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About Lepra

Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.

Background & Context to the Consultancy

Our new Global Strategy introduces some new approaches and priorities to our work, including: our first ever global Theory of Change (ToC), the most detailed Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) approach ever, and a sub-strategy dedicated to research, innovation and technology: the Global Research, Innovation and Technology Strategy (GRITS). With the finalisation of the new strategy, and as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our impact and efficiency, we are now seeking a consultant to provide specialised research support and technical advice.

Purpose & Objectives of the Consultancy

The primary objectives of this consultancy are to lead the transitional phase of the GRITS, creating a detailed operational plan for its implementation; support the management of the existing research portfolio ensuring technical soundness, budget adherence and timely delivery; establish a sustainable pathway for research expertise to be led by in-country professionals.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following key areas over a six-month period:

Strategy Transition Leadership

• Lead the transitional phase of the GRITS.
• Identify and address any gaps or challenges in the current strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth transition.

Operational Plan Management

• Develop a comprehensive operational plan for the rollout of the strategy.
• Establish the initial GRITS processes including the Go no Go; steering group established and functioning.
• Define clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure the plan is realistic, achievable, and aligns with the charity’s objectives and resources.

Support Existing Research Profile

• Review and support ongoing research projects.
• Ensure all research activities are technically sound, within budget, and on time.
• Provide technical guidance and support to research teams.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to staff and partners.
• Ensure that data sets and tools are appropriately designed and employed.

Pathway to Sustainability

• Create a sustainability plan to ensure research expertise is transitioned to and led by in-country professionals.
• Develop capacity-building programmes for local researchers and institutions
• Establish mentorship and training frameworks to support local leadership in research.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, research institutions, and community leaders.
• Facilitate collaboration and partnerships to enhance the research profile and strategy implementation.
• Ensure transparent and effective communication throughout the transition process.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and impact of the strategy.
• Regularly report on progress, challenges, and achievements to the Lepra’s leadership team.
• Adjust plans and strategies based on feedback and evaluation results.

Safeguarding

• Support the implementation of newly developed processes in relation to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) and Safeguarding (SG).
• Ensure safeguarding measures are integrated into all project activities.

Outputs of the Consultancy

• Comprehensive operational plan for the global research, innovation, and technology strategy.
• Progress reports on the transitional phase and implementation status.
• Technical reviews and support documentation for ongoing research projects.
• Sustainability plan and capacity-building program for local research leadership.
• Monitoring and evaluation framework and regular progress reports.
• Learning workshops conducted.

Basic Details of the Consultancy

Managed by / Reporting to - Director of Programmes and Advocacy

Timeframe - 6 months

Number of Days - 4/5 days per week

Location - Home based / remote, with periodic visits to Colchester office.

Fee Rate - £250 per day

Payment Terms - Invoices submitted monthly, with accompanying timesheets.

Location: Ghana

Type of Contract: 45-day Consultancy
 

Project Background:

The Strengthening Civil Society Representation of Women with Disabilities in Ghana programme commenced in May 2024 and is a 2-year project funded by the European Union. The programme aims to strengthen the capacity for organisations of people with disabilities (OPDs), and organisations of women with disabilities in the areas of management, communication, fundraising, coordination, advocacy, gender, climate change, networking and financial accountability. Sightsavers will build the capacity of two OPDs, namely Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organisation (WODAO), and the ABAK Foundation. WODAO and the ABAK Foundation will then cascade the capacity building areas downstream to members and partners to strengthen their ability to claim their rights and hold duty bearers to account.

Overall objective

Sightsavers is commissioning a consultant to a conduct a climate change situational analysis with a disability lens in the 33 project districts in the Bono, Bono East, Ashanti, Oti and Volta regions.

The assessment will:

• Assess awareness
• Climate change impact
• Risks
• Climate change response and adaptations
• Climate change policy environment
• Opportunities for adaptation

Duration of Project

The consultancy is expected to take up to 45 days, ideally to start as soon as possible.

Outputs and Deliverables

• An initial proposal outlining how the consultancy will be conducted, including proposed desk review sources, data collection tools, methodologies and the timelines for delivering the consultancy.
• A final report covering the project purposes outlining above and recommendations for Sightsavers, including guidelines for mainstreaming climate change into the programme and for downstream partners.

Budget and payment schedule

The consultant can invoice against the following payment schedule:

• 40% at the end of Phase 2
• 60% at the end of Phase 4 

 Minimal qualifications for a Lead Consultant/ Team Members

• The consultant(s) must provide evidence of skills, experience and knowledge in climate change (essential) and disability inclusion (desirable).
• The consultant(s) must have experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research.
• The consultant(s) should have provided evidence of conducting climate change analysis or similar assessments along with examples of reports.
• The consultant(s) must demonstrate experience of working as an external consultant(s) for international organisations, the private sector and/or national development organisations.

Selection Criteria: Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process. Bidder quotation responses will be evaluated against Essential Criteria, Capability Criteria, Sustainability Criteria and Commercial Criteria.  These criteria have been especially created to help us determine which bidder is able to offer the best quality and most commercially competitive solution to meet our needs and deliver the most effective programming to our beneficiaries.

Deadline for consultant(s) to submit bid

Monday 29th July 2024

Before the consultancy commences, the consultant(s) will receive a thorough orientation on the challenges and barriers faced by people with disabilities, including women with disabilities in the Ghanaian context.

At The Brilliant Club, we mobilise the PhD community to support students from less advantaged backgrounds to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. We work with students who, because of their family income, parental history or the postcode they live in, are at risk of missing out on the life-changing opportunities linked to higher education.

We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer to join The Brilliant Club. The role will help deliver the goals set out in Join The Club, our ambitious strategy for 2021-26, by supporting the charity’s growing research and evaluation consultancy work via Brilliant Consulting. The Senior Research and Evaluation Officer will contribute to improving the evidence base for what works to drive fairer education outcomes and social mobility. They will do this by supporting mission-aligned organisations to conduct robust evaluations of outreach and education programmes.

The Senior Research and Evaluation Officer will join a small consultancy team and will be managed by the charity’s Research and Evaluation Manager. The team is also supported by a number of colleagues from across the organisation who work on specific projects based on their areas of expertise. The consultancy team is part of the charity’s wider research and impact team, who collectively have two areas of responsibility: evaluating and reporting the impact of the charity’s programmes and providing research and evaluation consultancy and strategy support to education organisations.

The successful candidate will have strong research skills, including in quantitative research, and will be able to communicate technical information and findings to university access and success practitioners and educators. They will also demonstrate professional skills in relation to stakeholder management and project management and will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. While this role can be based at any of our offices throughout the UK, some travel will be required (mainly to London) to attend in-person meetings.

The role will best suit someone who

• has a degree in a subject involving applied research (e.g., economics, education, policy, psychology, sociology, statistics).
• has quantitative research skills, ideally with experience of constructing comparison groups and running statistical models to understand impact.
• has experience of mixed methods approaches, including qualitative research methods (e.g., focus groups and interviews). 
• has knowledge of the UK education landscape, including higher education. 
• an organised and methodical approach, with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• has excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders.
• will adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training.
• has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission.

Communications Officer

Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote
Salary: Circa £33,000 (dependent on experience)

 
We’re looking for a brilliant, proactive and resourceful Communications officer who is passionate about raising awareness and support for a leading working animal charity. We are looking for someone resourceful, tenacious and empathetic, who can pro-actively deliver and support communications and campaigns projects and activities, ranging from press releases and digital content to publications and media content. You should be creative and passionate about delivering impactful work, with a proven ability to be highly organised and manage your own workload.

The opportunity

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is the charity for the working animals of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, SPANA has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival. 

As part of the charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA is recruiting a Communications Officer. In this role, you will proactively develop and drive work to generate awareness and support for SPANA, and ensure working animals are represented in the global news agenda. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Communications Officer professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support.

Your key responsibilities include:

Media and PR

• Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns. 
• Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs. 
• Organise PR engagements and activities for media and other stakeholders as required.
• Produce and distribute press releases, articles, statements, case studies, Q&A sheets, position statements, briefings, press packs and other media materials.
• Identify opportunities for, and support the development of, appropriate content (video, imagery etc) for media release.
• Oversee the production of video news releases or other content for broadcasters and digital media, assisting and supporting the content team in editing footage.

Communications and campaigns

• Work with the Communications and Campaigns team and colleagues to plan and implement strategic communications designed to grow awareness and understanding of the charity’s work and support income generation activities. 
• Work with Global Programmes staff to identify and realise potential stories of geopolitical importance (e.g. conflict and security, climate, food security, gender issues). 
• Work with the Global Programmes team to realise opportunities arising from advocacy work. 
   

Brand and content

• Write copy for SPANA publications, marketing materials and digital channels, such as the website and social media. 
• Work with the Senior Content Officer, in-country teams and freelancers, to develop, catalogue and select content (photography, video, case studies).
• Oversee the production of promotional materials as required. 
• Proof copy and review materials against brand guidelines on behalf of staff from across the charity. 

 
Other 

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in PR and communications.
• Contribute to SPANA content on third-party sites (e.g. Wikipedia).
• Monitor sector activity and advise key staff of relevant developments.
• Work as part of a team, supporting each other to achieve deadlines and team goals. 
• Uphold and promote SPANA’s values.
   

Your knowledge:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or with comparable press, journalistic or communications on-the-job experience. 
• Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit communications.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.
• An understanding international development issues, the importance of working animals and livestock in that context, and the international agencies and NGOs working in this field
• Professional qualifications and training in communications or journalism (desirable). 

Your experience: 

• Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.
• Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
• An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.
• Experience of digital communications, including writing for the web.
• Experience of media contacts databases, such as Gorkana/Cision.
• Experience of working with content management systems (desirable).
• Experience of promoting income-generation activities (desirable).
• Experience of project management and delivering projects on budget and within deadline.
• Experience planning media trips and activities, including internationally (desirable). 
   

Your skills:

•  
• A proven ability to identify, develop and place a PR story.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• An ability to communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work on balancing the competing demands of multiple projects, each with tight deadlines.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to analyse campaign results.
• An ability to create accessible and impactful media material from complex data and reports.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office. An ability to rapidly adapt to new software, including media contacts databases.
• French speaker (desirable).

In return, SPANA can offer:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance subject to business need, on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
• Paid Volunteer Day
• A career path that can grow with the organisation.
   

Next steps:

If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.

Prompt response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received. 

This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.

REF-215 724

Consultancy services required

Parkinson’s UK works with health and social care professionals to transform Parkinson’s services across the UK.

We do this through the Parkinson’s Excellence Network (PEN), a network of around 6,000 health and care professionals with a shared vision: to build an expert Parkinson’s workforce and improve health and care services for people with Parkinson’s.

We bring together and support health and care professionals to share best practice, network and collaborate, share resources and education, and drive improvements to services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

We currently have two vacancies for Parkinson’s specialist nurses on the national Clinical Leadership Team.

What will be expected of you in this role

You'll:

• Provide strategic guidance to the Parkinson’s UK team through the monthly
• Parkinson’s Excellence Network Steering Group.
• Bring your expertise as a Parkinson’s specialist nurse, acting as a source of expert
• clinical advice for Parkinson’s UK teams.
• Drive engagement and participation with the Excellence Network.
• Inspire, challenge and collaborate with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements to Parkinson’s services.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the Excellence Network.
• Attend the annual in-person PEN National and Regional Clinical Leads meeting.
• Support the PEN national calendar of events through attendance or promotion. This includes Excellence Hub meetings and other activities centred around our national priorities.
• Join relevant governance groups, including the UK Parkinson’s Audit Governance Board.
• Act as a clinical media spokesperson for Parkinson’s UK on occasion (optional; training will be provided if required).

What expertise you'll bring

You'll:

• Be an experienced UK-based Parkinson’s specialist nurse with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.

What you can expect from Parkinson's UK

You'll:

• Be formally welcomed and introduced to the Excellence Network and your role
• Be provided with an introduction pack so that you can gain an understanding of where your role fits in.
• Meet with the Professional Engagement Lead or Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy after 6 months in the role for a review meeting and then annually thereafter (or more frequently if required).
• Be provided with a set of resources and information to support you in your role eg. aready made presentation on the PEN.
• Be invited to an annual event for the National and Regional Clinical Leads, to provide updates, training and opportunities for discussion.

A bit more about the opportunity

Time commitment will be 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.

Monthly rate will be based on skills and experience.

Term of consultancy services will be set tenure of 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend once for a further 3 years.

We will also ask you/your employer to send across a monthly/quarterly invoice to the Professional Engagement Team at Parkinson’s UK and include a short paragraph outlining what you’ve done in the role each month. We can provide an example of this.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing with your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined above. Please state the area you’re based in your application.

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 28 July.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and we’ll be aiming to hold interviews week commencing 5 or 12 August.

The Researcher will be trained to apply our ratings system to the companies behind the brands in our product guides, as well as to perform company screenings for external clients. Researchers input research into our database, write accompanying articles for our magazine and website, and produce research for external clients and for consultancy projects as and when required. This role will also include some business marketing.

Ethical Consumer is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder cooperative, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We use name-blind shortlisting. The offices are upstairs in a wheelchair accessible building in Manchester. Remote working is possible.

New staff are required to work a probationary period of nine months, before they can become permanent staff and full members. Due to the length of training and the nature of this role, we are looking for people interested in working with Ethical Consumer medium to long term.

All members share the responsibilities of running the co-operative, including taking part in the decision-making process and joining relevant subgroups to help manage eg finance, personnel or consultancy.

Specific responsibilities – Researchers will:

• Help to produce research for publication in Ethical Consumer magazine and on its website

• Contribute to screenings or consultancy work as agreed collectively. Recently, clients have included selected organisations such as Lush Cosmetics, Amnesty International, Fair Tax Mark and Which? magazine.

• This role will also require providing some assistance with business marketing work within our marketing team.​

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR generalist to join the dynamic environment of modern policing as an Interim Senior HR Consultant on a 10 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Our HR Consultancy Team provides internal customers of Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Constabularies with expert advice and guidance on a wide variety of complex employment matters. Every day is busy and different, but this will typically include areas such as attendance, performance, conduct, grievances, pay matters and change management. The teams are aligned to the business to establish effective working relationships with departmental managers and the dedicated People Business Partner. This particular role supports collaborated departments across BCH including some of the more specialised areas of policing.

Reporting to the HR Consultancy Manager, you will have management responsibility for a team of HR Consultants and be accountable for the performance and delivery of localised HR support, identifying areas where improvements can be made to better support our customers. You will also have responsibility for a specific area of ER people practice and will work with internal and external peers to ensure efficient and innovative thinking in the relevant policies, processes, and methods of working.

We strongly support agile working and so there is flexibility for some homeworking and a work base of either Godmanchester (Huntingdon) or Hatfield. Please note, however, that you will be expected to work flexibly across sites in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire as the work demands. Sites are accessible by public transport.

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a passion for making a difference? The Foxton Centre has an exciting opportunity to lead income generation for a life-changing charity. Join an amazing team and help us grow the work of our youth and community centre in the heart of Preston.

*Role available as a full-time, contracted position or on a consultancy basis. 

At The Foxton Centre, we believe in community, collaboration, and compassion. We are looking for dedicated individuals who share our vision of supporting those underrepresented in society.

As our Fundraising Manager, you will play a key role in securing funds to support our long-term work. You will develop and implement strategies to secure financial support and collaborate with the management team to align efforts with the Centre’s goals.

With our new youth and community centre opening in Spring 2025, your work will support young people, street sleepers and vulnerable women. We seek an experienced fundraiser with a track record of generating revenue from trusts, grant-making bodies and companies. You should be personable, adept at building relationships and able to network effectively. A creative and strategic thinker, you will bring an innovative approach to communications and fundraising. Above all, you care about the wellbeing and empowerment of young people and our community.

If you are excited about pioneering our long-term income generation strategy and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to receive your application. Join us in building the future of our life-changing work and make a real difference in our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and compile funding applications; develop compelling cases for support.

• Build and maintain relationships with key funding bodies; stay updated with the funding climate.

• Identify and strategise potential corporate partnerships; develop campaigns to increase donations.

• Maintain and nurture donor and partner relationships; manage the CRM system ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Lead and execute the fundraising strategy; set and achieve grant and fundraising targets.

• Collaborate with the Finance Team to monitor funding gaps.

• Contribute to management, board, and sub-board meetings.

• Develop and implement communication strategies for partnerships.

• Attend relevant conferences, networking events, and workshops.

• Advocate for the organisation’s work; undertake required training.

• Support organisational operations; attend internal and external meetings.

• Represent the organisation at external events; perform additional duties as required.

• Uphold and embody The Foxton Centre’s values in all aspects of work.

Required Experience and Qualifications

•  Comprehensive understanding of the funding bid process from research to compliance.

•  Proven experience generating revenue from diverse sources and achieving fundraising targets.

• Demonstrated success securing grants ranging from £5,000 to £500,000.

• Knowledge and experience in the charity and non-profit sector.

• Understanding and compliance with fundraising regulations.

• Would you like to lead the political and government engagement strategy for the largest membership body representing the NHS? This includes exploring new relationships across both central and local governments, as well as how we can deliver consultancy support to our members and partners?
• Do you have a high degree of political awareness, a deep interest in current affairs and strong networking skills?
• Can you demonstrate excellent project management skills, with the tenacity to drive forward projects from inception to completion?

We would love to hear from you if have:

• significant experience in public affairs, either in-house, for an agency, or having worked in government or Parliament
• strong experience of providing communications counsel to senior colleagues, including the ability to deliver this advice autonomously and at short notice
• the ability to consistently horizon scan, model best practice and learn from success and failure to drive continuous improvement
• experience in line management and developing team performance.

About the role

The Senior External Affairs Manager is responsible for overseeing the NHS Confederation’s strategy for how it engages with central government, parliamentarians, political parties and national stakeholders so that the organisation can effectively influence on behalf of its members.

This post will support the expansion of the organisation’s political and cross-Whitehall connections and its public affairs ambitions following the 2024 UK General Election. The NHS is a major priority for the new government and we will increasing our political engagement on behalf of our members – both nationally and regionally as we respond to the government’s devolution agenda. 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be influence changes that could be in place for a generation. As such, we are looking for someone with experience in steering Parliamentary discourse, and on engaging constructively with the Government.

About us

The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly to respond to changing circumstances and we want to ensure we do as much as possible to help support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans. 

The role

Are you an experienced trusts fundraiser with energy and a creative flair? Would you like to join a well-established charity with a strong reputation? Would you like to be a part of an ambitious, supportive and collaborative team?

At Cruse Bereavement Support, we are looking for a Trust and Foundations Manager to lead our vitally important trusts and foundations income stream. This is a key role for us, and we are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser looking to take this work to the next level. You will line-manage a Trusts and Foundations Officer and be part of a wider Partnerships Team, which includes national corporate partnerships, external training and consultancy. You will lead on working with colleagues from across Cruse to develop innovative new approaches to funding asks from trusts and foundations. Your relationship fundraising approach will enhance our work with existing partners and win the support of new funders. Your collaborative approach to internal working relationships will allow you to produce high quality funding applications and reports to funders.

This role is a remote role, but you will be an active member of the Cruse family, in daily contact with many colleagues from all areas of Cruse for video calls, phone calls, email and instant messaging. The hours are 35 per week (but would consider 30+ hours over 5 days).

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply for this exciting role. As the UK’s leading bereavement charity, we support tens of thousands of people every year, but with your help we could support even more.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Charity People is delighted to be supporting Young Lives vs Cancer to engage a Media and PR Consultant during a significant period of planning as they prepare for the launch and implementation of their new three year strategy. An important role within the organisation, the Media and PR Consultant will work very closely with the Director of Policy, Communications and Voice, and be responsible for developing a Media and PR strategy that supports their North Star vision, creating a media roadmap for the coming years, developing foundations of the strategy and advising on operational delivery requirements.

Media Consultant

Contract: Consultancy role, engaged for a minimum of three days per week for a three month period

Salary: paid on a day rate direct from the charity equivalent to £65,000 to £70,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid - with ties to either Farringdon and Bristol offices, or home based with travel to London and Bristol offices when required

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 11th August

About the role

Young Lives vs Cancer is seeking a highly skilled Media and PR leader to join them on a consultancy basis for a period of three months. The organisation has undertaken a significant piece of research in partnership with other leading children and young people cancer charities and through this research has been able to identify the areas where there are gaps in the system and in the support available to young people with cancer and their families.

The resulting is a vision that Young Lives vs Cancer, alongside partner organisations, wants the children and young people's cancer sector to own and work towards by 2035 and their new strategy has been designed to work towards this aim. Over the next three years the organisation will focus on building their capacity to guide others to work towards achieving that vision together.

As Media and PR Consultant you will lead on the development of a new media and PR strategy. Your role will include:

• Development of a Media and PR strategy
• Analysis of current media presence as well as of opportunities and challenges in the media landscape, informed by the organisational strategy
• Review of current Media Policy and internal relationships and processes, and to provide an overview of the foundations needed to launch an effective Media and PR strategy
• Review and advise on the future of interdependencies between the Media and PR team and other teams across the organisation
• Review of how media and press activity is captured and monitored
• Analysis of current approach to equipping and supporting young people and families to tell their stories in the media
• Development of an approach to establish a quality group of organisational spokespeople
• Identification of target media outlets and influencers
• Development of media messaging matrix and story angles which support organisational strategy
• Creation of a media content calendar and media outreach plan to support organisational strategy - and to dovetail with other communication calendars
• Integration of activity with Brand and Marketing Communications team - in particular Stories, audience strategy, content review, brand messaging development and system influencing engagement approach.

This is an important and senior level role within Young Lives vs Cancer, joining at an important time for the organisation, and we're keen to hear from senior Media and PR leaders who have:

• Previously worked at a senior level, for example Associate Director / Director level within the charity space and who have experience of building new strategies to support organisational goal delivery;
• Experience of galvanising support for that strategy across an organisation, including within the Senior Management Team
• Experience of advising on operational requirements to support the delivery of a new strategy

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and Young Lives vs Cancer actively promote diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging. We match charity 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Project Manager: Green Impact

We are excited to be recruiting for a new Project Manager to deliver our national sustainability engagement programme, Green Impact.

ROLE SPECIFICS

Location: Hybrid in London or South-East England

Due to the location of participating Green Impact organisations, this role will be based in London or South-East England, with regular travel throughout the region, as well as some UK-wide travel. We are a primarily home-based organisation, but we have a London office space available to staff.

Working patterns: Fixed term until September 2025, with possibility of extending. 35 hours per week. The role involves weekly UK-wide travel with some early starts and late returns, and up to six overnight stays per year. Homeworkers will be expected to work remotely on a regular basis. Flexible work patterns/ job share opportunities open to negotiation. 0.6FTE to full time opportunities will be considered.

Salary: Starting salary £30,413 per annum plus Inner London Weighting of £3,405 for London-based employees. We provide up to 6% pension contribution, with life assurance for all those in the pension scheme.

Closing date for applications: 28th July at 11:59pm

Interview dates: 5th and 6th August for first stage 30-minute interviews. Second stage interviews will be held on 12th and 13th August. All interviews will be held online.

Preferred start date: ASAP, ideally September 2024

INTRODUCING SOS-UK

• SOS-UK is a student-led education charity focusing on sustainability. We work across all forms of education and, through our work, we aim to:
• Get more students leading on, and learning for, sustainability.
• Repurpose the education system around the climate emergency and ecological crises.
• Make sustainability more inclusive, so it is for everyone.
• We believe that when students lead on sustainability, they learn about it, picking up the vital knowledge, skills and competencies they will need to help transform society into a more just and sustainable place.
• Find out more about SOS-UK, who we are and what we do by visiting our website.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting a Project Manager to primarily deliver our UNESCO award-winning Green Impact engagement and awards programme. Green Impact supports staff and students within organisations to learn about sustainability, and embed it into their day-to-day operations. Green Impact runs in many sectors, with programmes tailored to the sustainability impacts of different workplaces, including universities, healthcare and cultural heritage.

Key responsibilities of the Project Manager include:

• Project manage the successful delivery of the Green Impact programme at a set number of allocated organisations, tailoring delivery according to local needs. 
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with key people and act as the first point of contact to students and staff at your allocated organisations.
• Plan, design, and deliver engaging training sessions for your allocated organisations as a part of established programmes as well as for bespoke consultancy projects.
• Recruit, coordinate, and support student volunteers to ensure a positive experience of our programmes, including supporting them to work in teams. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We’re totally committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented within SOS-UK. We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Benefits: We believe we have a fair and transparent pay framework. Our salary bands and pay gaps are public. We have always paid at least the real living wage and are an accredited Living Wage Employer. We do not offer any unpaid/non-credit-bearing placement opportunities or work experience. We offer up to 6% pension contributions, annual cost of living increases and annual spine-point salary increases until the top of your band. Other benefits include: Support and paid time for learning and development in your role and to support onward progression (if desired) Cycle-to-work scheme Eye care vouchers Free flu vaccinations Work laptop and home-office equipment where needed Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme via HSF A minimum of 27 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff or those on contracts for under 12 months). Additional leave is awarded for each year of service, up to 30 days Discretionary paid leave over the Christmas break for everyone Various other leave allowances, as agreed with line managers, including for (but not limited to): Parents, carers and dependents: support and understanding for family emergencies and caring for dependents Employee volunteering: up to three days paid leave per year which you areencouraged to take - pro rata for part-time staff Medical appointments: reasonable time off during working hours including time for fertility treatment and gender reassignment Religious or belief-related obligations Study

REF-215265

This role is to deliver a co designed menu of support, in collaboration with The National Autistic Society, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust, and Barnardo’s. The practitioner will provide impactful, school-based support to parents and carers of children and young people, and offer consultancy, professional training and advice to school staff, school-based needs teams and system wide partners. The aim is to improve the knowledge and confidence of those supporting children, young people and their families with additional and potentially neurodivergent needs, at an early stage. 

The role will predominantly involve working within the organisations focus areas within Surrey (Waverley, Surrey Heath and Runnymede), but at times will require travel across Surrey, so access to a car is essential. 

Responsibilities  

• ·To actively encourage and facilitate collaborative ways of working with all stakeholders. 
• To be proactive in terms of outreach to enable all parents to access the service, especially those  families who may be deemed as hard to reach. 
• To be able to manage own diary and ensure effective use of time across the variety of tasks within the role. 
• To be responsible for contacting and arranging all consultations and training sessions, carrying out corresponding administrative tasks with all stakeholders 
• To work collaboratively with schools and to support them in identifying training needs. 
• ·Providing case-based consultations to schools and professionals within Cluster teams. 
• ·To attend fortnightly cluster meetings. 
• ·Where possible, to involve children, young people and their parents/carers in the co-production of programmes, activities and services. 
• To deliver a place-based programme of support to parents and carers in schools, within the clusters in which you are based. 
• To achieve contractual targets and use agreed systems for outcomes and reporting. 
• Adhere to school and organisation safeguarding processes. 
• To deliver online and in person training to partnership colleagues. 
• To contribute to the creation and maintenance of a database system within the cluster teams in which you are based. 
• To record and collect data with various tools and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of services. 
• To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people. 
• To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated. 
• To provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions. 
• To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in one to one, peer and group supervision. 
• To work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support. 
•  To work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations 
• To assist with the development and progression of the service by adhering to all communication requests and assisting with peer progression development when requested through case supervision. 
• To be responsible for equipment/resources linked to service delivery. 
• To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment 

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Tab Church in their quest to find an exceptional new Finance Manager.

Nestled near the vibrant heart of Lewisham in South East London, The Tab Church has undergone a stunning transformation under its visionary senior leadership. Fondly referred to as 'The Tab,' it has blossomed into a dynamic, multi-generational, and multicultural community.

Today, The Tab Church shines as a beacon of hope in the 21st century, delivering a powerful message of real hope and practical help through its authentic faith in God. This extraordinary growth has earned The Tab recognition as one of the fastest-growing churches in South London, boasting an active membership of over 2,500 and a robust online presence. Each week, their services are filled with passionate praise, worship, and insightful biblical teachings.

The Tab Church is now on the lookout for a qualified, organised, and skilled Finance Manager. In this exciting role, you will collaborate closely with their senior leadership and The Tab's accountant, playing a pivotal role in propelling and supporting their groundbreaking vision for the next chapter of The Tab’s journey. As the Finance Manager, you will oversee, record, and report the daily financial activities for The Tab and its subsidiaries. We are seeking someone enthusiastic about joining us in their mission of Kingdom expansion.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Have an accounting qualification such as an AAT
• Show strong attention to detail and precision in reconciling accounts and report generation, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up-to-date
• Demonstrate excellent relationship-building, communication and teamwork skills
• Have a thorough understanding of financial controls with experience using finance-related packages

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the passionate and fun team at The Tab Church. Here, you can openly live out your faith, pray, and worship with your colleagues in a supportive workplace.

Please Note: Open to applicants who are members of other churches. Joining The Tab Church congregations is not required.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with The Tab Churches statement of faith.

Location: Hybrid, 3-4 days on-site at The Tab HQ, Lewisham

Closing date for applications:  28 July 2024

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma
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