Information Officer Jobs

Vacancy Reference Number:

CO/CEOO/UK-R1

Position Title:

Compliance Officer

Reports to:

CEO

Department:

CEO's Office

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

£30,000 - £35,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

24-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 29th December 2024

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

· Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified

· Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.

Role Overview:

This is a new role, providing an opportunity to develop and evolve it. As Compliance Officer, you will be the Charity’s lead and expert on compliance with its external regulatory requirements and internal policies. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing and assuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including UK charity law, financial regulations, GDPR, safeguarding, and anti-money laundering regulations.

You will report directly to the CEO and provide advice and assistance to the Senior Management Team, as well as personnel across the Charity. The role focuses on advising, assisting, and supporting others while maintaining the authority and independence to ensure compliance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust compliance programme that ensures adherence to internal and external policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and sector best practices.
• Work with various departments to maintain and implement compliance assurance across the Charity, ensuring that appropriate and reasonable measures are in place in line with legislative changes and sector best practices.
• Conduct regular audits, compliance reviews, and spot checks to identify risks, evaluate controls, and manage compliance risks, including investigations and reporting findings.
• Act as the main point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and clients, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
• Manage the process of periodic audits as per the compliance framework, identifying actions for remediation and developing action plans to address risks.
• Ensure that policies and processes comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. Keep up-to-date with any legal and regulatory changes affecting the Charity's activities and provide advice and interpretation to Senior Management and relevant staff.
• Maintain and update the compliance register, tracking action points and following up on identified risks.
• Provide compliance training sessions to staff members, ensuring they understand how compliance relates to their roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to senior management, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Board of Trustees (BoT), highlighting key risks, issues, and recommendations for improvement.
• Foster a culture of ethical conduct and compliance within the organisation by promoting best practices.
• Be prepared to assist with additional tasks as required and modify the role as it develops.
• Inform management about charity laws changes. 
• To undertake (/progress towards undertaking) all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods

Work Context

· The post is based in Nottingham and will involve regular travel to overseas partner offices.

· The role requires adaptability to changing priorities, understanding the compliance needs of all parts of the Charity, and ensuring compliance assurance is met across the organisation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend in-house and external training courses, as agreed with the line manager.
• Practise and comply with all current policies and procedures, including GDPR.
• Undertake any reasonable tasks from time to time at the request of the line manager.

Autonomy and Decision Making

· The post holder will be responsible for their workload and outputs, working closely with the CEO. They must retain sufficient independence to report on compliance truthfully.

· The post holder must be able to work autonomously, displaying initiative, flexible thinking, and self-motivation. They must understand the Charity’s business model and ensure all related compliance areas are managed effectively.

Communications

The post holder will regularly engage with people across the organisation, including front-line operations staff, HQ staff, the Senior Management Team, and the CEO.

This Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Qualification:

Graduate, preferably in Project Management, Finance, or Business and Management, ideally with certifications in PRINCE 2, charity governance and compliance. Ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the third sector.

Essential:

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
• Good working knowledge of working in compliance.
• Knowledge of cyber security risks and other information security standards.
• Understanding data protection law, regulation and principles, audit and compliance to internal and regulatory standards.
• Experience liaising with external regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, effective language.

Desirable

• Knowledge of charity sector.
• Fundraising / Governance/ Regulatory Charity Law and compliance.
• Experience in similar type of roles
• Experience in cross-functional roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Deadline for applications is 29th December 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

The engagement team brings together marketing and communications, fundraising, grants and volunteering to build and sustain long-term relationships with the local community that will support the work of Age UK Lambeth. The team aims to encourage active community involvement whether it be regular giving, volunteering, supporting our campaigns or contributing to our programmes.

The role of the Marketing & Communications Officer is to support the Engagement Lead, Engagement team and the whole organisation with marketing, internal and communication and fundraising support.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Trusts)

Salary: £16,800 (£28,000 FTE)

Contract: Permanent, 3 days per week (or 22.5hrs per week on another agreed working pattern)

Location: Hybrid, at least one day per week in a Power2 office (London or Ashton-under-Lyne)

Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday each year (pro-rata)

Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and its variations focusing on mental health, school transitions and physical activity, and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 wellbeing programme.

We believe there is no greater cost to society than unfulfilled potential. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.

We have an opportunity to join our Fundraising Team as Fundraising Officer, raising the funds that enable young people to benefit from our life-changing programmes. 

The majority of the successful candidate’s time will be spent in growing an already established Trusts and Foundations income stream; you will be responsible for writing applications to and managing relationships with small and medium grant-makers (giving up to c.£10k). You will have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio of new and existing funders, with support from the Head of Fundraising, and will support the wider fundraising team with research needs.

This is an exciting time to join the Power2 fundraising team, as we aim to grow and diversify our income sources. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be involved in the growth and development of new areas of fundraising and to be involved in activities reflecting their own interests and career aspirations.

Direct experience is not essential for this role – more important is that you possess transferable skills and can demonstrate experience in distilling complex information from a range of sources and communicating it in a persuasive, engaging way to different audiences. The successful candidate will therefore have excellent communication skills, be highly numerate and a great team player and collaborator.

We operate hybrid working, and this role can be based at either our London or North-West (Ashton-under-Lyne) office, with at least one day working in the office per week. We offer flexibility as to when the role’s hours are worked, and exact working patterns can be discussed at interview.

To apply please visit our website. On the second page of the application form, please upload a CV and personal statement. Use the personal statement as an opportunity to convince us why your skills and experience make you the right person for this role, paying particular attention to the criteria on the person specification. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.

Interviews will be held w/c 16 December.

The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.

Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.

The Communications and Information Officer is responsible for our external communications, our social media channels, and maintaining and managing our website. Working mainly with colleagues from the Sector Support and Grants team initially, to raise awareness about the impact of our work as well as the work of the legal advice charities we support. The role will also support Events and Fundraising team to achieve greater participation in our fundraising events, and better engagement with supporters across the legal sector. The role holder will help to create and implement a sustainable communications plan and social media strategy, generating innovative content to grow our online presence and increase engagement.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice and enthusiasm for our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all.  You will bring excellent digital skills; experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role; and a proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Creating contents and planning communications
• Website management
• Social media management
• Events and fundraising
• Contact management system management
• Public relations
• Data protection

Person specification, essential criteria

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
• Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management systems such as WordPress
• Experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role and understanding of organisational branding
• Proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences
•  Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent proofreading, copywriting and editing skills
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good eye for design and some experience with design software such as Canva or InDesign
• Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative as part of a small team
•  Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills; professional, reliable and responsible
•  Ability to occasionally work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build-up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
•  A positive attitude to problem-solving and finding new solutions

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution to pension scheme (5% employer, minimum 3% employee)
• Continuing personal development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay

Please see attached Recruitment Pack for more details and specifications about the role.

In Your Corner are entering an exciting phase of growth, having recently converted to a charitable legal structure. After eight years of successful leadership, our founder is stepping down from their current post as CEO, and their position on the board. We are now looking forward to our future as a charity and seek a strategic leader with the passion to drive us forward. 

We are an award-winning social enterprise whose mission is to support young people to develop the emotional and relational skills that will support them to thrive, through combining non-contact boxing with evidence-based ideas from psychological intervention.  As a values-based organisation we're seeking someone with a commitment to our mission, vision and values; as-well as a solid understanding of youth work, mental health, or boxing/sport for change work and ability to use this to guide leadership decisions and actions. 

The CEO will lead IYC’s services and charitable activities, ensuring effective day-to-day management and development of services and income, while maintaining a positive stakeholder engagement that aligns with its strategy, and ensures future success, financial sustainability, and impact.

This role is part-time and will include occasional evenings to support core project delivery times and board meetings. Regular in-person working in Inner London locations for project visits and meetings is a requirement. However, other activities can be completed via remote working.

We welcome applications from first-time CEOs who feel they have the skills, experiences and vision for this role. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience.

You can find all information, specifications and requirements within our role pack. Please note that all applications must be received by 23:30 on Sunday 8th December 2024.

With a history spanning over 100 years, Cruelty Free International has achieved so much. Bringing the issue of animal testing to public attention with our dynamic and determined approach, we have inspired generations of politicians, decision-makers, and compassionate people to make a difference for animals.

As the problem has grown, we have stepped up to meet the challenge across the world, placing the issue on the global agenda for the first time.

Our dedicated team are experts in their fields, combining award-winning campaigning, political lobbying, pioneering investigations, scientific and legal expertise, and corporate responsibility.

Educating, challenging, and inspiring others across the globe to respect and protect animals, we investigate and expose the reality of life for animals in laboratories, challenge decision-makers to make a positive difference, and champion better science and cruelty free living.

Our Leaping Bunny programme is the globally recognised cruelty free approval for cosmetics, personal care, household, and cleaning products - known as the best assurance there is that a brand has made a genuine commitment to ending animal testing.

More than 1,000 brands across the globe hold Leaping Bunny approval, providing real choice for ethical consumers who want to identify and buy cruelty free products.

Widely respected as an authority on animal testing issues, we are frequently called on by governments, the media, corporations and official bodies for advice or expert opinion.

We work professionally, building relationships with politicians, business leaders and officials, driving change around the globe to make a difference for animals.

We are looking for a skilled project manager and technical advisor, with a proven ability to work with external stakeholders, you will work in support of the Technical Manager to manage the technical aspects of Leaping Bunny and other organisational programmes. You will have excellent administrative skills gained in a customer-facing environment, including the ability to deal with multiple complex enquiries in a calm manner.

From the provision of technical advice and guidance to existing members and prospective new joiners, to supporting complex third-party supply chains; your meticulous approach, eye for detail and flexibility will help advance the organisation’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

You will act as a main point of contact for all Leaping Bunny technical enquiries and other potential new programmes, and in doing so, you will enjoy dealing with a wide and diverse range of people mainly via phone/email/video calls.

Your energy, commitment and experience will help propel the department and organisation successfully forward; and in doing so, you will help end testing on animals worldwide.

Key responsibilities:

1. Working in support of the SBP Technical Manager, manage all Leaping Bunny and other programmes’ technical enquiries promptly and accurately, ensuring all information is data captured and fulfilled appropriately, accurately, and promptly.

2. In support of the SBP Technical Manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management of animal testing assessments.

3. Working in support of the SBP Technical Manager, provide technical information and advice to companies seeking      corporate membership of the Leaping Bunny and other programmes, and to organisations that form supply chains of Leaping Bunny licensees.

4. Carry out applicable regulatory and industry research related to animal testing and the Leaping Bunny Programme.

5. Work collaboratively with the other departments of Cruelty Free International.

6. Build relationships with current corporate partners, supporting their CSR goals.

7. Identify and resolve policy and technical issues within Leaping Bunny and potential new programmes.

8. Provide technical information and advice to other animal protection groups internationally who are licenced to operate Leaping Bunny, ensuring the consistent application of standards and procedures.

9. Work in support of the SBP Technical Manager to develop new licensing programmes for different market sectors as required.

10.Maintain best practice surrounding customer care and data protection and ensure compliance with relevant information legislation such as GDPR.

11. At the request of the SBP Technical Manager or other senior management, support the work of the organisation by undertaking any other appropriate tasks.

Personal Specification Personal attributes needed for this role are:

A positive and flexible approach to work.  

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with key stakeholders, decision makers and colleagues.

Excellent written communication skills across a broad range of channels.

Ability to strictly maintain agreed technical messaging protocols and to use one’s own initiative and common sense as required.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work to multiple deadlines.

The ability to take instructions and to work well within a team and with colleagues in different disciplines across the organisation. • Willingness to work un-sociable hours when required to get the job done.

Proven commitment to animal protection including the aims and objectives of Cruelty Free International and group of companies.

Experience/Knowledge:

At least one year’s experience of working in a similar role, acting as first point of contact for technical queries, and of providing core membership services to users.

At least one year’s experience of working in a FMCG industry.

Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders with experience of building relationships, ideally within the corporate sector or working with corporate partners.

Proven ability to deal with technical and scientific information and experience of translating such information for public and lay audiences.

Proven project management skills and a track record in delivering against multiple deadlines in a pressurised environment.

Experience of administering a technical programme which requires significant attention to detail.

Experience of maintaining high quality and accurate records, using appropriate software and online applications.

Proven experience of maintaining compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

Proven interest in animal protection and the potential to create change in the ethical consumer marketplace.

Experience of using O365 applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Education and Professional Qualifications needed:

Educated to degree standard or qualified by equivalent work-based experience.

Ovacome Support Services Officer, reporting to the Head of Support Services.

Pay scale: £25,500 – £33,000 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time

Hours: 21 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week, with flexibility around core operational hours.

Location: Home-based with an appropriate working space where confidentiality can be assured. Able to attend monthly meetings in London and travel for work.

Contract type: Permanent

We would be happy to consider applications from those with a caring or parenting role and to consider flexible or part-time working to accommodate the right candidate. Both external and internal supervision will be given to the successful candidate.  You will be given both internal and external training as well as internal supervision and external clinical supervision to support you professionally and to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting those affected by ovarian cancer through a people-centred approach. You must be experienced in providing support services, well-organised and approachable. You will be an important member of our staff team.

Role Description

You will work within the support team in providing the first point of contact for all support enquiries to Ovacome, via telephone, email, text, instant chat, Skype and social media channels.

You will provide information and support on a wide range of ovarian cancer issues, including broader issues around living with cancer, ensuring that all information is evidence based and up-to-date.

You will assist in the moderation of the My Ovacome support forum and provide information where required to members.

You will assist in keeping the Support Services information on the Ovacome website up-to-date.

You will keep full, accurate, contemporaneous records of all enquiries following Ovacome policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data protection. You will maintain and update records on the Ovacome database.

You will assist in the organisation and facilitation of Ovacome groups as required.

You will maintain knowledge of clinical and research developments in ovarian cancer through relevant journals, attending conferences and liaison with healthcare professionals.

You will assist with the production of reports as required.

You will participate in regional support events as required, liaising with local services prior to the event. 

You will contribute to the Ovacome magazine and our information resources as needed.

Are you passionate about volunteer engagement and making a real difference in the world of healthcare? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an experienced Volunteer Officer to lead the way we attract, manage and recognise the invaluable work of our volunteer community.

We have over 2,000 volunteers that engage with us and refer to these individuals as ‘Contributors’. The Contributor Officer will be our Volunteer Lead and will work alongside the Head of HR on the engagement, management and retention of volunteers across the organisation. As this is a new role, there is huge scope to think innovatively and apply your expertise to ensure our processes and ways of working deliver real value to the members giving up their time to work with us.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our contributors, ensuring they feel valued and empowered to contribute their expertise. If you’re keen to take a leading role in ensuring that we can engage and grow the group of doctors helping us to make a difference to patients’ lives, then we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Develop and update an appropriate and consistent recruitment and selection process for Contributor positions, ensuring it provides flexibility to cater to the differing level of roles across the organisation.
• Work with the Marketing and Digital team to build and maintain a dedicated Contributor section of the website, designed to engage our key audiences and provide easy access to engaging information and content.
• Monitor application rates for key Contributor positions, developing our approach to ensure that the opportunities reach a wide range of members.
• Actively lead the RCR’s approach to engaging with Contributors.
• Conduct regular business partnering meetings with RCR staff who have management responsibility for key Contributors, advising on how to manage, support and engage the group.
• Actively input into the development of the RCR’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and other relevant systems to ensure there is a single point of truth for all Contributor related data and that important information is recorded in an easy to access way.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience of volunteer attraction, management and engagement.
• Experience of effectively managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing processes and policies from scratch to meet complex needs.
• Ability to work with data and identify issues and analyse the impact of solutions implemented.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply through the candidate pack.

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Terrence Higgins Trust has restructured recently in order to give even greater focus on our vision to create a future where there are no new cases of HIV and where people living with HIV get the support they need.

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Officer to provide day-to-day advice, guidance and expertise on utilising the IT systems across the charity. In this role, you will work with the Head of IT and any third party partners and suppliers to ensure the IT systems are working efficiently and consistently, troubleshooting and solving technical hardware and software issues as required.

Interviews will be held in person on 18 and 19 December 2024 at 439 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9BG.

Kent Community Foundation is looking for its next Chief Executive who will continue to drive the organisation forward. As a professional grant-maker, Kent Community Foundation has been finding, funding and supporting small charities and community groups across Kent and Medway for more than 23 years.

You will be ready to inspire our team of 18 people, our Board of Trustees and a network of philanthropic individuals, families and businesses in Kent and Medway. You’ll be a strong advocate for the voluntary sector, passionate about delivering better social outcomes in local communities and seek to build on the Foundation’s reputation as a leading funder. 

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Board of Trustees to deliver Kent Community Foundation’s long-term strategy, budget, and business plan. The role involves building strong relationships with donors, funders, and stakeholders to expand our impact and income. You will ensure the organisation operates efficiently and achieves its ambitious goals. Additionally, you will monitor key indicators including financial health, while representing Kent Community Foundation at external events and in the media to enhance its reputation. 

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership and relationship-building skills, with experience in major donor fundraising, business development, or driving sales growth. Financial acumen, innovative thinking, and a passion for empowering communities are essential, alongside a commitment to Kent Community Foundation’s core values. 

London W1B 1QH / Hybrid

From £35,666 + Benefits

12 months FTC in the first instance

About the role

You will play a key role in advising on and delivering the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements of the Academy’s grant schemes and career development programmes, which will contribute to communicating the impact of our work and the evidence base for the continuous improvement of our schemes and processes. You will also contribute to the team’s wider portfolio of work, including monitoring awards for assurance of compliance with our policies, and the delivery of our strategy. The role is positioned within the Academy’s Biomedical Grants and Policy Team and will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

About you

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• A confident and friendly team player/collaborator (within and across teams)
• Highly numerate, with excellent data analysis skills
• Strong IT skills, e.g., Microsoft suite and online databases
• Excellent organisation skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• An interest in (and ideally experience of) using or developing monitoring and evaluation tools and systems
• An interest in biomedical and health research (desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to travel from time to time either in the UK or abroad, with occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Salary progression framework
• Hybrid and agile working
• 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
• 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
• SimplyHealth Health Cash Plans
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
• 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

Working at the Academy

We have grown rapidly in recent years and continue to expand our team and the work they do. We currently have a staff of 70 people, all are guided by the following values:

• We strive for excellence
• We act on evidence
• We behave with integrity
• We collaborate widely
• We are inclusive and actively seek diversity in all forms

We support our staff to be agile, kind and resilient in everything they do. Our talented and committed staff team who embody our values are one of our key strengths. We put physical and mental wellbeing at the heart of our organisational culture and the way we work.

What you can expect working with us

Our staff culture is shaped by the message of our MedSciLife campaign which states that a life outside work is not an extra, but an integral part of who we are. We encourage different working styles and practices to enable passions and achievements outside work to support individuals’ careers.

To enable all staff to find a working pattern that best suits them and the needs of their role, we have agile working principles in place and are investing in hybrid and digital technologies. For those who want it, we provide daily access to desks in our London office Monday to Friday. To support connections in the office, our onsite venue team regularly provide free lunches for staff in our lounge and hot drinks are available in our small staff café.

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

Closing date: 5.00pm on 9 December 2024.

Interview date: w/c 16 December 2024.

We are committed to working towards full equality of opportunity in our own organisation, practices and activities, and in the wider academic workforce.

We want to ensure diversity of thought and experience in all we do and for our staff to be able to bring every part of themselves to work. We actively encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us engage with the diverse community we serve.

We will happily make reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. Please do specify these at the time of applying. We also welcome discussion of different working arrangements and locations with any successful applicant.

We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us to be part of the team that make them a reality. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.

As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team, managing operations to ensure excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant. 

What you will do: 

• Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
• Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals. 
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs. 
• Understand the function at an operational level, ensuring processes are designed appropriately and delivered consistently well. 
• Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
• Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
• Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
• Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets. 

What you will need: 

• A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team. 
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence. 
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills. 
• Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.

If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience to lead the Hospice through challenging times. The Hospice Sector is facing an increasing financial burden due to funding issues and we need someone with a strategic mind-set and the ability to influence and make effective decisions, whilst ensuring St Luke’s remains financially stable for the future.

The successful candidate will:

· Have a passion for providing accessible family-led compassionate care and an understanding of the changing Hospice model with an increasing need for community-based services

· Be commercially and politically astute

· Have demonstrable substantial senior leadership experience

· Have an awareness of the challenges being faced by the Hospice/care sector

· Be resilient with the ability to problem-solve and make good risk-based decisions

· Have experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders

· Have a strategic mind-set and the ability to influence at all levels

· Have the ability to engage people through times of change

· Be committed to the St Luke’s values and inspire a positive working culture

Candidates are advised to read the full job description and person specification before submitting an application. which can be accessed via our website 

St Luke’s is an adult Hospice based in Winsford that cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and other life limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. We’re a small Hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to everything we do. If you feel the same way we’d love to hear from you.

We offer a range of staff benefits; further information on these can be found at the end of this pack.

St Luke’s is committed to equality and diversity and promotes an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a disclosure and barring services check (DBS) at the level required for the role applied for (with the exception of roles within Trading). St Luke’s will cover the cost of the DBS check. However should the successful candidate leave within 6 months of employment the full cost of this check will be deducted from their final salary.

Please note this position may involve coming into contact with vulnerable adults and or children. We are committed to providing safeguarding training within the induction period.

How to Apply

Please submit an up to date CV along with a 1-page covering letter to our recruitment email 

Key Dates

The closing date for this post is midnight on Sunday 8th December. However we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage informal interview, which will be arranged via Microsoft Teams. This is expected to take place on Monday 16th December.

Those successful at the first stage will be invited to a recruitment day, which is expected to take place on Wednesday 18th December. Further details will be provided to candidates at the time.

The Friends of Conquest Hospital CIO supports The Conquest Hospital by providing additional equipment and services that directly enhances the health, comfort and wellbeing of patients, their families, and hospital staff. We aim to ensure that patients receive the best level of care, diagnosis and treatment locally. Over the past decade, we have donated items and services totaling over £3.5m.

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of The Friends of Conquest Hospital, overseeing daily operations and leading the development and implementation of new opportunities for the charity.  Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager will work collaboratively to fulfill the charity’s objectives, driving various fundraising initiatives. This dynamic, hands-on role requires a blend of strong management and operational skills, fundraising capabilities, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and a genuine passion for enhancing local healthcare services. You will bring a "can-do" attitude, balancing business as usual with a visionary approach to the charity’s growth and sustainability. Candidates with experience in fundraising are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in alignment with the Friends goals and values. 

• Oversee all aspects of organisational management, including financial stewardship, resource allocation, and risk management. 

• Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and community leaders to support fundraising efforts and drive growth. 

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, providing mentorship and support for professional development. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability amongst staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the charity's impact and sustainability. 

Personal Attributes:

• Inspirational leadership: Capable of motivating and empowering teams, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

• Resilient and adaptable: Able to manage challenges and drive innovation in a rapidly changing environment.

• Collaborative: An advocate for teamwork and open communication, working across multiple departments and with diverse groups.

• Visionary: Forward-thinking with the ability to align the charity’s goals with the needs of Conquest Hospital and the local community. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a lasting impact in the healthcare charity sector, contributing to the wellbeing of patients, families, and staff at The Conquest Hospital.

Additional Information:   

• Salary: £35,000
• Hours: 30 hours / 4 days
• Contract: Permanent
• Annual Leave: 20 days per year + statutory holidays 
• Staff Pension
• Able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. 
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• The expectation is that most of the hours will be carried out at the charity’s base at The Conquest Hospital. 

Applications

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4). The deadline for applications is 12 noon 18th December 2024. 1st stage interviews will be held week commencing 13th January 2025. 

If you have any queries or would like an informal conversation, please contact us by email.