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Key details

• Positions: Senior Legal Associate and/or Legal Associate
• Contract: 1-year contract, with likelihood of extension.
• Location: Amsterdam or London
• Salary: Senior Legal Associate – from EUR 60,000; Legal Associate – from EUR 50,000 [dependent on the skills, experience and location of the successful candidates]
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Closing date: Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis until midnight CET, Wednesday 19 March

About the Climate Litigation Network

The Climate Litigation Network (CLN) is a non-profit foundation (stichting) that works with partners around the world to bring ground-breaking litigation against high-emitting actors to drive stronger climate action. CLN was established in 2016 following the historic Urgenda climate case in the Netherlands, which led to the first decision of a court globally to order a national government to increase its climate ambition. To harness the ground-breaking legal strategy and expertise developed in bringing that case, the Urgenda Foundation set up CLN to inspire and strengthen climate cases brought by local organisations and affected communities against governments. With climate litigation against corporations now on the rise, CLN is expanding its operations to support organisations bringing cases against private sector actors. You can learn more about CLN on our website.  

About the role

CLN is recruiting two legal roles to join its dynamic and growing team: a Senior Legal Associate and a Legal Associate. The roles will sit within CorpNet, CLN's new team dedicated to providing support for corporate framework cases. The roles offer a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of transnational climate litigation and support the development of this new initiative within CLN.

Responsibilities of the role include

For the Legal Associate position, responsibilities include: 

• Providing expert legal and advocacy support to partners advancing strategic climate litigation at the national level.
• Undertaking legal research on issues relevant to national climate cases and sharing findings with the broader CLN network.
• Developing new legal strategies for challenging corporations’ inadequate climate policies, in consultation with national partners.
• Representing CLN in relevant legal, scientific, policy, and academic networks.
• Supporting the operations of the CorpNet project, including fundraising efforts and monitoring/evaluation of workstreams.

For the Senior Legal Associate position, additional responsibilities include: 

• Contributing to the development of CLN’s overall strategy, including identifying new opportunities to strengthen climate litigation efforts.
• Assisting in managing relationships with funders and key partners, including contributing to reporting as needed.
• Representing CLN at high-level meetings and fora, including international legal, policy, and academic discussions.
• Managing junior staff and providing mentorship and professional development supervision.

Note: Given the start-up nature of CorpNet, responsibilities may change depending on internal and external needs. 

Essential Core Skills and Competencies

For the Legal Associate position, essential skills and competencies include: 

• Expertise relevant to corporate climate litigation, including in-depth knowledge of climate change litigation and familiarity with related areas such as international human rights law, business and human rights, domestic civil and corporate law, and/or European law.
• Excellent research, analysis and drafting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience in different cultural
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with a broad range of partners or external collaborators.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues, tailored to different
• Experience in a role which requires coordination of multiple projects and/or workstreams concurrently. 
• Highly motivated, reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a small multi-disciplinary team.
• High level of English-language proficiency.
• Proven time and project management skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach.

For the Senior Legal Associate position, additional skills and competencies: 

• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring junior legal staff.
• Proven ability to lead complex legal projects, ensuring alignment with organisational
• Experience in shaping long-term litigation strategies and contributing to organisational
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, including funders, ensuring strong partnerships and support.
• Established track record of building strategic networks and expanding CLN’s impact in key jurisdictions.

Desirable skills and competencies: 

• Experience in litigation, especially strategic human rights, business and human rights and/or environmental litigation.
• Experience in campaigns/advocacy work.
• Existing knowledge in the field of climate science.
• Fluency in other languages.

Qualifications and Minimum Experience 

Essential: 

• LLB or equivalent, with excellent academic performance.
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience for a Legal Associate (preferably with experience in strategic litigation).
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience for a Senior Legal Associate, with a strong focus on strategic litigation and leadership roles.

Desirable: 

• Post-graduate qualification in law or (post or under-graduate qualification) in climate science/policy.

Please Note: 

You must have the existing right to work in the Netherlands or the UK. CLN is not in a position to support visa applications for candidates. 

All documents must be in English. 

Location: Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week at our Aldgate, London office

Hours of work: 37.5 hours pw

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £30,000 - £33,500

Closing date: Monday 10th March at 11.59pm

Interview dates: First stage (MS Teams) –  week commencing 17th March

Second stage (in-person at our Aldgate, London office) - week commencing 24th March

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Background

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

About the role

Our Fundraising and Engagement department has grown significantly in recent years, and we have exciting plans to expand further! We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive who is eager to develop their corporate fundraising career and contribute to our ambitious goals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support our largest, multi-faceted strategic partnership with Nationwide Building Society, while also playing a key role in other projects across the team. You will be proactive, driven, and passionate about maximising this partnership’s impact, helping to transform the lives of families affected by dementia.

As Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will work closely with our Nationwide Corporate Partnerships Manager, providing expert stewardship to Nationwide colleagues across their branch network and offices. You will also offer administrative and project support, collaborating with teams across Dementia UK to deliver key partnership activities.

Additionally, you may occasionally support the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships team including Major Donors, Corporate Partnerships, and Trusts & Foundations by contributing to, and occasionally leading, projects that enhance team processes and efficiency.

To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience supporting partnerships in either the charity or corporate sector, with a strong understanding of corporate fundraising in the third sector. You will be skilled in building successful, mutually beneficial relationships, working towards financial targets, and crafting engaging and effective communications.

Join us today and be part of a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact the recrutiment team.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

The new Director of Programme Impact will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of our programme activities to ensure ever-greater reach, focus, effectiveness and impact in our partner-led work.

As a member of CBM UK’s Leadership Team (LT), the Director of Programme Impact (DPI) will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation as well as managing and motivating our committed Programmes Team, contributing to the programmatic development of the CBM Global federation alongside our country teams, as well as ensuring CBM UK plays a key role in the UK international disability and development sector.

This role will be instrumental in exploring the changing role of the UK INGO as part of the localisation agenda, and in working with the CEO and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications on developing new business models that respond to the changing role of INGOs

We are looking for someone who has experience of:

• Designing, developing and implementing international development programmes 
• Monitoring and evaluation of international development projects 
• Significant experience in strategic leadership, including long term planning, and strategic thinking 
• Good knowledge of development theory and practice 
• Securing statutory and institutional funding by developing good relations with strategic partners
• Significant people management skills, including leading a team and managing and motivating staff to achieve challenging goals 
• Experience of representation at senior levels, including influencing decision makers

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with the ability to empower and motivate others and to build effective and diverse teams that deliver excellent work. 

For over 115 years, CBM has been transforming lives around the world. We work with local partners, making sure people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest communities have access to healthcare, education and a future where they can thrive. As an organisation based on Christian values, we welcome staff of all faiths and none in our work to build an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

For full details of the role and how to apply, please download our recruitment pack .

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

Your responsibilities will fall under the areas of:

• Leadership and management of premises team, including recruitment, performance management, training, work scheduling and ensuring relevant staff keep Federation compliance software up to date
• Building maintenance, ensuring premises managers direct their work to maximise productivity and value for money and keep academy buildings in good repair
• Supporting academy site measures, ensuring the security, health and safety and condition and quality of the buildings

A full list of duties can be found in the Job Pack.

We woud like to hear from you if you have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements
• Training in relevant Health and Safety requirements
• Training in one or more plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance or heating systems (or sound experience of same)
• Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
• Knowledge of procurement procedures for service level agreements
• Knowledge of supervisory skills
• Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards
• Demonstrable experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment with children and young people
• Considerable general maintenance experience
• Considerable experience in dealing with external contractors
• Successful experience of managing a team of premises staff
• Experience in obtaining best value for money when managing budgets
• Experience in managing premises budgets
• Experience of managing large building projects
• Experience of successfully managing a variety of events
• Experience in managing service level agreements ensuring good value for money

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

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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Refugee Resettlement Manager M518

£42,708 to £45,718 per year (Pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: Part-time 17 hours per week.

Fixed term contract up to 31 March 2026.

We are on the lookout for a passionate individual who wants to help us make a difference to local communities here in Charnwood, Leicestershire.

The Council is recruiting for a Refugee Resettlement Manager.

In this role you will lead the Refugee Resettlement service and work with a range of partner services to ensure the delivery of high-quality and effective refugee resettlement services, including advice, integration and support, to enable refugees to achieve required outcomes and live independently in the UK.

We are looking for a committed individual with strong organisation, communication and partnership working skills, experience of staff and service management, and experience of delivering refugee resettlement or related services.

Please note - the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service) inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles 
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting our website.

About the Council 

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

No agencies please.

End date: 02 March 2025

Join our experienced partnership management team and lead high-value, strategic partnerships. 

We are looking for an experienced relationship manager who can deliver a seamless experience for our high-value partnerships and become part of our ambitious Corporate Partnerships team. 

About the role

Thanks to recent growth in the team, the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager is a new role in The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s Corporate Partnerships team. It is a hugely exciting time to join as continued growth of Corporate Partnerships is a priority for the Charity.  This role will lead on high-value partnerships for the team and play a key role in delivering our Partnership Management strategy along with other Senior Managers and Head of team, with the aim of raising significant funds to support of The Royal Marsden’s world-leading work. 

Overview of responsibilities 

This role will deliver exceptional stewardship and dedicated support to high-value partners, utilising the post holder’s strong relationship-building skills, results-driven mindset and experience of multi-faceted projects and partnerships. The role will support the Corporate Partnerships team’s work overall, playing a key role in the development and growth of corporate income, working to build this in line with our five-year strategy. 

Please see the JD for full role requirements. 

Can you produce sector leading corporate marketing campaigns that captivate organisations and high-value donors, driving immediate support for life-changing, lifesaving work?

About the role 

As our Marketing Manager - Corporate and High-Value Marketing, you will be responsible for creating and executing impactful corporate marketing campaigns, materials, and strategies. Your role will primarily focus on the largest partner in our portfolio but will also support our other national corporate partners and high-value donors who are committed to British Heart Foundation (BHF) and its mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning: Support the development and continuous improvement of partner marketing plans, ensuring all campaigns are insight-led and align with BHF’s brand and communications strategies whilst appealing to our corporate and high-value audiences.
• Campaign Development/Management: Support marketing requirements with partners, create compelling marketing messaging and materials. You'll help manage the development, production, and implementation of campaigns, overseeing the approval process with key stakeholders.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with our Corporate Partners, and internal Corporate and Philanthropy teams to drive partnership goals.
• Agency Management: Maintain good working relationships with agency partners, ensuring swift resolution of any issues and integrated ways of working.
• Finance: Support budget management, track individual campaign budgets, and ensure accurate processing of POs and invoices.

About the team

It’s a pivotal time where partnerships have been identified as the cornerstone of British Heart Foundation’s 2030 organisational strategy.

You may already be aware of some of our notable achievements over the past year: securing multi-year strategic partnerships with Sky Bet and AJ Bell, and recently landing a third campaign with Omaze worth £4 million. It’s an incredibly exciting time to step into an ambitious team that is bursting with ‘get-up-and-go’. If you’re looking to deliver some of the best, most impactful corporate partnership marketing campaigns seen across the charity sector, then you’re in the right place!

Working arrangements 

This 6-month fixed term contract with potential to extend. 

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. 

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will bring extensive experience as a Marketing Manager, with a strong background in developing integrated, multi-channel campaigns (B2B and/or B2C). You have a talent for managing marketing campaigns and crafting effective strategies, along with proven project management experience, including collaboration with agencies, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.

With strong negotiation and influencing skills, you can demonstrate building and developing working relationships with corporates and high-value customers. You excel in teamwork and are solutions-focused, with experience across various marketing channels, including TV, radio, outdoor, press, digital formats, direct marketing, mail packs, face-to-face, and telemarketing.

Your organisational and communication skills are excellent, enabling you to work efficiently and make decisions swiftly. You are data-driven and can use insights to create compelling marketing campaigns. You have experience in managing budgets and ensuring marketing strategies meet financial targets.

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

At BHF, we value our people and are committed to continuous self-development and learning. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment, where your contributions will make a real difference.

What can we offer you? 
 
To find out more about our generous staff benefits, please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page. 
 
Interview process 
 
This is likely to be one stage of interview which are planned for the 12th and 13th March 2025.

Job title: Senior Manager, Team and Operations (maternity cover)
Reports to: CEO
Line manages: Membership Manager, Meetings and Events Manager, Communications Manager, Team and Office Assistant
Hours of work: Full time
Salary: £43,000-£48,000 based on experience
Location of work: Office based for Tuesday to Friday, option to work at home on Monday
Job type: Maternity cover – to start as soon as possible, and for an initial term ending 16th March 2026

Job summary

RSTMH is a global society of over 2,000 members and Fellows based in more than 100 countries, run by a small and efficient team. This role oversees the team and office operations, supports the Chief Executive (CEO) and has responsibility for the success of key areas of the work of the society – membership, meetings and events and communications.  

Our activities include organising events, supporting our members and networks, publishing two journals, providing medals and awards, running an Early Career grants programme, being a tangible part of the tropical medicine and global health network, and carrying out day to day office work.

This role will report to the CEO and is full time and office based, with a current trial for Mondays working at home. It has overall responsibility for the efficient and cost-effective operations of the RSTMH office, team systems and team wellbeing. The role also involves the line management of the roles of Membership Manager, Meetings and Events Manager and the Team and Office Assistant.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the operations of RSTMH run as smoothly as possible
• Oversee the finance processes for the RSTMH Team and Board. 
• Line management of the Membership Manager, Meetings and Events Manager and Communications Manager and Team and Office Assistant, and the success of the alignment of these areas
• Oversight and management of public face of RSTMH on the phones, email, and face to face.
• Direct responsibility for developing and maintaining team planning tools, including those needed for the CEO and Board
• Attend and assist with UK events for RSTMH and our partners
• Overall responsibility for the management of RSTMH Student Ambassador Programme, support of Country Ambassador and Regional Ambassador programmes, office volunteers and partner internships
• Develop and deliver tailored communication strategy for groups of RSTMH member volunteers
• Oversee management of stock control system for RSTMH resources and marketing
• Support the CEO to manage the work and requirements of the RSTMH Board and Committees
• Support CEO with desk research and other projects as required
• Oversee administrative support for key RSTMH activities and provide assistance when required Oversee the management of the RSTMH office environment including the kitchen, meetings rooms for hire, office space
• Manage all relevant relationships with key suppliers
• Oversee the RSTMH Health and Safety Policy, Risk Assessments and assist with other HR policies
• Other support for the office, team and CEO as required

Job specification

• Commitment to RSTMH and passion for our work
• Meticulous attention to detail
• A self-starter, excited to try new things
• Well-presented and articulate
• Sound relationship builder
• Line management experience and a commitment to developing the skills of those managing
• IT literate
• Experience of working with relational databases and websites
• Numerate
• Good communicator, able to get on well with people of all levels
• Organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Demonstrable time management skills
• Open and flexible to embrace new areas of work, without the need for ongoing supervision

We will be interviewing for this role as soon as applications come in, and may finalise recruitment before the closing date of 28th February.

Please click the apply button and send your CV and a covering letter stating how your experience and knowledge meets the job specification, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Position: HR and Organisational Development Business Partner
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Fixed Term 12 Months contract
Location: Office-based in London with Flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £44,339 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3*, Professional/Technical
*you will start at our entry point salary of £44,339 per annum, increasing to £47,110 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Our organisation is transforming the way in which it works and has exciting plans to improve the employee experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR and OD Business Partner to join our project team, creating innovative, practical and functional solutions on all aspects of the employee life cycle.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in the following:

• Delivering HR and OD related projects
• Implementing significant change within the employee experience.
• Developing and implementing new functionality to the HRIS system (iTrent)
• Development of HR policies, processes and guidance for people managers and teams
• Working as part of a cross functional project team to ensure a project delivers its objectives

Please note this is a fixed term contract for 12 months

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 7th March 2025

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: £35,593 (FTE), pro-rata for part time hours
• 28 hours per week
• Hybrid
• London Office
• Closing date: 24 March 2025
• Interview date: 14 April 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Governance Officer with strong experience in corporate governance and administrative processes to join our Corporate Assurance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Young Lives vs Cancer’s governance processes. This includes coordinating Board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and documentation, minuting meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also act as the main point of contact for Trustees and committee members, managing their records, overseeing recruitment and inductions, and maintaining governance policies and procedures.

This role does not have direct reports but requires excellent relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will work closely with the Associate Director of Corporate Governance and Assurance, Trustees, and senior leadership to enhance governance efficiency.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed. 

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description:

• Coordinating and minuting Board and committee meetings, ensuring accurate records and timely distribution of documents
• Acting as the key point of contact for Trustees and committee members, supporting their engagement and compliance.
• Managing governance records, including Trustee and committee member records, corporate policies, and the complaints register.
• Overseeing the Trustee and committee recruitment and induction process, ensuring seamless onboarding and compliance.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including filing documents with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Developing and maintaining governance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Supporting governance-related training and process improvements across the organisation.

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience in corporate governance and administrative processes, preferably in a charity, public sector, or similar environment.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of compliance reporting, governance planning, and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience working with SharePoint and Board meeting platforms (e.g., Convene).
• A proactive, self-starting approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 (subject to Board and Committee dates) and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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People with lived experience of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) should have a real and meaningful voice in shaping the services and support available to them. We are looking for an experienced Involvement Manager to join our People, Culture and Inclusion Team. As an Involvement Manager, you will lead our efforts to ensure that those affected by MND influence decisions at every level of our organisation. By creating inclusive spaces and opportunities for involvement, you will help ensure their insights drive real change.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Involvement Manager, you will provide strategic guidance, advice and leadership to embed involvement across the Association, working closely with people living with and affected by MND, staff, volunteers, and senior leaders.

• Develop and lead the Involvement Strategy, ensuring its integration across the organisation.
• Support and advise the Executive Leadership Team on best practices in involvement.
• Establish and lead involvement structures, enabling people with lived experience of MND to influence our work at all levels.
• Plan and deliver involvement activities that support key organisational initiatives.
• Provide guidance to staff on involving people with lived experience in their work.
• Work with the Learning and Development Team to train colleagues on involvement practices.
• Recruit and support people affected by MND to engage in forums, networks, and co-production groups.
• Ensure involvement activities are inclusive and accessible, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Evaluate and communicate the impact of involvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to share the outcomes of involvement activities.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced Involvement Manager who is an engagement professional with a track record of leading involvement strategies and building strong relationships.

• Significant experience in engagement, involvement, or co-production, ideally in the charity or public sector.
• Expertise in advising on strategic and operational involvement.
• Strong experience in using digital and offline platforms to engage people.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Experience in engaging minoritised communities and seldom-heard voices.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and able to work under pressure within agreed timeframes.
• Confident using digital tools and platforms.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend 2 days either in London or Northampton or supporting involvement activities. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

Interviews are due to take place week commencing 17 March.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Extensive experience of delivering and leading strategic engagement, public and patient involvement, and/or co-production preferably within the public sector or charity sector.

• Extensive experience of providing advice on both strategic and operational engagement, involvement, and/or co-production.

• Experience of navigating complex stakeholder dynamics, and establishing effective working relationships with key individuals in the public and different organisations.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you are committed to ensuring people's experiences help shape services and support. If this Involvement Manager opportunity is of interest, we would love to hear from you!

Membership Manager

We’re seeking a passionate and ambitious Membership Manager to drive membership retention and growth.

As a mission-based organisation, we believe businesses have the power to be a force for good. Our members include a range of tea companies, from start-ups to multi-nationals who have joined us to address the complex systemic issues that the tea sector faces. We convene and facilitate collaboration between communities on the ground, our members, businesses, governments, and civil society, enabling us to mobilise our resources and deliver our transformational strategy.

Position: Membership Manager

Location: E2, near Bethnal Green (London). Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience + company benefits.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th February 2025

About the role:

The role will be reporting to the Head of Communications and will play a critical role in driving new membership, managing and retaining existing members, and enhancing the overall membership experience. This dynamic role combines business development, relationship management, and operational oversight to ensure the membership base thrives and aligns with the mission.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Conduct research to identify and understand potential new member organisations in the tea supply chain.
• Develop tailored marketing materials, including PowerPoint presentations, one-pagers, and proposals.
• Represent the organisation in meetings with prospective members to articulate the value of joining the partnership.
• Drive new member onboarding, ensuring a seamless and effective process.
• Act as the first point of contact for member queries, providing excellent service and timely responses.
• Conduct regular check-ins with members to understand their needs and priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to adapt offerings based on member feedback and emerging industry trends.
• Develop metrics to measure membership engagement and continuously monitor and report on these metrics.
• Lead the implementation and oversight of the CRM system
• Support the identification of potential partnerships to bolster fundraising and broader impact.
• Develop compelling marketing and communication materials tailored to potential members.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
• Plan, organise, and execute events, including forums and conferences, ensuring seamless delivery and high attendee satisfaction. Oversee all aspects of event management, including venue selection, logistics coordination, speaker management, and on-site execution.

About you:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within a membership organisation and agricultural supply chains. 
• Proven relationship management, networking and business development skills, preferably within the sector, or agricultural supply chains. 
• Approximately 5+ years experience in a Membership role, or in other relevant roles such as in Account management, Sales Account management or Corporate Relations. 
• Strong understanding of the issues and dynamics in agricultural supply chains and membership organisations. 
• Excellent presentation, listening and negotiation skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with fluency in English required and proficiency in additional languages, such as German or Arabic, considered an asset. 
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to private sector needs within a mission-based organisation. 
• Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter, demonstrating a dynamic, driven mindset with strong lateral thinking skills to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Strong experience in event management and delivery, including planning, organising, and executing forums, conferences, and other high-profile events. 
• Willingness and ability to travel both within the UK and internationally as required for the role. 
• Have the right to work in the UK and reside within a commutable distance to our London office in Bethnal Green.

Desirable:

• Experience with design tools, including the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility in supply chains.

To apply for this position, please submit your online application form through this website and ensure you include your CV and a cover letter (maximum of 1 page) outlining your motivation for applying and relevant experience.

About the organisation:

Founded in 1997, this not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, collaborates with members and third-party grantors to implement impactful, long-term programs in tea-producing countries, improving the lives of farmers, workers, and communities.

The projects address critical issues in the tea supply chain, including poverty, gender-based violence, human rights violations, deforestation, and inadequate access to services. By partnering with corporate members, funders, and local implementers, they deliver tailored interventions and drive responsible business practices. Leveraging their unique position, they bring together the right stakeholders to tackle key challenges with actionable solutions.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Membership, Senior Membership Executive, Membership Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development Lead, Sales Manager, Sales Lead, Communications Manager, Partnerships, Relationships, Account Manager, Corporate Relations, Partnerships Manager, Relationships Manager, etc.

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

Director of Admissions and Service Development

Type: Permanent, Hybrid
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Holidays: 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

About Seashell Trust

Seashell is a charity that delivers education, health and care services to children and young adults with complex needs. As a non-maintained provision, we work independently from Local Authorities who place and commission us directly. We manage relationships with 30- 40 local authorities at any one time. Through our Ofsted and CQC registered services, we strive to provide outstanding education, health and care for children and young adults with low incidence, high needs up to the age of 25.

Within our field of specialist expertise, Seashell exists today as one of the oldest, independent charities in the UK, which has now been educating and caring for children and adults with complex needs for over 200 years.

Role summary

The Director of Admissions and Service Development (DASD) will play a pivotal role in shaping our admissions processes and service offer through utilising deep subject matter expertise of the needs and landscape for CYA with complex needs. Seashell’s national and regional networks will be strengthened and utilised through the DASD leadership of our ‘Complex Needs Mapping’ programme of work. They will promote Seashell’s role as a strategic partner, working in collaboration with commissioners and service providers to ensure CYA are supported by the right services, at the right time to achieve optimum outcomes whilst making best use of public funds.

This senior leadership position is responsible for the oversight and enhancement of our admissions process providing a single ‘front door’ into Seashell. The postholder will lead on Service Development initiatives to ensure they align with our organisational goals and the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Working with the COO and Senior Leadership Operations Team colleagues, the DASD will define the admissions criteria to enable and support the best outcomes for the CYA and families who we support. Optimising occupancy across all service areas through efficient and effective admission, transfer and discharge processes, leadership and operational direction of the multi-disciplinary admissions function will be a key responsibility.

In addition, you will lead on development of Seashell’s ‘Knowledge Hub’ – our new external training, advisory and resource offer to professionals and practitioners to build their knowledge and skills in supporting young people with complex needs within their current settings and areas.

Developing strong links with commissioners and other external stakeholders, you will ensure a positive external profile of the services that Seashell offers, seeking opportunities for collaborative working and strategic opportunities for service developments.

What we’re looking for

Leadership

· Ability to lead with integrity using excellent interpersonal skills to empower teams to deliver excellence 

· Commercial awareness informing design of services and admissions criteria which meets the needs of the cohort now and into the future

Communication 

· Highly effective communication skills to influence and persuade across a range of diverse and senior stakeholders 

· Ability to make the complex simple, to persuade and influence

· Ability to involve children and young adults and their families, ensuring their views inform and shape strategic planning

Solutions orientated

· Identification and development of strategic solutions to meet the needs of our current and future cohorts 

· Ability to work within rapidly changing and ambiguous environments using innovative approaches 

· A clear vision for what good looks like and ability to adapt this vision to business goals and changing business challenges.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong leadership skills including excellent communication, interpersonal skills and commercial awareness.
• Strategic thinker who exhibits and delivers their vision through strong communication, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Evidence of leading service improvement and improving efficiencies.
• Ability to partner, building confidence and credibility at senior levels, including the ability to distil and communicate complex information, to persuade and influence.
• Understanding of and ability to build strong customer relations and enhance loyalty and retention.

· A relevant degree in education, health, social care, or a related field.

Desirable

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within the third sector, with a focus on education, health or social care services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the sector (Ofsted, CQC, clinical and corporate governance and safeguarding).
• In depth knowledge of Social Care, Education and Health commissioning.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the possibility of joining us, please submit a CV outlining your experience and areas of special interest, we will also provide a job pack and full job description for you to digest ahead of the close date.

We’d also welcome the opportunity for you to visit Seashell Trust before applying.
Advert close date: 5pm on Wednesday 12th March 2025
1st stage calls: Thursday 20th March
2nd stage interviews: Thursday 27th March and Tuesday 1st April

Our Commitment to You

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

This charity 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.

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities

Seashell is mid transformation!
You would be stepping into your role during a period of significant change and growth at Seashell Trust. If you’re ready to contribute your skills, energy, and passion to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Our site is continuously growing and developing: we’re currently undergoing works to build a brand-new Royal College Manchester, so the demands of our site are ever-changing.

We’re looking for someone to be a Seashell Leader, committed to ensuring the continuous development of our site, systems and workforce to support the children and young people in our care and beyond.

Circa £65,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of Partnership Research & Assurance, where you will be a critical enabler of ambitious funding growth for UUK. As the Head of Function, you will lead a team of five specialists and be accountable for ensuring UNICEF UK has sector leading operations in both prospect research and due diligence. 

With excellent collaboration, analysis and problem-solving skills, you will bring your extensive experience in prospective research and due diligence to the challenge of translating strategy and growth targets into effective, high performing enabling functions. An experienced leader, you will motivate the team, collaborate with peers and the wider organisational leadership to take a data driven approach to maximising fundraising opportunity.  

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 2 March 2025.

Interview dates: Provisionally planned for Thursday 13 March 2025 (via MS Teams), with second interviews provisionally planned for Wednesday 26 March 2025 (in person or via Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

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