Information Management Jobs

From £50,189 + Benefits (possible to increase via incremental steps in the first 12 months).

What you will be achieving

People, workforce and culture are critical to the future of UK health research, which is why supporting UK biomedical and health research to strengthen its global competitiveness and reputation is one of the Academy’s five strategic priorities. The Policy Manager – Science Base will play an important role in delivering this priority and others as a key member of the Academy’s Science Base and Careers Policy team.

We are looking for somebody who is committed to improving health for all supported by the best research and evidence, has strong influencing skills, the ability to build effective networks across diverse stakeholders, and thrives on working with others to produce high quality outputs. Experience working on life sciences policy and / or knowledge of research policy issues is essential. We welcome applications from people from a variety of professional backgrounds.

The Academy’s Science Base and Careers Policy team focuses on ensuring the best environment for health research in the UK. There is consensus across the political spectrum that the UK’s future health and wealth will be underpinned by a strong research base which includes academia, NHS and industry. We work across both the Academy’s Policy team and Careers team to take a holistic approach to influencing how this can be achieved, by considering issues such as investment in research, research careers and training, and specific topic areas such as immigration. Our team seeks to engage with and influence Government and cross sector research policies and strategies, often working in partnership with other organisations within the sector. You will also be working with the Academy’s Communications and Engagement teams.

What you will be doing

You will be working with the Head of Science Base and Careers Policy to help deliver the Academy’s Strategic Priorities, which includes supporting UK biomedical and health research to strengthen its global competitiveness and reputation. Your role will involve delivering and coordinating the Academy’s policy work on the science base which will help to shape the UK’s future research strength. This includes:

• Ensuring that health research investment remains high on the political agenda through working with Government(s) and Parliament(s), including the role of health research as a key enabler of the Government’s growth priorities.
• Supporting implementation of recommendations from the Academy’s reports on “: a people-centred, coordinated approach” and taking forward the Academy’s work on “”.
• Delivering impactful policy events and written outputs which position the Academy as an influential thought-leader in the future of sustainable health research.
• Working with other teams across the Academy, including the Communications and Engagement teams, to increase the involvement of patients in the Academy’s science base work.
• Identifying key science base policy consultations and leading on Academy responses.
• Maintaining an excellent understanding of the health research career landscape by monitoring developments across funders, employers and regulators.
• Coordinating with wider Academy staff to support the Academy’s work to inform and influence parliament and the Government, including engagement at parliamentary events and multi-organisational partnerships.
• Sustaining and harnessing an effective personal network of contacts across health research in public, private and charitable sectors, including Academy Fellows, emerging research leaders, NHS and Government Officials, National Academies and other relevant experts.
• Identifying ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our policy work, including monitoring impact and co-developing policy briefings for the senior leadership team.
• Line management and development of a Policy Officer and occasional line management of Policy Interns.

The Policy Manager – Science Base may also be asked to support the Academy’s other activities across the wider Policy team, including careers, wider UK and international policy.

This role is offered as a permanent contract.

What you bring to the role

• Experience working in an organisation that seeks to influence policy.
• Strong analytic skills and experience of collating evidence from different sources.
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external contacts. 
• Able to harness the benefits of working in teams, including across different departments and organisations. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Experience of working with senior individuals.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Running impactful events, e.g. small roundtables. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills. 
• Knowledge of the UK research landscape (desirable).
• Line Management experience (desirable).
• Able to travel around the UK (desirable).

Benefits

• Salary progression framework.
• Hybrid and agile working.
• 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
• Regular individual, team and organisation-wide Wellbeing Days.
• Pension (the Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%).
• Life assurance.
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance, on completion of probation.
• SimplyHealth Cash Plans, on completion of probation.
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free), on completion of probation.
• Cycle to work scheme, available on completion of probation.
• Family friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work.
• Subscription to Headspace and Class pass.
• Staff training to support your development including EDI training.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 4.00pm on Monday, 24 March 2025.

Interview date: w/c 31 March 2025.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic College Business Manager to oversee the financial, administrative, and operational functions of our college. This key leadership role ensures the efficient management of budgets, resources, and compliance, supporting the college’s mission and long-term success.

Working alongside the Chief Executive Officer and being part of the Senior Leadership Team, the College Business Manager will advise and report into Trustees on all aspects of the role. 

The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Responsibilities include financial planning, HR and facilities management, procurement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. If you are a proactive and highly efficient professional with a passion for education, we invite you to join us and make a meaningful impact!

Main duties:

• Support the CEO and Trustees in providing financial and operational information regarding the organisation.
• Be accountable for the efficient running of all back-office functions of the organisation.
• Ensure the organisation meets regulatory requirements in all areas, including compliance with all regulatory frameworks and law.
• Lead the efficient function of HR processes across the organisation.
• Ensure efficient and timely systems of income and expenditure,  working closely with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Local Education Authority and  Adult Social Care.

£58,000 per annum

Permanent

35 hours per week (other flexible arrangements will be considered)

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our Information Security Officer.

UNICEF UK needs an Information Security Officer who can take responsibility for overseeing and implementing ICT security standards for our organisation of 400 hybrid-working colleagues in the UK. You should have a strong understanding of Microsoft E365, Microsoft Defender, ITIL standards, endpoint security, change control processes, and  risk investigation and assessment.

Your role at UNICEF UK will draw on your specialist technical knowledge, your highly developed personal organisational skills and your ability to assimilate and communicate information.

You will need relevant ICT security qualifications (minimum AZ500, CISSP, CISM) or demonstrable equivalent knowledge derived from significant experience in roles which may have included IT support, network management, security management, server or applications administration. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting our mission to improve children's lives.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 3 March 2025.

Interview date: Week Commencing 10 March 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open-plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. When answering written pre-selection questions be aware that every question is scored on its own and without reference to your other annonymised answers.  AI-generated answers will be identified and discarded.

We anticipate most colleagues will work flexibly in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and at home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, women and disabled candidates because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

IT Support Officer

Location: Woking, Surrey
Salary: £27,800-£32-000 Pro Rata
Hours: 4 days
Department: IT
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Join the 24-7 Prayer team!

We are looking for a part-time IT Support Administrator to work with our IT Director and Operations Team to manage our IT software and hardware during a time of enormous growth for us as a staff team and movement.

You will be a friendly point of contact for the 24-7 Prayer staff and national teams, supporting their IT needs. You’ll be someone who can clearly communicate and listen to problem solve and instil confidence in others, with an expertise in Microsoft applications including Teams and SharePoint on both PC and Mac devices.

This role requires someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and is highly proficient in office software and tools with excellent administrative ability.

This role can be either based in our Woking office or a hybrid role. If hybrid, there is a requirement to attend mandatory in-person meetings at either our Woking office or Waverley Abbey House (averaging once a month).

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage all aspects of 24-7 Prayer’s IT external service desk provision, including monitoring budget, scope, reporting and SLA’s. 
• Own Microsoft 365 account across the international team: 
• Champion best use practices across staff team, implementing 2025 M365 external review 
• Act as expert and triage team questions 
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and collaboration improvements 
• Create and deliver introductory training to all new hires and national leaders 
• Organise software licensing, set up and ongoing maintenance including IT infrastructure software, e.g. VPN, AI productivity tools. 
• Administrate hardware and software aspects of our joiners and leavers process, including purchasing/set up/disposal of laptops, tracking budget and managing the asset register 
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure delivery of an effective Intranet, for communication of key information with the staff team. 
• Deliver ongoing IT training for team: e.g. annual updates on cyber security, and ensure staff are appropriately trained to use software effectively.
• Manage office equipment, including internet connectivity, telephone, screens, projectors and printing and copying hardware, and become an expert user of these tools.  Administrate PAT testing. Work closely with Operations team to ensure that the team are fully enabled in this area.
• Understand the detail of GDPR requirements and working procedures. Work closely with the Operations team to ensure adequate data sharing agreements with national teams are in place and support as needed. 
• Implement IT infrastructure projects as required, in partnership with the rest of the IT Team. 
• Manage access to the website and escalate any support issues to site developers and/or the website hosting company. 
• Produce regular reports as required, e.g. service desk support stats.

 
Key Requirements and Skills 

• Successful track record providing highly effective IT services to users.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, especially in service provision. 
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written to IT non-specialists. 
• Highly proficient in office software and tools with excellent administrative ability.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.   
• Capacity to be flexible in approach and adaptable to changing situations.
• Able to display patience, resilience, and optimism.

Additional Comments

The Postholder will be expected to maintain a living relationship with God and live consistently according to biblical principles.
Reasonable time will be given for retreat, prayer, and personal spiritual development in liaison with your line manager.

For more information on key responsibilities and person specification, please view the attached job description.

24-7 Prayer is an international, interdenominational movement of prayer, mission and justice; a non-stop prayer meeting that has continued for every minute of this century so far, in over half the countries on Earth.

We started in 1999, when a simple student-led prayer vigil went viral and groups all over the world joined in to pray. Now, over two decades later, thousands of communities have taken part in 24-7 Prayer in churches, communities and cities in over half the countries on earth. 

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As Operations Manager at Smart Works, you will play a pivotal role in managing the charity’s operational and digital infrastructure, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently. You will oversee IT systems, digital platforms, and cybersecurity measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. By leading key operational projects, you will support Smart Works in activities to support women into employment, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and enhance our technology integration.

This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing day-to-day system administration with the management of IT contracts and digital tools such as databases and online referral forms. You will also take ownership of Smart Works' internal staff platform, implementing upgrades and training staff.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to introduce operational improvements and ensure the effective delivery of Smart Works' strategy. Ideally, you will have expertise in cybersecurity and risk management that will support in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

Please see the attached job description for the full details.

Background to the role

Age UK East London are recruiting a Senior Information Officer to join our growing information and advice team.  We support thousands of people a year to maximise their income, challenge decisions and ensure that they understand their rights and entitlements.

Job description

Job Purpose

• We support some of the most deprived communities in the UK, tackling poverty and health inequality while promoting independence and well-being.  Working in well networked and integrated systems you will make a key contribution to improving the lives of adults, their carers and the wider community. 

• As a Senior Information Officer at AUKEL you will provide be responsible for the smooth operating of our ‘front door’. Your will ensure that people get a timely and professional response from us whether they contact by email, telephone, or by dropping-in to one of our centres. You will line manage a small team of information officers, ensure the service runs efficiently and effectively, and is properly integrated with all our wider services. You will help clients with their enquiries by providing accurate information, signposting, and referral. You will also triage referrals from professionals and ensure that every query gets appropriately responded to by the appropriate member of our team.

Key Tasks

• Support the growth and development of the AUKEL helpline to meet demand and support wider AUKEL Strategy.

• Line Manage information officers to Advice Quality Standard and in line with relevant legislation.

• Compile rotas and ensure that there is always adequate cover on the helpline and support the day to day running of the AUKEL front door.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, up to date directory of local services for AUKEL and the wider community.

• Provide information, signposting and referrals to older people and their carers on matters of social welfare, housing, health and social care etc.

• Carry out accurate welfare benefit calculations.

• Oversee referrals and enquiries for the advice team ensuring that referrals for case work are appropriate.

• Ensure that all evaluation and monitoring information is collated and available for funding reports.

• Ensure the reception areas are kept stocked with up-to-date information resources and all literature is current and accurate.

• Ensure our ‘front door’ services are accessible to all older people.

General

• To meet regularly with Advice Service Manager for support, supervision and appraisal.

• To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.

• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.

• To undertake all training required to fulfil the role.

• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including: EDI, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, Data Protection, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.

 Functional Links

• The role reports to the Advice Service Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an information and/or advice service, or similar helpline.Demonstrable experience in Social Welfare Policy and practice inc. Social Welfare, Housing, Care Act etc.

​Desirable

• Experience of working on busy helpline.

• Holds NVQ Level 3 Advice & Guidance, or equivalent qualification and experience.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.

• Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.

• Understanding of Data Protection and Privacy in policy and practice.

• Knowledge and understanding of local health, social care and voluntary community sector services.

Desirable

• Knowledge of service available locally to residents and their carers.

• Experience of supporting older people and knowledge of the issues affecting them.

Skills/Attributes

Essential

• Good IT skills

• Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.

• Commitment to learning and development and reflective practice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Additional Requirements

• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London or Chesterfield 
Hours: 35 hours, Full-time
Salary: £31,918 per annum (London), £29,016 per annum (rest of UK)
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Occasional travel may be required for team meetings and conferences
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

About the role

As a Health Information Editor, you will play a vital role in ensuring that people living with arthritis have access to clear, accurate and trustworthy health information. 

You will be part of the Support Services team, reporting to the Health Information Manager and working closely with subject matter experts, healthcare professionals and people with arthritis to develop high-quality resources.

Your work will help people with all types of arthritis navigate their health journey and manage their condition by providing accessible information across various online and print formats.

About you

We are looking for a skilled communicator with experience in health-related content creation. If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex medical information into clear, user-friendly content.
• Experience in health communications, journalism or medical writing.
• A strong understanding of health literacy principles and how to create accessible information.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers. 

Interview

Interview date to be confirmed.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

Battersea’s new organisational strategy comprises three core pillars: Prevent, Support and Care, and focuses on increasing our impact by helping more dogs and cats. Under the Prevent pillar, we will be focusing on tackling upstream the causes of poor dog and cat health and welfare in the UK. We will use our voice as a leading animal welfare charity to inform, engage and influence the public, the media and decision makers about key issues affecting the health and welfare of dogs and cats, and mobilise them to take action to bring about positive change.   

The Campaigns Manager is a new role that will help us to lead positive change through driving forwards our public campaigning strategy, working closely with colleagues in Policy & Public Affairs and Communications who will focus on governmental and media audiences respectively, as well as expert teams across Battersea.   

The postholder should have a background in public campaigning, with experience of delivering a strategic programme within a charity setting. The role requires expertise in driving human behaviour change as well as excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration both internally and externally.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 9th March 2025
Interview date(s): 18th – 20th March 2025 (1st round); 25th March 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Brand new role to develop fundraising in a local well-supported charity! Would you like to be a part-time Fundraising Manager in the Special Stars Team and help make a real difference to children and adults with disabilities?

Special Stars Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across Hull and East Yorkshire by providing a diverse calendar of creative and social activities. Also, we offer a range of support, training and advice services for parent carers.

The charity is ready to move forwards, to expand its services with a proactive, professional internal team. We are therefore seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager who has fundraising knowledge along with the passion and dedication to be part of the management team and lead, with support from the CEO, on all our fundraising. We would also welcome applications from those with transferable skills wishing to start a career in fundraising.

Position: Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: CEO

Location: We have an office in Princes Quay, Hull where you will be based however flexible and remote working is offered. 

Hours: 32 hours per week (0.8FTE) 

Salary: £24,000 (£30,000 per annum FTE)

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)

• Pension

• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply: If you do think this is the role for you then please submit your CV and covering letter via the Charity Jobs website. Please note this role is subject to an enhanced level DBS and flexible working may be considered. Click the Quick Apply button below.

First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 31st March; final interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 7th April.

Closing date: Midday Tuesday 25th March 2025

The role will cover:

• being part of our management team, working with two other managers in different departments and the CEO.
• leading the planning, development and delivery of new fundraising income streams e.g. local corporate, trust funding, community, that will resonate with stakeholders. 
• leading in implementing the operational plan for our fundraising income. 
• engaging with people organising their own fundraising activities for the charity.
• engaging with supporters taking part in third-party activities and events to raise money for the charity.

Our ideal candidate will be someone:

• with a successful track record of building relationships and generating income from local fundraising opportunities.
• with strong communication skills who can inspire others to support and continue to support.
• who is solution focused and creative.
• who can manage their time and workload in a busy office setting as well as when working independently.
• who can deliver a fundraising portfolio within an overall charity target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Special Stars Foundation one of our key focuses is around equality and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to everyone with a disability. We have the same goal for people working with us. Special Stars Foundation is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our CEO Louise Miles

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Special Stars Foundation we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the people who we support. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Who are Guts UK Charity?

Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.​

We are the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.​ 

Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions 

The role of Communications Manager

​As Communications Manager you’ll champion our charity’s work and brand. You’ll play a pivotal role in our charity, providing communications support across key areas of Guts UK’s work, including information, research and fundraising, as we deliver our new five-year strategy.

As part of our comms team of four, you'll work to champion our charity, raise vital awareness of our work, and manage our reputation. You’ll support the planning and delivery of education and awareness events and will work on projects linked to our information support service, research, patient engagement and involvement, and fundraising.

You’ll help us to grow and extend our reach, with demonstrable experience planning, creating and delivering high quality, engaging and informative communications, campaigns and content across channels including website, social media and print.

You’ll take the lead on media and PR activities for the charity, so significant experience working within an in-house press service is essential. 

You’ll have strong leadership skills, be an excellent communicator, and will have a curiosity for keeping up to date with trends and sector developments.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a brave and bold communicator who values collaboration and connection, matching our values as a charity.
• Be a skilled, experienced leader who can support our small and talented team to elevate our communications, campaigns and content to the next level.
• Have a natural flare for transforming complex messages into engaging, easy to understand content.
• Have a desire for telling compelling stories that amplify the voices of people affected by digestive conditions.
• Be comfortable working with members of our community to share their experiences with understanding and compassion.
• Be friendly and approachable and will enjoy working creatively and collaboratively within a small team, as well as with external stakeholders.

It goes without saying that you must be able to demonstrate empathy with our cause in your daily work, however, the ideal candidate to join our team is one who has a genuine interest in digestive health or connection to our area of work. 

Location

We have offices in London and Huddersfield which are easily accessible by road or public transport. We support hybrid working but attendance in one of the offices [dependent on your location] is required on an average of 1 day per week. If you are interested in the role but have queries about office-base requirements, please contactus to discuss.

Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply. 

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

This programme sits across the Digital Engagement, Data & Analytics, and IT spaces: from how and through which platforms we engage with new and existing supporters; how we expertly track, understand, and drive decisions based on accurate and insightful supporter data; and which technologies we should invest in to provide the most appropriate services to our supporters and our employees, and ensuring we protect ourselves from threats such as cyber-attacks.

Reporting into the Director of Individual Giving and Legacies and with a dotted line to the Director of Strategy and Governance, the Senior DDT Transformation Programme Manager is responsible for using project and programme management best practice to drive this programme of activity forward.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Programme Management

· Work with Heads of Department and project managers to develop a programme plan that incorporates all strategic DDT Transformation initiatives and ensures clear direction towards our end goal of Data, Digital, and Tech excellence and the world class delivery of our supporter experience.

· Manage the DDT Transformation programme, regularly monitoring progress and promptly facilitating discussions on changes to ensure impact across the programme and wider organisation is understood and the most appropriate mitigations are put in place.

· Undertake stakeholder and risk mapping for the DDT Transformation programme, ensuring these are appropriately managed and regularly reviewed over the course of the programme.

· Working with the Internal Communications Manager and key stakeholders within the DDT Transformation Programme, develop and maintain the programme’s internal communications plan, and manage and design the programme’s change management plan.

· Oversee the DDT Transformation Programme budget, working with workstream leads to monitor budgets and support in budget reporting and business case writing.

Programme Governance

· Oversee DDT Transformation Programme Governance, including establishing and managing a reporting structure, ensuring clear and agreed communication between individual projects and the steering committee, and defining agreed escalation points.

· Support the Director of Individual Giving & Legacies (Chair of the DDT Transformation Programme Board) in preparing for steering committee meetings, including reporting on programme progress and escalating risks and change requests, ensuring the committee has the information required to perform its role in steering the wider programme.

· Ensure all initiatives within the DDT Transformation programme are set up according to ARUK’s project management best practice. Liaise with the Head of Programme Management to ensure the appropriate level of project management support across the DDT Transformation programme.

What we are looking for:

· Proven track record of overseeing large, complex, cross-organisational technical and non-technical projects, such as CRM Implementation, Website Development, and Digital Literacy, on time and on budget. 

· A good understanding of marketing and customer experience.

· Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these.

· Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs.

· Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project.

· Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these.

· Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs.

· Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project.

· Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust and respect at all levels. Effectively communicates to people of all different technical abilities.

· Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.

· Demonstrable skills in stakeholder management, with an ability to develop and adapt to different stakeholder groups. 

· Ability to drive change and hold challenging conversations at all levels and with third-party vendors.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.

· Good written and verbal presentation skills.

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 £54,000 per annum, plus benefits.

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

The closing date for applications is the 9th March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. 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 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 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

Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

Following expert consultation, we are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

New role at SPANA

Permanent Contract; Flexible working

Salary:  £45,000 - £50,000 pa depending on skills and experience.

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our  foundation in 1923, we have worked  to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels. We value compassion, respect, and empathy for working animals and our mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive. 

We are looking for a proactive and skilled IT & SYSTEMS Manager to join our team.

This varied new role as IT & SYSTEMS Manager includes:

· ensuring our IT infrastructure and services support the organisation’s needs while enabling teams to work effectively, securely, and collaboratively.

· leading the day-to-day management of our IT service provider relationship and playing a central role in scoping, sourcing, and implementing new software solutions.

· enhancing cyber security, ensuring readiness for Cyber Essentials accreditation.

· researching opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency.

· overseeing the management of SharePoint, hardware, and system issues, while driving continuous improvement in IT systems and processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant IT degree or apprenticeship/NVQ
• Proven experience in IT management or a similar role, including managing relationships with external service providers.
• A strong and practical understanding of managing IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and security for a remote workforce of 60 in the UK and globally. 
• Experience in improving and maintaining cyber security and familiarity with Cyber Essentials requirements or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting and project management and skills, with the ability to scope, plan, and deliver IT projects effectively.
• The ability to work collaboratively and successfully with other teams and external global partners.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• A passion for animal health and welfare.

Experience working in the not for profit sector, familiarity with cloud services and working knowledge of French or Arabic would be ideal.

Benefits include:

• 34.5 hour week;  26 days holiday, plus bank holidays;  generous company pension scheme paying 10% of salary for employee contributing 5%; healthcare cash plan with Medicash; enhanced EAP; volunteer day programme.

Flexible Working: London office (Borough High Street)  or remote. If remote, employees must normally visit the London office or other locations for meetings or events once a month at their own cost.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Send a CV and cover letter/email (no more than two pages) to recruitment(at)spana(dot)org with IT & SYSTEMSMANAGER in the subject line.

2. Job description and Person specification available on our website.

3. Deadline:  23:59 GMT on 26 March 2025.

4. Main interviews will take place the week of the 31 March.

5. Applications without a cover letter/email explaining how you meet the requirements for the role will not be considered.

6. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of your employment.

Battersea's Infrastructure Services Team is seeking an IT Support Engineer to join us on a 1-year contract. Our team provides effective IT support and services in order to ensure the smooth running of the business, so we can help our dogs and cats effectively.

This role will provide 2nd line support to resolve IT issues that include the installation and maintenance of IT hardware, software and administering users via Active Directory and Azure services in a 7 day a week environment (on a rota basis), along with working on some periodical projects, and supporting users so that our systems and data remain secure and safe.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have experience of using Microsoft 365 admin centres such as Teams and SharePoint, and experience of working in 2nd line support.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 12th March 2025
Interview date(s): from 17th March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.