England And Development Manager Jobs in London

Friends of the Earth has recently launched its new CRM system, using Microsoft Dynamics. This has been the result of a multi-year project to refresh processes and tools across the organisation, with Applications & Data team members at the heart of this change. We’re now looking for an excellent technology leader to enable the continuation of this work: to set the vision and enable its ongoing development and support, as well as to lead the newly formed multidisciplinary team on a day-to-day basis.

Working in an Agile manner, you will lead technology work across our business-critical systems and processes, promoting the effective use of supporter data to deliver our goal of being a data-driven organisation.  This includes our Dynamics CRM and integration, and our SUN finance system. You will also be a key contact point across the IT department for project management and, when required, be an escalation route for support incidents and requests in your area.

Key Skills and Attributes: 

With strong experience of working with data and internal business applications, and effective stakeholder management, you’ll be able to work with peers at all levels across the organisation to agree a technical roadmap for this work area and then focus on the detail to make it happen. This will include helping set the standard for the use of data across the organisation, using our new systems to enable this.

Your strong business analysis skills be put to great use in understanding the differing business processes and identifying areas for ongoing improvement, working with the specialists in your team. This will be accompanied by a prudent approach to assessing the value of each piece of work – whether a support request or a more substantial change - ensuring it represents cost effective ways to improve how we achieve our goals as a campaigning charity.

This is a complex environment, and your previous experience of supporting varied processes and applications will mean you’re able to prioritise effectively and ensure standardised troubleshooting approaches are used. Likewise, you’ll ensure we follow a robust and modern Software Development Lifecycle to promote changes through environments with appropriate testing and risk mitigation. If you have technical experience with the Power Platform, Logic Apps or SQL, will may come in handy when the team design and make these changes.

Your excellent understanding of Agile methodologies will mean you’ll fit right into leading within the team’s established Agile Scrum practices and support the ongoing improvement of their ways of working – and help shape how technology approaches project management.

Finally, you’ll be adept at working with others to tackle problems together: internal stakeholders will look to you for how to achieve technical change, and you’ll have excellent account management with our external partners who support our systems and will deliver some of the changes needed.

The team: 

The team are an excellent group of people, who’ve made a huge contribution to our work at Friends of the Earth and are well respected. They comprise two Application Specialists (one Finance, one Dynamics) and two Data Developers. All have significant expertise in different parts of our systems.

The team have recently been formally brought together following a restructure but have worked together closely for the past few years throughout the delivery of the CRM project. The team use Agile Scrum for their delivery work, for which you will be the Product Owner.

The team works a hybrid pattern: often remote, but sometimes together as appropriate; typically, this is in our London office but can vary. You will formally line manage all four team members.

Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025 (23:59).

Interview Dates: 20th February 2025.

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a confident communicator for the permanent role of Communications Coordinator, within our Communications team. 

Reporting to the Senior PR Manager, the Communications Coordinator is a key member of the team, providing support across all the charity’s communications activity. 

The Communications Coordinator provides key support such as content research and creation, and assisting with PR campaigns, events and digital communications (social media and website). They also provide key administrative support for the Communications area, to help deliver reporting, tracking and compliance.

The individual will have the opportunity to gain experience across multiple communications, awareness raising and fundraising activities, helping to connect our supporters and new audiences with the refugee cause and UK for UNHCR’s work.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING  

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have a Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES  

The Communications Coordinator will support the planning and delivery of communications activity as required across all aspects of communications. This includes:  

• Providing administrative support for the Communications effort, including tracking and compiling results, internal communications, digital asset management and event logistics.
• Coordinating the team’s consent tracking and records for content and Storytellers (case studies).
• Working with colleagues in Digital Communications to respond to community enquiries on the charity’s social media channels.
• Sourcing stories and creating and uploading content for editorial channels. 
• Helping to develop UK for UNHCR’s digital influencer outreach.
• Assisting the team with image and footage research to support project-specific communications and editorial channels. 
• Researching stories, statistics and other material relating to UNHCR’s relief work and other areas to support communications activity.
• Working directly with UK-based Storytellers (case studies) and refugee organisations to support communications activity.

Please note, the above list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks, and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to achieve results.
• Confident in using and learning how to use various digital platforms such as social media channels and image research libraries.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience of, or a passionate interest in refugee or broader charity sector, or in communications, and the drive to further their fundraising and communications knowledge. 
• Experience using CMS platforms.  

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?

You will be part of a high performing, agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.

What else? 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata). 
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases. 
• Office wellness perks. 
• Discount on gym memberships.
• Hybrid and Flexible Working. 
• Staff socials. 

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%. 
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme 
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme. 
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.

Development

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities. 
• Individual training budget. 

HOW TO APPLY 

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section. 

Closing date: 27th January 2025

Interviews date: Week commencing 3rd February 2025 

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal.  We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency. 

Circa £68,000 per annum

Fixed term, 12 month Early Moments Leave (maternity) cover

Part home/Part office (London) based

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

This is a great opportunity to join UNICEF UK as Head of Media.

Join our team at UNICEF UK as the Head of Media, where you will spearhead public relations, news, emergencies, corporate and partnership communications efforts. Your role will involve crafting and executing powerful media campaigns aligned with our priorities to drive income generation, impact and influence for children in need.

You will be a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in managing diverse senior internal and external stakeholders and teams, leveraging media channels to influence key decision-makers and the public. Your experience in motivating and leading high-performing teams and an agile and responsive press office will be crucial. In this role you will lead all crisis communication planning and strategies to navigate challenges effectively and uphold our organisation's reputation.

Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Relying completely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT in answering questions will impact your answers and individuality.

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

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 26 January 2025.

Interview date: TBC

In return, we offer:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Relying completely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT in answering questions will impact your answers and individuality.

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

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

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

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

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

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

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

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

As part of Rape Crisis South London’s newly formed Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Programmes role will play a crucial part in driving the success and growth of all our multidisciplinary programmes. With a new CEO and an ambitious and inspiring new vision, the appointed Director of Programmes will ensure all programme delivery is developed and maintained through prioritisation of safeguarding everyone in line with internal and external ethical frameworks (such as BACP and NHS guidelines). 

With experience in a nonprofit, educational or public service environment, we are looking for a Director of Programmes who can bring a wealth of senior programmes management expertise to manage large contracts and multidisciplinary teams, empowering managers to positively expand their services for our clients. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.

The position is offered as permanent, full-time opportunity, with three days in the office. The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please upload with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button. 

We’re here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to change things. We need to inspire and connect with youth justice services across England and Wales to spread what works and make our country safer for some of our most vulnerable children. We are looking for someone to lead on making this happen.

We are making good progress building the evidence of what works within and around youth justice to reduce violence, with new Practice Guidance and implementation resources due next year on diversion and focused deterrence. But the big risk is that we publish these resources and nothing changes. That’s where you come in! 

Key responsibilities include: 

Working out the best way to make this change happen by getting more senior leaders within policing to use our Guidance, toolkit, research and implementation tools to inform day to day operations and strategic decision making. 

Developing great relationships with senior leaders and frontline police officers, generating a strong understanding of key policing issues, needs and behaviours, and building credibility and trust with the sector.

Supporting the scoping and commissioning of behavioural insights research to support effective evidence mobilisation plans and strategies.

About you: 

You understand the policing sector. You really understand how police forces’ work, from Chief Constables to frontline officers. You have experience working in/with police, ideally in a role that worked with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence. You might have previous experience of supporting a police force to reflect on and adopt evidence-based practice.

You are fascinated about change and are experienced in making it happen. You have outstanding analytical judgment alongside the emotional intelligence and experience needed to identify the right opportunities for change, then make them happen. You understand why people find change difficult. You come alive talking about how people make decisions and why they do the things they do. 

The wide salary range reflects our flexibility to tailor the role to the right candidate’s experience, with the exact responsibilities and leadership level decided during the interview process. 

Engagement & Development Co-Ordinator (Antenatal Results and Choices)

Location: Central London, with up to two days a week from home
Job Type: Full-time. Some travel with overnight stays (approximately once a month) and occasional weekend work with time off in lieu.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £34-36k per annum+ 8% pension contribution

About Us

ARC offers a unique and important support service which provides impartial information, advice and guidance for parents who are making decisions about antenatal tests and results. We provide independent, accurate, unbiased information to help parents make the decisions that are right for them. Our organisation is made up of emotionally intelligent, compassionate, and passionate individuals committed to pro-choice principles.

About the role

A unique and dynamic role, our Engagement and Development Co-ordinator will:

• Promote ARC’s work to health professionals, retaining and building sustainable relationships
• Develop and deliver training sessions and projects to help raise standards of care and disseminate best practice
• Help generate funds for ARC through such projects
• Offer sensitive and impartial information and support to users of the ARC helpline and bereaved parent members of ARC
• Share in the general administration of ARC e.g. answering enquiries, production of newsletters, annual information and support day, conferences etc.

Requirements/Person Specification

We don’t expect you to have knowledge of the subject area or have a medical background as
extensive training will be provided on the job. What you will need to bring is:

• Unwavering commitment to the principle of women making their own reproductive decisions
• High level of emotional intelligence with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and a keenness to be an integral part of a small team
• Charity sector experience would be useful.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting the ARC in the recruitment of this role. Please ensure you read the candidate information pack before applying. Click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter. Please use the first part of the cover letter as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the question below relating your experience to the criteria in the job specification.

Why are you interested in the Engagement & Development Co-ordinator role, and why ARC?

In the second part of the cover letter, please answer the following questions (max 250 words per answer).

1. Imagine you are preparing a presentation for a group of healthcare professionals to share the impact and importance of our work. How would you structure your presentation to ensure it is engaging and relevant to the audience and what would you highlight?
2. Can you describe a time when you had to support someone through a challenging situation, such as a colleague, friend or family member? How did you approach the situation to ensure they felt heard and supported, and what was the outcome?
3. Building strong relationships with healthcare professionals in antenatal care is crucial to our work. Can you share an example of a time when you successfully developed and maintained a relationship with a new contact? What steps did you take to build trust and collaboration?

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is Fri 31st January, and interviews with Eastside People will take place the week after. Interviews with ARC will take place in the week commencing the 17th Feb. You will be asked to take part in a role-play scenario and to deliver a presentation at the interview. The title of the presentation will be shared in advance.

Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and works with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

You may also have experience in the following: Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Online Marketing, Email Marketing Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Administrator, Marketing Executive, Marketing Co-ordinator, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Associate, Digital Marketing Executive, Engagement Manager etc.

REF-218 969

With a new CEO and an ambitious and inspiring new vision, Rape Crisis South London are looking for a skilled and analytical Director of Finance to drive organisational financial strategy towards our time of significant change and growth.

As part of the SLT, the Director of Finance will be responsible for the current and future financial management strategic leadership for of Rape Crisis South London, working within a multi-disciplinary organisation to achieve deliverables for our clients. 

Previous experience of effective senior leadership and senior management skills is key in leading and developing a high calibre finance function for Rape Crisis South London, ensuring financial growth and sustainability in the next 5 years. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.

The position is offered as permanent, full-time opportunity, with three days in the office. The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button. 

We’re here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to change things. We need to inspire and connect with social workers across England and Wales to spread what works and make our country safer for some of our most vulnerable children. We are looking for someone to lead on making this happen.

Key responsibilities include: 

Maximising the potential impact of new Guidance. Using your deep understanding of the sector to ensure the Practice Guidance is credible, useful and actionable to support senior leaders to better keep children safe from violence. 

Leading the effort to build demand and interest in evidence across the Children’s Services sector, including running events, speaking at conferences and curating webinars to bring evidence to life for practitioners. 

You will work out the best way to get system leaders and delivery organisations to adopt the recommendations and support us in making the changes happen following the publication of the Practice and Systems Guidance. 

About you: 

You understand the Children Services sector. You really understand how children’s services work, from Directors of Social care to frontline social workers. You have experience working in/with children’s services, ideally in a role that worked with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence. You might have previous experience of supporting a local authority to reflect on and adopt evidence-based practice.

You are fascinated about change and are experienced in making it happen. You have outstanding analytical judgment alongside the emotional intelligence and experience needed to identify the right opportunities for change, then make them happen. You understand why people find change difficult. You come alive talking about how people make decisions and why they do the things they do. 

The wide salary range reflects our flexibility to tailor the role to the right candidate’s experience, with the exact responsibilities and leadership level decided during the interview process. 

To contribute towards our overall organisational growth and transformation, we are looking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Safeguarding Lead to oversee and strengthen our safeguarding practices across all our services. 

The successful Safeguarding Lead will ensure that the charity meets its organisational, national and local requirements and responsibilities in safeguarding all users, staff, volunteers and partners of Rape Crisis South London programmes. 

Working closely with different areas of Rape Crisis South London, the Safeguarding Lead will champion best safeguarding practice standards and be able to implement shared learning and continuous improvement. Strong communication skills are essential as part of the role involves training others and ensuring that relevant documents are created to support the ongoing learnings of all staff and users. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.

The position is offered as permanent, full-time opportunity, with three days in the office. The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please upload with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button. 

Salary: £46,920 (London) / £42,373 (National) per annum
Hours: Full time (but open to proposals including part time, job shares etc)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a senior policy advisor to lead our policy and strategy work on housing supply, development and planning, at a critical time for social housing supply.
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website. 
This role is a crucial and exciting one within our policy team, the wider organization and the social housing sector. Social housing supply is high on the political agenda and housing associations are working closely with the government on the policy and funding environment needed to allow us to deliver the biggest boost to social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. This role will put you at the heart of this national issue. 
Whether this is making a persuasive and evidence-based case to the government for additional grant funding to build new homes, or working with sector experts on the detail of planning, development or regeneration policy, or meeting with civil servants, developers, planners, local government and other stakeholders on behalf of our members, this role is central to our work influencing national social housing policy.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- Shape and lead our policy work on key strategic issues for housing associations around housing supply – including planning, funding, development management, skills;
- Develop evidence and ideas on technical policy areas into salient policy solutions that will make a difference for the sector and influence government;
- Represent the NHF to senior colleagues in government, members and external stakeholders with credibility, expertise and political judgement;
- Communicate with and provide advice to members on critical changes to policy and the external environment.

The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- An ability to lead the development of credible, robust, evidence based policy, including on complex and technical policy areas;
- An ability to communicate credibly, clearly and persuasively in writing and in person including to Chief Executives, senior government officials and development professionals;
- An ability to draft, oversee, adapt and deliver complex plans for the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work;
- A strong interest in and passion for social housing and for social housing supply, through previous experience in either development or housing roles, and capacity to quickly learn the technical details of housing association development and operating models.

Nb within the NHF this role is known as ‘policy leader’ but it is equivalent to a Senior Policy Advisor in other settings.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager  with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Wed 12th February
Interview date: Wed 26th / Tues 27th February

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

We are seeking someone who can help our regional managers recruit, train, develop, and support local Macular Society services and volunteers. The candidate needs to have an open and collaborative approach and the ability to multitask and prioritise multiple projects and work streams.

If you feel you have the above attributes, then we would love to hear from you.

In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

This role is predominantly home-based; however, travel may be required across the North of England and occasionally to Andover in Hampshire.

Salary: £25,207 (London) or £22,932 (national) per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Policy Assistant, who will work to support our policy team to develop high quality, relevant, evidence-based policy. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF here on our website. 
Interested in providing support to a hard-working team and helping to develop policy positions that support the interests of housing associations and their social residents?
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- Providing support to the team in engaging with member housing associations to identify and respond to the key opportunities and challenges facing them now, and in the future.
- Undertaking evidence gathering and analysis to support policy development.
- Contributing to policy development, including by drafting text for briefings or consultation responses, and taking forward elements of policy projects with support from colleagues.
- Supporting the running of policy team meetings and events.

The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- Experience of delivering excellent customer service and giving accurate advice/information in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of or interest in housing and social policy.
- Knowledge of or interest in the policy development process.
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally to different audiences.
- Ability to bring together and summarise information from different sources.
- Excellent administrative skills with the ability to prioritise, multi task and meet deadlines.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 29th January
Interview date: w/c 10th February

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive the next phase of the The Area Leaders Programme (ALP), scaling from a successful pilot in four Local Authorities to broader implementation across England and Wales. 

We exist to prevent children becoming involved in violence. Our mission is to find what works and build a movement to put it into practice. The Area Leaders Programme (ALP) is central to this mission. The ALP will transform how areas identify and support young people and places most vulnerable to violence, collaborate effectively, and deliver impactful interventions to better protect children from being drawn into violence.

Key responsibilities include: 

Programme Leadership and Delivery. Lead the expansion of ALP from four pilot areas to 10 new local authorities from spring 2025. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, safeguarding partnerships, community safety partnerships, and other stakeholders. 

Capacity Building and Support. Provide strategic and operational support to senior multi-agency teams, empowering them to embed effective violence prevention practices. 

Strategic Vision and Development. Work with the Head of Change for Children’s Services and Neighbourhoods to shape the strategic direction of the ALP, ensuring alignment with YEF’s broader mission. 

About you: 

You are an excellent strategic thinker. People say that you are good at seeing the big picture. You have experience of wrestling into place a strategy for a project or organisation. You are good at thinking logically but you are also creative. 

You are comfortable with complexity and ambiguity, whilst being excellent at bringing clarity and structure.  This may have been in the context of developing/growing a new programme. 

The wide salary range reflects our flexibility to tailor the role to the right candidate’s experience, with the exact responsibilities and leadership level decided during the interview process. 

Use your leadership skills to help us be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities, and a more human society can be.

About Us

L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people, with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe that people with learning disabilities have much to teach us and contribute to the world.

In the UK there are 11 Communities where 300 adults with learning disabilities and 700 staff and volunteers create vibrant places of welcome, belonging and celebration. L’Arche Communities are incubators for a model of change: mutual relationships lived across differences like disability, ethnicity, and faith traditions and a mutual mission to be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities and a more human society can be.  

Within the context of shared life together, each of our Communities also offers high quality, person-centred support for our members with learning disabilities enabling them to lead fulfilling and empowered lives.

Context

Over the last decade L’Arche has transformed from a network of local Communities with a largely volunteer workforce to a unified and professional organisation. We have built a cohesive national entity, with governance and management centred in a talented National Leadership with oversight from a committed and supportive National Board. As a result, we have weathered covid, the cost of living crisis and the quality of our care and support is better than ever before.

The Role

We now seek a leader who can help realise the L’Arche 2030 plan for brilliant care, beautiful community and effective organisation. This will involve enabling and empowering the excellent National Leadership Team, strengthening and developing rigour in our commercial model, and translating our 2030 plan into a well-sequenced and well-resourced set of initiatives.

The Person

It will require a commercially savvy leader of integrity, conviction and empathy. You will ideally bring some knowledge of social care and have outstanding strategic and communication qualities. And you will be thirsty for our mission and values as the role will ask more of you and change you more than any other role you have encountered.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. For more details please see the job pack attached. Applications to be received by 18th February.