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Hello, thank you for considering a Team Leader role with Redthread.

About us
We are a team of compassionate, collaborative and courageous professionals. Every day, we challenge ourselves to keep learning, adapting and innovating, supporting vulnerable children and young people wherever they need us. Our vision is a society where all children and young people live healthy, safe and happy lives. We’ll never stop until this is a reality.  Please visit our Redthread website and learn more about our approach and the services we provide.

Sound good? Before making an application, please ensure that you've read through this job pack, including the important information on the final page on how to apply. For more about our recruitment process, benefits and our commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity, and inclusion please check out our guidance for applicants on our website here.

About the role

Post Title: Team Leader

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with regular evening and weekend shifts required. Shifts will be scheduled to ensure team cover from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm daily.

Location: Onsite, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Woolwich, London. With regular travel to other Redthread sites and offices when required.

Salary: £38,424.00 per annum + benefits

Contract type: Permanent

DBS Level: Enhanced with barring

Work area: Services

Responsible to: Programme Manager

Purpose of the post
● Support the Programme Manager to oversee effective and consistent delivery, performance, and quality assurance across the health settings, working with the Director of Services and other leaders to enhance and develop the offer. Including through involving young people in service design and development aligned to the Redthread Youth Participation Strategy.
● Lead Redthread teams delivering services, ensuring that Redthread’s models of intervention are delivered consistently and appropriately to all young people accessing the services.
● Build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of partners and agencies, including clinical teams, hospital staff, Redthread’s stakeholders, project partners, and voluntary and statutory agencies working with young people.
● Be part of the team at Redthread, contributing to the development of our programmes and assisting with other projects and activities as required.

Job Description

Job Title: Charity Finance Manager – part-time

Location: Hybrid - based at either our Stirling or Winchester offices

Salary: £39,000 (pro-rata)

Hours: - 22 hours/week - flexible, would consider a term-time arrangement.

Contract: Permanent

About us:

Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading school grounds charity, dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for all. Our vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated, and outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.

We have unrivalled expertise based on three decades of experience, practical action and research. With offices in England and Scotland and staff based across the UK, our team and our accredited network of outdoor learning experts have the capacity to work nationally and internationally. Click HERE for more information.

We are a flexible, family friendly and supportive organisation. As such we consider all applications and are happy to discuss hours which suit school hours / terms, varied working times and more. 

What you’ll be doing:

· Lead and line manage the accounts team

· Liaise closely with the CEO and Business Services & HR Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organisation

· Take responsibility for credit control and raising sales invoices to record grants or royalties or claim income from sources other than plain commercial training

· Manage the charity’s funds to maximise interest receivable within the terms of the investment policy

· Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and reports for trustees

· Prepare quarterly VAT returns and supporting non-business apportionment of calculations

· Prepare the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement submission and payment

· Review the monthly payroll

· Maintain and review finance software and systems in response to changing Trust requirements, identifying efficiencies or savings where possible

· Compile year-end adjustments, prepare a year end file for the auditors and produce the first draft of the Trust’s annual financial statement

· Work with Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, helping with the preparation and review of the initial budgets required as the basis for applications for funding

· Assist managers with project budget costing, monitoring and review, grant claims and contracts for services

· Provide project budget and spend reports to project managers

· Prepare and file the Charity Commission Annual Return

· Keep LtL’s Charity Commission, Scottish Charity Regulator and Companies House records up to date and do the same for LtL’s dormant trading subsidiary.

· Contribute to the strategic development of the Trust

· Keep up to date with professional developments in the field

· Performing regulatory requirements as necessary, including ONS and Valuation Agency returns and other appropriate duties as required by the CEO.

What you’ll need:

•  
• Experience of accounting for grant funded projects
• Experience of VAT partial exemption/non-business apportionment
• Experience of working in the charitable sector
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or AAT level 4 qualified. Qualification by experience may be considered

§  Computer literate particularly in Outlook, Excel and Word

§  Quick learner, logical thinker, numerically minded and reliable

§  Is able to work flexibly according to the needs of the Trust.

§  Working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll

• Excellent Excel skills
• Knowledge of CRM systems.

This is an indication of the scope of the role. If you don’t have all of the above but feel it could be the role for you, talk to us!

What we offer:

· Flexible working

· Holiday, 28 days + bank holidays + a “birthday gift” day

· Laptop, phone and all travel & subsistence expenses

· Family & carer friendly policies

· Training and CPD by agreement

· Sick pay

· Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution

· Subsidised Christmas meal

· Free office refreshments

· A supportive and welcoming team of colleagues.

We’re an equal opportunities employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and are committed to recruiting the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience. We offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who opt-in to the scheme and can demonstrate that they have at least 50% of the “what you’ll need” list. To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must be from an ethnic minority. Please state clearly in your covering letter if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact the HR Manager, Sarah Knott - see website for contact details.

To apply: Please send the following by email to our recruitment email - see website

· Your CV

· A covering letter explaining in no more than one side of A4, your interest in the role and the skills and knowledge you have that make you an ideal candidate

· Contact details (including email address and phone number) of two referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer.

The recruitment process:

The advert will run for a maximum of 6 weeks, until 18th September 2024. We are operating a rolling recruitment process and will interview suitable applicants as they come in. Subsequently, we may close the advert before the 18th September if we engage a candidate.

If you have not heard from us by 20th September 2024, you have not been shortlisted.

Service Manager – Jobs, Education and Training (JET) – Maternity Cover
We are looking for a dynamic, organised and proactive manager to join the Youth Work Team and support our mission to enable young people who are homeless, facing homelessness or unsafe to achieve independence and positive futures.
We have an ambitious plan to deliver an innovative and varied programme of youth work, jobs, employment and education (JET) and lifeskills to young people this year and we are searching for an exceptional candidate to help us succeed in this vision.
We are looking for a candidate who is committed to delivering high quality services to homeless young people. The successful person will be responsible for delivering an innovative and youth-led JET and lifeskills programme as well as supporting with the coordination of our daily day centre service to young people aged 16-24.
You will have experience motivating and inspiring frontline teams, maintaining and building a network of relationships with relevant external agencies and be able to work dynamically and confidently in a fast-paced day centre environment. We’re looking for a candidate who can think on their feet, demonstrate initiative and proactivity, and is an excellent problem-solver.
The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively across our organisation. They will be committed to the safeguarding of young people and helping us to develop an inclusive and trauma-informed service.

Please note, the post is a fixed term maternity cover contract for 9 months.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd September 2024
Interviews: Thursday 12th September 2024

The interview date is fixed and will not be changed. Please ensure you are available on this day when applying for this role.
 

The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 - Medium Organisation

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To help and support Owners with their much loved companion pets with The Trust.

To help support the department with any administration process including inputting information on to our database.

To  raise a computerised record or case to log the call.

This post will require a good overall understanding of the needs of older people and their pets.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

i. To welcome new Volunteers to The Trust with a phone call.

ii. Search for Volunteers that would match the requirements of the case.

iii. To listen to the needs of each Owner and accurately record information for each Owner and their pet by completion  of a computerised case. 

iv. Check Volunteer details and the distance they are willing to travel.

v. Check communications to see if a Volunteer has been contacted previously. 

vi. If cases are active use your judgement to see if an Owner would benefit from additional support and if so put processes into effect to find additional Volunteers. If this is the case liaise with Owners to see if they would welcome additional support.

vii. To call and reassure Volunteers during the allocation process. If there are no active cases in the area offer posters/advertising materials to be distributed within the area.

 viii. To assist with reporting on Volunteer assignments.

 ix.To ensure you record all of your communications onto the database in an accurate and timely fashion by way of  comments on each Volunteer case at the end of each conversation and appropriately refer to Management about urgent cases.

 x.To help maintain up-to-date records and mailing lists for Volunteers and Owners throughout the course of your work. 

xi. To have a good working knowledge of other roles and tasks within the team and provide ad hoc support as required  including inputting information.

Case types include; Dog Walking, home checks, Short term fostering, long term fostering, pet care, talks and petprofiling

v. To liaise with all other members of The Trust to help maintain a quality service.

vi. To contribute and liaise with the team by helping to update Volunteer and Owner cases in the course of your communications.

vii. To help maintain filing and filing systems related to your work.

viii. To liaise with all other staff of The Trust in a flexible manner.

ix. To liaise and work with the press team for reverse appeals.

x. To liaise with all Owners, Volunteers and members of the general public in a polite and helpful way.

xi. To be familiar with and adhere to procedures and protocols, disciplinary and applicable rules and ensure compliance  with legislations (Health and Safety, Data Protection, especially the privacy of members, Owners and Volunteers alike).

xii. At all times to ensure and maintain a compassionate, professional and efficient public image for The Trust.

Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.

Job Purpose

Your role will be to develop and deliver our programme of social and physical activities for people aged 50+ across Sandwell. You will also work with the programme manager to design and implement evaluation systems to demonstrate the impact social and physical activities have on the wellbeing of older people.

 Description of Service

Age UK Birmingham & Sandwell provides a range of services and programmes for people aged 50 and over.

The Sandwell Community Support programme is dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older people through the provision of social and physical activities across Sandwell.

Principal Duties:

· To develop new social and physical activities for older people

· To engage with older people to understand their aspirations for activities and develop community offer in response

· To prepare material and actively promote the activities of the programme to citizens, partners, and other stakeholders

· To maintain accurate and confidential records of all activities and outcomes

· To develop contacts, links, and relationships with other programmes such as NNS

· To represent the team at external meetings where appropriate

· To work with the Line Manager to achieve targets to meet funding contract requirements

· Risk assesses working environments as appropriate in line with AUKB’s Health & Safety policy

· To support volunteers assisting the service

· Make referrals/signpost to Age UK Birmingham and Sandwell colleagues and other appropriate agencies and organisations for specialist support

· Report all incidents and accidents promptly to the Line Manager

To undertake any other duties commensurate to the post not specifically mentioned in this job description. 

The Talent Set are partnering with a unique Health Charity to find a New Business Manager to join a growing Corporate Partnerships team with a brilliant brand.

We are looking for a creative new business fundraiser to utilise the charity’s assets to generate income from across the commercial sector, playing a key role in delivering the organisation’s new strategy to save more lives through research.  Key duties include:

• Drive new business generation by researching, engaging, and securing partners which deliver new income and non-cash benefits in line with the corporate partnership’s strategy.
• Develop and manage your own targeted pipeline of high-value strategic and commercial approaches to reach personal targets and contribute to team targets.
• Overseeing the negotiation and development of contractual agreements; ensuring the needs of partners are met, relationship parameters are agreed, and the required resource is secured.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

• A proven track record of building, securing and developing five and six figure partnerships and corporate donations.
• Excellent new business skills and commercial acumen to develop relationships with key prospects and secure new partnerships to deliver against targets.
• A Confident networker with compelling communication skills.
• Ability to understand and translate areas of the charity’s work to turn them into attractive propositions.
• Target driven with experience of securing new income and meeting individual key performance indicators.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people?

Is making a difference important to you?

Do you have the skills and expertise to lead a small charity?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Off The Record South East Hampshire, a leading provider of emotional wellbeing and mental health support services for young people in the South East Hamphsire area, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead an organisation that supports the local youth community.

Off The Record (OTR) has been active within the Havant and Portsmouth area for nearly fifty years and has a proven track record of delivering effective services through individual counselling and group work, including family counselling. The issues our young people often face include anxiety, family/friendship & relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem or mood.

The Chief Executive will be someone who has the skills and expertise to lead all aspects of the charity as it explores new directions, service lines and partnerships. The successful candidate will work with the board of trustees to help establish a community where young people are happy, independent, cherished and nurtured with a significantly improved sense of wellbeing.

We are looking for an influential and inspirational leader with a strong external focus and natural ability to engage. Excellent leadership, communication, administration, outcomes management and team-building skills are all a must.

To be considered for this post you must have proven management experience, professionalism, the ability to implement projects and plans to achieve targets and results, excellent communication skills, and the energy and commitment necessary to lead a busy charity at a key time in its development.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of senior level operational and strategic leadership ideally, but not essentially, within the charity/social enterprise sector. You will also need experience of the financial management of an enterprise working with annual revenues in excess of £400k.

Experience in social care, well being and the mental health of young people is not essential but would also be a strong advantage.

We are looking for an experienced Regional Development Coordinator, to lead the coordination and management of all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Southwest and South Wales Region (Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff and Swansea) and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.

We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 9,500 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 350 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.

The key areas of focus include:

● To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
● To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
● To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.

At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

At Grange Big Local we are like a village, within a village, the village of East Finchley in North London. GBL has a resident-led board and our project is hosted by Inclusion Barnet, who are our Local Trusted Organisation, who hold and process our grant payments and employ our staff team.

The GBL resident – led board have a three year plan in place informed by community consultation and involvement with the wider community. The plan is not just to provide funding for projects, but to build community capacity, confidence and skills in the longer term.

It is GBL’s mission to promote a thriving and caring community, where our residents can flourish, our environment can blossom, and our economy can grow. GBL is a truly unique community development project, in its final phase of creating a lasting legacy.

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form. Download the application form from the vacancy documents at the bottom.

If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org

At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. Bookmark Reading Charity is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about marketing and wants to make a positive impact through their work. As the Marketing and Communications Executive, you will support the marketing team in a variety of tasks, from creating content and social media listening to assisting with PR, events and campaigns. You will provide general marketing support to other functions within the charity, helping to ensure our message reaches the right audiences.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation:

• Assist the Digital Marketing Executive in the creation of engaging content for various channels, including social media, newsletters, blogs, and website updates. 
• Support the design and production of marketing materials, such as flyers, posters, and digital assets. 
• Help develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent and timely communication.

Design:

•  Assist the Digital Marketing Manager in the scheduling and management of the Senior Visual Communications Officer’s design schedule 
• Organise, feedback and manage marketing briefs that come into the Marketing team from multiple support functions 

Social Media Management:

• As required, support the Digital Marketing Executive with Bookmark’s social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments and DM’s.
•  Assist in creating social media campaigns that align with broader marketing objectives.
•  Track and report on social media performance, providing insights to optimize future activities.

Email Marketing:

• Assist in the development and distribution of email campaigns, including newsletters, volunteer updates, and event promotions.
•  Manage email lists and ensure data accuracy, adhering to GDPR guidelines.
•  Monitor email campaign performance and suggest improvements based on analytics. 

Event Support:

• Support the Volunteers team by helping plan and execute events, both virtual and in-person, aimed at volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and awareness-building.
•  Assist with event logistics, including coordination with venues, vendors, and attendees.
•  Support the promotion of events through various channels to maximize attendance and engagement. 

Campaign Support:

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to drive volunteer sign-ups, donations, and brand awareness.
•  Work with the team to develop campaign materials and track their effectiveness.
•  Provide administrative support across projects and workstreams, such as managing campaign timelines, stakeholder communications, budgets, and reporting.

General Marketing Support:

• Provide day-to-day support to the marketing team, including managing enquiries, reports, updating databases, and maintaining records.
•  Collaborate with other teams within the charity to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with overall objectives.
•  Contribute to brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Person Specification:

Education:

• A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualifications will be considered. 

Experience:

• Some experience in a marketing, communications, or related role (through internships, volunteer work, or previous employment at a similar level)
•  Familiarity with marketing activity, management, content creation, social media and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
•  Experience in the charity or non-profit sector is beneficial but not mandatory. 

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
•  Creative thinking with the ability to generate ideas and solve problems.
•  Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
•  Basic understanding of digital marketing principles, including social media, email marketing, and content creation.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with CRM systems or marketing tools.

Attributes:

• Passionate about literacy and education, and committed to Bookmark’s mission.
•  Eager to learn, with a proactive approach to professional development.
•  A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
•  Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
•  Effective time management, able to organise multiple work streams and projects. 

Scope is a disability equality charity in the United Kingdom. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

Join us in making a real difference!

With the recent UK election ushering in a period of political change, now is a crucial time for helping us ensure our vision for an Equal Future for disabled people in the UK.

Scope is at the forefront of shaping the new government’s agenda in disability employment, and with a series of commitments to big ambitions in this area, we have a unique opportunity to influence policy.

Join us and help ensure the next decade is defined by real progress so all disabled people who want to can move into, stay in, and progress in work.

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexibility to work from home some or most of the time.

The role 

If you want to help us end the Disability Employment Gap, Lead Policy Adviser (Employment) is the role for you. You’ll help us turn the evidence we have into robust policy recommendations.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Use their detailed knowledge of policy influencing to come up with creative and effective ways to ensure that the next Government prioritises these issues.

• Throughout it all, ensure disabled people’s experiences are included and their voices amplified. 

• Pass a basic DBS check.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description above. 

About you

We are looking for someone experienced in securing policy change.

You will:

• Have good understanding of how Whitehall and Westminster work, and you’ll know how to create change.

• Know how government policy is made, influenced and the role research plays in the process.

• Ideally have experience of working in a large organisation, and you will understand the need for a collaborative approach that works for different audiences. 

• Be passionate about disability equality and understand the challenges disabled people face.

• Have experience of working with people from marginalised backgrounds would be another advantage.

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.  

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension 
• Excellent training and career development 
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

Key Information

Salary: Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working (two days per week in the office). There will be occasional working days in Sutton (around once per month).

Closing Date: Monday 16 September 2024

Job Details

As Head of Strategic Marketing, you will be required to lead and oversee work to gather business intelligence, analyse data and develop new strategies to strengthen positioning of the ICR’s brand.

The aim will be to furnish partner teams across the ICR with an understanding of their markets, analysis of the effectiveness of current strategies, and marketing strategies to exploit new income opportunities.

The role will lead the shift to a more data-led approach to income generation – using business intelligence, digital analytics data and market research to identify new fundraising and commercial opportunities, and data analysis to reshape income generation and marketing activities.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must have a strong track record in designing and implementing strategic marketing programmes guided by market intelligence. They need a strong understanding of brand. They must be highly creative and collaborative, with exceptional skills in data analysis and presentation.

Department/Directorate Information

The Development and Communications directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, and telling the ICR’s story of doing outstanding cancer research – communicating effectively about the ICR’s work to help attract donors and supporters, the best staff and students, commercial partners, funders and collaborators, and to advocate for changes that support cancer research and improve access to the ICR’s discoveries.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. 

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.

Research Officer

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join a dynamic organisation.

Position: Research Officer

Location: Holyoake House, Manchester 

Salary: £33,570 per annum (pro-rated to 21 hours - £20,142)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 20th September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 30th September 2024, in Manchester

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.

We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.

About the role:

As Research Officer you will support the development and implementation of Co-operatives UK's strategies through research, surveys, and feedback. In conjunction with the Leadership Team, you will set the strategic research priorities for Co-operatives UK.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Key responsibilities include:

• Align research efforts with Co-operatives UK’s goals and priorities to support policy and strategy formulation.
• Plan and conduct market research to understand public perceptions of co-operatives; Undertake survey and questionnaire-based research with co-operatives to identify trends, opportunities and challenges within the co-operative sector.
• Maintain awareness of ongoing initiatives across Co-operatives UK and actively collaborate with other departments to identify emerging research needs.
• Analyze members’ purchasing behaviour, assess the business impact of various membership types to enhance member engagement, and evaluate the effectiveness of Co-operatives UK's programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather and utilise data effectively, ensuring maximising the use of existing data.
• Manage research projects, including designing, executing, and analysis of surveys and feedback mechanisms.
• Work with partners and other research and academic organisations to commission research projects.
• Maintain data sources, analyse business data to identify key trends, and translate research findings to provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare reports and insights that demonstrate the value and impact of co-operatives, including their social, economic, and local impacts.
• Develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms to communicate business analysis insights effectively to the Leadership Team

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission, and you will have experience working as a Research Officer in another organisation.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Experience in commissioning, designing and delivering quantitative and qualitative research projects 

• Project management skills including experience in managing data analysis projects 

• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to various stakeholders. 

• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing research needs. 

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with proficiency in database management and manipulation. 

• Good understanding of research processes and methodologies, data analysis techniques, and data protection regulations. 

• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and statistical software. 

• Ability to work with attention to detail, accuracy, and within specified deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and convey information clearly and effectively. 

About the organisation:

As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Policy, Programmes, Research, Policy Officer, Programmes Officer, Research Officer, Policy and Research Officer etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are looking for a Direct Marketing Officer to join our growing Individual Giving team at Samaritans. This role will assist in the creation, management and implementation of key campaigns and projects to recruit and retain supporters maximising loyalty and lifetime value.

A valued member of the team – you’ll also contribute to direct marketing projects while supporting larger, strategic initiatives led by the 3 x Senior Direct Marketing Officers in the team.

This is a brilliant time to join the IG team at Samaritans as we continue to drive forwards our ambitious plans to enable us to be there for all those who need us. ​We’re progressing some exciting new projects, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge.

We are a supportive, creative, and ambitious team. We empower each other to achieve great things, and we’d love to have you join Samaritans and help us continue to succeed.​

• Permanent role
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
• Hybrid working – linked to Ewell (Surrey) office, with home and office working
• In-office working - at present, the team meet in the office 1-2 times per month
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

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Key Responsibilities​

• Project management of direct marketing integrated campaigns across online and offline channels from project initiation, through segmentation, data/media specification, creative approach, production, fulfilment to results analysis, ensuring income and expenditure targets are met.

• Ongoing management and review of external suppliers and marketing agencies to ensure activity takes place on schedule and within budget.

• Strategic planning and donor development. Close involvement in developing long term direct marketing strategies for priority audiences.

• Integration of Fundraising and External Affairs’ activities and objectives

• Ensures all activity is run in line with best practice and compliance.
   
• Works with the Senior Direct Marketing Officers and Head of Individual Giving to develop and deliver the individual giving strategy for priority audiences.
   
• Undertake database analysis, to inform and improve the direct marketing programme.​

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The Person​

You’ll have some previous experience of direct marketing campaign management across a range of channels. You’ll be able to effectively manage multiple projects and campaigns. Engaging and passionate about our cause, you’ll be a team player with excellent communication and personable skills.

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Full Job Description here​

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What’s in it for you – our benefits​

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working:

We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

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Being Inclusive:

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQIA+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application:

​If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer some short application questions on your motivations for applying. If you’re interested in applying or would just like to find out more, then we'd love to hear from you. This role will close for applications at midnight on 15th September, with video interviews scheduled to take place in the week of 23rd September.