from the moment they sign-up.
• Assist with the research, development, planning, and implementation of existing and new Challenge Events, projects and partnerships.
• Maintain WellChild’s contact management system, Raiser’s Edge (RE) and ensure all activity and income is recorded accurately on supporter records, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Act as the point of contact for Challenge Event enquiries, processing applications, responding to requests for fundraising materials and event/fundraising queries in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Collaborate with other teams across the organisation such as Communications and Fundraising to maximise the success of events.
• Effectively prioritise and work calmly under pressure.

You will have:

• A desire and commitment to build and deliver the very best challenge events programme possible, resulting in fantastic fundraising and supporter engagement.
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Competent Microsoft Office skills
• A passion for fundraising, working in the charity sector, or Challenge Events!

What we can offer:

• Competitive starting salary of £22,321*
• 23 days holiday on appointment rising to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays (often additional 3 days during Christmas office closure)
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment at 5% employer
• Employee Assistance Programme
• TOIL for out of hours work

Other:
This is a permanent full-time role, based in Cheltenham. In conjunction with this we operate a hybrid home working/ office working policy.
There will also be some travel to meetings and events required that fall outside of normal working hours.
Whilst the requirement for this role is fulltime at 35 hours per week, we would be willing to look at possible part time (minimum 28 hours) should suitable applicants apply, and the business and role requirements are met for the charity.

Equal Opportunities:
At WellChild, we celebrate diversity and recognise the value it brings to our organisation. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making. As such, we match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates and actively seek candidates from various backgrounds 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 are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and take pride in ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered.
Safer Recruitment:
WellChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role. For this role that will involve a basic disclosure.
Use of Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
Our policy is to recruit our employees on the basis of their suitability for the work to be done. An application form allows us to compare individuals based on like for like information and as such we do not accept a CV unless accompanied by a fully completed application form.
Salary bandings:
* Our policy is that we show candidates the full salary band for the role they are applying for, all appointments will be made at the start of the salary range, successful candidates have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. Progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to individual performance and affordability.
How to Apply:
Application forms can be found on our website.
Completed application forms should be sent to the email address detailed on our website.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 9am 24th February 2025
Interview date: W/C 3rd March 25
Interview location: Cheltenham Office
Queries
If you have a query regarding the recruitment process, require additional information, or would like to arrange an
informal discussion about this role, please contact the HR team.
Retention of Personal Information
Please see our Privacy Statement which can be found on our website.
**Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications**

About the Role

Our Communications Assistant will amplify all the great things the Foundation does. They will be responsible for managing many of JPF’s social media channels (Instagram, TikTok etc.), and the creation of our marketing material focused on inspiring and motivating young people to engage with the Foundation.

You will need to champion young people, ensure that we are amplifying young people’s voices and providing them with the tools, resources, contacts and services that enable them to achieve great things.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we grow our impact as a Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop your range of project management, design, social media and communication skills in a dynamic team that is committed to maximising our positive impact on young people.

About You

We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with creativity and the ability to communicate effectively. You should have a passion for our work with young people. You will have strong digital skills and be able to use these to improve our social media performance and reach.

An understanding of content curation for social media, newsletters and websites is desirable. We are actively seeking someone who believes in the power and value of young people’s voices to influence change, and will prioritise this above your prior work experience or qualifications. If this sounds like you, please do consider applying for this role.

If you are passionate advocate for young people, a creative communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you!

About Your Responsibilities

The Communications Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Communications Team across three areas, as well as supporting a number of other initiatives across the Foundation. The primary duties are:

1 Digital Communications and Marketing

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Newsletter Creation: Developing newsletters for young people, collaborating with the Grants team and our partners to curate engaging and relevant content.

• Promotional Materials: Overseeing the design and production of leaflets and brochures aimed at young audiences.

• Website Maintenance: Regularly updating the JPF website with blogs, case studies and other content to highlight opportunities and programmes like the Individual Grant for Volunteering or success stories of Achievement Award winners.

• Storytelling: Working with the Communications and Engagement Officer and Events team to source and share positive news stories of Achievement Award winners in press releases and across our digital channels.

• Event Promotion: Working in partnership with the Events team to promote attendance at our Achievement Award events through our website and social media platforms.

• Youth Consultation Panel Collaboration: Collaborating with JPF's Youth Consultation Panel to create educational and professional development content for the Jack Petchey Alumni Network.

• Programme Launches: Working with colleagues across the Foundation to launch and promote new programmes, grant opportunities and recruitment across our digital channels.

2 Social Media Content Management

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Daily Management: Handling day-to-day scheduling, monitoring and interactions across social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube) to maintain audience engagement.

• Campaign Development: Leading the creation of social media campaigns celebrating young people’s achievements and promoting opportunities for young people and grantees.

• Content creation: Developing engaging content for social media channels, including sourcing images, creating/editing videos and designing graphics in line with the Foundation’s branding.

• Social Media Takeovers: Hosting social media takeovers with our Youth Consultation Panel to amplify their voices and views.

• Performance Tracking: Monitoring and analysing the performance of our social media channels, benchmarking activities against past metrics and producing regular reports for the Communications and Engagement Manager.

• Annual Plan: Researching, reviewing and developing the Foundation’s annual social media plan, providing recommendations to enhance audience engagement and expand reach.

• Trend monitoring: Staying updated on news and trending topics related to young people and the Foundation, proactively responding to highlight our opportunities and work.

• Video Content: Work with staff and our Youth Consultation Panel to produce more film content for our social media channels.

3 Engaging Key Stakeholders and Widening JPF's Reach

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Youth Survey Development: Supporting the creation and distribution of the Foundation’s youth survey and other influencing initiatives targeting key stakeholders.

• Partner Collaboration: Work with partners to promote their programmes and opportunities to young people.

• Young performers: Collaborating with the Communications and Engagement Officer and the Events team to identify more Achievement Award winners to perform at our award events.

• Press and Outreach: Assisting in drafting press releases and executing outreach campaigns to promote the Foundation’s work to key networks and to the broader public. • Identifying Stakeholders: Working with colleagues to develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy, including identifying and engaging potential ambassadors and social media influencers aligned with the Foundation.

• Competitions and Opportunities: Enhancing JPF's youth engagement through creative competitions and development opportunities that celebrate young people’s achievements.

4 Other Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Event Representation: Attend key events to capture content and represent the Foundation as a spokesperson when needed.

• Event Support: Assist in organizing and facilitating events and conferences as required.

These duties represent the typical responsibilities associated with this position. However, flexibility is essential, and all employees may occasionally be required to undertake additional tasks as directed by JPF.

The postholder will work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of JPF, in particular Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Publicity Consent policies.

Join Us as Assistant Chief Executive – Lead, Innovate, and Drive Lasting Impact

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader ready to make a real difference? We are seeking an Assistant Chief Executive to work closely with our Chief Executive Officer in leading and managing our charity, ensuring we achieve our mission and create meaningful, lasting change.

In this pivotal role, you will:
✅ Shape and implement strategic goals that drive sustainable impact.
✅ Build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders and funders.
✅ Oversee operations, fundraising, and communications to enhance our reach.
✅ Support and guide our team to deliver innovative, beneficiary-centered services.
✅ Deputise for the Chief Executive Officer and act as a key advisor in shaping our future.

Benefits: In addition to joining a friendly, committed and supportive team, Link to Change offers a generous employee benefits package:

• Enhanced employer pension contribution.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Employee assistance programme.
• 2 days per month working from home days.
• Free on-site parking.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to help exploited children and young people create a positive future.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionate leader who thrives on driving growth, improving operational performance, and delivering positive change. If you are ready to take on a leadership role with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of something transformative in changing children and young people's lives.