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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
You will be responsible for project managing the expansion of our service in Scotland and for establishing a new service in Wales. Thereafter, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the delivery of the programmes. The role also comes with additional responsibilities for supporting the overall management and coordination of all the services delivered by the Justice Services Department.
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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
The role
We are seeking an experienced marketing and communications manager to raise awareness of, and engagement with, the activities of our Enterprise directorate, with a particular focus on our portfolio of regional Hubs.
The successful candidate will develop and deliver marketing plans and produce assets which may include social media posts, paid digital marketing, email newsletters, digital graphics, printed flyers, video clips, blog posts or press releases – tailoring each to regional audiences around the UK. While raising awareness of our regional Hubs with targeted outreach for key local activities, you will also work closely with a small Programme Communications team to contribute to communications plans for our entire suite of Enterprise Hub programmes, helping ensure that each delivers a sufficient volume of high quality, diverse applications from across the UK.
You will be expected to recommend marketing approaches to make an impact, while monitoring and evaluating campaigns to learn from successes and make suggestions for improvement. With good all-round communications skills, you will need to craft high impact copy as well as produce eye-catching visuals, all while adhering to the Academy’s and Enterprise Hub’s brand and visual identity guidelines. It will be vital to work in collaboration – managing suppliers, meeting the needs of colleagues in multiple teams, and working closely with external partners.
As part of the role, you will have a good eye for a story and will capture case studies of success from across our UK community of awardees. Working closely with our regional engagement team based in Hubs around the country, you will ensure our outreach aligns with the needs and expectations of regional audiences and find opportunities to leverage local influencers to strengthen our reach.
The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub is ranked by the Financial Times as one of the top 10 startup hubs in Europe, providing a unique package of equity-free funding, training, networking and mentoring from the UK’s top engineers. Over the last decade, we have supported more than 500 researchers, recent graduates and SME leaders to start up and scale up businesses that can give practical application to their inventions.
As a national Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering provides specialist support for engineering and technology startups and scale ups right across the UK. In addition to our London base, we also operate regional Hubs in Belfast, Swansea, and Glasgow, with more to launch in 2025.
It is expected that regular travel between these Hubs and to regional events will form a key part of this new post. We are happy to consider applications from individuals willing to be based in our London, Belfast, or Swansea offices.
Our location
Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office-based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.
Who are we?
Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change to global health pandemics and cyber threats.
The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.
With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.
Why work for us?
We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.
This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.
We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 22 April 2025.
Interview date: 28 April 2025.
The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.
The Academy is proud to be an ‘A’ rated visa sponsorship licence holder and will consider visa sponsorship for a migrant skilled worker visa (1 to 5 years) or a new entrant visa (1 to 2 years) where a role is eligible (as defined by the Home Office), in that a suitable Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code is identified, and minimum salary expectations are met.
A certificate of sponsorship and a skilled worker visa application will only be made when an applicant is successful in being ‘conditionally’ offered the role. Offers of employment under the Academy Visa Sponsorship Scheme will not be confirmed until the visa application has been formally approved by the Home Office.
Are you a relationship builder with excellent communication skills? If so, GOD TV has an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Church Engagement Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships team and play a key role in building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. You will be instrumental in connecting churches with the transformative power of Christian media.
About GOD TV
GOD TV is a global Christian media organisation dedicated to sharing the Gospel and making a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to reach people with the message of hope and inspire them to transform their lives. As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to empower churches to play a vital role in sharing the Gospel worldwide.
About the Role
As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will serve as a key liaison, building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working internally and externally to design, build, and deliver a Church/Ministry offer.
- Cultivating and strengthening relationships with churches and their congregations.
- Developing a church relationship framework.
- Building a network of partner churches.
- Creating a communication plan to keep churches updated and engaged.
- Ensuring all fundraising is in line with our charitable aims, fundraising approach and missional pillars (Souls, Israel, Revival).
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
Why Join GOD TV?
This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is making a real difference by sharing the Gospel, with a reach of over 500 million people worldwide. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued, and you can grow both personally and professionally.
- Position Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £32,000
- Location: Home-based (UK) with regular travel
- Interview Dates: 7th/8th May
Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature and strategic influence of this role, we believe that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be fulfilled by a practicing and committed Christian believer. The profile and significant impact that we expect this role will achieve both within GOD TV (in terms of organisational ethos) and with external stakeholders, justifies and supports this GOR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to make a real impact? As Head of Engagement, you will drive strategic, integrated engagement across our charity, deepening understanding and connections with our diverse audiences.
Key Objectives:
- Lead Engagement Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy to promote our brand and mission.
- Build Strong Relationships: Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, funders, partners, and young Londoners.
- Drive Engagement Activities: Create engaging content and events to inspire and support audience-focused approaches.
- Embed Professional Standards: Ensure all engagement activities align with professional standards and strategic goals.
WHO WE ARE
At Mayor's Fund for London, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of young Londoners through impactful initiatives and community engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Diabetes UK’s award-winning Media Team plays a vital role in helping make life better for people living with diabetes, or those at risk of developing the condition. We secure high-profile coverage in national, regional, consumer and trade press that talks frankly about the diabetes crisis and the seriousness of diabetes. We tell the story of Diabetes UK’s pioneering research, campaign for improvements in diabetes care, and share the stories of those with lived experience of all types of diabetes.
As Media Manager you’ll be part of a busy, high-performing team responsible for the promotion of our work across a range of areas, including research, policy and campaigns, and fundraising. You’ll also play a key role in our busy press office, working with national and trade media to provide expert comment and information.
You will work collaboratively with teams across the UK, including all four nations, to create and deliver the most appropriate and impactful media stories to support our aims.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
The role can be based at any of the Diabetes UK offices (London, Cardiff, Glasgow, Lisburn, Wolverhampton. Warrington or Taunton).
Office location with hybrid working (based at any Diabetes UK National/Regional Office)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ARC Blackburn (ARC), an established local charity, has recently been commissioned by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to deliver an asylum seeker integration programme for newly arrived asylum seekers in the borough. The purpose of the role is to work with new and existing partner organisations as well as existing staff, volunteers, and service users to deliver the programme.
This role requires an experienced individual who will encourage clients’ engagement in the community by welcoming, supporting, signposting, running social activities, connecting communities and supporting organisations, organising events and trips, and engaging with clients who require additional social engagement support. The Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for measuring the impact and outcomes of all small activities and events using surveys, questionnaires and focus groups.
The other strand to the coordinator role will be to support local asylum seeker and refugee support hubs in the delivery of both formal and informal learning of English and Digital skills. Enabling access to these learning opportunities is vital to our clients’ resettlement and integration in the UK and local environment.
To be successful in the role, you will have relevant experience in community engagement and/or building partnerships in the charity sector. You will have proven experience in delivering activities and events that focus on community connection and co-creation, thus improving community integration and reducing social isolation. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and inspire diverse groups of people. You must also have excellent IT skills, with the ability to report on quantitative and qualitative data. Experience of using a case management system is preferred.
Fluency in an additional language would be beneficial. The post will be based in Blackburn, Lancashire, but with frequent visits to other locations in Blackburn and Darwen.
Why work for us?
- We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We are committed to paying our staff according to the real cost of living.
- 25 days holiday (pro-rata), plus Christmas and Eid
- 3% employer Pension contributions
- Be part of an amazing team that are committed to making a real difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees
Please download our recruitment pack including the person and job specification before applying. Please avoid the use of AI in your application - we are not assessing your application based on grammar or spelling, and we would love to read about your specific experience.
Please read our recruitment pack before applying. You are welcome to contact us for an informal conversation about the job before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Fundraising professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Fundraising Manager. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to support the Diocese’s mission. This includes stewarding major campaigns, securing grant funding, promoting digital and online giving, implementing a CRM system, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering local fundraising initiatives in parishes.
This role will support the financial sustainability of the Diocese, enabling parishes and the wider faith community to serve their people effectively, while ensuring alignment with Catholic teaching and values.
The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, ‘You Will Be My Witnesses.’
This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Offering a competitive salary of £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme, free onsite parking.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission!
Role Purpose
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to support the Diocese’s mission. This includes stewarding major campaigns, securing grant funding, promoting digital and online giving, implementing a CRM system, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering local fundraising initiatives in parishes.
This role will support the financial sustainability of the Diocese, enabling parishes and the wider faith community to serve their people effectively, while ensuring alignment with Catholic teaching and values.
The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, “You Will Be My Witnesses.”
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy and Campaigns
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet agreed financial targets.
- Oversee and manage significant fundraising campaigns, ensuring their effective delivery and long-term sustainability.
- Work closely with the Finance Department to align fundraising efforts with financial objectives, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Identify and secure grant funding opportunities, including the preparation of high-quality applications and maintaining relationships with funders.
- Support parishes in designing and delivering local stewardship campaigns, ensuring consistency in messaging and impact.
- Procure and implement an appropriate CRM system, working with key stakeholders to ensure effective donor management and fundraising efficiency.
2. Digital and Online Giving
- Support parishes in growing regular and ad hoc online donations by:
- Developing and promoting digital giving solutions across parishes, including training and implementation support.
- Expanding online giving platforms to improve accessibility and donor engagement.
3. Donor Relationships and Stewardship
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key donors, including major benefactors, grant funders, and parish-level supporters.
- Implement donor stewardship strategies to retain and grow the donor base through regular communication, engagement opportunities, and recognition initiatives.
- Foster a culture of stewardship across the Diocese communicating the difference it makes.
- Provide regular updates and high-quality reports, driven by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), on fundraising performance and initiatives.
- Report on fundraising outcomes to senior management and the Board of Trustees, ensuring alignment with the Diocese’s mission and strategic priorities.
4. Parish Support and Capacity Building
- Equip parishes with tools, training, guidance, and hands-on support to run successful local fundraising initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops and support sessions for parish fundraising committees, helping them develop sustainable funding strategies.
- Support the promotion and coordination of Second Collections across the Diocese for key causes, ensuring that parishes are well-equipped with:
- Clear guidance on collection dates and processes.
- Good-quality promotional materials (posters, leaflets, digital assets) to help communicate the impact of these collections.
- Regular updates on fundraising results to encourage participation and engagement.
5. Compliance, Policy Development, and Governance
- Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
- Stay up to date with fundraising laws and best practices, ensuring all activities meet Charity Commission, GDPR, and financial regulations.
- Ensure that data protection regulations are upheld in all fundraising activities, particularly regarding donor records and CRM management.
6. Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure that fundraising messages align with Diocesan values and the Mission Plan.
- Share compelling impact stories to inspire and encourage giving across the Diocese.
7. Meeting Attendance and Reporting
- Attend meetings of the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee, providing updates on fundraising activities and seeking necessary approvals.
- Participate in parish meetings across the Diocese as required, offering fundraising guidance and support.
- Maintain a professional approach to both in-person and online meetings.
8. Ad Hoc Duties
- Carry out additional duties as requested by the line manager, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to emerging needs.
Fundraising Manager - Person Specification
Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:
Essential
- Degree level education
- Proven track record of delivering significant fundraising results in the charity sector, with demonstrable experience of achieving and exceeding financial targets.
- Experience and aptitude for detailed project planning and record keeping.
- Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
- Experience in grant writing and securing substantial funding.
- Numerate, with outstanding writing and presentation skills.
- Strong influencing skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrable experience in building and sustaining relationships with donors and stakeholders.
- Competent in use of Microsoft office and CRM platforms.
Desirable
- Formal degree level qualification relevant to sector
- Familiarity with digital giving platforms and tools.
- Experience in training and capacity-building initiatives.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., Chartered Institute of Fundraising).
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
Closing date is Saturday 3rd May 2025, at 6.00 pm.
Interview Details
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
Appointment
Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.
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Purposeful vision. Agile planning. Steadfast persistence.
Fundraising Strategy Manager
£46,000 - £51,000 plus
Reports to: Head of Audience & Strategy
Directorate: ?MFE
Contract: ?Permanent
Hours: ?35 hours per week (Open to flexible working requests)
Location: ?Stratford, high-flex (1-2 days per week in office)
Closing date: 25 April 2025
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Interview date: Week commencing 5 May
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
In this brand new role you will support the development of an ambitious, supporter-led mass audience strategy that drives sustainable contribution growth over the long-term. Contribute to a step-change in making MFE become a truly audience-centric directorate, working to ensure our strategy delivers amazing journeys and experiences to our audiences, driving engagement & increasing lifetime value.
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new connection, a new method of engagement or a talent you never knew you had. You'll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
Support the development of the audience strategy, working alongside colleagues to deliver strategic projects and programmes of work from initial scoping through to making recommendations
Identify key strategic questions and decisions and drive clarity on project scope
Perform analysis to explore the strategic questions, including qualitative and quantitative research
Commission primary research where required
Synthesise conclusions into clear and actionable business recommendations
Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support the development of implementation plans for the audience strategy, including setting annual priorities/ targets and managing prioritisation decisions
Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support MFE quarterly business performance reviews to drive alignment with the audience strategy and ensure prioritisation and investment decisions deliver on overall strategic goals
Collaborate with the Data, Insight and Performance department to ensure strategic analysis is informed by audience, market and business insight
Contribute to writing impactful papers and presentations for a variety of stakeholder groups, including MFE SLT
Contribute to an outward-looking culture, helping identify and understand shifts in the external landscape and their strategic implications
Deliver ad hoc strategic projects in priority areas, including supporting the Head of Audience & Strategy to respond to EB/ Strategy Board requests
What are we looking for?
Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions
Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight
A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"
Able and willing to challenge the status quo
Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities
A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative
Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships
Key knowledge and experience:
Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions
Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight
A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"
Able and willing to challenge the status quo
Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities
A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative
Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships
Key knowledge and experience:
Numerate, financially literate and comfortable with data analysis
Previous experience of developing (or significantly influencing the development of) strategy at pace (could have been gained through a variety of different roles e.g. management consulting, in-house strategy, insight, strategic planning, business analysis, project/ product management etc)
Previous experience of and interest in one or more relevant areas - e.g. fundraising/not for profits, customer experience, consumer insight, strategic planning - gained through a previous role and/or consulting or equivalent experience.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. (To be included if applicable)
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
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Head of Engagement and Policy
Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week across 4 days at 7-hours per day; or another pattern agreed by management)
Salary: £59,000 - £63,000 pro rata for 0.8 FTE (i.e. £47,200 - £50,400 for 28 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working at Science Council offices in London and working from home
The Science Council is seeking a Head of Engagement and Policy to lead a high performing and resilient engagement team. This team delivers engagement in its widest sense, spanning communications, media and digital; policy, influence and public affairs; events; engagement with current and potential member organisations, a diverse community of volunteers, employers and other key stakeholders. The team promotes and develops the Science Council’s excellent work around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Current major projects include: launching and supporting our new employer network; replacing our website; promoting and increasing professional registration. You will ensure that the team reviews, reflects and improves its work at every opportunity.
The Science Council connects the science professions to foster knowledge exchange and offer interdisciplinary recognition for scientists around the world. Our ambition is to see a diverse and growing science profession that is trusted, respected and equipped to deliver local, regional, national and global strategic priorities.
This role is hands-on, requiring strategic, organisational and practitioner skills. You will work in partnership with key stakeholder groups, deliver activity and impact in line with the Science Council Strategy 2025-2028. You will shape, lead, manage and develop the Engagement team such that high quality, cost effective and resilient engagement increases the profile, impact and revenue of the Science Council.
You will need excellent experience in successfully shaping and developing impactful engagement portfolios (e.g. policy, communications, events) and success in setting and achieving prioritised objectives for policy and/or other engagement. Your engagement and strategic communications will have been in the UK at national level.
You must be able to think strategically, provide strategic advice and demonstrate initiative and creativity. You will have your own engagement specialism and insight into other engagement specialisms, sufficient to be able to lead, manage, challenge, inspire and develop the team successfully and work effectively with engagement specialists in other organisations.
To apply, please follow the link to the online platform to download and review the full job description and person specification. Please apply with your CV (2-3 pages) and a personal statement (2-3 pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification (particularly list 1).
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 7th May in central London
The Science Council is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We support flexible working and are open to considering job share arrangements. We are committed to developing our people.
No agencies please.
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Background
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student or postdoctoral researcher to engage with the RMetS’s Science Engagement activities and work with our team under a 2-year part-time Fellowship programme. Applicants are welcome from a variety of meteorological backgrounds, however this position will have a focus on the insurance sector.
The overarching purpose of the part-time Fellowship programme is to support the RMetS to deliver some of its strategic objectives through interdisciplinary activities and the communication of the science to a broad audience. Ongoing priorities for the Society include building engagement with the insurance and energy sectors, and improving support for youth and early career individuals who are considering, or currently working in, a career related to weather and climate.
Our part-time Fellowship programme is embedded across the Society, with the potential to influence ongoing activities and deliver new initiatives in events, partnerships and publishing, whilst supporting growth in membership and accreditation.
The RMetS is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for weather and climate and its mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its application for the benefit of all. The RMetS plays a key role as the custodian of both the science and the profession of meteorology in the UK and has an important role to play internationally as one of the world’s largest meteorological societies.
Role
To help steer and build the Society’s engagement with the insurance sector, an RMetS Insurance Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed in 2022. The Insurance SIG aims to sustain, encourage and progress engagement between meteorology and the insurance sectors, with expert members from both academia and industry.
The insurance Science Engagement Fellow has a key role in managing, developing and promoting the RMetS Insurance SIG and its deliverables to build the Society’s engagement with the insurance sector.
This exciting role enables the successful applicant to engage with non-academic stakeholders to build multidisciplinary partnerships, develop engagement skills and experiences, enhance their profile with stakeholders and leading academics, and grow their research impact.
The position will work closely with the Science Engagement Committee, Science Engagement Manager and the other part-time Science Engagement Fellow on sector engagement initiatives, as well as other activities that are part of the RMetS’ Science Engagement Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise and guidance to the Society on the UK insurance sector in relation to weather and climate. Identify the sector’s needs and how best RMetS can provide support now and in the future.
- Project manage and develop the RMetS Insurance SIG and its deliverables. This could involve producing and commissioning content such as blog posts, events, briefing papers and peer-reviewed journal content, for specialists and non-specialists, with guidance from SIG members.
- Proactively represent and promote the RMetS and the Insurance SIG at sector relevant events and meetings, whilst identifying new opportunities.
- Lead on programme development for the Insurance SIG’s annual autumn webinar , and the joint insurance/energy event with the RMetS Energy SIG in 2026.
- Support the RMetS partnerships team with new partnership opportunities within the insurance sector.
- Support the delivery of other science engagement activities within the Society’s Science Engagement Strategy, such as events, career resources and briefing papers.
- Work with and support the other part-time Science Engagement Fellows, including the Fellow responsible for the RMetS Energy SIG.
Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate
The successful candidate will have:
- A good knowledge of the science of weather and climate, and its applications to the insurance sector, as well as a passion for the subject;
- Knowledge of the UK’s insurance sector and the role of key stakeholders;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of meeting and working with people from a range of backgrounds and disciplines;
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that is appropriate to the target audience;
- Confidence to represent the Insurance SIG at external meetings and events;
- Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to establish and manage simultaneous projects;
- Ability to prioritise own workload as not continuously supervised;
- Ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- All applicants are required to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Part-time Fellowship funding: £8,000 - £9,000 per annum, part-time (approx. 8 hours per week).
Application: To apply, please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and cover letter demonstrating your knowledge of and experience with the insurance sector, how your skills align with the role, and your rationale for applying.
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 18 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of April.
Start date: June 2025.
Duration: Ideally 24 months, but a shorter duration would be considered.
Location: This will be a remote working role, with opportunities to visit Society headquarters and attend relevant RMetS events.
Support: The role will be supervised by the RMetS Science Engagement Manager. Expenses will be reimbursed in line with the RMetS’s Expenses Policy.
The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student or postdoctoral researcher to engage with the RMetS' Science Engagement activities and work with our team under a 2-year part-time Fellowship programme. Applicants are welcome from a variety of meteorological backgrounds, however this position will have a focus on the energy sector.
The overarching purpose of the part-time Fellowship programme is to support the RMetS to deliver some of its strategic objectives through interdisciplinary activities and the communication of the science to a broad audience. Ongoing priorities for the Society include building engagement with the energy and insurance sectors, and improving support for youth and early career individuals who are considering, or currently working in, a career related to weather and climate.
Our part-time Fellowship programme is embedded across the Society, with the potential to influence ongoing activities and deliver new initiatives in events, partnerships and publishing, whilst supporting growth in membership and accreditation.
The RMetS is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for weather and climate and its mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its application for the benefit of all. The RMetS plays a key role as the custodian of both the science and the profession of meteorology in the UK and has an important role to play internationally as one of the world’s largest meteorological societies.
Role
To help steer and build the Society’s engagement with the energy sector, an RMetS Energy Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed in 2022. The Energy SIG aims to sustain, encourage and progress engagement between meteorology and the energy sector, with expert members from academia, industry and regulators.
The energy Science Engagement Fellow has a key role in managing, developing and promoting the RMetS Energy SIG and its deliverables to build the Society’s engagement with the energy sector.
This exciting role enables the successful applicant to engage with non-academic stakeholders to build multidisciplinary partnerships, develop engagement skills and experiences, enhance their profile with stakeholders and leading academics, and grow their research impact.
The position will work closely with the Science Engagement Committee, Science Engagement Manager and the other part-time Science Engagement Fellow on sector engagement initiatives, as well as other activities that are part of the RMetS’ Science Engagement Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise and guidance to the Society on the UK energy sector in relation to weather and climate. Identify the sector’s needs and how best RMetS can provide support now and in the future.
- Project manage and develop the RMetS Energy SIG and its deliverables. This could involve producing and commissioning content such as blog posts, events, briefing papers and peer-reviewed journal content, for specialists and non-specialists, with guidance from SIG members.
- Project manage and author the annual ‘RMetS State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector’ report, working with any sponsors to deliver agreed outcomes over the next year.
- Proactively represent and promote the RMetS and the Energy SIG at sector relevant events and meetings, whilst identifying new opportunities.
- Lead on programme development for the Energy SIG’s annual seasonal forecasting webinar in Autumn , and the joint energy/insurance event with the RMetS Insurance SIG in 2026.
- Support the RMetS partnerships team with ongoing and new partnership opportunities within the energy sector.
- Support the delivery of other science engagement activities within the Society’s Science Engagement Strategy, such as events, career resources and briefing papers.
- Work with and support as required the other part-time Science Engagement Fellows, including the Fellow responsible for the RMetS Insurance SIG.
Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate
The successful candidate will have:
- A good knowledge of the science of weather and climate, and its applications to the energy sector, as well as a passion for the subject;
- Knowledge of the UK’s energy sector and the role of key stakeholders;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of meeting and working with people from a range of backgrounds and disciplines;
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that is appropriate to the target audience;
- Confidence to represent the Energy SIG at external meetings and events;
- Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to establish and manage simultaneous projects;
- Ability to prioritise own workload as not continuously supervised;
- Ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- All applicants are required to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Part-time Fellowship funding: £8,000 - £9,000 per annum, part-time (approx. 8 hours per week).
Application: To apply, please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and cover letter demonstrating your knowledge of and experience with the energy sector, how your skills align with the role, and your rationale for applying.
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 18 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of April.
Start date: June 2025.
Duration: Ideally 24 months, but a shorter duration would be considered.
Location: This will be a remote working role, with opportunities to visit Society headquarters and attend relevant RMetS events.
Support: The role will be supervised by the RMetS Science Engagement Manager. Expenses will be reimbursed in line with the RMetS’s Expenses Policy.
The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're recruiting for someone to lead our public engagement work on climate and nature and ensure that the public are involved in critical decisions on how to reach net zero and protect the future of nature and land in the UK.
Involve has a commitment to use our skills, time and experience to address big challenges. Climate change is one of those big challenges and is a policy area where citizen engagement on both principles and practice is vital. It, and Net Zero in particular, risk becoming a polarised and politicised issue where there is little room for considered, inclusive decision making.
This exciting role will lead and coordinate our work with institutions, and others, to find a way through difficult issues like low emission zones, the energy transition, industrialisation of green spaces and other challenges in a way that centres the people who are impacted, with a social justice and equity lens. This role will primarily sit within our Innovation and Practice (I&P) function - focused on practical delivery of public engagement such as citizen assemblies, juries and other deliberative processes. The successful candidate will lead several of our major climate change and nature projects, including the UKRI Net Zero Living project - working with 28 Councils to embed meaningful public participation in their route to net zero. You will also contribute to the training, standards setting and advocacy work that Involve does - maintaining and growing our reputation in climate and environment networks and communicating the contribution we can make and impact that we are having.
We have a significant track record in public deliberation on climate change. We ran the first Climate Assembly in the UK and have since delivered many projects in this area including the People’s Plan for Nature. We have developed a reputation for best practice public dialogue, deliberation and capacity building. We want to grasp the opportunity for deliberative practices to make a real contribution to the change needed to respond to the climate crisis. This is a great opportunity to play a central role in taking this work forward. We are looking for someone to bring experience in designing and running participatory and deliberative processes and a good understanding of the complexities and challenges of climate and/or nature. You will need to be committed to taking a collaborative approach - co-creating and coordinating our strategy on public engagement across the organisation and build on the work that others are doing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re proud to be partnering with one of the UK's most established and well-known charity brands to recruit passionate Major Gifts and Trusts specialists into their Strategic Relationships & Philanthropy team.
These roles offer the chance to shape transformational giving at one of the UK’s most impactful charities, helping create a world without barriers for blind and partially sighted people. Whether your experience lies in major donor fundraising or trusts and foundations, they offer a collaborative environment where you’ll be supported to build long-term partnerships, secure significant income, and drive meaningful change.
Both roles contribute to a team income target of over £2m, with strong internal support and the freedom to develop creative approaches to engaging funders.
Philanthropy Manager – Major Gifts
You’ll lead on managing and developing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists, and senior volunteers, securing both single and multi-year gifts in excess of £10,000. Through strategic relationship-building and compelling stewardship, you’ll deepen donor engagement and help shape the future of major giving.
Key responsibilities include:
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Cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of HNWIs and major donor prospects
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Creating tailored proposals and presentations that align with donor interests
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Working cross-organisationally to uncover funding opportunities and build cases for support
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Representing the charity at events and in donor meetings to drive engagement and build trust
This role would suit a confident relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, as well as the creativity to identify new prospects and opportunities.
Philanthropy Manager – Trusts
You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of national and regional trusts and foundations, writing compelling proposals and reports that secure grants of £25,000+. In this role, you’ll also line-manage a Philanthropy Officer, helping grow income from smaller trusts and stewarding long-term support for the charity's work.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing and growing a pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations
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Drafting persuasive, tailored proposals and delivering timely, accurate reporting
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Building and nurturing long-term relationships with funders through creative stewardship
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Line managing and mentoring a Philanthropy Officer to support team income growth
This role would suit someone with excellent written communication, a strategic mindset, and a passion for translating programme work into inspiring funding opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
Essential for both roles:
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Proven success securing five- and six-figure gifts from either major donors or trusts
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Exceptional communication skills—whether writing proposals or engaging funders in person
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Experience developing tailored, compelling cases for support based on funder priorities
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Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to uncover fundable work
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Strong organisational skills with the initiative to manage a busy portfolio independently
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A collaborative, proactive mindset and a genuine passion for the mission
Desirable:
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Experience line-managing or mentoring others (for the Trusts role)
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Familiarity with CRM systems and donor reporting tools
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Experience representing an organisation externally at events or donor meetings
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Role description:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Communications & Publications Officer to lead on crafting compelling written content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s key communication channels. You will be responsible for producing high-quality publications, case studies, and press materials that engage supporters, hospital staff, and the wider community.
Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing and Content Officer, you will ensure stories and impact case studies are effectively shared across print and digital channels, supporting fundraising and brand awareness.
Main Responsibilities:
Content creation & publications
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Research, write, and edit compelling copy for a range of publications, including impact reports, newsletters, magazines, and brochures.
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Write engaging press releases and manage media relations.
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Work with designers and printers to produce high-quality print materials, ensuring the Southampton Hospitals Charity brand is consistent throughout.
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Work with photographers to ensure the charity has an extensive bank of patient and UHS staff photography to use across marketing collateral and communications.
Fundraising & supporter engagement
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Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations, including taking photos of projects and interviewing staff and patients where needed.
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Develop concepts and promotional collateral for fundraising activity and events (including responsibility for in house design).
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Work closely with Campaigns & Marketing Manager to develop key messaging and deliver activity for large scale marketing and fundraising campaigns that help the Charity to meet financial and engagement targets.
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Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations.
Internal & external communications
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Build relationships with UHS Communications team.
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Lead on internal communications, ensuring hospital staff are up-to-date and engaged with charitable activities.
Stakeholder & media engagement
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Build relationships with hospital staff to identify potential stories and case studies.
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Liaise with journalists and media contacts to secure press coverage.
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Work closely with the Digital Marketing and Content Officer to ensure consistency across print and digital content.
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Where needed, help manage Digital Marketing and Content Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave.
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience
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Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement.
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Strong experience in copywriting, editing, and storytelling.
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Experience producing print and digital publications, including designing in-house as well as working with third-party designers and suppliers where necessary.
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Experience writing press releases and working with the media.
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Understanding of audience segmentation and tailored messaging.
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Knowledge of fundraising communications and storytelling best practices.
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Experience using content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
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Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
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Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred).
Skills & Attributes
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Exceptional written communication skills.
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Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite.
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Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
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Highly organised with the ability to multi-task.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
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A strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while managing day-to-day tasks.
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A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Justlife’s Vision
Making people's experience of temporary accommodation be short, safe and healthy.
About this role
The role of Health Engagement Worker will involve supporting a caseload of service users that are experiencing homelessness. The role requires the use of specialist knowledge and relationship skills to influence service users with varying degrees of mental health, addiction and trauma related issues to engage with health services.
This will include advocacy in registering them for medical services and accompanying them to appointments; assisting them in addressing all aspects of physical and mental health or substance addiction needs, as well as advocating or them to get access to source housing and social security benefits. Working collaboratively with our partners Arch Healthcare the role is dependent on good communication and joint working with a variety of partners and professionals.
The role requires a high degree of motivation to support complex and vulnerable people, often in a lone-working situation. With a passion to work collaboratively with others for the good of our service users, and with some experience of working in a related field in a voluntary or paid capacity.
A high degree of emotional intelligence is required to support service users, many of whom have complex emotional needs, with backgrounds of trauma, neglect, abuse, crime and low self-worth. A role of this nature will experience a range of emotions from joy to grief and as such requires a high degree of resilience to cope with the emotional demands of the role.
Making decisions, “in the moment” to do the right thing to mitigate risk with service users can place high emotional demands on the job holder. The role is highly reactive, unpredictable and at times, chaotic. The role therefore requires a high degree of self-awareness to one’s own resilience levels and exercising appropriate levels of self-care.
Why do we exist
Justlife is in existence because we know thousands of people struggle to manage in poor and unsuitable temporary accommodation. Their stay isn’t temporary, they are likely to be suffering with deteriorating mental and physical health, becoming victims of crime, losing control of their life and even dying prematurely. We are working towards making their stays as short, safe and healthy as possible.
How do we operate?
Our values guide our work and are very important to us:
- Collaboration before competition
- People before programmes
- Innovation before Institutions
What do we do?
Justlife delivers impactful services in Greater Manchester and Brighton & Hove, supporting and empowering people experiencing homelessness in temporary accommodation. We also drive positive system change across the national temporary accommodation sector, convening those with a common interest; people with lived experience, landlords, charities, local and national government, and carrying out research and gathering insights.
We aim to grow our impact and reach, supporting more people in temporary accommodation and to build a movement that brings about lasting positive change.
Why work for us?
Here at Justlife, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.
Perks of working at Justlife
- Great holiday package! Starting at 27 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service)
- Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme through salary sacrifice
- Enhanced pension contribution scheme, 5% Justlife contribution (correct at time of print)
- Cycle to work scheme
- 2 Volunteering days per year
Key terms and conditions
Job Title: Health Engagement Worker
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Normal hrs to be worked: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Location: Brighton
Salary: £29,892 per Annum
Application Process
To apply, please upload a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification, together with an up to date CV and an Equal Opportunities.
Deadline for applications is midnight 13th April, but we may close this early if enough suitable applicants are identified. Interviews will be held in the week of 21st April.
You will receive an automated email receipt of your submitted forms. If you do not hear from us by 5pm 16th April, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are grateful to you for considering this role but unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful shortlisting.
Role Summary
The role requires a high degree of motivation to support complex and vulnerable people, often in a lone-working situation. With a passion to work collaboratively with others for the good of our service users, and with some experience of working in a related field in a voluntary or paid capacity.
A high degree of emotional intelligence is required to support service users, many of whom have complex emotional needs, with backgrounds of trauma, neglect, abuse, crime and low self-worth. A role of this nature will experience a range of emotions from joy to grief and as such requires a high degree of resilience to cope with the emotional demands of the role.
Role Description
Service Delivery
Using frontline practical and procedural knowledge of working with complex service users to support them to engage with health care services during their housing vulnerability. This could include, but is not limited to;
- Assisting them in addressing housing, financial, health or wellbeing needs
- Accompanying them to appointments
- Connecting them with appropriate support services such as substance misuse services or food banks
- Collaborating with agencies such as the local authority, housing providers and support services
- Advocating on behalf of the service user to access medical care, housing and benefits.
- Maintaining regular contact, a listening ear and emotional support during times of crisis
- Helping increase their self-confidence and self-efficacy to improve their chances of moving on from homelessness
- Manage own calendar to deliver a caseload during periods of work-related pressure, including actively pursuing the project outcomes set for the project and individual clients.
- Use interpersonal and communication skills to provide support to service users and collaborate with others including colleagues, partner agencies, health care professionals and external agencies.
- Take duty of care seriously by assessing the service users social and environmental conditions, drawing out and passing on relevant information to and from healthcare professionals, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
- Use of excellent writing skills to prepare and submit housing applications along with a good working knowledge of housing legislation in order to advocate on behalf of service users.
- Support delivery of the activities programme where needed.
- Brief and liaise with other members of the team and external agencies regarding service users, enabling them to effectively carry out their roles.
- To record all service user data on the Inform system within the standards set by the organisation.
- Carry out light physical tasks, such as travelling to visit service users, shopping or lifting office equipment.
- Oversee work streams within the project as directed by the Project Lead.
Service Development
- Collaborate with the Advocacy and Patient Discharge Coordinater, maintain good standards of support for patients as well as good communication with hospital staff and the weekday in-reach team.
- Contribute to initiatives that seek to influence service improvements, implement changes and develop new interventions and support for clients.
- Provide reports and case studies when requested.
- To be part of and contribute to the Justlife staff team, attending meetings as appropriate and to be involved in appropriate staff development, training, supervision and reflective practice as well as continuing professional development and training events where appropriate and be committed to team events.
Research
- Supporting the wider Justlife vision to feed into research and help develop the service including the involvement of service users in design and delivery of the service.
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Justlife. It is expected that the post holder will be as positive and flexible as possible in using this document as a framework, and in performing other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualification of the post-holder.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults (those experiencing homelessness or housing vulnerability, or a comparable client group)
- Experience of working with drug and alcohol dependent adults or those experiencing poor mental health
Skills
- Care, empathy and skilled in dealing with emotionally vulnerable service users
- Excellent ability to engage with service users in an empowering manner
- Effective communication; written and oral skills
- Effective administrative and IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of assessment, support planning and interventions that help clients experiencing homelessness or housing vulnerability to become and stay healthy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges and solutions to working with a client group who may be experiencing one or more of the following: poor health (physical and mental), substance misuse and homelessness.
- An understanding of health and safety policies and procedures that aim to keep staff and clients safe.
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to equal opportunities in our service delivery
- High self-awareness and the ability to maintain personal well-being through periods of pressure and stress
- Ability to be self-motivated and work well in a team or as a lone worker
To apply, please upload a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification, together with an up to date CV and an Equal Opportunities form.
Our vision is to make people’s experience of temporary accommodation as short, safe and healthy as possible.




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