Health Officer Jobs in Leeds

Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)

Senior Operations Manager

Full time

Job Description

AMF profile

Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) was founded in 2004 and is a charity that fights malaria in a highly effective, accountable and transparent way.

We do this by purchasing and distributing multiple millions of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) at a time in nationwide universal coverage campaigns. This is the most cost effective way of preventing malaria. AMF receives donations from the public and in the current financial year to date have received over US$125m. AMF is particularly data-focused and monitors and reports on net use and drives and supports innovation to improve the effectiveness of malaria programmes.

AMF is the world’s third largest funder of nets.

AMF has been rated a top charity for all of the last 16 years by independent charity evaluators GiveWell and The Life You Can Save who focus on cost-effectiveness and impact.

We are a team of thirteen highly motivated individuals with different skills and experience. Each person has an important role to play. All team members work remotely with constant communication between them. While the team is small, the impact is big - our net distributions protect millions of people. Our largest programme is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where we are funding 55 million nets to protect 100 million people for distribution during 2024 to 2026. We have ongoing multi-million net programmes in other countries including Chad, Guinea, Nigeria, Togo, Uganda and Zambia.

Role Description

Our activities and commitments are steadily increasing, and 2025 and 2026 will be particularly busy years of distributions, with over ~100m nets planned for distribution. In light of this, AMF is recruiting a Senior Operations Manager to join the operations team and play an important role in ensuring the success of the net distributions. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills who is able to work collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on significant responsibility by leading on several of AMF’s programmes.

The role will include involvement in all stages of a distribution campaign (pre-agreement, net procurement, post-agreement, during distribution, and post distribution) across two main areas:

1. Work with National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs)
2. Work with AMF’s independent monitoring partners

Further information

The Senior Operations Manager will lead on several of AMF’s programmes. They will work closely with NMCPs, in country partners, AMF independent monitors, the AMF Operations and Technology teams to ensure the success of AMF distributions.

More specifically, they will manage the distributions through the following stages:

1 - Pre agreement

• Establishing the funding gap
• Establishing the net need, malaria burden, insecticide resistance data
• Working with the Ministry of Health to negotiate and put in place an agreement for the programme

2 - Net procurement

• Working with AMF’s procurement lead to order nets in time for the distribution

3 - Post-agreement

• After signature of the agreement, working with countries to put in place the plans for key elements, in particular: electronic data collection, 5% re-visits, net tracking
• Tender for and select an independent partner for distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner that will be AMF’s eyes and ears in country

4 - During the distribution

• Track information coming from monitoring partners
• Analyse with the Head of Analytics registration and distribution data and take actions if needed
• Account for all AMF nets

5 - Post distribution

• Tender for and select an independent partner for post distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner to carry out surveys at 9, 18 and 27 months post-distribution
• Share results with in-country partners and encourage appropriate actions to be taken

Through these stages, it will be important to maintain strong relationships with the key partners, notably the National Malaria Control Programmes, distribution partners and cofounding partners to ensure that distributions are carried out according to the agreements signed between the Ministry of Health and AMF.

These relationships will ensure that solutions can be found constructively to issues that arise during implementation of AMF’s programmes. Aside from the areas above, there will be other work related to AMF Group Operations, dependent on the candidate’s skill set.

Characteristics of the successful candidate

We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills, who works collaboratively in a team and relishes responsibility and the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help improve the lives of those affected by the wider impacts of malaria.

Required

• Fluent French and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong analytical skills and be able to use Excel confidently
• A self-starter who is highly organised with the ability to work independently and manage working time effectively
• Strong project management skills and comfort handling meetings with senior staff
• Comfort in dealing with and learning about financial matters, willing to examine budgets in detail
• At least four years work experience. The skills and potential of the candidate take priority over prior experience and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• An interest in driving down malaria rates through procedure changes and the use of technology

Of interest (but certainly not required)

• Experience working on projects based in Africa or in international development
• Malaria knowledge or background in malaria prevention or other global health campaigns  

Other role details

Reporting to: Operations Director

Location: Remote working within Africa/UK/Europe time zones (all the AMF team work remotely), with a preference for UK based. Please note that applications from outside these time zones will not be reviewed.

The cost of any co-working office space will be covered by AMF. For those living outside London, trips to London during the first three months are encouraged to spend time working with the Operations Director and AMF team.

Initial salary: £50,000 to £60,000

Company contributed pension scheme

25 holiday days per year + bank holidays

Candidates are expected to have a fully functioning computer or laptop of at least moderate specifications and reliable internet connectivity.

Travel: travel to Africa will be expected. Trips are planned flexibly in discussion with the team. The number and duration will vary year on year, and range from approximately 4 to 8 weeks per year.

Equal opportunities

AMF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applying

Applicants should send a) a one-page cover letter explaining why they are interested in and suitable for the position, and b) their CV to senioropsmanagerH2G6 @ againstmalaria . com

Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. 

About The Murray Parish Trust

Children with a serious illness are three times more likely to struggle with their mental health. Their childhoods are overshadowed by coming to terms with diagnosis, hospital stays, treatment, feeling different from friends or managing how their illness affects daily life. Many of them struggle with severe anxiety and depression, experiencing isolation and trauma during their journey. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that are more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs.

Actors Jim Murray and Sarah Parish’s first daughter, Ella-Jayne, was born with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome in 2009 and spent half her short life in paediatric intensive care, Southampton Children’s Hospital. Ella-Jayne died, at home, just eight months old. After they recovered from the immediate horror, Jim and Sarah felt an overwhelming drive to help other children and families and founded The Murray Parish Trust in 2014. They were awarded MBE’s in the King’s New Years Honours 2025 for services to seriously ill children and their families.

Our charity delivers projects that support the mental health of seriously ill children and their families. We improve access to specialist, imaginative and empowering support, at the earliest possible moment, to prevent long-term mental health difficulties. We do this by delivering a vast range of projects in children’s hospitals, hospices and other health or community settings across the UK. These include drama, dance, art, nature and music therapy; bereavement and mortuary suites, distraction equipment that reduces anxiety, sanctuary and quiet rooms; sibling support; counselling and therapy rooms; and psychological support for children/family members.

The role - Head of Public Fundraising and Operations

This is an exciting new chapter for The Murray Parish Trust. Our new Head of Public Fundraising and Operations will work closely with the Board of Trustees and our Head of Philanthropy and Projects to scale our impact and expand reach nationwide. They will play a pivotal role in leading operations and shaping the charity’s future, as well as leading on growing income from community, corporate, individual fundraising, which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We anticipate time will be split roughly equally between leading public fundraising and operational management. There is some freelance support with marketing, corporate and community fundraising, and volunteer coordination, plus trustee support with events; there is scope to expand the team as income grows. This role will support their work as well as personally deliver public fundraising activity, taking sole responsibility for individual giving and legacies.

This is a job of variety, innovation and opportunity. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, perhaps an aspiring charity CEO, who is looking to develop skills and knowledge in charity management and strategy. This is a job for someone who is ambitious, collaborative, proactive and who has a genuine passion for championing the mental health of seriously ill children and their families.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising: Work alongside with the Head of Philanthropy and Projects to implement the fundraising strategy, including:

• Delivery of the specific fundraising activity delegated to this role to grow income year on year (individuals, community, corporate, legacies, events), supported by the work of freelancers.
• Strategic oversight of all public fundraising including monitoring, evaluating and reporting to the Board.
• Ensure excellence in donor stewardship that helps retain, grow and diversify support from existing donors.
• Maintain a proactive focus on donor acquisition, across the UK, prioritising areas where we have projects.
• Effectively utilise the CRM to proactively and accurately capture donor information and consents.
• Strong focus on return on investment to ensure efficiency in working nationwide, carefully prioritising activity.

Charity management and operations

• Help to shape organisational strategy, using data insight to drive decision making.
• Data management lead; incl. CRM management, data protection, embedding a culture of data collection.
• Lead on setting and managing annual income and expenditure budgets.
• Ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
• Coordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Provide support for financial management; incl. outsourced book keeping/monthly management accounts; working with accountants to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Work closely with Board members with specific lead responsibility, incl. with the Treasurer in the production of cashflow and other financial reports.
• Supported by the volunteer coordinator (freelance), manage and develop a network of volunteers and ambassadors (e.g. talks, photo calls, events, collection tins, admin, research).
• Act as Secretary to the Board; including statutory filing, coordinating quarterly meetings and taking minutes, compiling/circulating Board papers, diarising other meetings and communication as needed.
• Represent the charity externally with diverse stakeholders.
• Responsible for the effective management and leadership of the public fundraising and operations team.

£49,933 per annum

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent contract

Home based role and living within the relevant region or close enough proximity to be able to travel and meet the requirements of this role’ (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from)

The CSP is hiring for a new position into it’s equality and diversity team. The role of the Equalities Officer is pivotal to the equality and diversity agenda within the Employment Relations and Union Services direcrorate.

You will recruit and support workplace activists, be the lead officer responsible for the continued development of the CSP equality reps’ network, deliver training and build workplace organisation through local activity including workplace campaigns. The training of CSP reps ensures a high level of presence, specific expertise, and enabling negotiating and representation of CSP members in the NHS and wider employers. The role also requires the ability to deliver training on two residential courses a year.

Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 6 February 2025.

Interview date: Date TBC – interview will be held in person at the CSP London office.

If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at Head Office.

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please visit the website..

NO AGENCIES

Fight Bladder Cancer is a UK-based bladder cancer charity founded and run by bladder cancer patients and their families / carers.

We provide personal support anyone affected by bladder cancer in the U.K. We also help raise public awareness, support medical research, and campaign to influence policy at the highest levels to bring about improvements in bladder cancer treatments.

We may be a small organisation in relative terms, but we are one with big ambitions and for good reason.

The number of people in the UK living with bladder cancer currently exceeds 100,000 and with around 20,000 new cases each year, despite a 16% reduction in instances over the past decade, early diagnosis and treatment remain a key challenge.

Our patient support work is endorsed by patients, their families and by medical professionals alike and is recognised as being the leading source of information about Bladder Cancer for patients, carers and practitioners.

The key to our success has been that we are a patient-led organisation and one that seeks to put the patient-voice at the heart of the public health policy and funding debate. We can point to having achieved tangible success in influencing the improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.

Our ambition is for a dimensional increase in our public information and awareness work. We aim to double our income to increase our capacity for delivering on our continued commitment to support people with bladder cancer and their families and to influence the future pattern and quality of health services for this neglected cancer.

There are all the foundations needed to achieve the objectives for growth and increase impact – a deserved reputation for the quality of what we do and our expertise, a successful income generation programme with potential for growth, a committed team of staff and volunteers, and all supported by sound governance.

As our next Chief Executive, you will lead on the delivery of the achievement of our ambitions and improve the patient experience for literally thousands of people.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement, which should clearly set out your motivations for the role and how your experience to date meets the requirements.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd March

 

First interviews: Week commencing 10th or 17th March (conducted remotely by NFP)

 

Final interviews Tuesday 1st April (in person - London)

About The Role
Fixed Term Contract Until: September 2025
We’re looking for a Direct Response Marketing Officer to join our busy and thriving Events Marketing team. This role will manage and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns, driving participation for our sports, challenge, and mass event program.
You’ll report to the Events Marketing Campaign Manager. The Events Marketing team is in the Events team and sits in the wider Income and Engagement directorate. The Events Marketing team is responsible for recruiting event participants across a range of sports, challenge, and mass events, as well as involvement in retention strategies to cross-sell our supporters into other fundraising products.
You will:

- Work with different teams across the organisation, as well as with our media agency and external stakeholders, to brief, optimise and evaluate marketing campaigns, with a focus on monitoring performance and coordinating evaluations.
- Make recommendations to help inform and improve future campaigns.
- Write marketing copy for your campaigns, work closely with internal and external designers to develop creative ideas, and produce post-campaign reports.

About you
You will be experienced in marketing and communications. You’ll need to have excellent organisational and timekeeping skills, be a team player and show passion for the cause, working to maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.
You will be able to demonstrate your experience of planning, developing, and delivering multi-channel campaigns. You will have experience in budgeting and financial management and be an innovative thinker with a test and learn attitude.
You will be a fantastic communicator, with great attention to detail.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Engagement Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South West and Channel Islands engagement team to support the charity’s exciting work in Guernsey. 

This is a part-time role offering remote working.

Position: S11234 Engagement Officer

Location: Home-based, Guernsey, as part of the South West & Channel Islands locality team. However, extensive national travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week 

Salary: £20,938 per annum (FTE circa £34,800 per annum)

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 16 February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 24 February 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Engagement Lead for the South West and Channel Islands, the Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across the locality to deliver against engagement activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the involvement of people affected by stroke to prioritise our work and improve the experience of people affected by stroke.

• Development of the Stroke Group Network in Guernsey.

• Working with health care professionals, including clinicians, managers and leads.

• Managing volunteers.

• Build stroke communities to enable stroke survivors and their carers to rebuild their lives after stroke.

About You

You will bring experience and understanding of the meaningful involvement of lived experience, working to address health inequities, using a data driven approach to prioritisation and focus of work.

You will be:

• Data driven.

• Able to prioritise activity and focus to increase impact and reach.

• Willing to travel.

• Experimental and willing to learn.

• Dependable.

• A team player.

This role requires travel across Guernsey as well as some overseas visits to the UK. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. 

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of Guernsey and have the right to work in Guernsey.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further 

information on the role. 

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. 

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Community Engagement, Impact and Engagement, Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Impact and Engagement Officer, Health Engagement, Community Health Engagement. 

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

Join us in our mission to create space for nature to thrive alongside people.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly organised Finance & Admin Officer with an eye for detail to join our team at the Lifescape Project. This person will play an integral part in our financial and operational management as the organisation expands.

Candidates will need to be comfortable with taking on a wide range of financial and non-financial tasks, carrying them out in a timely and accurate way and using their initiative.

About the us

The Lifescape Project is a small and growing charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We focus on ambitious projects that solve complex environmental problems by leveraging the skills and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team across science, law, economics, technology, and culture.

Role responsibilities:

• Financial Processing (60%): Manage QuickBooks, raise invoices, monitor debtors, handle staff expenses, assist with banking, gift aid, year-end procedures, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Operational & Administrative Tasks (40%): Organise meetings, manage HR systems, support recruitment and onboarding, liaise with suppliers, maintain policies and procedures, support EDI initiatives, manage volunteers, and handle general administration.

Experience and qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in a similar role (desirable).
• Accounting qualification (AAT Level 3) or extensive experience (essential).
• Double entry bookkeeping and QuickBooks experience (essential).
• Experience in financial transaction processing, reporting, and charity sector accounting (desirable).
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave (28 days plus public holidays)
• Annual Lifescape retreat and paid work travel
• Pension scheme
• Computing equipment
• Potential for study leave
• Flexible & remote working arrangements

For further information, including the full job description and person specification, please download the candidate information pack.

Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to solving environmental issues and protecting the natural world by emailing your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.

Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025.

First round interviews: 13 and 14 March 2025.

About the opportunity:

The Tutor Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support all aspects of stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. The role will require you to develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our volunteer tutor network, schools and other stakeholders.

The Tutor Communications Officer will develop their data management and analytical skills, when evaluating the impact of communications and maintaining subscriber data. They will also develop detailed knowledge of our e-communications software (Campaign Monitor) to create precise and engaging email campaigns with accurate segmentation of recipients. 

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility. 

Key responsibilities of the role: 

• Work with Communications and Engagement teams to create impactful communications that recruit new tutors, re-engage lapsed volunteers, and convert former tutors into long-term charity supporters.
• Maintain and analyse data across our e-communications platforms (ValueText, Campaign Monitor) and our volunteer database (Salesforce) to optimize audience targeting and engagement, while ensuring GDPR compliance and data cleanliness.
• Respond to tutors’ enquiries and feedback complaints as part of managing the communications’ team inbox, whilst supporting the wider team to do the same.
• Work with the Communications and Media Manager and other communications officer to produce interesting and relevant pupil and tutor case studies throughout the year. Collaborate with our Programme Team and your MarComms colleagues to source appropriate case studies from our partner schools and volunteer network.
   

Key information: 

Reports to: Communications and Media Manager 

Salary: £25,235 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum (if applicable) 

Contract and hours: Permanent, full-time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A
full working week is 37.5 hours.

Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 25th February 2025

Start date: As soon as possible 

Place of work: This role is remote, with occasional travel to London. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Our London office address is: x+why Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH
 

Application process:

Please submit a completed application form via our website.

In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1. Please provide examples of when you have shown evidence of being a creative and effective communicator, able to adapt to different audiences and platforms to achieve an outcome.

2. Please provide examples of when you have shown the ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously while working to high standards.

3. What experience do you have with data management and analysis? Please provide specific examples of how you've used data to improve communication strategies

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs and cover letters. We only accept applications with the application form. 

We are looking for a warm and self-motivated Engagement Officer to lead community and volunteer engagement, and manage our social media platforms at SOFT UK. In this position, you will engage with the existing SOFT UK community, strengthening and deepening this relationship. You will also build new relationships, thus building our community. You will also engage with volunteers, ensuring their volunteer journey is seamless and successful.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and be highly adaptable, happy to facilitate a video call with SOFT UK families in the morning, and then engage with volunteers in the afternoon! They will be self-motivated and confident to work from home.

SOFT UK       

The Support Organisation for Trisomy 13 and 18 UK (“SOFT UK”) is a not for profit charitable organisation structured as a charitable trust for the purposes of providing organisational support to those with first-hand experience of Trisomy 13/18 and other related disorders. The Board of Trustees (“the Board”) comprises the legal directors of the Trust. 

Main Responsibilities of the post

The Engagement Officer is responsible to the Charity Director for the management of engagement on behalf of SOFT UK, ensuring we are seen as professional, yet warm and welcoming to our service users.

In this role you will manage and maintain our social media strategy with support from our Communications Officer, seeking out new ways to communicate with our community.

These activities include, but are not confined to:

• Strengthening our relationship with current SOFT UK supporters, including families, fundraisers, and charity partners.
• Preparing, organising and facilitating regular video calls with SOFT UK families.
• Building new relationships, thus broadening our reach and impact.
• Engaging with SOFT UK volunteers through various media to ensure their volunteering experience is enjoyable and mutually beneficial.
• Working with the Charity Director and the Communications Officer to collaborate on content and engagement for Trisomy Awareness Month
• Working collaboratively to help organise SOFT UK Family Days.
• Work collaboratively to produce content for our SOFT UK social media channels and Youtube.
• Prepare detailed engagement activity reports.
• Develop our podcast/vlogcast strategy.
• Identify and attend relevant networking events and conferences, virtually and in person.

Furthering SOFT UK aims and objectives

• Be aware of the underlying principle of the charity’s work in ensuring that the needs and interests of SOFT UK’s families are fully recognised in all aspects of its work.
• Be aware of and comply with the organisation’s rules relating to Employment, Health & Safety and information security regulations.

On occasions the Charity Director may request the post holder to undertake other responsibilities consistent with those set out above. 

Person Spec

· Relevant experience in a similar role.

· Proven experience leading people or marketing is advantageous.

· Previous experience working in a 3rd sector organisation is advantageous.

· Strong knowledge of engagement practices and techniques.

· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

· Must be self-motivated, able to multitask and work well under pressure.

· Experience of using Zoom (or similar) would be beneficial.

Community Engagement Officer (Hub pilot)

Location: Home based – within the southwest area, close to Bristol
Hours: 21 hours p/w, FTC for 12 months
Salary: £31,500 FTE (£18,900 pro-rata – 21hrs/wk).
Closing Date: Noon, 19 February 2025
 

About Dogs for Good

Inspired by the way her own dogs instinctively wanted to help, our founder, Frances Hay set up the charity in 1986. France’s vision was to help disabled people by training assistance dogs to make daily life easier. In 2015 we changed our name from Dogs for the Disabled to Dogs for Good to reflect the wider community that we support.

Our groundbreaking work has shown us how dogs and the bond we share with them can lead to happier, healthier lives. Our work is bringing the best out of a person and dog relationship and we achieve this in many ways- some of these are: · matching people with our highly skilled assistance dogs

· helping families make the most of the relationship with their own dog

· providing community-based support for groups of people who can benefit from a connection with our dogs

· working with research partners to advance our work and advocate for the wellbeing and inclusion of people and dogs who support them
 

About Our Workplace

Dogs for Good is dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier and happier for everyone involved. We want to support more people to benefit from these connections and we have an exciting new strategy to expand our reach and impact.  As Dogs for Good moves towards establishing a community-led way of working by 2028, planning for the growth of our existing network of community-based services and volunteers is part of our new Hub Development programme.

We want our Service Delivery Hubs to be a place and space that:
· Nurtures a person-centred Dogs for Good community and enables multi-service design and delivery in a locality that is informed by the needs within the community

· Provide a focus for awareness raising, attract local funding and create partnerships with organisations that support and advocate for our core audience groups

· Provide a friendly and supportive Dogs for Good go-to contact, space and voice in a locality for anyone who’s part of the Dogs for Good family already or could benefit from our support and services.

We’re looking for a team member to help drive our Service Delivery Hub pilot project in the southwest area, close to Bristol, during 2025.

Are you someone who enjoys a role that’s all about:

· making impactful connections and partnerships with people and organisations

· creating and nurturing a welcoming and supportive community for everyone connected to Dogs for Good in that locality – our staff, our dogs, our volunteers and the people we support (potential, new and existing)

· being part of a pilot project team; objectively testing what works and what doesn’t, providing feedback and evidence on the best structures, tools and processes we want to keep and repeat

· Getting stuck in and hands on – and equally enjoys looking at ‘the big picture’ and helping shape future organisational plans

Community Engagement Officer (Service Delivery Hub pilot)

This fixed term role is all about supporting the design, plan and test of our Service Delivery Hub pilot project, working closely with the Head of Hub Development and the wider Dogs for Good team. Building on experience from our other project work, this role will:

· Raise Awareness: Lead initiatives to promote our work, building and developing relationships with organisations that support or connect with our key audience groups

· Community Engagement: Be a key contact for our local Dogs for Good community, including those we support, our volunteers, and potential beneficiaries. Nurture and grow our community and help manage enquiries, provide guidance, and track interest to anticipate future needs

· Volunteer Management: Actively recruit, support, and manage volunteers, leveraging best practices we've piloted

· Fundraising: Seek and prepare responses to local funding opportunities and collaborate with central teams to support existing projects and develop new community fundraising initiatives

· Service Integration: Work with the Dogs for Good team to integrate our services within the Hub for maximum impact, ensuring we have the necessary processes, tools, and materials

· Evaluation and Reporting: Engage in evaluation and reporting to assess the pilot's impact, providing objective feedback and ideas for improvement. Ensure data collection aligns with our Data Protection policy and partner agreements

· Service Support: Assist our service delivery team, for example by finding and coordinating suitable venues for safe and effective service delivery

· Safeguarding: Monitor and take appropriate steps to safeguard clients, including vulnerable children and adults, in line with our Safeguarding Policy

· Additional Tasks: Perform any other tasks as agreed with your line manager

This role is very much helping to shape and trial our pilot project, so elements of the role and specific tasks will develop as the project progresses – the areas above are the main areas of focus.
 

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with the following key skills and experience:

·  Community Engagement: Building connections with local public, voluntary, and community sector organisations, especially in Bristol

·  Volunteer Management: Recruiting, training, developing, and managing volunteers

·  Project Assessment: Objectively assessing and reporting on project progress, issues, and risks

·  Communication: Excellent skills in communicating with clients, families, professional service providers, and the public

·  Welcoming Environment: Creating a warm and inclusive community

·  Client Support: Experience in supporting a diverse range of clients, with a focus on listening to their needs

·  Health and Social Care Knowledge: Understanding the support landscape, particularly in Bristol

·  Project Adaptability: Comfortable handling change, reporting progress, and adapting as new information arises

·  Organisational Skills: Highly organised, experienced in data collection and input, using data to inform decisions

·  Time Management: Ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

·  Innovation: Open to new ideas and confident in suggesting improvements to colleagues

·  Teamwork: Self-motivated and effective in a dynamic team with diverse skills and experience

·  IT Proficiency: Skilled in using technology to support service delivery and ensure easy access to data and records

Other knowledge and experience that would be beneficial in this role includes:

· Understanding of the services of Dogs for Good.

· Occupational Therapy related skills and experience.

Person profile

for a person who can demonstrate the following qualities:

·  Commitment to a person-centred approach

·  Proactive, positive and flexible approach

·  Outcomes-oriented; a ‘can-do’ person

·  Self-motivated and organised

·  Creative approach and problem-solver

·  Inclusive style, willing to share and learn

·  Operates to professional and high standards

·  Acts as an Ambassador for Dogs for Good

·  Creativity in problem-solving, ability to ‘think outside the box’ and responding appropriately to new ideas and unexpected situations.

Other Requirements

· The ability to drive is part of the job, so a full driving licence is preferred, but where applicable, we will work with the chosen candidate to find alternative solutions where reasonable adjustments can achieve the desired outcome.

· As you will be working with vulnerable people, you will be required to undergo a DBS check.

· You are expected to have a good understanding of safeguarding issues and how they should be applied to the work of the charity and its partner organisations.

· Flexible working hours will be required in some instances to facilitate the effective delivery of the hub pilot.

Apply now

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jude Palmer, our Head of Hub Development

To apply for this position please visit the Current Vacancies page on Dogs for Good's website, where full application instructions can be found.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 19 February 2025

1st interview: Tuesday 11 March, Little Stoke, Bristol

2nd interview: w/c 17 March at Dogs for Good, near Banbury

Community Based/Home Working – East Midlands

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Nottinghamshire) but covering the East Midlands region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

 

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Community Based/Home Working – Devon/Cornwall

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Exeter/Plymouth) but covering the Devon/Cornwall region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

 

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

At Student Minds, we’re seeking a dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to oversee our flagship University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Programme and Award, supporting universities to adopt a whole-organisation approach to mental health and wellbeing.
 

This is your chance to:

• Lead a team delivering sector-wide impact.
• Develop and oversee the delivery of ambitious programmes, ensuring they are sustainable and high quality.
• Build strategic partnerships across the HE and mental health sectors.

If you’re a strong leader with experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and change management, join us in creating conditions where every student can belong and thrive.

About Student Minds:
Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We work with students, professionals, and leaders to change the state of student mental health. Our work is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to join our team.

The Role:
As the Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our sector improvement programmes, providing strategic guidance, and driving change across the HE sector to improve mental health outcomes.

The UMHC framework, launched in 2019, is a set of evidence-informed principles supporting universities to adopt a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing. To support its adoption, Student Minds introduced the UMHC Award assessment process and a holistic membership programme (‘Programme’) for universities in 2021.

Through the UMHC Award and Programme, we aim to ensure every university and HE organisation in the UK adopts a strategic, whole-organisation approach to wellbeing and mental health, creating conditions where all students can belong and succeed in the ways that matter to them. This ambitious, impactful programme sits at the heart of the Student Minds strategy.
 

The Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement will:

• Lead National Programmes: Manage a team delivering the UMHC Programme and Award Assessments, working closely with the Head of Programmes to set strategic direction and ensure successful delivery.
• Recruit and Train Assessors: Lead a team of over 40 Assessors to deliver the UMHC Award Assessment process to approximately 16 universities annually.
• Develop Events and Resources: Plan and deliver conferences, online and in-person events, and resources for our growing membership base (113 universities and counting in 2024/25).
• Build Strategic Relationships: Engage with the HE and mental health sectors to foster partnerships, identify needs, and drive improvement.
• Financial Oversight: Support annual fee reviews and manage a complex programme budget with significant income and expenditure.
• Drive Organisational Thinking: As part of the Leadership Group, contribute to shaping the future of sector improvement opportunities at Student Minds.

We are seeking a resilient, adaptable, and accountable leader who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience managing complex programmes and achieving strategic objectives.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of balancing cost, quality, and time effectively.
• Extensive experience in change management, including leading teams through transitions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, building and sustaining strong relationships.
• Strong team management and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Public speaking experience, with confidence in presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of system change approaches, with adaptability to evolving processes.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading an Award Assessment Programme.
• Knowledge of the HE sector.
• Experience in or knowledge of the mental health sector.

How to apply

If you’re ready to lead our digital evolution and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

1. Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications. 
2. Download and complete our application form -instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all. 
3. Upload your completed application form. 

Application deadline: 23rd February
1st stage interview:5th March (online via Google Meets)
2nd stage interview: 12th March in person at our Leeds office

Usher Kids UK is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Family Liaison Officer to provide emotional wellbeing support, guidance and information to our wonderful community of children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome.

Job Title: Family Liaison Officer

Responsible to: CEO

Location: Remote, with requirement for in-person attendance at some meetings and events during the year (travel expenses covered)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week across a minimum of 3 days per week (flexible days, to be agreed with successful candidate) with some out of hours working required (e.g. our annual summer residential camp and twice-yearly family weekend events, with TOIL for out of hours working)

Salary: £31,000 per year pro rata, 2.5 days/week (£15,500 actual)

Term: 12-month fixed term contract with potential to continue in role as funding allows

Annual leave and benefits: 33 days leave pro rata (16.5 days actual).  Employer pension scheme with matched contributions of 5%

Closing Date:  9th February 2025

ABOUT USHER KIDS UK

At Usher Kids UK, we’re dedicated to empowering children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome - a rare cause of progressive deafblindness.

From the point of diagnosis onwards we provide information, support and resources tailored to the specific and unique challenges of the condition. We create opportunities for families to connect at virtual and in-person events, helping them build friendships, skills and confidence for the journey ahead.

Our services are already changing the experiences and outcomes of the next generation: "Our daughter came back from Usher Kids UK summer camp absolutely buzzing - she was confident, proud and talked with excitement about how she is unique."  Working at Usher Kids UK, you could help to ensure that every family living with Usher syndrome has access to this life-changing impact.

WORKING AT USHER KIDS UK

Our charity provides vital support to the Usher community.  In recent years, demand has grown for our services so this year we are very excited to be growing our staff team.  The new Family Liaison Officer will work alongside our CEO and Events and Communications Officer, playing a vital role in providing both emotional wellbeing and practical support to our young people and their families.

The role will be varied and offers the chance to be an important part of our small and friendly team.  We recognise the value that each person brings to our charity, encouraging innovation and development, and we support each other to provide the very best services for our community.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Family Support Lead

As Family Liaison Officer, a big part of your role will be providing tailored support, information and advice to families from diagnosis onwards.  This will include:

o Responding to enquiries from families

o Assessing support needs and signposting to external services as appropriate

o Providing follow-up remote support where required

o Providing face-to-face support at occasional clinics (normally based in London)

o Designing and maintaining support processes and systems

o Monitoring engagement and using insight gained to make recommendations for service improvement

Emotional Wellbeing Lead

As our lead emotional wellbeing practitioner, you will assist in the design and delivery of several of our projects and events.  These will include:

o Providing support and facilitating daily group sessions with young people aged 11-25 at our annual USHthis! summer camp (in 2025, the camp will take place from Friday 25th July - Friday 1st August and you will need to be available for these dates)

o Help to deliver our one-day events in the spring and autumn

o Co-create the Empowerment Programme for 17-25 year olds with Usher syndrome.  This is a pilot programme that aims to support our young adults in developing self-advocacy and identity alongside mentoring through the key milestones in young adult life

o Facilitate 1:1 and group sessions on the Empowerment Programme

o Facilitate monthly virtual USHchats for parents and carers (these take place one evening a month)

Across all aspects of the role, you will need to ensure the safeguarding of and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk who are engaging with Usher Kids UK.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Experience and Knowledge:

o Over 2 years’ experience of providing emotional wellbeing support to:

- children and adolescents

- parents/carers and family members

o Experience of supporting families with additional needs

o Experience of supporting families with sensory or dual sensory needs (desirable)

o Experience of family support case management

o Experience of facilitating 1:1 and group sessions

o Minimum of Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. youth work, health, social care, education)

o Computer literate and confident using MS Office software and video conferencing tools

o Good standard of written English and Maths (GCSE grade 5 or above)

o Good knowledge of safeguarding processes and systems

o Ability to deliver out-of-hours work to accommodate Usher Kids UK events and meetings

 

Skills and Qualities:

o A strong desire to help young people and families with additional needs

o Excellent communication skills including active listening and a non-judgmental approach

o Resilience and ability to set and maintain boundaries

o Willing to work flexibly and deal with change

o Proactive collaborator and able to develop and maintain external relationships

o Drive, determination and self-motivation, with a positive attitude towards work

o Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable in team settings and independent working

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply:

Please upload the following to Charity Jobs by 9th February 2025:

o An up-to-date CV

o A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role.  Please ensure you provide evidence and examples which demonstrate how your skills meet the criteria set out in the person specification.