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Do you have experience in policy and regulation?
Are you passionate about driving change for the 7.6 million people living in the UK with a heart and circulatory disease?
If so, you may be the Senior Policy Officer we're looking for!
About the role
We're looking for a Senior Policy Officer for Charity Regulation and Special Projects to drive policy development on issues such as fundraising, volunteering and charity retail.
In this role you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of charity regulation and policy for British Heart Foundation (BHF) and will coordinate our responses to legislative changes, support our influencing work, and drive policy development on key strategic projects.
Collaborating with internal and external colleagues, as well as sector bodies, you'll coordinate our response to key policy developments to help BHF maximise the impact of its volunteers, generous public support and our large network of shops and stores.
You'll also help shape our policy calls on other areas of importance to BHF, including Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest, and will work with the wider policy and public affairs team to engage decision-makers on our priorities.
Working arrangements
Whilst this role is a full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) opportunity, we're also open to candidates wishing to work part-time. The minimum part-time commitment is 21 hours per week (3 days per week: preferably Monday, Tuesday, and a third day of your choice).
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
About you
A policy expert, you'll have previous experience in charity regulation, regulatory or health policy. You’ll have an active interest in Health and influencing Health Policy, able to drive forward a positive agenda of change for everyone affected by heart and circulatory disease.
Able to grasp technical topics quickly, you'll be able to draw on expertise from multiple sources to turn evidence into compelling and engaging stories that can persuade and inform.
You'll have previous experience in policy development and desk research, able to work productively across different teams and be a strong collaborator, identifying opportunities and partners within and outside the sector to drive change and achieve our objectives.
To excel in this role, you'll have:
- Outstanding communication skills
- An ability to write clear, logical briefings and consultation responses
- Excellent analysis and research skills
- Proactive and organised approach, with excellent time management skills to meet multiple deadlines efficiently.
- Effective people and influencing skills, able to build and develop relationships quickly at all levels
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
Interviews are planned the 4th and 5th December 2024 and will be held via MS Teams.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ABOUT MORE IN COMMON
More in Common is a research agency working across the US, UK, Germany, France, Poland, Spain and Brazil to tackle polarisation and division. More in Common leads and supports initiatives to build more united, inclusive, and resilient societies. Our mission is to understand the forces driving us apart, help societies find common ground and bring people together to tackle shared challenges.
In the UK, our work is best described as being part consultancy and part think tank. We provide a full suite of research services including polling and focus group research; evidence reviews; audience mapping; strategic communications and campaign development. More in Common are members of the British Polling Council and were among the most accurate pollsters of the 2024 General Election.
Our work is informed by our ground-breaking segmentation of the British public. This unique values-based lens to our quantitative and qualitative research means we can understand not only what the public thinks of the big challenges facing British society today – but crucially why they think it. Our approach helps both to amplify the voices of groups often left out of political and media debates, and supports leaders in institutions across government, media and civil society to better navigate tricky and divisive issues. Our insights are regularly used by senior political leaders across all political parties to shape their thinking and strategy on the major issues facing the country.
Over the last year, More in Common has published agenda-setting thought leadership on a whole range of debates facing British society – from exploring the public’s starting points on climate action; to understanding how the British public is navigating major debates from EDI training to the conflict in Israel and Palestine; to highlighting the public’s expectations on mental health reform and what’s next for the levelling up agenda. Our work is regularly covered in the British press and media and we’ve developed a series of partnerships with broadcasters and newspapers to deliver top-quality research insights.
Through our consultancy, More in Common has also supported dozens of partners with insights and strategic communications support. We’ve helped national institutions such as the BBC, British Library and National Trust to better understand their audiences, we’ve helped partners in government and civil society with the set-up and delivery of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and we’ve supported a range of partners to test their manifesto ideas from the National Farmers Union to Rethink Mental Illness among many others.
DIVERSITY + EQUITY + INCLUSION
We will have a better chance of uniting divided societies if our team reflects a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, political opinions, and life experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented and minority communities.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
More in Common is seeking a full-time Events and Operations Associate. More in Common UK is a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities. The Events and Operations Associate will primarily facilitate our annual programme of Party Conference events and build out our event offering year round. The role will involve working closely with the UK Team on project management and supporting More in Common’s communications and dissemination work. There will also be opportunities to contribute to research and client work, and to personalise the role. The successful candidate will report to our UK Associate Director for Strategy and Development.
Events and dissemination
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Designing, organising and promoting a regular programme of in-person panel events and online webinars to share More in Common’s insights.
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Coordinating the planning and preparation of More in Common’s programme of Party Conference events - including logistics, invitations and publicity.
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Identifying potential sponsors and partners for More in Common’s events and in particular the Party Conference Programme
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Designing and delivering workshops for More in Common’s partners and clients
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Drafting and developing data briefings and press releases for journalists, conducting data checks, and designing and publishing reports on our website
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Drafting op-eds, Twitter threads, blogs and newsletters using More in Common’s insights
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Designing webinars and short insights products to disseminate our latest insights and research to partners and the wider ecosystem
Operations, finance and additional responsibilities
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Day-to-day support and project management on a range of our client and partner projects
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Supporting the Associate Director and working with our finance team on our financial management
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Managing external research vendors relationship including scheduling focus groups
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Identifying new partners, clients and opportunities across various sectors for events and workshops
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Draft weekly newsletter
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Keep More in Common’s CRM up-to-date with clients, partners and stakeholders details
JOINING MORE IN COMMON
With over 60 staff across seven countries, each member of our team makes a vital contribution to our impact, and we put a strong emphasis on team selection and values. We look for people who:
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Are strategic, rigorous, restless, energetic and creative
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Are able to think ahead and get big stuff done
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Are committed to a process of ongoing learning
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Have direct experience with and understand people from different perspectives and backgrounds
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Are excited to do work that works across political divides and that promotes shared national identities
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Are interested in reaching left behind communities
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Are excited to work with heart as well as head
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Want to be part of finding practical solutions
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
We look for great people before we look for specific qualifications and experience. However, the following will be an asset for this role:
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Experience of organising & co-ordinating high-profile events to disseminate research
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Project management and financial project management experience
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An understanding of the UK political system and a keen interest in current affairs and UK public policy
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Curiosity for understanding and engaging people, and a desire to tell new stories that focus on building upon common ground in Britain today
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Professional background in an opinion research, public affairs, policy or strategy consultancy, or civil society would be desirable
COMPENSATION
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Competitive salary (£35,000-£40,000) and excellent benefits along with generous leave policy
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Personal learning and growth budget
HOW TO APPLY
The application deadline is Tuesday 26th November 2024.
Applications should include a CV and cover letter.
Indicative Timeline
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Closing Date: Tuesday 26th November, 17.00
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Initial chat with Associate Director on Zoom: Friday 29th November 2024
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Conversations with other More in Common team members: 3rd and 4th December 2024
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In person final interview panel: 11th December 2024
We expect to make an offer to the successful candidate by 13th December 2024
Thank you!
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Who we are looking for
Ygam is seeking an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, or individual with transferable skills, to join our tight-knit and ambitious team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to use your communication skills and initiative to manage and develop a pipeline of trusts and foundations income, spotting. fundraising opportunities and developing relationships with potential donors. By writing proposals and managing a calendar of applications to trusts and foundations, you will not only hone your communication skills, bid writing experience, and administrative abilities, but also make a tangible impact on our mission to Safeguard our Digital Generation.
You will:
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manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
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write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds.
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work with our programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of Ygam’s work.
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support with applications and reports to large funders, corporates and other associated fundraising activity.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, and organised, with a knack for research. This role suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and administration skills. We are looking for someone who believes in Ygam’s mission and is excited to collaboratively shape and develop our fundraising work
Main Role & Responsibilities
The overall purpose of this role is to support the Head of Fundraising in establishing a robust trusts and foundations income stream as part of Ygam’s new Income Generation strategy, which underpins the organisation’s ambitious aims and objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in diversifying our range of income streams to ensure financial health for the future of the charity, underpinned by sustainable and ethical fundraising models.
You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of organisations, including trusts and foundations. By developing and maintaining a calendar of applications, submitting compelling applications and managing successful grants, you will gain invaluable experience in strategic fund development. You will also play a key role in developing cases for support and building relationships with funders to strengthen the chance of bid success in both the short and medium term.
Join us in this pivotal role and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference. Your contributions will bolster our fundraising efforts and advance our mission in meaningful ways.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum of two sides) via Charity Jobs by 12:00pm on Sunday 8th December 2024.
Your covering letter should include:
• Your motivations for applying to Ygam.
• How you meet the Person Specification.
• How this role fits into your wider career plans.
• Any experience (professional, voluntary, lived, or other) relevant to this role in line with the criteria outlined in the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
For full information on this role, including the key responsibilities and person specification, please view the attached job pack.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 1st December 2024
The Organisation
ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise their potential. We do this by helping our partners to be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable.
This role will lead our Evaluation Practice. ImpactEd Evaluation works with schools and organisations, analysing the impact of programmes and interventions to help them do more of what works and less of what doesn’t. The practice works with over 1,500 schools and 80 education and youth organisations, serving more than a quarter of million pupils.
The Opportunity
We are excited to advertise this opportunity to join ImpactEd Group as the Managing Director of ImpactEd Evaluation. This Board-level role will empower you to drive change at scale across the education sector, supporting our partners to make better decisions on behalf of children.
The Managing Director of our Evaluation practice will guide a team of dedicated professionals, leading research and evaluation projects spanning the education and youth sector, helping our partners to understand what’s working and do less of what isn’t. This role is pivotal to our five-year Group strategy and will involve setting the strategic direction of the practice, building on our reputation, and advancing our ambitious vision for growth and innovation.
This position is ideal for someone who combines a strategic mindset with hands-on leadership, adept at moving between high-level planning and practical oversight. We seek a leader with entrepreneurial spirit, a background in education or research, and experience in driving organisational growth and partnerships.
Why Us?
As well the organisations we work with, we have a commitment to our people and developing the next generation of leaders within the social enterprise, education and evaluation sectors.
We support hybrid working, have an extensive professional development programme including individual budget and CPD leave, and operate transparent governance including through forms of employee ownership. We offer all employees access to a healthcare plan and wellbeing advice, including free therapist support.
As a growing organisation we are committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a positive experience of work and maintain an annual EDI action plan, supported by a Board sponsor.
For the full specification of skills that we hope that the successful applicant will bring, as well as what we offer as an employer, please see the job pack.
First round interviews are scheduled for the 5th and 6th December, with a whole day assessment centre and opportunity to meet the team on the 16th December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.