Impact Lead Jobs

Rethink Mental Illness are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to join and lead the team at our Dawlish & Sidmouth services.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.

JOIN THE TEAM!

Our Dawlish and Sidmouth CQC services provide housing-related support for people with high support needs. The purpose of the service is to enable people placed out of area to return to Devon. The services aim to support people in gaining the skills they need to live independently.

How you will make a difference as a Registered Manager:

• Personalised Service Delivery: Ensure safe, personalised services through assessment, person-centred planning, and regular outcome-focused reviews.
• Support Planning: Develop aspirational support plans for residents.
• Safety Systems: Implement safe systems of work, including personal safety and lone working, complying with Rethink Mental Illness’ safety policies.
• Information Quality: Improve the quality of information recorded on Rethink Information System (RIS) and support staff in its use.
• Incident Management: Manage incidents and accidents effectively, adhering to policies and regulatory notifications.
• Complaints Management: Enhance service user experience by developing an effective complaints management culture.
• Safeguarding Lead: Lead safeguarding practices, ensuring effective reporting and professional relationships with the safeguarding team.
• Staff Management: Provide effective line management, handling conduct, performance, and attendance issues.
• Recruitment: Recruiting skilled staff, managing the recruitment process in line with policies and Equality legislation.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

• Qualifications: Achieved or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in an operational management capacity in a health/social care setting.
• Knowledge: Understanding of legal responsibilities and standards for CQC registered services, including person-centred service delivery.
• Supervision and Leadership: Experience in providing effective supervision, leadership, and management of staff.
• Direct Experience: Experience working directly with people with severe mental illness.
• Agency Work: Experience working within statutory agencies.

Caring for our people.   

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:   

• PULSE – our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.  
• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.  
• Taking time for you: we work flexibly and have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.  
• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.  
• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.  

• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.  

Who are we?  
 
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”   

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.   

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.   

About the role

Following the launch of Imperial’s bold and ambitious strategy, Science for Humanity, in March 2024, Imperial is now preparing to launch a comprehensive fundraising and engagement campaign to support the delivery of its strategy. This will be a 10-year effort and one of the biggest campaigns in the UK.

Imperial is seeking an experienced communications professional to lead the development and implementation of a dynamic communications strategy for the campaign which engages alumni, prospects, donors and other stakeholders to help achieve Imperial’s ambitions for philanthropy and alumni engagement.

What you would be doing

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Campaign and Supporter Engagement, this is a new position which will lead the Campaign and Supporter Communications team and work with academic colleagues across the university to deliver a powerful narrative for Imperial’s campaign.

You will lead the process of developing the opportunities set out in Imperial’s strategy into compelling philanthropic propositions, to find the threads which will compel prospects and donors to make an impact through philanthropic support.

You will develop a new cross-Advancement communications strategy to drive active participation with the university and amplify the campaign across all relevant communications channels. You will take charge of the overall campaign narrative and identity, ensuring alignment with Imperial’s refreshed brand.

What we are looking for

An experienced and creative communicator, you will have proven experience of developing and implementing a communications strategy for a large-scale fundraising and/or community engagement campaign. With a strong understanding of what constitutes a compelling philanthropic funding proposition, you will have significant experience of delivering a range of fundraising collateral and managing a variety of communications channels for maximum impact.

You will enjoy providing outstanding leadership to a creative team, driving and shaping new areas of work, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What we can offer you

You will join Imperial at an incredibly exciting time and this role presents a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the biggest fundraising campaigns in the UK and to make a lasting impact on Imperial’s future. As a new role, you will have the opportunity to shape new streams of work and collaborate across the university and its communities. You will actively contribute to the campaign's overall strategic direction, delivery and success.

You will also:

Have the opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.

Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)

Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme

Have access to interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel

Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

For more information on Advancement, please visit our website: Advancement | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Amy Webb, Deputy Director of Campaign and Supporter Engagement.

Closing date: 14th January 2024

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

Warm Wales delivers a wide range of fuel poverty, sustainable energy and regeneration-based schemes.  The company was established by the National Grid in 2004 and became a Community Interest Company, the first in Wales, in early 2006.  Being a CIC means that our profits are reinvested in the communities in which we serve, making sure it’s those who require our help who benefit most.

We deliver a wide range of projects across Wales, working with partners in the public and private sectors to help provide homes with affordable warmth and to alleviate fuel poverty.

Regular dialogue with the Welsh Government allows us to provide challenge on plans and policies within the energy sector and position ourselves as leaders within the fields of energy efficiency and fuel poverty reduction across Wales.

Projects Director

Reports to CEO

Are you a dynamic collaborator with a passion for delivering impactful projects?  We are on the lookout for a Projects Director to oversee the management oof our projects and drive forward organisational improvement, prioritising efficiency.

As Projects Director, you will be responsible for multiple projects in different areas in Wales. Your role as a director may require regular travel to the North office to ensure support for managers and other employees and to maintain an understanding of each project's status.

Job Summary

The Projects Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational management of projects for the organisation.  

In this role, you will monitor project progress and outputs, ensuring high standards of delivery.

You will work to ensure organisational goals are met while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge and understanding

• develop and maintain an awareness of rules and regulations e.g. Welsh Government, regulatory bodies and third sector organisations to ensure Warm Wales is delivering grant schemes effectively.

Project oversight

drive success across multiple projects at the same time, in different geographic locations involving a variety of employees and managers

• implement strategic plans that meet the organisation's goals and objectives using given resources.
• develop considered implementation plans for new projects
• track and manage project implementation, conducting regular reviews to ensure projects are accountable, accurate, and meet financial deliverables and obligations.
• analyse performance figures and forecast future activity levels and volumes accurately
• work with the Exec team to manage financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure sustainability
• lead the team of 4 Project Managers, identifying opportunities for improvement and development
• provide comprehensive final reports and project closure when required.

Change management

• recommend changes as necessary to ensure projects are on schedule and producing satisfactory results
• develop effective ways to overcome challenges

Stakeholder management

• prepare presentations and reports as required for funders and the Board and Exec team
• cultivate relationships with key stakeholders including funding partners
• update stakeholders on project progress, changes from original plans, and existing or emerging risks
• produce appropriate and relevant documentation for all stakeholders
• represent Warm Wales at public events, meetings, and conferences to enhance the organisation’s visibility and reputation

Quality and Risk management

• compliance with contractual obligations, funder regulations, legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies
• ensure adherence to quality standards, working with the Quality Manager
• improve processes where feasible to drive best practice
• identify and manage risks to avoid delays or reputational damage

Requirements

In this role, you will demonstrate your ability to direct projects and understand expectations from all stakeholders. You will have:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a non-profit or similar organisation.
• Ability to provide strong leadership and direction with a collaborative management style
• Relevant qualifications in project management, business administration, or a related field
• Excellent computer skills and ability to measure project performance using appropriate tools, systems, and techniques
• Ability to make strategic decisions based on comprehension of the context and impact
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of project management

We are looking for a highly motivated fundraiser who believes in the vision of CCX and who can work with the Philanthropy Lead to develop a committed donor base to support the work. Focusing on high value gifts, this role requires excellent writing skills in order to produce compelling proposals and reports for funders, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with Trusts & Foundations, and potentially individuals.

The post holder is  expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgement in order to help grow fundraising income.

This is a part-time role (0.8 FTE) 

There is an occupational requirement that the post-holder is a Christian under Part 1, Chapter 2, section 10 to the Equality Act 2010

Duties and Accountabilities 

The post-holder will work alongside the Philanthropy Lead for the best performance of the organisation and in line with its values, aims and objectives. The role will involve developing and maintaining a strong network of financial partnerships with individuals and trusts to support the work of CCX.

Note: This job description does not form part of the employee’s contract of employment but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time. Job holders should be consulted over any proposed changes to this job description before implementation.

Grants and SPF Administrator

Salary £27,000 - £28,080 per annum ( subject to skills and experience)

Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days

Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future with regular attendance to the office at least 2 days a week.

The grants and spf administrator will report to the grants manager.

Job Purpose

This is a varied role supporting the team by providing administrative support.

The role sits within the grants team and a significant part of the role involves working closely with the charity’s finance team processing payment claims from grants and special purpose funds (SPFs). This will involve daily use of the charity’s financ system ‘Access’ for data entry, coding of invoices and first line approvals for expenditure. No previous knowledge of Access is needed, (you will be trained on the system). You will be the first point of contact for the RFL and University College London (UCL) colleagues that are making the submissions for the claims.

You will provide grants management admin support which will include liaising with applicants on the status of their applications and admin support at the panel review meeting. Your role will include day-to-day administrative tasks relating to grant management and processing.

The broad remit of this role offers an exciting opportunity to sit within the grants team and see the difference the funding from our generous donors can make to staff and patients.

Objectives

• Process payment claims from grants and SPFs being the first point of contact for the RFL and UCL colleagues that are making submissions for the claims
• Support the monitoring of SPFs, providing spend and balance statements to signatories of each fund
• Process grant applications and keep applicants up to date on the state of their application; logging new grant applications on the grant log, Identifying any missing information or paperwork 
• Manage the SPF and grants email inboxes providing a timely response to enquiries
• To provide data/information required for reporting and meeting papers.
• General administration to support the smooth running of the grants and SPF directorate

Key Relationships

• Finance and Fundraising teams
• Grant holders and SPF signatories (RFL and UCL staff)

RFL and UCL finance offices

Person Specification

Qualifications

· CSE/GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent (Essential)

· Educated to A level or equivalent (Essential)

· Educated to degree level (Desirable)

Experience

· The ability to act on your own initiative and provide recommendations (Essential)

· Collaborative working in a team (Essential)

· Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders (Essential)

· Customer service experience (Essential)

· Experience of using a data base for information management and processing (Desirable)

· Experience of processing invoices and receipts (Desirable)

· Working with administrative systems and processes (Desirable)

· Experience of providing administrative support for committee and team meetings (Desirable)

· An understanding of grant management (Desirable)

· Experience of working in the charity sector (Desirable)

Skills & Knowledge

· Excellent attention to detail (Essential)

· Strong IT skills, notably MS Office (Essential)

· Prioritise and manage own workload (Essential)

· Problem solving (Essential)

· To be self-confident and willing to take responsibility (Essential)

· Knowledge of the general requirements for providing supporting documentation as evidence of expenditure               (Desirable)

· Use of finance systems (Desirable)

Communication

· Excellent communication skills both verbally and written (Essential)

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships with RFL and UCL staff, internal     and external stakeholders (Essential)

· The ability to: empathise and support staff positively and build supportive and trusting relationships.

Other Requirements – We expect you to: -

· Take time for personal development, contributing learning and ideas to the wider team.

· To work to tight deadlines and deliver results

· To have a positive professional work attitude

· Be highly motivated and able to take the initiative

· Have a strong affinity with the NHS and philanthropic values

· Support your team and your other colleagues

· Attend meetings and training as required

· Be flexible and respond to the needs of the charity

· Attend supervision on a regular basis with the line manager

· To treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race,

ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic

· Read and adhere to the charity policies, including the dress code, and all relevant

legislation and ensure that any team members who report to you do the same

· Work toward the charity’s vision and mission, and act in line with its values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy, and respect.

· To undertake any additional relevant duties as required

This job description is not exhaustive, and the role will include other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the post and subject to change to meet legislative requirements.

Grants Department:

• Works strategically with the RFL to align funding with objectives and priority areas. The department allocates grant funding to RFL and UCL through its grant programmes. Furthermore, we oversee expenditure from SPFs (designated pots of money given for a specific purpose)
• Is responsible for overseeing the charity’s grant funding programmes and SPFs ensuring they adhere to high governance standards, monitoring the progress and impact of the projects we fund.

Organisation

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 10,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.

Benefits:

Core benefits

· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).

· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.

· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.

· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.

· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.

Support for your financial wellbeing

As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:

· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union

· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card

· Our Death in Service benefit

Support for your health and wellbeing

· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead

· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site

· Fortnightly guided meditation

· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team

· Menopause peer support group

· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.

Chief Executive Officer

This post is restricted to women only, under Schedule 9, part 1, Equality Act 2010

Join Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre to make a real difference to survivors/victims of sexual violence and abuse, to lead our organisation to ensure we continue to deliver high quality specialist services and work towards ending sexual violence.

You will be passionate about ending violence against women and girls from all communities with significant experience working within a sexual violence or trauma focused service. You will be an inspiring leader, driven by your feminist values to ensure the voice of survivors are central  to everything we  do. You will be skilled and experienced in setting an organisational culture that is values-led, resilient, and people-centred. You will have a proven track record in income generation and sound financial management skills.

As CEO you will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to deliver the strategic vision ensuring the financial security and sustainability of the organisation. You will lead delivery and development to demonstrate the impact of our services. Working with internal and external partners and stakeholders you will embed learning and best practice to ensure services are the best they can, collectively ensuring a robust and resilient organisation.

We offer flexible working, monthly external supervision, line management, a generous Employee Assistance Scheme, designated monthly self-care time, annual leave of 27 days per annum plus bank holidays and 6% pension contribution.

We are based just outside of Gloucester in a peaceful rural setting in relaxed offices, offering dedicated space for working with clients and ample parking.

GRASAC is a registered charity that supports anyone who has experienced or who is experiencing rape and/or sexual violence. We provide emotional and practical support to survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse, including advocacy and support groups. We are proud to support people of all genders and recognise in particular the impact sexual violence has on women and girls.

· Closing date: 12pm Monday 20th January 2025

· 1st round interviews: Monday 10th February 2025

For an application pack please visit our website. Please note CVs will not be considered.

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim. 

Degrees’ programmatic work builds capacity through research grants, workshops, and community-building—all of these across the Global South. The initiative has been steadily growing since becoming a charity, and we plan on continuing to expand. Over the next few years, Degrees will offer grants to research teams in new countries and disciplines, support the scientists as they develop into regional leaders, and keep building a global community of experts.

The Programmes Director role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to advance while helping scale-up the organisation’s work. They will get to work with some the world’s leading SRM experts both inside and outside of Degrees and play a central role in building an initiative that is changing the field of SRM.  

Chief Executive Officer

Lead with Impact as the new Chief Executive Officer for a leading UK charity that empowers and supports male, non-binary, and trans survivors of sexual violence.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hackney Wick, London (some UK travel required)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week

Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 13 January 2025

About the organisation

The charity exists for men, boys, and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence, they:

Support – through services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA, and groupwork.

Challenge – by raising public awareness and dispelling myths.

Build – by creating networks for better access to help.

About the Role

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership, steer organisational growth, and ensure the charity continues delivering its impactful services. Working with trustees, staff, and service users, you will manage operations, expand partnerships, and develop innovative services.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Delivering organisational strategy, operational plans, and performance targets.
• Leading fundraising efforts, diversifying income streams, and overseeing financial planning.
• Strengthening external relationships, representing the charity at forums, and influencing policy.
• Overseeing high-quality service delivery while driving innovation to meet evolving needs.
• Managing and inspiring a team of 53 dedicated staff members and volunteers.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with a passion for driving social change. You will bring strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Some of the key essential skills and experience include:

• Proven success in leading and developing teams and organisations.
• Strategic and operational planning expertise, including financial management.
• Strong experience in external representation and partnership building.
• A background in securing income and managing stakeholder relationships.
• It would be desirable to possess an understanding of the impacts of sexual violence on men, boys and non-binary people, the barriers to support, and the impact of sexual violence on the wider community.

If you think you have the right skills to be successful in this exciting role please provide an up to date CV along with a cover letter specifying how you meet the role criteria.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The organisation especially encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of the communities served, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and other marginalised groups. Valuing the unique insights from these identities and welcome those with lived experience or strong understanding of the issues our service users face.

They foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Flexible working arrangements are also offered, including job shares, to support candidates with caregiving or other needs.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or have accessibility needs, please let us know.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, Managing Director, Non-Profit Executive, Operations Manager, or Strategic Lead, CEO, Chief Executive, COO, CFO, Operations Director, etc.

If you have any immediate questions about the role, or the recruitment process, please contact the organisation directly.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation, all applications will be processed directly by the organisation.

Department: Campaigns, Policy and Public Affairs

Location: hybrid – minimum of 1 day per week in our Aldgate, London office

Hours of work: 37.5 hours

Contract: Permanent, full time

Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 per annum

Closing date: Sunday 5th January at 11.59pm

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing appflexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Background

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/about the role

Join the Policy, Campaigns, and Public Affairs team, providing expert policy research and analysis to advance Dementia UK’s influencing strategy.

As a Policy Officer (Access to Care), you will take the lead on public policy areas that tackle barriers to care and address health inequalities that impact people living with dementia, their carers, and loved ones. Your focus will be on ensuring that individuals from all communities and backgrounds can access care without exception.

In this role, you will work to secure improvements in legislation, public policy, and statutory services, emphasising inclusive and equitable access to care. You will monitor and analyse policy developments at central, devolved, and local government levels, collaborating closely with colleagues across the Policy, Campaigns, and Public Affairs team to shape Dementia UK’s campaigning and influencing activities.

Additionally, you will build and maintain external relationships to strengthen Dementia UK’s policy calls and increase the likelihood of achieving meaningful change. This includes forging strong working relationships with key policy staff in relevant government departments and representing Dementia UK at events, external committees, and working groups.

To succeed in this role, you will bring experience in public policy and campaigns. You will have a proven ability to formulate policy positions, supported by both qualitative and quantitative research skills. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build and manage effective stakeholder relationships.

If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

Fundraising & Marketing Manager

Do you want to be part of the team leading a charity that has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

Our mission at St. Hilda’s East is to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives. 

Located in Tower Hamlets, we welcome people of all ages to our large, friendly community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities promoting wellbeing and social connections. Our services include sensory play for Under-5’s, youth programmes, wellbeing activities for those experiencing mental health issues, bilingual advice, and activities to reduce social isolation and enhance physical and mental wellbeing for older people. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, where we care for elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities. 

This is a particularly exciting time to join St. Hilda’s East as we commemorate our 135th anniversary. We have a unique relationship with our founders, the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we are located on the fringes of the City,  and we generate income from hiring out space in our community centre. These opportunities make the Fundraising & Marketing Manager position varied and interesting, with plenty of possibility to grow and develop in the role. 

The Fundraising & Marketing Manager will take the lead in developing and implementing our fundraising and marketing strategies, splitting your time about 60/40 between the two functions. As Fundraising & Marketing Manager you will be responsible for securing funding from a wide range of sources, stewarding relationships with our supporters, and managing communication with external stakeholders. 

It is not essential to have experience in the non-profit sector; we would love to hear from you if you have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment and are looking to bring your talents to the charity sector. 

This job is for you, if you:

• possess excellent writing skills and a passion for communicating our charitable mission, possibly moving into the charitable sector for the first time 
• have the ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people including prospective corporate sponsors, high net worth individuals, partners, colleagues, and service users 
• have a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and researching and developing new sources of income. 

Benefits include flexible working arrangements including the option to split your time between our office and home, 25 days annual leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date for applications: 27th December 2024 at 23:59

Our Recruitment Policy: St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

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We are looking for an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner to plan, deliver and support LGBTQ+ children and young people. This role involves working with children and young people identified as requiring emotional wellbeing support through face to face, virtual and group sessions. You will provide a safe space for young people who identify as LGBTQ+, undertake assessments and include a range of evidence based interventions in your delivery. 
As an EWP practitioner you will hold a weekly caseload and work collaboratively with the LGBTQ+ Project Team and wider organisation to ensure delivery and the successful completion of funded contracts.

The service is underpinned by CYP IAPT principles and the post holder would support and assist the core aims of this in the service. 

Key Responsibilities  

Delivering services to children and young people 

• Assess the needs and strengths of children or young people who identify as LGBTQ+ and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change 

• Use creative engaging approaches and own knowledge along with research based methods and models to meet the emotional wellbeing needs of CYP within the LGBTQ+ community 

• Plan and implement Risk Assessments for 1-1 and group based activities 

• To take responsibility for own caseload of CYP that identify as LGBTQ+ and their families some with complex and multiple needs

• To involve these CYP and their families where appropriate, in the co-production of programmes, activities and services 

• Engage with CYP within the LGBTQ+ community, both 1-1, face to face and virtual group sessions to motivate, inspire and encourage potential 

• Support in the planning and delivery of LGBTQ+ sessions, ensuring continued support is given to CYP; putting young people first, ensuring we offer the right help at the right time. 

• Work in partnership with other professionals and organisations involved with LGBTQ+ CYP where appropriate, to ensure best outcomes for CYP’s. 

• Establish appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with CYP and families 

• Provide time-limited 1:1 sessions for CYP who identify as LGBTQ+ and their families 

• Communicate with new CYP and parent referrals to ensure suitability for group or 1-1 individual support. 

• Signpost CYP to relevant support services for additional support where needed

• To apply safeguarding and child protection procedures and escalate where necessary 

Supporting with Impact, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 

• Use goal based outcomes and additional monitoring and evaluation tools to monitor the effectiveness and the impact of support for CYP accessing the service 

• To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people

• To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated

• Support the LGBTQ+ team to monitor, evaluate and develop the project and programs to meet contractual requirements. 

• Provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions 

Personal Development

• Keep up to date with good practice, legislation and policies that impact service delivery 

• Work as part of a team to lead and inspire collaboration across the organisation 

• Assist with the development and progression of the service

• Support other members of the LGBTQ+ projects team with additional tasks relevant to the delivery and development of the project

Organisatonal requirements 

• Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
• Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated
• Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in 1:1
• Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
• Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
• Be responsible for equipment/resources
• Work some planned evenings or weekends
• To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment
• Attend and actively participate in regular clinical supervision

Community Development Officer

The Communities Officer will lead a new community-focused initiative aimed at increasing access to Cambridge Science Centre’s educational offerings. Through researching areas of need and collaborating with community leaders, the officer will develop a robust network of partnerships to facilitate participation from children facing barriers to engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Research & Needs Assessment: Identify key areas within Cambridge where children face barriers to accessing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) engagement. Use data-driven approaches and community feedback to conduct needs assessments, supporting the development of evidence-based strategies and action plans with relevant partners and community organisations.

• Partnership Development: Establish and maintain strong relationships with local community leaders, and organisations that can help ensure the Centre’s programmes reach the right audiences.

• Programme Development: Develop, co-design, and coordinate events with a place-based approach or under a thematic area. Collaborate with the Head of Programmes & Delivery and the Head of Exhibitions to design and implement 1 tailored after-school, school-day and weekend programmes that address community-specific needs, including logistical barriers such as transport and scheduling.

• Outreach & Communication: Maintain regular contact with community stakeholders, building trust and ensuring effective two-way communication. Act as the primary liaison between Cambridge Science Centre and community partners.

• Volunteer Engagement: Work with volunteers as needed to support programme delivery and community outreach efforts.

• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track the impact of community programmes, gathering feedback and adjusting strategies to improve engagement and outcomes continually. Maintain records, produce relevant statistics, and prepare and present reports as required.

• Promotion: Serve as a brand ambassador for Cambridge Science Centre within the community. Leverage social media and local communication channels to engage and support community members. Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to develop and share impactful case studies and stories, helping to raise broader awareness of CSC’s work.

Person Specification

• Prior experience in community development, education, or outreach, particularly with underrepresented groups

• Understanding of the voluntary sector

• Experience in supporting or organising events

• Project management and delivery experience

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships and engage diverse audiences, including children, parents, and community leaders

• Empathy and understanding of the unique challenges faced by underserved communities, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and cultural sensitivity

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate schedules, and oversee programme logistics effectively

• Ability to collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to co design impactful community programmes

• Ability to work within defined budgets

• Willingness to travel across Cambridge and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends to meet community needs

• Full clean driving licence

• Ability to achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check Working Conditions

This role involves regular travel across Cambridge and occasional evening or weekend commitments to meet with community partners and deliver programmes. The primary location for engagements will be Cambridge Science Centre’s main venue at The Trinity Centre, Science Park, Milton, Cambridge CB4 0FN. Occasional office work may be required at CSC’s Head Office at 44 Clifton Road, Cambridge CB1 7ED.

Standard working hours are 7.5 hours per day

Parking and bike storage are available at both CSC locations.

Benefits include: • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

• Mental health support in partnership with BetterHelp

• Contributory pension scheme

Recruitment Process and Timeline: To apply for the position of Community Development Officer at Cambridge Science Centre, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Centre and how your skills and experience align with the role.

For candidates invited to interview we would love to see examples of your creativity, so please bring with you anything that would support your application, in a suitable format. Bear in mind, if possible, the age range of our audience is 5-11. The interview will also include a discussion with the panel, which is expected to take place in-person.

Application Deadline: Interviews: 6th January 2025 Week commencing 13th January 2025

GDI Research for Transformation Lab Manager (part time)

Job reference: HUM-027488

Salary: £36,924 to £45,163 pro rata, per annum, depending on relevant experience

Location: Manchester

Employment type: Fixed Term

Hours Per Week: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Contract Duration: 3 years

The Global Development Institute (GDI) at the University of Manchester is seeking an exceptional candidate for the new position of Research for Transformation Lab Manager.

The Research for Transformation Lab is a new initiative to forge direct links between the research and teaching of GDI and real-world solutions for global development challenges. Its overall aim is to address our social and climate justice goals by generating evidence-based recommendations for operational development actors that bring substantive changes to the way they work.

You will play a pivotal role in enhancing GDI's engagement with development policy and practice, maximizing the real-world impact of its research, teaching, and doctoral training. You will be committed to using research to promote social justice, bringing your extensive experiences and development networks to the role.

You will have worked at the interface of development research, policy and practice and will be able to identify opportunities for GDI academics and their work. The role will also boost the impact of our students, for example by linking them with The University of Manchester’s Living Lab.

As this is a new role and initiative, we are looking for a self-starter who can help to finalise the strategy and approach of the Research for Transformation Lab, as well as getting activities off the ground. To do this, you’ll work closely with GDI’s Impact Director and the existing Communications and Impact Team.

This is a fixed-term, part-time role (17.5 hours per week) working within a flexible, hybrid working environment. It is funded for three years, with the potential for extension.

GDI is a leading centre for research and teaching on development issues, dedicated to promoting social justice and addressing global inequality. We work in a a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment with over 65 academic staff, up to 100 PhD students, over 600 master's students and over 50 undergraduate students.

What you will get in return:

· Fantstic market leading Pension scheme.

· Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.

· Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.

· Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.

· Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People Recruitment. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Chris Jordan or Sam Hickey

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the 6 January 2025.

Please see the link for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

The Wallich is one of the most important organisations working to combat homelessness in Wales. The Wallich has grown in size over the last decade, making us the largest Welsh-focused charity working in the sector. But with 132 services, 500 staff and supporting 8,000 people a year, we have so much more to do.

After a detailed review of our fundraising, we are looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising to build on our solid foundations. We want someone with imagination and proven expertise to create a bold income generation programme that will help us to continue innovating and enable us to deliver our mission to end homelessness in Wales.

You will have to guide our team of talented fundraisers, introduce and grow initiatives to meet your fundraising targets and you will galvanise a willing organisation to engage with our wonderful donors. We need to build our income from individuals and from our events, as well as grow our incredible partnerships with businesses and our Wallich community.

If you share our ambition and our values, we have the resources and support you need to succeed. You will be joining a determined and courageous organisation which makes a huge difference, every day, to the lives of people across Wales.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility

Location: Hybrid-working with requirement for periodic travel to The Wallich, Cardiff Hub, 18 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DQ

Purpose of Role:

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will take strategic ownership of income generation across all fundraising income streams. You will lead the development, implementation and delivery of innovative fundraising strategies to drive growth in individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate partnerships, and support fundraising from trusts and statutory grants whensoever required.