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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: £32,316 (London); £30,753 (outside of London)
• Hours: 35 per week
• Role type: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid - frequent in-person presence in London
• Closing date: 1st December 2024
• Interview date: Expected to be between 9th - 16th December

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 motivated, communicative, and knowledgeable Public Affairs Officer to join our Policy and Influencing Team, to help us achieve the positive change children and young people with cancer across the UK, and their families, need in the health system. This means amplifying the voices of young cancer patients and delivering evidence-based campaigns that make change happen.

The Public Affairs Officer is responsible for supporting the Policy and Influencing Team with public affairs expertise to deliver the key components of our influencing work in England and UK-Wide (Westminster). You will help us influence the system for children and young people with cancer and their families, so we can change experiences of having cancer and ensure children and young people’s voices are heard.

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

This role is a hybrid role, with frequent in-person presence in London required. As a London-based role requiring frequent travel within London, the advertised salary is reflective of our London pay scale.

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.

• monitoring the UK policy and influencing landscape, finding opportunities for our influencing work
• developing briefings and materials to deliver our influencing work
• building and maintaining excellent working relationships with elected representatives, officials, external partners and your colleagues too
• delivering our public affairs work in Westminster
• supporting our exciting campaigning activities
• monitoring and tracking the impact of our engagement and influencing work

What do I need?

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

• Have experience working in a policy or public affairs environment
• Have experience or knowledge of policy, public affairs and/or political processes and how to use them in your work
• Have effective influencing and relationship building skills
• Are comfortable and confident working in a diverse and changing external environment
• Are solutions-focused, have attention to detail, and able to analyse complex information
• Are an excellent communicator, and not afraid to get involved and engage with a variety of stakeholders and in a variety of activities and settings

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 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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Bursar and Chief Operating Officer

The Bursar and Chief Operating Officer is a key senior appointment leading all non-academic aspects of the Hall’s activities and contributing to the leadership of the Hall by working closely with the Principal and other members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), as well as regularly engaging with members of the Trustee Board.

For further details:

Please download the full Job Description, which includes details of salary, benefits, selection criteria and how to apply.

Closing date and selection process:

Applications are to arrive by 12 noon Friday 6 December. Interviews are to take place at Wycliffe Hall on Monday 16 December.

Vacancy posted: 8/11/24

Membership Engagement Officer
£30,500 - £33,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London Bridge, London
35 hours per week, full-time 

The Membership Engagement Officer is an exciting and varied role at the College as you will be responsible for increasing engagement with members and enhancing the member experience, whilst driving engagement initiatives and increasing member retention. 

As Membership Engagement Officer, you will work with multiple teams across the College helping to develop and implement strategies to attract, engage and retain members through events, social media, newsletters and other communication channels while developing content that caters for our diverse membership groups.

Working with the Communications Team, you will help create and manage engaging content for member communications, ensuring opportunities for two-way communications and engagement, whilst also ensuring the best use of emerging channels and technology – e.g. podcasts, apps and webinars – to deliver content to members, segmented to our different audience members.

Reporting to the Head of Membership, you will support the delivery of the Member Value Proposition work, gathering and analysing member feedback to inform development and identify opportunities for improvement. You will also evaluate the effectiveness of engagement strategies by tracking engagement metrics and be responsible for preparing reports for senior stakeholders.

Helping to plan and deliver member events, workshops and networking opportunities to foster community collaboration, you will also be responsible for the production of the annual report as well as supporting the delivery of the AGM and its associated content each year.

With a good level of education, perhaps to degree level or with equivalent experience in communications, marketing or a related field, you will have proven experience in member engagement, communications or a customer relations role.

You should have a background in delivering member-focused communications and events and be adept at using two-way channels for engagement, whilst also having experience of successfully implementing process improvement to improve the member experience. Practical knowledge and experience of updating and managing CRM and similar systems as well as effectively using data to identify trends is essential.

Your strong understanding of what good engagement and customer service looks like and how to deliver this, combined with your knowledge of how to maximise our reach across social media channels to target audiences will ensure you are able to make sound judgments and understand what makes engaging and relevant content for the audience.

You should also have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, whilst being capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders and working collaboratively with stakeholders and colleagues towards a common goal.

Experience of working within a charity in an addition to an awareness of fundraising, would be desirable.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

At The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, you’re part of an ecosystem of support dedicated to caring for people in crisis. You’ll join a diverse team of high-performing, passionate individuals dedicated to a mission that matters - each with the courage to try new things, take the initiative, and hold themselves accountable. You’ll craft a career with real purpose, supported either by one of our structured career paths or by bespoke training investment that reflects your unique passions and ambitions. 

You’ll find an organisation centred on culture and driven by the ethos of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation that sits at the heart of our college values. Here, we’re continually striving to do things better, together. And you’ll benefit from systems designed to support you to be at your best, with investment in cutting-edge technology, learning, and empowering working practices. Whether we’re engaging directly with our members or developing our crucial support functions, we’re each an equally vital part of RCEM’s success. It’s a breath of fresh air, in service to a socially-critical mission. RCEM. Where a meaningful career is a rewarding career. 

At RCEM diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences. 

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the application button. Please draw upon your experiences in your life, education, work, or voluntary roles to address to the points outlined in the Person Specification which can be found on our website. 

It is essential that a comprehensive cover letter is provided in order to be considered for shortlisting. 

Closing date: 2 December 2024.
Interviews: 9 December 2024.

Chief Executive Officer reporting to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust

Ampleforth Abbey Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic strategic leader to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Purpose of the role

The post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads the works of the Abbey Trust on behalf of the monastic community, providing strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the Trust’s activities. In conjunction with the Chair of the Trust, the post-holder will support the Abbot in ensuring that the needs and ambitions of the monastic community are met, whilst also ensuring that the contents and pace of the Trust’s forward plan align with these needs. The post-holder will work closely with the Abbot to understand fully the needs and plans of the monastery and identify the business challenges and opportunities facing the Trust arising from these.

The post-holder will take the lead in ensuring that staff, volunteers and external stakeholders are engaged in the work of the Trust. They will also maintain a professional relationship with the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College to ensure effective co-ordination and open communication where necessary.

The CEO is accountable to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust and will work in liaison with the Abbot, and the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College. In addition, they will also work closely with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and the General Manager to reflect the importance of hospitality, retreatants, groups and general visitors, to the work of the Abbey Trust.

The post-holder will work effectively with all regulatory bodies, particularly the Charity Commission, to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the CEO fall under the headings Strategy, Leadership and Management, with a particular focus on finance.

Strategy

· Developing and leading the implementation of the strategy for the Ampleforth Abbey Trust which supports the needs of the monastic community and the delivery of the Trust’s charitable objects and which has in-built clear key performance measures;

· managing the General Manager and the Finance Manager to ensure the financial sustainability of the Abbey Trust across all of its activities;

· managing the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing to ensure that the highest standards of safeguarding are implemented and embedded across all Trust strategies, plans and activities;

· in conjunction with the Clerk/Company Secretary ensuring that matters relating to legislation and governance – compliance, structures, policies and processes – are in place to facilitate efficient and effective working across the Trust in order to improve organisational effectiveness.

Leadership

· providing effective leadership and management to the Trust’s senior officers and finance team, and managing selected Trust-wide contracts (for example, HR, IT and fundraising);

· working with the Chair of trustees to lead and deliver the Trust’s fundraising activities;

· working with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and General Manager to ensure that the Trust’s activities are supportive of, and aligned with, the hospitality apostolate;

· engaging in an open and inclusive manner with all staff and volunteers who work for the Trust, engendering staff buy-in and trust developing the Trust as a highly regarded employer;

· ensuring that trustees have the information required for informed decision-making and the fulfilment of their statutory duties and that a positive and effective relationship exists between the trustees and senior officers.

Finance

· Providing effective leadership and management to the senior officers and finance team;

· Leading and building on the existing finance function, ensuring on a day-to-day level that correct policy, procedure and systems are in place for:

• • effective monitoring and reporting
  • an effective internal control environment
  • effective management of costs
  • compliance with relevant financial regulations

· Ensuring trustees have the financial information they require for them to fulfil their statutory duties.

• Working with the Investment Committee to ensure maximum return on capital for all the Trust’s assets and with the directors of Ampleforth Abbey Trading Limited and the Hospitality team to diversify and maximise income streams for the Trust.

Person Specification

The CEO will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, capabilities and experience:

Essential

· Proven experience as a CEO or an appropriate other relevant role, ideally within a regulated environment;

· Demonstrable competency in strategic planning, business development and performance metrics;

· Proven experience of operation at Board and Senior Management level;

· Outstanding organisational and servant leadership abilities;

· Proven experience, understanding and working knowledge of key finance and business functions within the remit of the role;

· Accountancy qualification and experience;

· Education to degree level, ideally with a business-relevant qualification;

· Proven experience of leading change, providing clarity and direction; including team development, matrix management and project management;

· Proven experience of managing staff and as necessary addressing supportive and remedial action;

· The ability to be a successful figurehead and ambassador for the Abbey and to make effective use of internal and external networks;

· Decision-making and problem-solving skills;

· High level negotiating and influencing skills;

· High flexibility of thought and diplomacy to manage a wide variety of stakeholders;

· An empathy towards the works of the Monastic Community and to uphold the values of that community;

· Exceptional communication skills including presenting / public speaking skills;

· High levels of resilience with a positive attitude;

· Excellent interpersonal standards and skills that include personal integrity, courtesy, patience and humour;

· Satisfy all criteria and checks relating to suitability to work in a school environment.

Desirable

· Experience of working with faith-based organisations;

· Experience of working within the charity and/or education sectors;

Resources Managed

· Line management of the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, the General Manager, and the Finance Team.

· Budgets: To be advised by line manager

Line Manager and Annual Appraisal Reporting Officer

· Line management from the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust. Responsibilities to additionally report to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and to the Investment Committee, and directly to the trustees of Ampleforth Abbey Trust.

Safer Recruitment

· Ampleforth Abbey Trust adheres to safer recruitment as part of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding for children and adults. All offers of employment will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant pre-employment checks and the receipt of employment references.

Salary

· Highly competitive based on skills and experience

Work Location

• Ampleforth Abbey

Ability to commute / relocate

• Ampleforth Abbey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Ampleforth Abbey Trust

· Ampleforth Abbey Trust is a charitable trust registered with Companies House and the Charity Commission. Ampleforth Abbey is home to a monastic community, part of the English Benedictine Congregation, and is located in the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main work of the community is hospitality, through the welcome of visitors to its retreat centre and refurbished Visitor Centre, Shop and Tearoom.

Expected Start Date

• March 2025

Closing Date for Applications

• Midday Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews

• Friday 3 January 2025 at Ampleforth Abbey

Join our Finance team and you’ll be working with the existing Finance Office,r and supporting the Finance Manager in handling all our accounting needs.   

If you have excellent attention to detail, experience of day-to-day finance procedures, and would like to work with an organisation that champions disabled artists, you could be our new team member. 

Unlimited commissions extraordinary work from disabled artists that will change and challenge the world. We support, fund and promote new work by disabled artists, for UK and international audiences. We’re funded by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, Creative Scotland, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation. 

Since 2013 we’ve supported over 521 artists and their work has reached audiences of over five million people. This makes us the largest supporter of disabled artists world-wide. With an intersectional disabled-led team and board, we’re passionate not just about talking about equality and diversity, but actually putting it into action.   

This is a permanent, remote working role with a salary of £29,757 per annum, pro rata. We welcome applications for 40 hours full time or 32 hours (0.8 full time equivalent) including breaks. Your responsibilities will include recording transactions, processing invoices, expense claims and grants, administering the charity’s bank accounts, payroll, and audits. 

Unlimited is delighted to make reasonable adjustments to existing practices and procedures to meet access requirements and supports all team members to apply to Access to Work to cover relevant costs. Our recruitment pack is available in a variety of formats, including large print, audio, Easy Read, and English, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh languages. 

We also love inclusivity and value lived experience in all its forms, so people from the global majority*, who are LGBTQIA+, disabled** and/or from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.   

* This includes, but is not limited to, people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany and Irish Traveller heritage.   

** This includes but is not limited to, those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as deaf, Deaf, neurodivergent or in relation to their health-related access requirements.   

People from these groups are still currently under-represented in the arts nationwide, and we’re committed to challenging and changing this.   

Chief Executive Officer

£55,000-£65,000 FTE

Permanent, full-time (part-time would be considered)

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Redhill

Our client is a Surrey based charity providing emotional well-being and mental health support through solutions focused interventions to children and young people. They are based in Guildford and Redhill, provide services on behalf of the NHS and are seeking an inspirational, entrepreneurial, collaborative strategic leader with a successful track record to lead the charity as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

About the Role:

As the CEO of the charity, you will lead our client’s organisation in the ongoing delivery of high-quality solutions focused practice in Surrey and the surrounding areas. You will provide strategic direction, ensure operational efficiency, reliable service delivery and spearhead opportunities to expand their impact and reach even more individuals and families who need their support.

This role requires effective leadership of both staff and some volunteers, along with the implementation of systems and processes to enhance their operations. You will need to balance day-to-day management with strategic planning, demonstrating adaptability and clear decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continue to develop and implement the long-term strategic vision for the charity, ensuring alignment with their vision and core values.
• Lead, manage and motivate the talented team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and high performance.
• Be visible and build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and partners to ensure connected leadership and feedback can be easily given, focusing on morale, recruitment, and retention.
• Oversee all aspects of the organisation’s operations, including service delivery, contract management and partnership working.
• In partnership with the Board, lead business development activities to ensure the charity can grow and deliver increased impact while remaining financially sustainable.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as partners, funders, corporate partners, opinion-formers and thought-leaders in the relevant fields.
• Represent the charity at public events, media opportunities and meetings with funders and supporters.
• Oversee financial management and resource allocation, ensuring efficient and responsible use of funds.

What They’re Looking For:

• Proven track record of leadership and success within a similar organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Interest in and knowledge of the challenges and opportunities related to solutions focused practice.
• An awareness and understanding of neurodiversity, as well as a passion for and commitment to the charity’s mission is vital.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this role, please send your CV and a brief cover letter (no more than 2 sides) describing your interest and relevant experience. If you are seeking to take up this role in a part-time capacity, please state your preferences relating to working hours and days in your cover letter.

Application deadline:  Midnight on 17th December 2024

A two-day selection process will take place in early 2025, which will include a formal panel interview with the board of trustees and a stakeholder panel with the senior leadership team. 

Our client operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of their candidates and jobseekers fairly. They welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024.

Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station

Location type: Hybrid

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Annual salary: Upwards of £105K GBP

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours:Full-time (35 per week worked on a hybrid basis)

Candidate level:  Chief Executive Officer

MAP’s Mission

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.

Job Purpose

MAP is in a period of ambitious growth and rapid development, as we respond to the massive humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and in the West Bank and Lebanon. The role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to provide leadership, drive and direction in the development and delivery of MAP’s new strategic ambition, maximising the charity’s sustainable impact.

This is a key role for MAP, and it is expected that the job holder would be making a long-term commitment to the organisation. The post-holder will be tasked with leading MAP to deliver on the strategic ambition of becoming a high impact, global £50 M+ income organisation which enables over 1 million Palestinians to access improved healthcare annually by 2028.  MAP’s income in 2023 was £35 M and the forecast for 2024 is £47 M.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Vision and leadership

• Provide vision, leadership, direction and drive to achieve MAP’s strategic ambition and mission.
• Drive forward organisational transformation, together with the Senior Management Team, always remaining true to MAP’s values and focus on being locally led.
• Ensure that the Board of Trustees and its appointed committees are supported in their responsibility to ensure robust governance of MAP and provide advice and information to the Trustees regarding organisational performance and direction.
• Ensure that the organisation embeds a focus on impact and the use of data in decision-making, course corrected as necessary during its development.
• Strengthen and protect MAP’s reputation externally and internally at all times, ensuring the effective mitigation and management of risks.

External relations and influence

• Act as an advocate and spokesperson for MAP at the highest level with the UK and other governments, the UN and similar institutions - building relationships that maximise the organisation’s influence over policies and practices that affect the health and dignity of Palestinians.
• Ensure MAP continues to develop strong relationships of trust with partners and networks central to MAP’s way of working. 
• Represent MAP effectively in the national and international media, enhancing the charity’s image and profile.
• Actively promote and represent MAP while maintaining our commitment to ensuring the Palestinian people we serve have access to international forums and are provided with a platform to speak out about issues impacting their right to health. 

Organisational development

• Work with the senior management team (SMT) to provide effective and inspirational leadership across the range of MAP’s functions and offices, creating a culture focused on impact, and an inclusive, values-driven working environment.
• Ensure the development and delivery of high-quality programmes that further MAP’s organisational objectives and meet the needs of the Palestinian communities living under occupation and as refugees.
• Oversee the development and implementation of MAP’s advocacy and communications strategy in a highly sensitive, rapidly changing environment.
• Ensure the development of robust systems for the close monitoring of financial budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure that MAP’s new fundraising strategy is successfully implemented and delivers against targets on sustainable income growth.
• Assess new markets for MAP to fundraise in and recommend a way forward on investment to the Board.
• Ensure that there is a robust approach to risk management, safeguarding, safety and security, due diligence, audit, and compliance with charity and company law and guidelines, and local and other relevant regulatory requirements.

General responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
• Support and promote diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity in the workplace and externally
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experienced leader in the non-profit sector or public sector in a relevant field, preferably with experience of international development and work in complex, protracted emergencies.
• Track record of driving organisational change and delivering clear results.
• Experience implementing strategies and using data to inform decision-making.
• Experience of working with a Board and a good understanding of charity governance.
• Working at the Executive Director level or equivalent as part of the senior management team within a complex organisation with geographical spread.
• Evidence of understanding the needs of Palestinian communities living under occupation and as refugees.
• Evidence of understanding the complex political and diplomatic landscape charities working with Palestinians operate in.
• A clear understanding of the importance of shifting the balance of power and influence for disadvantaged groups and empowering marginalised communities.
• Line management of senior staff, preferably including management of staff at remote locations, and experience managing a diverse workforce.
• Track record of leading and representing organisations with multiple stakeholders and relationships and of building strong relationships of trust with partners and allies.
• Experience in managing programmes and substantial budgets and resources.
• Experience communicating and influencing effectively with external audiences to influence outcomes such as government, parliament, donors and the media.
• Working in the international sector preferably in the Middle East and/or working in conflict settings.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• A record of high-impact leadership in a fast-paced organisation working in difficult settings. 
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and media work.
• Sound financial management.
• Ability to inspire, empower and support people to achieve organisational objectives and sustained high levels of performance.
• Strong emotional intelligence and personal integrity
• Diplomatic skills and political judgement.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and to navigate complex topics with significant scrutiny.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Able to travel extensively, mainly to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, inclusivity and equal opportunities. 
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.

Terms and Conditions

This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.

An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.

The deadline for applications is Sunday December 1st, 2024.

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to recruit, steward and develop relationships with individuals, groups and businesses who support the charity in their local community, aiming to give them the best supporter experience possible.

About this job:

As a Community Fundraising Officer, you will:

• Deliver our community fundraising and challenge events marketing plans.
• Support the creation of new fundraising activities.
• Deliver stewardship programmes to increase income for all activities and events. Maximising opportunities and encouraging repeat and ongoing participation.
• Monitor performance of your own areas of activity and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial and supporter records.
• Work with other Dogs Trust teams to maximise marketing opportunities.

About You:

With experience of developing and delivering excellent stewardship journeys to supporters you will have an ability to communicate with different audiences. You will have a good knowledge of planning and project management of multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital and social media.

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.

About the team:

We are reliant on voluntary donations to continue our work. As part of this, Dogs Trust has many supporters who wish to support us through fundraising in their local community and through participating in sporting events and challenges.

Please note that this is a hybrid role based at our London Head office 2 times per week. 

Policy Officer

Job Title:                        Policy Officer     
Contract:                        Full time, permanent   
Salary:                            £28,00-£32,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to:                     Impact and Evidence Manager
Place of Work:               BSH Headquarters, 100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF. (Hybrid working) 

Founded in 1960, The British Society for Haematology is a registered charity and professional membership body.  The object of the Society is to advance the practice and study of haematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested in haematology.  The Society has some 3000 members consisting of doctors, scientists and nurses specialising in the field of haematology.  The Society has the British Journal of Haematology as its official journal and offers a range of grants and scholarships for research. 

The Role 

The Policy Officer will take ownership of policy developments in fields relevant to the Society’s work and ensure you are up to date and well informed of recent developments. The post holder will monitor the political landscape and activity in relation to haematology and the haematology workforce.

You will develop expertise in the policy areas related to haematology and the haematology workforce. The post holder will gather and analyse a range of relevant information to support the work of the External Affairs team. You will write briefings, letters, reports and presentations providing relevant evidence for external affairs and communications, the CEO and Board as needed.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and written, and have the ability to work with a diverse range of people at all levels, including making complex information accessible to different audiences. You will have experience in the policy environment with an interest in healthy policy and bringing about change.

To Apply

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

Closing Date:  12pm on 2nd December 2024 

Interview dates: 12th-13th December in-person at our offices (100 White Lion Street)

No agencies please.   

The British Society for Haematology is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce

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Finance Officer

About A4ID

Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a charity with a vision to see the law and lawyers play their full part in the global eradication of poverty and advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A4ID seeks to be an authoritative voice of the legal community, to inspire and enable lawyers to join the global fight against poverty, and to ensure that legal support is available for those engaged in that fight. A4ID is currently working hard to make its vision and mission a reality through its innovative pro bono broker service and bespoke pro bono projects; its respected education and training programmes, its acclaimed thought leadership and policy work; its Rule of Law Expertise UK Programme; and its international project work.

About the role

The role of the Project Officer - Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.

A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the PBLM with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.

To apply

Interested candidates are requested to send a CV and Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must include why you are interested in this job and how you match the person's specification. We encourage you to draw on specific examples from your professional life in the Cover Letter.

Closing date: 30 November 2024.

Work permit: Required to have the right to work in the UK.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Conservation Officer to join us on a full-time basis, for a six month, fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 to £36,921 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a brilliant opportunity for a conservation management professional with a track record in delivering habitat and biodiversity projects to join our prestigious and impactful organisation.

Working in some of London’s most iconic and ecologically significant spaces, you’ll have the chance to gaining experience in diverse habitats, from wetlands to acid grasslands, while contributing directly to climate resilience and biodiversity enhancement.

What’s more, you’ll be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about safeguarding nature, whilst benefiting from extensive learning opportunities, a collaborative environment and the chance to make a tangible difference in the heart of London.

The Role

As a Conservation Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing biodiversity across The Royal Parks.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and volunteers, you will boost ecological resilience and deliver impactful conservation projects.

Supporting the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework and action plan, you will develop and manage conservation projects, offering specialist advice and helping secure funding.

Your work will involve practical conservation activities across diverse habitats, supervising contractors and volunteers and ensuring projects align with health and safety protocols.

Additionally, you will:

• Help monitor project outcomes
• Develop and deliver community engagement activities
• Promote biodiversity programmes through social media and other communications

About You

To be considered as a Conservation Officer, you will need:

• Experience of scoping, designing and delivering conservation management and enhancement projects in a range of habitats
• Experience of managing consultants and contractors in the delivery of conservation projects
• Excellent communication, negotiation and engagement skills

Other organisations may call this role Conservation Project Officer, Biodiversity Officer, Habitat Restoration Officer, Ecological Projects Officer, Wildlife Conservation Co-ordinator, Environmental Conservation Officer, Biodiversity Projects Officer, or Parks Conservation Officer.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Conservation Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer. 

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to join our policy, evidence and influencing team, working to deliver change for people affected by breast cancer. In this role you’ll use insight from patients and healthcare professionals, data and research to develop evidence-based policy positions and recommendations. You’ll work with colleagues across public affairs, campaigns, regional and devolved teams develop and deliver influencing strategies and build strong relationships with key external stakeholders. You’ll also act as a source of expertise across the organisation and externally on key policy areas and the wider policy environment.

About you

With experience of working in relevant policy roles to deliver significant change, you’ll be skilled in developing credible, evidence-based policy positions and be able to think strategically. You’ll have excellent communication skills and experience of building relationships with, and influencing, key stakeholders. You’ll also have a strong understanding of the policy and influencing landscape that Breast Cancer Now works in.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024 at 11:59pm

Interview dates:  Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 December 2024 

Data Insight Officer  
£26,813.56pa (FTE)

37.5 hours per week

About us:

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

Are you passionate about using data to drive strategic decisions and make a real difference? Join our team as a Data Insight Officer!

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we’re committed to making a meaningful impact, and data plays a critical role in achieving our ambitious goals. We’re looking for a Data Insight Officer to support our Income Generation team by providing data-driven insights, helping us optimise our fundraising and marketing efforts, and identifying opportunities for growth.

As the Data Insight Officer, you will:

· Analyse donor data to identify trends, patterns, and income-generation opportunities.

· Provide actionable insights to inform fundraising strategies and campaigns.

· Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

·         Generating income by collaborating with fundraising teams to design and evaluate initiatives.

· Manage and maintain the integrity of our CRM system (Donorflex), ensuring accurate data segmentation for targeted campaigns.

· Conduct market research to benchmark against industry standards and inform strategic planning.

· Prepare and present detailed reports and insights to senior management and board members.
 

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

· Minimum 1 year of experience in data analysis, preferably within a fundraising or marketing environment.

· Proficiency in data analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).

· Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Donorflex, Raiser’s Edge) and data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau,                Power BI).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
 

Desirable:

· Experience working within the charity or nonprofit sector.

· Familiarity with SEO strategies to support marketing and fundraising campaigns.

· Advanced knowledge of data visualisation and reporting tools.

Why Work With Us?
 

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact. We offer a supportive work environment where your insights can directly influence our success. In addition to making a difference, we offer opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation.

We can offer the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

How to apply:

If you think you have what we are looking for, follow the link to our website where you can download and complete an application form.

Closing date: 2nd December 2024

Interviews:          11th December 2024

previous applicants need not apply