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JOB PURPOSE 

UK for UNHCR is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join its team, raising vital support for displaced people around the world through creative campaigns such as the Refugee Dictionary, Cuppa Hope as well as fundraising appeals and partnerships. 

Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Officer will have particular focus delivering day to day social media communications, including community management, publishing, content management and development. This role will also support wider digital communications activities, such as with the Senior Digital Communications Officer who manages the website. 

This involves identifying opportunities to amplify appeals, campaigns and partnerships through social media to support UK for UNHCR’s fundraising and public advocacy objectives. Raising awareness of global refugee crises and UNHCR’s humanitarian operations forms a central part of this storytelling, as well as thematic campaigns and PR moments throughout the year.   

One of your first focuses will be helping grow and verify UK for UNHCR’s TikTok account and LinkedIn presence, in addition to transitioning the charity’s channels to a new social media management tool. You will also work closely with the wider Communications team in supporting online and offline fundraising appeals.  

The Digital Communications Officer will also work with the wider Communications team to identify and support storytellers (including refugees and supporters) to share their stories through the charity’s social media channels.  

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO  

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

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

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

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

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

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

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

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, coordination and growth

• Deliver and schedule social media content on a daily and weekly basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice.  
• Produce or commission multimedia content, including videos, graphics and photography to support charity activity on social media.  
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevant content to the audience.  
• Adapt content from UNHCR’s head office and field communications to localise for UK audiences.  
• Develop social media editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events.  
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner and be quick to respond to news and emergencies.  
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies. 
• Deliver on a paid media strategy to amplify social media content more broadly, with a focus on Meta ads manager. 
• Update and maintain community management guidelines on a regular basis.  
• Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to monitor and moderate all of the charity’s social media channels.  
• Other support for digital communications as required, such as helping cover website activities when colleagues are on leave. 

Analytics, reporting and best practice

• Deliver regular reports outlining the performance of our content and channels, ensuring we’re on track to reach 100k followers by the end of 2026. 
• Create and lead on a testing roadmap, leveraging new features across all social media channels. 
• Keep up to date with social media content trends, news and tools to inform best practice and strategy.  
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects. 
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity. 

The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience using native social media tools, like Meta business manager and YouTube Creator studio, to manage online communities.  
• Experience of creating social media content that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action.  
• Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics.  
   

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements.  
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar, to edit and produce basic assets.  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles.  
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure.  
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proofread and pick up inconsistencies.  
• Understanding of data protection principles.  
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• An interest in global humanitarian affairs.   
   

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation.  
• Experience with refugee issues or field work. 

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? 

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

What else?

Wellbeing

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

Financial

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

Development  

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

HOW TO APPLY

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

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th December 2024

First stage interviews: Week commencing 9th December 2024

Second stage interviews: Week commencing 16th December 2024

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

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

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for social impact and educational enrichment? The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is seeking its first Director - a dynamic and strategic individual dedicated to advancing opportunities and support for students at William Ellis School in Camden, North London.

As Director, you’ll be at the helm of a small but impactful charity, supporting initiatives that foster confidence, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging among students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our mission to make William Ellis School a leader in comprehensive education and to cultivate positive social capital, personal growth, and educational opportunities for all.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fundraising: Securing and managing funds through grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing a vision to support educational and personal development programs.
• Community Engagement: Building and strengthening relationships with businesses, educational organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Storytelling & Advocacy: Raising the Trust’s profile by effectively communicating its impact through various media channels.

Working closely with the school’s leadership and Board of Trustees, you’ll also oversee compliance and financial stewardship to ensure transparency and sustainability, aligning all activities with the Trust’s values. While this is a sole leadership position, you’ll be supported by a vibrant school community, including dedicated trustees, parents, and alumni.

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in fundraising and strategic planning, who is motivated by social impact and driven to make a difference. If you are a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude, ambition, and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply.

The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

This role involves work within a school environment and supporting activities that benefit young people. The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Due to funding success, we are recruiting for a new Children and Young People’s School Coordinator in our Children and Young People’s Team. The new role will deliver a range of projects in primary and secondary schools and colleges across Lancashire.

Job title: CYP Schools Coordinator

Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)

Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding 

Salary: £25,767 

Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead 

Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire.

We’re looking for a bold and caring individual to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want someone who has experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.

To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.

You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing.

This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.  

Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024) 

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Deadline for applications: 9am on 19th December 2024  

Interviews will be held on 9 January 2025  

Registered Charity Number 1081427 

Registered Company Number 3888655 

Lancashire Mind 

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

We’re looking for a case study officer to join our talented and ambitious press, PR and celebrity team.

The successful candidate will support all elements of the charity’s case study function including recruiting and engaging new individuals with the charity who are willing to share their personal experiences of breast cancer to support our work and managing and nurturing key relationships day-to-day so they have the best possible experience when supporting the charity.  

A key element of the role will be supporting colleagues in the press, PR and celebrity team to identify and seize opportunities for case studies to share their experiences to raise awareness of breast cancer, Breast Cancer Now and how we’re here for anyone affected by this devastating disease.  

You’ll will work with teams across the organisation to support them in sharing the voices of people affected by breast cancer through their work. Liaising closely with colleagues to understand where case study support is required, you’ll identify the people who, through sharing their personal experiences, can best support activities to deliver on charity objectives. Key to this will be gathering the relevant insight and identifying ways we can engage case studies with our work in a way that’s mutually beneficial.

About you

You’ll have a good understanding of issues impacting people affected by breast cancer. With this you’ll have an awareness of, sensitivity to and ability to adapt to their changing needs and circumstances and how this might impact their ability or wish to support the charity’s work.  

When engaging individuals with sharing their story to support us, you’ll approach this work with professionalism, sensitivity and care at all times, being sure to identify opportunities bring about mutual benefit for both parties.

Handling sensitive information appropriately at all times is key to this role, and requires you to have a knowledge of GDPR regulations and a commitment to[VS3]  following Breast Cancer Now’s compliance and confidentiality regulations. You’ll also be proficient in using CRM tools to store and record interactions and sensitive data relating to supporters.

A strong verbal and written communicator with high levels of organisation, you’ll be prompt in responding to supporters and colleagues appropriately and with clear and accurate information. You will also be a quick learner and work well as part of a fast-paced press, PR and celebrity team.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 26 November 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 2 December 2024

About us 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

About the role

As Strengths and Assets Coach, you will work alongside people who have experienced homelessness to develop their personal Strengths and Assets. The goal of the work is to create a sustainable housing situation by promoting strong community links, access to training and development, employment, leisure, and volunteering opportunities.

You will use and develop a range of coaching and learning skills and techniques to facilitate person centred progression plans, using a psychologically informed approach that leads to positive change.  You will work with members to build their confidence and capacity to access wider community resources and become active citizens. You will also develop and deliver a range of engaging formal and informal learning, that is person centred in employability, volunteering, tenancy skills and personal development.

The role is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the development of Strengths and Assets Services at Crisis Edinburgh Skylight.  This will involve working with partners across a range of sectors to develop learning and participation activities.

Skills, knowledge and experience vital to succeeding in this role:

• Experience in community education, tenancy skills development, volunteering, training, tenancy sustainment, or group work.
• Experience of working alongside marginalised groups and individuals using a coaching approach to develop strengths and assets.
• Understands the needs, issues and sensitivities of supporting people facing homelessness and other forms of social exclusion and develop practical solutions to address them.
• Awareness of the barriers to engagement and participation experienced by people facing homelessness and other forms of social exclusion and an understanding of how these might be overcome.
• An understanding of psychologically informed approaches when working with people who have experienced complex trauma and marginalised individuals

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 23:59

Interviews will take place on Friday 13th December at Crisis Skylight Edinburgh. Interview process will be a competency based interview

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

About the role

The Philanthropy Account Manager sits within the Philanthropy Team and will work with supporters who are giving at the five and six-figure level. They can be individuals, couples or small family trusts and often support many different areas of our work, both financially and non-financially. As a team we are a friendly, innovative, creative, collaborative team and, whilst we have an ambitious income target this year, we are bold in our ambitions for growth. We are always up for trying new things, taking a few risks and learning from when things fail. Our ultimate goal is to enable our donors’ support to be as impactful as possible, and inspire their loyalty and commitment to our mission to end homelessness.

The Philanthropy Manager role is varied, and alongside managing a portfolio of warm donors and prospects and securing five and six-figure gifts, there will be opportunities to lead on fundraising campaigns, events and other key projects. Other parts of the role include actively seeking new business working with our prospect researcher, building relationships to support and facilitate peer-to-peer giving, and finding new and creative ways to engage both new and existing donors in Crisis’ work. Creating compelling proposals, cases for support, reports and other bespoke communications will also be required. The successful candidate will manage, coach, and inspire the Philanthropy Administrator, and support them with their workload.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven track record of building strong relationships with prospects and donors and securing gifts at the four to five-figure level.
• Experience of engaging and influencing high-value and high-profile individuals; understanding their motivations and inspiring confidence.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including listening skills).
• Excellent influencing skills to develop internal and external relationships.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach, with the ability to spot opportunities to bring supporters closer to Crisis’ work.
• Ability to manage projects, events and fundraising campaigns.
• Is passionate about social injustice, believes in an equitable society and is excited to support us in our mission of ending homelessness

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024 at 23:59

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
 We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Salary: £36,500 FTE (£21,900 pro rata)

Location: Working from home (UK) with occasional attendance at events or meetings across the UK including attending meetings in London.

Closing Date: 1 December 2024

Hours: Part-Time (21 hours per week. Requirement to work outside of regular office hours occasionally, as required, with time off in lieu. We are happy to talk flexible working)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Reports to: Director of Operations

The Organisation

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is the membership organisation for professional fundraisers in the UK.

Our values underpin all areas of our work and guide us in all we do:

• Passionate: taking pride in what we do and driven by success.
• Professional: championing and achieving high standards governed by professional integrity.
• Enabling: helping others and empowered to take ownership, find solutions, make decisions and collaborate.
• Enterprising: open to new solutions and committed to delivering where we already excel.
• Respectful: honest and fair, treating everyone with consideration and respect.

The Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus 9 Bank Holidays. We also close between Christmas and New Year which is additional time off
• Up to 7.5% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme (after probation ends)
• Enhanced sick pay from day one
• Great work/life balance through flexible and remote-first working
• Support for your health and well-being with an Employee Assistance Programme
• Two days of paid leave annually to volunteer for a registered charity

About the role

The CIOF offers a diverse range of short courses, conferences, webinars, and leadership programmes for fundraisers at all stages of their careers, and we will continue to expand our offer in line with sector needs over time.

Extensive research and input from academics and practitioners has ensured that our suite of professional qualifications are well respected across the sector. We offer the highest quality of teaching from experts in the field and have over 1,800 graduates.

The Qualifications Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that our qualifications will give fundraisers professional recognition, increased insight, and improved job prospects.

Job Purpose

• Supporting the Director of Operations and working alongside the Professional Development Manager, you will have responsibility for the management of all the Chartered Institute’s existing qualifications.
• You will be responsible for the academic integrity of qualification-related learning products, including responsibility for the assessment and external verification processes.
• You will also be responsible for project managing the rewrite of our Level 4 Certificate and Level 5 Diploma qualifications through a team of experienced tutors.
• You will scope the opportunity to deliver a Level 3 and Level 6 qualification for future release, offering modular options for students.
• In addition, you will contribute to our journey to achieving awarding status from Ofqual and work with the Executive Director of Change on the final stage of our chartered status, achieving the power to award Individual chartered status for fundraisers.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support to potential, current, and future students including advising on suitable courses and qualifications, assessment, and options for their career path.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the Chief Examiner, External Examiner, and qualification tutors in relation to assignments or examinations.
• Attend the annual Exam Board (and qualification faculty training days) supporting the administration as appropriate.
• Be the key point of contact with external partners for the delivery of apprenticeships including Registered Training Providers, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Ofqual, and the Institute for Apprenticeships.
• Lead on the co-ordination of other continuing professional development activities ensuring alignment with Individual Membership grades.
• Coordinate the assessment and examination processes for all CIOF qualifications.
• Management of all qualification procedures including scheduling, moderation, internal verification, submissions, record keeping, tutor allocation, resubmissions, extensions, appeals, and withdrawals.
• Work with the Professional Development Manager to review the content of our qualifications, online learning, and short courses, ensuring that course materials and all documentation are updated as appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Membership Services Manager and Professional Development Manager, actively seek ways to improve, develop and maintain processes to ensure smooth and efficient procedures relating to professional development activities including but not exclusively to Short Courses, Qualifications, and other learning programmes, e.g. Future Leaders Programme.
• Provide day-to-day support and advice to students and the faculty.
• Provide consistent and effective communications regarding professional development products to key stakeholders.
• Development, management, and monitoring of the Professional Development budget.
• Support the working relationship with the CIOF Learning and Development Committee, and the European Fundraising Association.
• Cross-departmental interaction to ensure qualifications are promoted effectively across multiple channels, ensuring the Membership Services Hub are fully engaged with our products, including cross-promoting our CPD policy and the competence framework to members.
• Liaising with third-party technology suppliers to troubleshoot issues where necessary.
• Co-ordinate effective evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of all courses across the academy; including but not exclusively, to CIOF Qualifications.
• Work with the wider team to ensure approved tutors, trainers, and regional trainers are delivering content of the highest quality.
• Utilise feedback across all CIOF learning products and services to support continuous quality improvements.
• Ensure accurate input of relevant data (notes, actions, agreed plans with members and customers) into the CRM.
• Any other tasks as requested by the Director of Operations

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

• Experience in developing and managing qualifications in an education establishment.
• Experience in working with subject matter experts to maintain and develop learning content.
• Experience in faculty/speaker acquisition and dealing with senior-level people.
• Experience in topic development, research, and copywriting.
• Experience in designing competency frameworks and aligning them with professional development activities.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
• Experience or demonstrable knowledge of the charity sector and/or fundraising, and/or professional associations.
• Experience in using communication systems (email, phone etc.).
• Experience in managing budgets and tracking income and expenditure.
• Experience in using MS Office applications and making the most of our CRM, including analysing reports to drive understanding of learner experience.
• Experience in using Learning Management Systems.
• A confident self-starter with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Effective written skills.

Attributes

• Flexibility and a desire to work in a cooperative, collaborative way with other individuals and teams within the organisation.
• Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work on own initiative.
• Able to work under pressure with the ability to find solutions.
• Diplomatic, energetic and unflappable.
• Excellent customer service skills on the phone, in person, and writing.
• An understanding of and commitment to the values of the voluntary sector.
• Willingness to support and engage in ensuring the CIOF is a safe and inclusive place to work.

Reflecting Our Values

Honesty, transparency, and accountability: we will be straightforward and clear about the decisions we make and their impact, explaining our rationale and objectives, and seeking feedback and views from you.

Putting our members first: our work and priorities will be guided through consultation and engagement with our members to embed it in their needs and priorities and ensure it has their interests and values at heart.

Fair, and inclusive: we will proactively engage you to ensure our work supports all staff and is delivered in an inclusive way for all.

Respectful: of your views and listen to what you tell us. Not everyone has the same priorities, but all are deserving of respect and consideration.

Proud and ambitious of you, your work, and the difference you make.

If you would like to discuss access requirements or have any questions about the role, please contact us directly.

The Chartered Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager, reporting to the Head of Outreach and Communications.

• Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
• Team: Outreach and Communications
• Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.  

• Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communication
•  Line Management: Senior Marketing Coordinator
• Term: Permanent Role 
• 28 hours per week
• Ideal start date: ASAP
• Annual salary: £38K–£46K (pro rata) depending on experience

We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate

About SEO London

SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.

OUR VALUES

Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

Who we support

SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.

Ethnic minority groups:  As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.

Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Manager role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach and allows the individual to apply their full range of marketing and communications skills. The primary responsibility is to lead and execute SEO London’s marketing and communications strategy,

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategy Development and Execution

· Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and objectives.

· Conduct market research to understand target audiences and adjust strategies accordingly.

· Further develop our plan for B2B marketing.

Business-to-business marketing

· Execute a B2B marketing strategy aligned with SEO London’s goals and objectives.

· Create and manage multi-channel campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and PR, to boost SEO London’s visibility amongst existing and potential corporate sponsor firms.

· Produce sponsor-focused content, including success stories, industry insights and data-driven reports, to demonstrate ROI and the value of partnership with SEO London.

· Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, sponsors and relevant individuals within existing and potential sponsor firms.

Brand Management and PR

· Maintain and strengthen the organisation’s brand image across all communication channels.

· Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across campaigns, events and SEO London’s online presence.

· Collaborate with sponsor firms and other external partners to promote SEO London content in the media.

· Work with the Impact Team to develop and promote testimonials and highlight SEO London’s annual impact metrics.

Content Creation and Management

· Oversee content creation, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts and website updates.

· Collect and promote engaging stories and testimonials that highlight the organisation’s impact and promote its mission.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

· Review and further SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics.

· Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

· Possess a deep understanding of social media, along with a high level of creativity and expertise, to make the organisation’s social media platforms stand out.

· Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media ads and SEO strategies.

· Manage Google ads and Google analytics.

Public Relations and Media Engagement

· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets.

· Draft press releases and pitch stories, and respond to media inquiries to increase the organisation's visibility and reputation.

Stakeholder Communications

· Coordinate and/or support communications with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and the broader community.

· Create targeted messages for different audiences, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.

Event Promotion and Support

· Support the promotion of events and fundraisers.

· Collaborate with external and internal event organisers to ensure consistent branding and messaging.

Marketing to student audience

· Drive the marketing and promotion of our programmes to students at campuses across the UK.

· Lead digital marketing campaigns for student recruitment during the recruitment season.

· Collaborate with the Outreach Manager to align outreach and marketing efforts, ensuring programme needs and KPIs are met.

· Analyse campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimise engagement and lead generation.

Internal communications

· Support the development of strong and consistent internal communications, working in the first instance with an internal project team.

Monitoring and evaluation

· Oversee quality control of all outputs.

· Use data to understand and improve the performance of the organisation’s communications efforts.

Analytics and Reporting 

· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications efforts, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.

· Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media insights, and email marketing reports to assess and refine strategies.

Team Collaboration and Line Management

· Work closely with other departments to align marketing efforts with programme goals and organisational priorities.

· Provide line management as required, including goal setting, performance management, task planning and execution, identifying learning and development opportunities, and hold accountability for the team member’s outcomes and outputs.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience of:

· Proven experience in B2B marketing

· Proven experience across communications functions, including PR and social media

· Using data to analyse social communications performance.

· Project management and stakeholder management.

· Demonstrable success in building and maintaining high-impact partnerships.

· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Canva.

· Internal communications.

· Event marketing and promotion.

Desirable skills and knowledge

· Salesforce CRM.

· Photoshop.

· Knowledge of the UK’s education system.

· A deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Behaviours:

· Positive and proactive self-starter.

· Creativity and thinking outside the box.

· Ability to influence and engage various stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Tact, diplomacy and integrity.

· Understanding and compassion.

· Highly organised, flexible, and independent.

· Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.

Required qualifications

· Minimum of 5 years work experience including experience in a management position.

· Native-level fluency in English, with strong creative writing abilities.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.

What we offer

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Enhanced pension scheme

· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

1. Employee Assistance Programm
2. Discounted gyms via Medicash
3. Charity workers discount Critical illness cover
4. Cash plan healthcare [AM1] and more... Timeline

Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interviews: on rolling basis

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. 

Equal opportunities Statement

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable. 

Right to Work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

A permanent position has arisen in our friendly, busy and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team. The role will support Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) to seize opportunities for improving the political environment for dementia research, capitalising on opportunities to increase our impact in parliament and with government to strive for a cure.

The role will work closely with policy colleagues to help develop opportunities for influencing key stakeholders within and outside government and its agencies to help Alzheimer’s Research UK improve the dementia research environment. This is a very creative directorate, and the post holder will have opportunities to work on projects that take the charity in exciting new directions. The role is likely to include frequent work in Westminster and Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Public Affairs:

· Work with the policy and public affairs team, as well as the wider organisation, to help further develop and implement the public affairs strategy.

· Identify, develop and deliver proactive and reactive parliamentary activity to grow ARUK’s network of engaged, informed and supportive political stakeholders.

· Work across the policy and public affairs team to assist in developing tailored briefings and materials to further ARUK’s policy and public affairs ambitions.

· Keep abreast of the dementia research and political environments from national and international perspectives and use intelligence and insight to help inform the team’s work and direction.

· Provide analysis and insight on relevant legislation and policy guidance to help further and inform ARUK’s policy and public affairs work.

· Prepare parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.

· Lead on gathering information to measure our public affairs impact and report regularly, including across the organisation and up to Directors.

Campaigns and awareness raising:

· Work with the policy, public affairs, research and communications team to help deliver public campaigns and campaign messaging focused on ARUK policy objectives and help shape these messages for a political audience.

· Work with the communications and digital teams to help develop digital public affairs opportunities.

Event and meeting management:

· Planning and coordinating parliamentary events and conferences focused around ARUK key policy and public affairs objectives.

· Represent ARUK at parliamentary and other events and conferences, potentially including national party conferences.

· Co-ordinate and attend meetings with parliamentarians and stakeholders alongside senior staff and to provide briefings for staff.

· Liaise with colleagues, scientists, supporters and stakeholders at all levels.

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge and interest in politics and public affairs

· Knowledge of the UK political system

· Experience of building positive relationships with influencers or supporters

· Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

· Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone

· Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences

· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

· Professional and hard-working team player

· Enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure

· A willingness to show initiative

· Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 9th December 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Role Title: Temporary Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £41,463.70 FTE per year (pro-rata to 4 days per week)
Contract length: 12 months (fixed term) March 2025 to March 2026
Location: Hoxton, London UK

Deadline for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025
Shortlisting / Interviews: second half of January 2025
Start Date: March 2025

Counterpoints Arts is a leading national organisation working at the intersection of arts, migration and social change. For 12 years, Counterpoints Arts has been at the vanguard of cultural commissioning and practice, supporting and producing the arts by and about migrants and refugees, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and welcomed within British arts, history and culture.

The range of Counterpoints Arts’ work has grown considerably since it was founded in 2012 and we are now seeking someone to lead on Operations Management whilst our current Operations Manager is on maternity leave. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of our charity’s operations, including overseeing day-to-day administrative, financial, and HR functions. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and have a strong background in charity operations or a similar role within the nonprofit sector. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone whose values align with the charity's mission and overall team culture.

Counterpoints Arts aims to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds to its team. We particularly welcome applications from those who have been historically excluded from the cultural sector, including people with lived experience of displacement, people of colour and other ethnic global majoraties, people who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled people and people from a working class background.

Other details:

• Good employee benefits, including flexible working, access to an EAP programme, individual wellbeing budget, 28 days leave including bank holidays (pro-rata) and a dedicated training budget

Responsibilities:

Overall, the role involves ensuring smooth daily operations and charity compliance, managing office administration, supporting team productivity and wellbeing, and liaising with external stakeholders and suppliers.

Finance and Fundraising:

• Ensure financial compliance and oversee bookkeeping, invoicing, and grant payments.

• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and planning with the Director.

• Monitor charity management accounts, project income, and expenditure.

• Manage year-end accounts, filing with the Charity Commission, and Company House.

• Write funding applications and reports, maintain funder relationships, and ensure grant reporting deadlines are met.

• Ensure provisional figures are submitted to various funders and entities

• Write narrative report to go alongside financial report for year end accounts

Board and Senior Management Team:

• Support the Director in preparing Board papers

• Support SMT meetings and assist the Board with reminders and actions

• Update the Risk Register every 6 months according to updates agreed at Board meetings

​HR and Policy:

• Lead on HR activities, annual leave, TOIL, pensions, and contract administration.

• Oversee payroll, recruitment, staff wellbeing, and compliance with employment law.

• Manage temporary staff and freelancers, and update HR policies as needed.

• Lead on the annual team training programme and supporting team with individual

  training ambitions

• Support all staff with wellbeing needs and help address issues with individual wellbeing.

• Organise team training, away days, and foster a positive team culture.

• Ensure staff adherence to policies (e.g., annual leave, sickness, TOIL) and promote

  inclusive work practices.

• Support with Risk Assessments and Safeguarding assessments and help respond to safeguarding concerns or incidents

• Support with Activity Planning

• Support with any placements/internships

• Organise annual DBS checks for all staff

IT:

• Manage all IT systems used by the team of staff and freelancers, including Slack and Google Workspace.

• Oversee CA website management including updates and resolving issues as needed with the web developers

• Communicate any server or IT issues promptly with the team

• Encourage best practice for cyber security to all team members and work with staff to resolve any cyber security issues that arise Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Law, Data Protection, Health & Safety and Employment Law, and support implementation of relevant policy with the Board and Senior Management Team.

Office Management:

• Manage office logistics, filing, GDPR compliance, and health and safety.

• Ensure safeguarding protocols are in place, reporting issues to the landlord/Building Manager as needed

• Manage insurance renewal and any issues with insurance throughout the year, including

  additional insurance premiums / cover and any claims

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in an operations or administrative management role within a charity, arts, or non-profit organisation.

• Strong financial literacy and experience managing budgets.

• Excellent attention to detail: Highly organised with a focus on accuracy, best practice and compliance.

• Knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and fostering positive work culture

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential staff and organisational information

• Excellent organisational and project/task management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly literate in IT: experienced with Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Slack, and other organisational software.

• Proactive and adaptable: able to take initiative, prioritise tasks, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

• Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working with a range of colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers and partners across the sector.

• Passionate about organisational planning and supporting teams to operate at their best.

Desirable Experience includes:

• Lived experience of displacement

• An interest in/passion for arts and migration

Values and Beliefs underpinning our work

Our work is organised around a set of core values and beliefs that guide our work and inform our decisions.

Our working culture, created through the interactions of our staff, volunteers, trustees, artists, partners and wider network, is based around the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, trust, care, generosity, transparency, accountability and deep commitment to our work.

We are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity for all staff, regardless of their position, gender, age, race, religion, or background.

How To Apply

Please note that applicants must have a current legal right to work in the UK (this job does not qualify for the UK Skilled Worker Visa).

Please send the following documents to us by email with ‘Operations Manager (maternity cover)’ as the subject, by Sunday 19th January 2025:

• An up-to-date, comprehensive CV

• Covering letter (max one page) outlining how you meet the role and person specification criteria

• A completed Equality Diversity Form. Please download, complete and attach to your application form.

  We encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t feel like you meet every criteria, and please contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role.

  We will review all applications and hold interviews in the second half of January 2025 with the successful candidate starting in March 2025.

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your local community? Do you have the skills and compassion to support individuals living with long-term health conditions? We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.

About the Role
As a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Long-Term Health Conditions Programme. This includes leading self-management workshops, organising peer support groups, and empowering clients to make positive lifestyle changes. You’ll be a key player in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their health knowledge, and take control of their well-being. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll connect clients to valuable services, create support networks, and make a tangible difference in their lives.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging health and well-being workshops for individuals with ongoing health conditions.
• Facilitate support groups, training and supervising volunteer peer mentors to provide targeted, condition-specific guidance.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure a smooth referral process for additional services like Befriending, Carer Support, and Handyperson services.
• Provide personalised support through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and online communication.
• Help clients develop essential skills, such as managing medication, reducing stress, and communicating with healthcare providers.
• Monitor programme outcomes, maintain accurate client records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

About You
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. You should have experience working with individuals who face health challenges and a commitment to promoting independence and well-being. Knowledge of local resources and services is a plus, as is experience in organising health-related workshops or programmes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication skills with a track record of supporting individuals facing health challenges.
• A basic understanding of long-term health conditions and how they impact physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• A flexible and adaptive approach to meet the needs of our clients.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we are passionate about making later life a time to enjoy. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your work is valued and where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in your community. We value equality, respect, and creativity, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment.

What We Offer:

• 27 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with a competitive employer match.
• Hybrid working options considered to support work-life balance.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial, and physical well-being support.

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to strive for a cure.

The Senior Research Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Funding, leading a team focussed on research culture and engagement, as well as managing our scientific portfolio. This role is vital in advancing ARUK's research objectives and promoting engagement within with ARUK-funded research community. They will be working collaboratively with the Research Team and with other teams at Alzheimer’s Research UK, including the Events Team, Science Communications team and Philanthropy teams.

This role sits within the Research Funding team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia.  We’re looking for someone with strong research management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Scientific programme management

· Build and maintain strong external relationships with a network of ARUK scientists, clinicians, and senior stakeholders across the UK. 

· Monitor progress and outputs of ARUK funded projects, supporting our Science Communication team to share progress on our funded research

· Using knowledge of funded research, work with the Strategic Programmes team to help evaluate the impact of funding in addressing ARUK research priorities. 

· Gain a thorough understanding of the dementia research landscape, working with the wider Research team to make recommendations to drive the development and delivery of ARUK’s research strategy

Research culture and Early Career Researcher strategy

· Design and lead a strategic programme aimed at fostering a positive research culture and supporting the development of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) within the dementia research field, including:

- Developing and implementing an ECR strategy that provides resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities for emerging researchers in dementia.

- Identifying and championing initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the research community.

- Establishing frameworks and activities that promote collaboration, transparency, and ethical research conduct across Alzheimer’s Research UK-funded projects.

Research community engagement

· Develop an approach to grow engagement with researchers and strengthen connections with the wider research community

· Support the Research Engagement Manager and wider teams to deliver activities within the strategy to promote awareness and collaboration, produce impactful resources, to drive impactful scientific progress.

· Lead the advancement of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s flagship research conference, ensuring the programme reflects the latest scientific advances and strategic priorities. and elevates Alzheimer’s Research UK’s visibility and influence in the dementia research field.

Management Responsibilities:

· Line management of a Research Officer and Research Manager, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives

· Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised

What we are looking for:

· Strong science background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (preferably with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience)

· Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of biomedical or life sciences research, preferably in a relevant or related area 

· Proven ability of planning, managing and delivering projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.

· Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and translate these into operational plans, thinking beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes.

· A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver

· Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement

· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands

· Ability to work independently

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2024, with interviews likely to be held the 9th & 10th December 2024. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Expert technical leadership. Modern Tech-Stack. Being Agile.

Senior Software Engineering Manager

£80,000 - £85,000 (+ )

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Department: Chief Operating Office

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

Closing date: 02 December 2024 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews

Interview date: From the week commencing 02 December 2024

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Cancer Research UK has an ambitious Engineering Strategy and modern with a complex hybrid (on-premise & multi-cloud) infrastructure underpinning an extensive technical estate. As part of our strategy, the charity is delivering a range of ambitious, modern change initiatives and programmes across the organisation to ensure we maximise the value of all our resources while delivering operational transformation & management and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, well-governed, agile, and sustainable organisation. Therefore, our software delivery lifecycle, DevOps, full-stack, and integration technologies must operate securely and scale to meet the organisation's needs if we are to deliver our strategy of beating cancer.

Our in-house software solutions include a Content Management platform supporting multiple websites, Event and Activity Management web applications, Online Fundraising platform, Payments platform, Ecommerce and mobile apps. These are business critical systems under continual agile development, operating at scale for millions of users such as: cancer patients looking for information, supporters and volunteers helping with fundraising, c.600+ stores, c.4,000+ office staff, and researchers working towards curing cancer. 

We are searching for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead our highly skilled, cross-disciplined, and diverse Software Engineering capability (c.25-30 staff including Front-End, Back-End, and Integration) which supports the charity's product development whilst establishing an agile, secure, and smooth-running digital workplace. The purpose of your role will be to deliver our software engineering strategy while providing technical leadership that develops the teams' skills and careers and encourages innovation by setting up small multi-skilled product teams empowered to make decisions and prioritise their work.

If you are an Engineering leader who has led and developed software engineering teams in large organisations, we would love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

• Leading Cancer Research UK's Software Engineering capability (c.25 to 30 staff) by:

  • Evolving and delivering the Software Engineering Strategy.

  • Developing platforms and products that are reliable, secure, performant, and flexible.

  • Recruiting and supporting software engineers' career development.

  • Providing expert technical guidance and motivational leadership.

• Line managing, leading and developing an inclusive and high-functioning team by:

  • Creating a positive culture which recognises success, develops and drives high performance and rewards results to retain talent within the team and wider function.

• Further developing the Software Engineering capability by collaborating with Lead Engineers to develop standards and reusable assets and encourage knowledge sharing (the current capabilities include Front-End, Back-End, and Integration).

• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders ensuring a mature approach to architecting new solutions, giving estimates and commitments; and delivering on agreed commitments while optimising the efficiency of the team.

• Fostering collaborative relationships with the others in the Engineering first-line team and across the Technology directorate to ensure appropriate levels of governance, platform reliability, efficiency and quality of delivery.

• Embodying Cancer Research UK's leadership behaviours by:

  • Driving for impact by aiming high, creating clarity, and acting decisively.

  • Embracing our mission as a collective effort.

  • Creating an environment where our Software Engineering team can do impactful work by enabling ownership and building an inclusive workplace.

  • Fostering conditions where ideas and fresh approaches thrive by being curious and valuing challenges and ideas.

What skills will I need?

• Experienced engineering leader who has recruited, developed, and engaged software engineering teams in large, complex organisations.

• Excellent knowledge of the fast-moving technology landscape with a particular focus on cloud engineering and knowledge of:

  • Current best practices (e.g. BDD, CI/CD).

  • Architectural approaches and their future direction (e.g. modern front-end development/single-page applications, serverless services, infrastructure-as-code).

  • Full-stack JavaScript (React/Node JS) utilising AWS serverless services (e.g. Amplify, Lambda, Aurora).

• A comprehensive understanding of the software delivery lifecycle and different approaches (including DevOps and Agile).

• Has matured software engineering practices by retaining ambition and agility while establishing robust approaches fit for business-critical applications.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical subjects for non-technical audiences.

• A technical expert and a motivational leader with mature stakeholder management skills.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

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Mission Care provides distinctively Christian care for the ageing and elderly. Over the last 120 years our work has expanded, and today we care for nearly 300 residents in five homes spread across South East London. Our quality of care is consistently high and we are ambitious to grow our provision in the near future.

A high-calibre Chief Operating Officer will be critical to successfully achieving this hope. He or she will have an array of gifts in team leadership and oversight, collaboration, strategic thinking and implementation as well as other areas, all of which can be brought to bear in a highly varied role on our SMT at the heart of our planning for the future. All of this must be underpinned by a clear Christian faith.

Carnelian are handling initial discussions and interviews for the post. Please get in touch with your CV.