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Team: Solution Delivery
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible working options available
Salary: Up to £48,444 per year
Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Lead Developer:
- Assist in the development of new systems including designing, implementing, maintaining and updating systems
- Drive the full life cycle of software development in an Agile fashion within the scrum process
- Create low-level design specifications and implement these
- Amending and refactoring of moderately complex programs / scripts
- Undertake hands-on coding and carry out regular code reviews and provide feedback
- Ensure all assigned development work, upgrades and support requests are dealt with
- Assess new technologies as they become available and determine where they might support the work of the organisation
About the Solution Delivery team:
- The Solution Delivery team sit within the IT Department as the group responsible for new software development, configuration and deployment, including 3rd line support.
- Formed of 9 individuals with a variety of backgrounds and skills in the Microsoft stack, the team tackle challenges from small new websites to multi-year projects to replace software systems
What we’re looking for in our Lead Developer:
- Achieved proficiency in programming/software development or gained experience in another development skill involving system implementation and comprehensive training in programming
- Extensive .Net development experience, preferably using agile methodology
- Ability to understand complex problems and break them down into a set of user requirements
- A good understanding of information systems concepts and practice and the software development life cycle
- Experience of designing systems and communicating that design, providing direction to others to implement the design, and monitoring/following up progress against targets
- A customer-focused individual who can communicate at both the technical and non-technical level
- A self-starter with evidence of analytical ability and attention to detail
- Someone who is confident to work with a remote development team across the UK
- Someone who is confident to work with developers and other skilled professionals from outside the organisation
- Experience in managing projects from start to finish, ideally on a broad spectrum of projects
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 21st April 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 28th April onwards
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening (possible)
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


Job description
Job Purpose
To manage and develop the home from hospital settle service in the hospitals that you are responsible for, to support timely and successful patient discharges from hospital and prevent re-admissions. You will work in collaboration with hospital teams and community teams to lead and manage your team to support the smooth transition from hospital to home for service users. The service works with people for time limited support (usually up to 6 weeks) to adjust and settle back in their homes, and to prevent readmission into hospital.
Key Tasks
- Work in partnership with the hospitals and other health and social care professionals to coordinate safe and timely discharges for referred clients. This involves attending meetings with hospital personnel including Discharge Co-ordinators and Ward Managers to discuss discharges and plan who and how individuals will be supported as appropriate.
- Manage a team working across two hospitals and ensuring the service is available between the contracted hours.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies providing support services.
- Conduct initial assessments of people referred to the services as necessary.
- Plan and develop person centred interventions to provide short term support for people after hospital discharge.
- Work with GPs as appropriate in identifying and supporting patients to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
- Support the hospitals with delayed transfer of care (DTOC).
- Coordinate and monitor the caseload of referrals allocated to team members to ensure a fair and manageable distribution of work.
- Rota planning to ensure staff flexibility and availability, enabling planned rosters that best suit both hospital and patient needs.
- Develop your team which includes; supervision, appraisal, planning of continued professional development opportunities and training needs.
- Conduct regular management audits to ensure a consistent way of working and identify development and training needs in the team or individual.
- Develop and deliver a flexible service that can respond to peaks and troughs in demand.
- Ensure the service is meeting key performance indicators, and identify any concerns e.g. demand for the service exceeding the levels in the contract and taking proactive action to address this.
- Monitor performance of the services against KPIs and produce reports to demonstrate performance.
- Deliver front-line services when needed, e.g. sickness or staff shortages. This is by exception rather than you regularly doing support work.
- Manage the budget, sign-off expenses, and ensure the project is delivered to budget, liaising with the Finance Department as necessary.
- Support the directorate with generating funding e.g. being actively involved in consultation of possible projects, providing activity data, opportunity spotting, and/or supporting the production of tenders.
- On a rota basis, provide weekend on call cover for the services you manage, and other hospital settle services provided by AUKEL.
Administration
- Lead on contract reporting, this includes quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports as necessary.
- Carry out annual customer service surveys.
- Enable the impact of the service to be assessed and inform the improvement of other local services by keeping electronic records of all referrals and interventions, and producing reports on activity and outcomes, in accordance with KPIs.
- Meet and produce reports as required by the Head of Service.
- Ensure patient records are regularly updated through AUKEL database, and support staff to complete their administration via training etc.
- Work with the Communications team and the Head of Service, market and promote the service.
- Build and circulate a resource pack for the wider AUKEL team to generate referrals between services delivered by the charity.
Quality
- Be familiar with and implement AUKEL policies and procedures.
- Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission principles.
- Ensure a cycle of continuous improvement by taking a “lessons learnt” review approach.
- Ensure that the requirements of the contract specification for the services are met.
- Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred/sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
- Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and take appropriate reporting and management action.
- Lead on recruitment of staff for your team, and support others at AUKEL.
Liaison
- Represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events and remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting AUKEL clients.
- Develop external relationships with stakeholders, and build positive connections with health and social care partners
- Attend contract management meetings with commissioners alongside the Head of Hospital and Home Services.
General
- Meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
- Attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
- Complete any training required to fulfil the post.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Safeguarding, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines.
- Other duties which are consistent and commensurate with the responsibilities of the post and the needs and development of the Hospital Home and Settle Service.
Functional Links
- The Home and Settle Manager is line managed by the Head of Hospital and Home Services
- The Home and Settle Manager line manages:
- Project Officers
- Discharge and Settle Workers
- Volunteers
- Close working is required with Age UK East London Finance Team
- Close working with Information, Advice, Advocacy & Befriending Services
- Close working with Handyperson services
- Close working with Age UK East London Community Services
- Close working with other take home and settle services across east London
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of people management including line management and team leadership.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of delivering services within a health or care setting at a level reflecting the responsibilities of the post.
- Of project recording and reporting to funders.
- Of leading service development and improvement and managing the change process.
Desirable
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of working within a hospital discharge setting.
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or Care Certificate
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
- Understanding of NHS hospital discharge procedures.
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Understand of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and dignity
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS England legislation regarding Avoiding Unplanned Admission Care Plans.
- Knowledge of project financial budgeting
- Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards
- Understanding of impact on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Liberty Protection Safeguards 2020 within the hospital setting
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Intermediate IT skills
- Data analysis skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak one or more community languages
Additional Requirements
- This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
- Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs
- The post holder will work with standard Office365 server-based computer system
- Occasional weekend and evening working may be required
Employment Details
Location
The post holder will be based between the Homerton and the Royal London Hospitals.
Contract type
This contracted post is for 35 hours per week. We welcome application for flexible working including reduced hours and other flexible working arrangements.
Location
The post holder will be mostly based within the Hospitals they oversee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership
Manages: Membership Executive
Salary range: £38,251 – 47,940
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours per week)
Job Purpose
As BSR’s Membership Manager you will be responsible for overseeing BSR’s membership offer. You’ll work on plans to recruit members across a range of roles in the rheumatology specialty and engagement tactics to ensure members are retained year on year.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership, you’ll drive forward a compelling value proposition for membership by refining our benefits package and developing tailored audience content. With responsibility for our digital-first membership engagement plans, you’ll work on strategies that drive our engagement, provide real-time feedback and give us insight into how our members behave.
You’ll lead and coach a Membership Executive to develop their skills and together, provide excellent customer service and membership experience.
Main responsibilities
Membership recruitment and retention
- Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new members
- Engage in digital outreach and in-person networking to promote BSR membership and develop a deep understanding of our audiences and the pressures they face
- Cultivate relationships with current members to ensure high retention rates and insightful feedback loops
- Monitor membership trends and adjust recruitment and retention strategies as necessary
- Support strategic networking by facilitating meetings with members and the Senior Management Team/President(s)
Customer service and member engagement
- Serve as a key point of contact for all member enquiries, providing an exceptional service
- Ensure a positive experience for new and existing members with engaging communications, including regular newsletters and lifecycle campaigns
- Organise and host events, webinars, and other member engagement activities to foster community
Database and process management
- Maintain an up-to-date and accurate membership database (CRM) and an internal super-user
- Track membership renewals, payments, and communication preferences
- Analyse membership data to identify trends, opportunities for growth, and areas for improvement
- Oversee membership billing, including invoicing, payment tracking, and collection efforts
- Monitor membership revenue and work with the finance team to report on financial performance
- Develop pricing strategies as needed
Reporting and analysis
- Prepare regular reports on membership growth, retention, engagement, and financials for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
- Use data and feedback to continuously improve the membership offering from BSR
- Stay up-to-date on membership trends, membership models, and best practices to keep the BSR offer relevant
Person Specification
- Experience of working in membership or relevant customer-facing role
- Experienced in database management and working with digital collaboration tools
- Strong skills in data analytics, insight and impact measurement
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences across multiple channels (including digital)
- Strong management skills to direct, support and motivate their staff to perform to high standards
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to build effective collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills
Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
Our values are:
- Celebratory – we celebrate the achievements in rheumatology
- Inclusive – we support everyone in the rheumatology community
- Sustainable – we work to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment
- Leading – we use our profile to drive change and support those working in the specialty
- Collaborative – we always seek to work with others to have a greater impact
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join our Fundraising team.
You'll lead, oversee and implement ambitious plans, as set out in the new fundraising strategy and enabling us to fully capitalise on the opportunities presented over the next few years, with a focus on the development of a major donor strategy, growing our profile and supporting a high-performing Philanthropy team. Alongside this you will personally manage a portfolio of high value solicitations, resulting in 6- and 7-figure gifts.
You'll evaluate each income stream and develop plans aligned with fundraising strategy, ensuring these translate into deliverable objectives. You'll play a key role in the development of fundraising appeals, including large scale proposals and approaches, as well as developing creative and compelling funding applications to engage new supporters.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience of planning and implementing successful major donor fundraising programmes
- Proven experience of securing high-value major gifts
- An understanding of trends and developments across the sector and demonstrable knowledge of best practice in major donors, trusts and foundations fundraising
- Experience of financial management of expenditure budgets including setting, accurate forecasting and achieving financial and non-financial targets
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We're looking for a specialist in operations who has demonstrable experience on the key criteria in our job description. We really value operations as a specialism and we're really keen to hear from candidates who can tell us how their experience meets the requirements of this role, and who have read about our organisation.
If your covering letter doesn't show us both of these, it will unfortunately be discounted.
All applications will be also filtered through an A.I detector. Sorry if we sound old fashioned, but we're humans, looking to recruit a human, who will be working with other humans! If this sounds good to you, please read on!
About us
Oracy for Schools is the umbrella name for our four enterprises connected by a drive to make a positive impact on young people. How do we do it? We deliver activities and experiences that will develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem - both inside and beyond the classroom. We also achieve this through partnering with schools - giving teachers the resources and training they need to improve their practice.
We’re big enough to have a substantial impact on young people, but small enough for each individual in the team to be able to play to their strengths and take ownership over how they contribute to the collective mission.
About the role
Hours: Part time (20 hours), spread over Monday-Friday (9-5), at your discretion and to be agreed by us.
Location: Remote (from home). The successful candidatre must be UK-based.
Salary: £28,000 pro rata
Closing date: 5pm on 6 May 2025
Interviews: held in-person/online in wb. 19 May.
Commencement: Flexible according to your notice, but position available from 1 June
As our Operations Officer, you'll support the smooth running of the operations across these four enterprises - The Philosophy Man, Outspark, Hidden Leaders and P4HE (Philosophy for Home Education), to help grow our impact in the classroom and beyond. You will play a vital role in assisting us on finance, communication, marketing and data management to help us deliver:
Even more sessions in classrooms
Even more expeditions running in the outdoors
Even more children attending our residential weekends
New partnerships and sponsorships with other organisations
You'll find excellent opportunities to gain hands-on experience in our operations and develop your skills within a dynamic and varied role. Thanks to the wide-range of activities we offer to young people and the variety of opportunities we can offer you, the role can be steered towards your strengths, skills and interests. You would also see the impact of your work first-hand by observing sessions in schools. Contractually, you'll be employed by one of the businesses and then also subcontracted across the other three. We're looking for someone invested in our causes and who will become part of our tight-knot core group, working closely with our Founders, Directors and wider team.
What we can offer you:
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Real impact: You’ll play a key role in supporting the team to deliver a programme that makes a big difference to children
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Growth and development: As part of a growing team, you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities
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A friendly and driven team: We are a collaborative, supportive, and flexible team that values innovation and achieving meaningful outcomes
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Flexible working: Our core business hours are 9-5pm and we are open to discussing the specific hours that work best for you and us.
Responsibilities
Financial Administration
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You'll assist with maintaining accurate records of income and expenditure
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You'll support bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices and bank reconciliations
Communications Support
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Where necessary, you'll monitor email inboxes and respond to incoming queries
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You'll assist with outbound marketing to new schools
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Youy'll help to manage and maintain the social media pages of each business
Data Management
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You'll assist with collecting, organising, storing and presenting data
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You'll work with team members to maintain a clear and accessible data management system
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You'll support ongoing projects, including assisting with the ongoing improvement of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
General Operations Support
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You'll provide support to ensure the smooth weekly running of operations, such as the posting of books and materials internally and externally
- You'll provide organisational assistance to the Founder during busy periods
For candidates with suitable experience and qualifications, there would be the option to do some of your hours as direct delivery with young people, but this isn't required nor a prerequisite for applying.
For more information on the role, including essential and desirable criteria, and how to contact us if you have any questions, please download the Job Description below. We recommend reading this to help you craft your covering letter to the rokle.
To apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, via Quickapply. All application letters will be filtered through an A.I detector. Sorry if we sound old fashioned, but we're humans, looking to recruit a human, who will be working with other humans!
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, via Quick Apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
We are working in partnership with The French Hospital, who provide Almshouse accommodation primarily for French Protestant Huguenot families who are in need and are resident in Great Britain, allowing residents to live full, dignified and independent lives. The French Hospital is committed to ensuring that people in need can lead active lives in the local community with access to healthcare, leisure and education. Today there are 55 self-contained flats where residents can enjoy their own space, with their own furniture and belongings around them.
The CEO (Clerk to the Corporation) will ensure the smooth running of the Charity, enabling it to meet its aims and objectives and comply with relevant law and regulations. The successful candidate will be the main contact for external agencies such as, solicitors, auditors, bankers and investments managers, insurance brokers and local authorities, as necessary, as well as the main internal contact between the Trustees and the other staff and residents.
This is a significant and rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:
- Positive outcomes in a demanding senior management position, possibly in the third sector, housing, or running a business
- Experience in managing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally and the capacity to be an ambassador for the charity
- Strategic thinking: ability to assess complex information and decide on a course of action
- Financial literacy and budget management
- Experience of project management, delegating and supervising as needed
- Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
The successful candidate will advise the Trustees on matters of governance to ensure compliance with current legislation and Charity Commission guidance. You will arrange and attend Trustee Board and subcommittee meetings both preparing the agendas and taking accurate minutes, acting upon the decisions of the Trustees. You will also be responsible for managing and reviewing the work of a small team, identifying any training needs and ensure their wellbeing. Awareness of the welfare of residents overseeing community engagement and social activities, dealing with safeguarding issues, grievances and arrears, when required. Oversee the repair and maintenance of all the Charity’s properties, engaging with commercial tenants and others as necessary.
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader with previous experience of leading a team, managing budgets and projects, multi-tasking and who has a passion for meeting housing needs.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*Note that “The French Hospital” is not a hospital in the contemporary sense – we do not offer medical care or facilities.
For any further information, please contact Sandra Smith. Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement.
Hours: 3 days a week
Location: Rochester, with the possibility of occasional remote working
Closing date for applications: 13 April 2025
Interviews TBC
About GARAS
GARAS provides support, advocacy, and integration services for refugees and asylum seekers in Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire. We offer assistance with legal matters, access to essential services, arrange language support & other dynamic initiatives, to help individuals and families build a new life with dignity and security.
GARAS’ vision is a welcoming, inclusive, safe space for refugees and people seeking asylum, where all live free of destitution and have the means and opportunities to realise their full potential. Our mission is to provide refugees and people seeking asylum with practical support when it is most needed, build connections between people and use what we learn to raise awareness and advocate for positive change.
We are a team of 28, both full time and part time staff working across and/or supporting 3 teams: the Advice Team, the Ukrainian Team and the Resettlement Team. There is also a Housing Officer, an Employment Officer, and a team of Therapists.
Job Purpose
The Director leads GARAS in its mission to support refugees and asylum seekers, with a strong commitment to their rights and well-being.
The successful candidate will be an innovative and strategic thinker, who can work with key stakeholders across Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire to develop and deliver impactful services which navigate complex challenges. The Director is responsible for the strategic direction, financial sustainability, and overall management of the organisation, ensuring GARAS operates in accordance with its values and goals. This requires them to be compassionate, empathetic, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment, and to demonstrate a strong commitment to GARAS’s mission and values.
This job description aims to outline the primary duties of the Director but is not exhaustive. The role may require additional responsibilities as needed to support GARAS’s evolving mission and goals.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Development
- Provide visionary leadership to advance GARAS’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Develop, implement, and review organisational strategy in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
- Identify and respond to emerging issues impacting refugees and asylum seekers at local, regional, and national levels.
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, partner organisations, donors, and community stakeholders.
Organisational and Financial Management
- Ensure the financial health and sustainability of GARAS through effective fundraising, financial planning and budgeting.
- Oversee operational policies, processes and practices to ensure the delivery of highquality, accessible services.
- Consistently review GARAS's structure, systems, policies and procedures to ensure that these are fit for purpose, compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements and reflect good practice requirements.
- Monitor and report on organisational performance to the Board of Trustees, including financial performance, service delivery, and programme outcomes.
- Secure grants, develop new funding opportunities, and maintain relationships with funders.
Service Delivery and Programme Development
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programmes and services to meet the evolving needs of clients, staff and the organisation.
- Ensure the delivery of client-centred services that uphold the dignity and rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
- Develop partnerships to enhance the scope and impact of GARAS’ programmes and services.
- Ensure all of GARAS’ services comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Advocacy and Public Relations
- Act as a spokesperson for GARAS, representing the organisation’s mission and values to the public, media, and other stakeholders.
- Develop advocacy strategies to promote awareness of refugee and asylum seeker issues within the community and among policymakers.
- Engage with media, attend public events, and foster partnerships to raise the profile of GARAS.
Team Leadership and Development
- Provide inspirational leadership, mentoring, and support to our dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture and promoting continuous professional development and well-being.
- Provide direct line management to senior staff including development support, coaching, performance management and access to training, and to support senior staff and volunteers to do the same to the teams they manage.
- Ensure, through the senior staff, that all teams have robust work plans and key performance indicators in place which contribute to the achievement of GARAS’ long-term strategy and annual plans.
- Run regular all-team meetings to ensure good working practice is shared across the teams
- Work with the Trustee Board to recruit staff as required for the running of the organisation using fair and equitable systems.
- Work with the Office Manager to ensure effective oversight and resolution of any HR issues.
- Maintain and develop relationships with local Universities to provide opportunities for student placements
Providing support to asylum seekers, refugees and certain other migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Volunteering, People Engagement and Inclusion
Location: Home based
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm
Salary: Up to £48,444.39 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our People MI and Data Lead:
- this role plays a critical part in bringing several key aspects of activity together to support the overall Directorate and their customers to deliver an effective, informed and forward-thinking people and culture team
- responsible in further developing a suite of management information that People and Culture colleagues and customers can use to accurately make decisions to drive continual improvement and cultural change
- facilitating great conversations and supporting decision making around planning, dependencies and impact of activity
About the People and Culture Directorate:
This is a new role that engages across the whole People and Culture directorate, supporting the leadership and management teams within HR, Learning and Development, Safeguarding and Wellbeing, Reward and Talent and Volunteering, People Engagement and Inclusion in developing great people practices.
What we’re looking for in our People MI and Data Lead:
- previous experience gained within a Management Information Data analysis role
- experience of using a continuous improvement methodology and root cause problem-solving using data
- experience of working in a volunteer led organisation or using analytics to inform people strategy and planning
- previous partnering experience or ability to demonstrate ability to work with key stakeholders and draw on insight from others to make recommendations
- able to operate inclusively, recognising difference and working to adapt ways of working for those who are neurodivergent or have specific requirements in working with data
- expertise in People systems, Excel, Power BI and other reporting tools
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 18 April 2025
Video screening questions: 28 – 02 May 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 12 May 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening questions
- virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have a knack for building meaningful relationships and securing vital support? Samaritans Ireland is looking for a dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our team and help us achieve our vision.
• Permanent role
• €39,000 - €42,000 per annum
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid working – linked to our Dublin office (Usher’s Quay) with home and office working
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Staff are expected to work in person around 4-5 days per month, with the team going in most Wednesdays and a monthly team meeting.
• Location: Successful candidate must reside within 60-90 minutes from the office.
• Travel: Occasional travel required in this role, for example to a Samaritans’ branch or corporate Partnership. Travel expenses would be covered for this.
As Fundraising Officer, you’ll:
• Proactively deliver and maximise income and engagement from a wide range of fundraising activities to support Samaritans in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Research, secure and manage corporate fundraising relationships.
• Provide outstanding stewardship and account management to existing and new relationships.
• Assist with other areas of fundraising including: Grants, Trust & Foundations and Community Fundraising.
• Support branches in ROI & NI to achieve their income generation goals.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
• A proven track record in relationship management, fundraising, or marketing within the charity sector.
• Experience in securing corporate partnerships and achieving fundraising targets.
• Outstanding presentation, proposal writing, and networking skills.
• A proactive and independent approach to achieving objectives.
The Team
The Samaritans Ireland team includes specialists within Policy, Safeguarding, Finance, Helpline and Communications. The team is friendly, collaborative and supportive. We’re busy working on our ambitious Strategic Delivery Plan for 2022–27, with the aim of maximising support for our beneficiaries and volunteers. This role will work closely with colleagues within the UK central charity, including the Corporate Partnership team and Digital teams.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV (2 page max) and answer some application questions, outlining your motivations for applying to this role with us and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on 11/04. First stage interviews will be face to face from 16/04 onwards.
Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.
Samaritans recognises the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. We are wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.
Job title: Data Quality Assistant
Salary: £30,300 per annum
Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)
Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours, 12 months FTC
As part of an international movement and in partnership with 2 million farmers and workers, The Fairtrade Foundation works towards a world where all producers enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential, and decide on their own futures. We do this through setting social, economic and environmental standards, certifying products, lobbying governments, working directly with producers on specific issues and driving public awareness of the impacts of unfair trade. We also make sure that farmers and workers hold a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making. In support of this mission, we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Data Quality Assistant to join our Finance & Business Intelligence team.
It is crucial that we have high quality data, particularly in regard to the volumes of Fairtrade certified commodities that are being sold in different products. In this role you will support the monitoring and continuous improvement of our data quality, ensure that issues are addressed quickly and at source, conduct regular reviews of operational data, and support our core public fundraising processes. The ideal candidate will be confident working with large data sets, be highly organised and have a very keen eye for detail. They will be a problem solver and a detective, able to spot things that look wrong and then identify the cause through investigation of process and discussions with key stakeholders. They will be a team player who works well with others, and is driven to deliver our shared goal of delivering trade justice for the farmers and workers who we support.
Working within a small, specialist team you will be supported in your professional development whilst being given opportunities to work more independently, both on your own and with colleagues elsewhere in the organization. You will also be welcomed into a friendly and sociable organization.
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.
The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.
Closing date: 22 April 2025 (10am)
Interviews will take place: 6 May 2025
Contract: FTC 12 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Head of Public Relations
Type: Part-time Job share, 21 hours a week (Monday to Wednesday)
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £39,070 (FTE £65,118) per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We have an amazing opportunity to lead our media and celebrity team as Head of PR, working in a supportive job share. We’re looking for an experienced and focused leader who has the ability to drive forward a brilliant, high-performing team.
The team works across all areas of the MS Society – from using press and celebrity involvement to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis to promoting our research, campaigns and fundraising. All the work centres on the stories and experiences of people with MS.
You’ll be the sort of person who thrives on working at pace and juggling multiple projects. You’ll have extensive experience of managing crisis communications, developing and implementing media strategies, creating a proactive calendar of stories and ensuring spokespeople are well-trained and briefed.
We’re looking for someone who is committed to collaborative working, who is excellent at building relationships and trust with colleagues at all levels, and whose focus is on supporting the team and enabling them to do their best to speak up for the MS community.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 21st April 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
The Diocese of Truro’s vision for Creation Care invites people to Cherish Creation, Cut Carbon and Speak Up. We are committed to the Church of England’s target of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions in 2030. To achieve this, we have allocated significant resources including finances to facilitate and lead change. This includes provision of direct support to parishes and schools in their own work.
The Diocesan Environment Officer is fundamental to this work – leading us in engaging the hearts and minds of people across the diocese. This is a role that supports, encourages, challenges and inspires – reaching out to individuals, churches and other Christian communities. The role also is vital in helping to keep us on track on our path to Net Zero, having oversight of the implementation of our Environment Strategy – the plans that are embedded in all our areas of work including church support, schools, land management, offices and housing.
This role gives the opportunity to make a real difference to climate justice and creation care in Cornwall. It is people focussed because people are the key to achieving change. By walking alongside them, encouraging, inspiring and informing them we can do so much more. And doing this in some of the most beautiful places and historic buildings in the country takes some beating!
The right person for this role will be passionate and knowledgeable about climate justice and creation care and committed to reaching Net Zero for carbon. We need a strong communicator who can adjust to different audiences, engaging people in the cause rather than bulldoze them and able to underpin this work with relevant theology. Experience of managing projects, working with volunteers and using a range of media to reach people and places are all essential.
We are very happy to invest in the right person and can offer a range of training and support.
At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing and are committed to supporting your development. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on this on our website.
If you are interested in this role, you can find more details and how to apply via the Pathways link. The closing date for applications is midnight on 20 April 2025 with interviews being held on 5 May 2025 in Truro.
Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.
SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.
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!
WHAT IS START NETWORK?
Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.
Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.
OUR SOLUTIONS
DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.
EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.
COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.
For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website.
OUR VALUES
WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.
WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it
WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.
WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.
WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Communications is one of the organisation’s senior roles that ensures the content and identity of the Start Network is projected consistently, professionally, and according to strategy across multiple channels, including digital channels. The role manages a global and partly remote team made up of four people, including the line management of three.
The role is responsible for planning and delivering a consistent stream of high-quality content across our channels that will influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders. The role will act as our brand champion, ensuring that our messaging and communications are consistently on-brand and bold, compelling, and persuasive in their tone and style.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Purchase Ledger Senior
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re seeking a skilled Purchase Ledger with a passion for accuracy and efficiency to manage the processing and payment of invoices, credit notes, expenses, and other payments through our purchase ledger system. In this vital role, you’ll handle a high volume of transactions using Compleat purchase ordering software and our accounting system (currently Dynamics GP, likely to transition to Microsoft Business Central soon).
You’ll be responsible for ensuring all invoices and expenses are legitimate, accurately matched, and approved in line with our policies and procedures. Acting as the primary contact for suppliers, (including managing the accounts payable mailbox) you’ll ensure that all queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently and that the turnaround between receipt and payment of invoices is in line with what has been agreed with the supplier. You’ll ensure payments are processed on time and prepare bulk BACS payment runs, reconcile supplier statements, and assist with verifying supplier details.
If you have experience in purchase ledger management, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 21st April 2025.
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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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.