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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR & COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

· 24 hours per week (13 hours VC & 11 hours CFC)

· Hours worked over 4 days with flexibility required – very occasional evenings and weekends

· Excellent organisational & communication skills

· Experience in managing individuals and teams

· Events management and community fundraising involvement desirable

· Ability to work independently

· Based in Leatherhead, Surrey, with occasional travel to Kingston (x1 day per week wfh considered)

· Free on-site parking

· Start date: September 2024

£27k p.a. pro-rata

Key Responsibilities:

To support the delivery of Dyscover’s Fundraising strategy by taking responsibility for Community Fundraising.

Main Areas of Work:

Funding – support and delivery of the Funding Strategy in conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and the Trustees • Understand and work within the Code of Fundraising Practice

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a community fundraising programme to meet agreed targets • Coordinate and develop the community fundraising team

• Be proactive in identifying community fundraising opportunities including liaising with local clubs, businesses and societies

• Communicate fundraising activities via email, monthly bulletins, Newsletters etc.

• Provide and distribute promotional materials for events • Recruit volunteers to support events

Volunteer Coordinator Main Areas of Work:

• Research, write and regularly review volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments, relating to all aspects of volunteering

• Liaise with Dyscover staff colleagues responsible for admin, marketing, fundraising and service delivery to understand how they work, develop partnerships and assess volunteering needs across the organisation

• Identify appropriate volunteering opportunities and match with volunteers who possess the right skills for the role

• Identify additional training or support needs that volunteers might have and seek to meet them. Provide inductions and training both internal and external (with Service team)

• Lead monthly volunteer meetings in collaboration with colleagues.

• Develop role descriptions based on the needs of the organisation

See attachments for further details around the responsibilities of the role

To find out more

We would be delighted to tell you more about this opportunity, and encourage you to visit us at Dyscover.. 

Start date: September 2024 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Assessing learner skills and needs to establish starting points/baseline, with other TAP staff

2. Setting up and supporting learners in work placements to develop their skills and gain meaningful experience

3. Observing and evidencing the learner journey (keeping detailed records), monitoring learner progress (including target progress)

4. Liaising with families and team around the learner as required and to contribute to reviews- ensuring learners are working towards their outcomes and aspirations

5. Supporting employers and learners to work together effectively- suggesting and implementing reasonable adjustments

6. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners during class days, helping to create learning materials as needed.

7. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners with travel training, wellbeing support and signposting to extracurricular/socials and community events

8. Working alongside the Engagement Officer to find, source and maintain employer relationships

9. To support learners during social events, insight days and trips

Please see job description for further information 

Be there when it matters

Are you interested in a career in data and looking for your first step? If so come and join our team and contribute to the incredible work that we do across Sue Ryder.

As Database Assistant you’ll be a key team member of a busy Supporter Data & Insight team, providing administrative support to the Head of Department and other team managers.

Key Responsibilities
• Helping to keep fundraising database clean
• Writing back to the system all mass communications we’ve had with our supporters
• Matching different sets of files
• Administrative support for the data team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning their career in data to work alongside an experienced, friendly team learning about all aspects of Supporter Care, Data and Fundraising compliance.

About You
To hit the ground running ideally you will have excellent communication skills and the ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload. You will have experience of using Microsoft Excel and experience of working with databases would also be an advantage. What is essential is to be a team player with an enthusiasm for fundraising in order to succeed in the role and progress your career with us.

What we can offer you:

Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- EAP support scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date:10th September
If we find a suitable candidate, we may close the listing prior to 1st September 2024

Interview date: TBC - we’ll contact you if you’re shortlisted. This will be a virtual interview. (Excel test + Interview)

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process 

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

The post holder is responsible for the strategic leadership and delivering and developing services across METRO’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) domain. You will manage a team of managers who run programmes across London and the Southeast, including Hertfordshire, Kent and Medway. You will ensure services remain collaborative, agile, and innovative

Programme

The scope of services includes:

· A busy Sexual Health Office which oversees: Online sexual health testing services and results management, the National Chlamydia Screening

Programme (NCSP), free condom distribution programmes for young people, etc.

· Clinical services such as community sexual health clinics

· Sexual Health Outreach and Community engagement, particularly for young people and vulnerable communities

· Delivering and developing sexual health-focused training when and where appropriate.

Role

In this role, you will oversee a team of skilled managers within their areas of expertise. Consequently, you do not need to be clinically trained. Still, you will need to have excellent project management and people skills, a good understanding of sexual and reproductive health as it is delivered in the community, and experience in managing local authority and NHS contracts and grant-funded projects. 

Location: Homebased – UK wide travelling to our London based Hub (Kennington) 

We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.   

We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.  

Job summary 

We're looking for an ambitious and talented Head of Public Fundraising join our team. As a member of the extended leadership team, you'll inspire and lead a talented team of fundraisers committed to growing income from community, events fundraising and individual giving (including legacies). A highly motivated, creative team player with a strong track record of success, you'll support our fantastic public fundraising team to take these vital income areas to the next level and beyond. 

You’ll have a solid understanding and experience of one or more public fundraising income areas, be adept at identifying and creating opportunities for income growth and be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences, organisations and stakeholders — internally and externally. An understanding of health and medical causes would be beneficial but certainly not essential. We’re very happy to support the career development of somebody stepping up into their first ‘head of’ role and will also consider applications from someone who is already in a Head of role seeking to increase their remit across a greater number of fundraising areas. Most importantly, however, is your understanding of public fundraising alongside your passion to support the charity to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. 

Data Operations Manager

Contract: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £48,500 - £50,729 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London, and this will be your location and contract base. 

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Data Operations to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as our new Data Operations Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. 

About the Team:
The WaterAid Data Operations team sits within our Communications and Fundraising Directorate as part of our Performance, Insight and Innovation Department. The team is the link between our fundraisers and the data and technology that supports their work and allow great supporter experience and income generation, overseeing management of supporter data, income processing and claims and supporting users with data queries and with using our Microsoft dynamics CRM, Nimbus. This team is also a hub within our data functions, identifying and resolving any issues with our data or opportunities for improvement in collaboration with the CRM Product Team, Data Engineering & Architecture and Data & Analytics team.

About the Role:
As our systematic and strategic Data Operations Manager, you will lead the Data Operations Team to ensure effective management of our supporter data, ensure that business-critical, processes always function as expected and that users have have support in utilising our CRM. Your leadership will be pivotal in prioritising team activities and collaborating on data projects with colleagues in Communications and Fundraising at WaterAid UK

In this role, first and foremost you will support the ongoing development of the Data Operations Team which has been through change in the last six months and with them, you will spearhead the delivery of continuous development and business improvement as well as ensure the security and integrity of supporter data.

You’ll also: 

• Lead the team in providing an excellent service to the organisation through effective planning and evaluation
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies, particularly around Direct Debit and Gift Aid administration.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure data processes are efficient and effective.
• Develop and track KPIs and SLAs, communicating these across the team and with stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in data management and proactively review and improve processes and systems.

About You:

• Proven experience in a leadership role, with a focus on motivating and developing teams.
• A strong background in managing operational teams and driving performance improvements.
• Experience in managing a helpdesk or customer service function, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management within large organisations.
• Experience in managing, developing, and implementing new systems and business processes.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, particularly D365.
• Knowledge of Bacs Direct Debit processes, HMRC, Gift Aid, and data protection compliance.
• Experience in building complex database queries and using SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar workflow management tools.
• Experience working with Direct Marketing agencies or data handling agencies.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 8th September 2024. Availability for the first round interviews is required from 18th September, via Teams

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. 

Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Prospectus is thrilled to partner exclusively with Peter Bedford Housing Association, a values-driven, psychologically informed organisation striving to be anti-racist, in the search for their new Director of Services. This critical leadership role will oversee the Housing, Recovery, Training, and Enterprises functions across the organisation. The role is hired on a permanent basis and it would be hybrid with 3 days a week working in their London office.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Services will be responsible for developing and implementing new services that are strategically aligned with the needs of local stakeholders and growing the impact of PBHA. The successful candidate will ensure that the department operates efficiently, remains compliant, and delivers value for money while adhering to best practices and fostering continuous improvement. A key aspect of the role will be to enhance tenant satisfaction and enable opportunities for tenants to lead. The candidate will manage change and adapt services and resources to meet both current and future strategic objectives.

Additionally, the Director of Services will collaborate closely with the Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising initiatives and development bids, leveraging PBHA’s capacity to extend support to more individuals in need of housing and related services. As the department head, you will help to build PBHA’s strategy and long-term plans, and you will ensure that team objectives are aligned with the organisation’s annual plan and 5-year strategy, involving your team in the planning and development of departmental work plans.

We are seeking a highly organised and strategic leader with significant experience in driving change and providing exceptional leadership in supported housing, adult learning, or housing management. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of senior-level organisational leadership and a deep understanding of the housing sector, supported by a relevant qualification that meets the emerging Regulator of Social Housing Competence and Conduct Standard. You should be adept at promoting best practices in staff leadership, support, and development, with the capability to lead the services function in achieving outstanding standards in support, housing management, property services, and learning.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting your application journey. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

If this opportunity excites you, please submit your CV. If your experience aligns with our requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call to discuss the role in more detail.

Location: London, UK (this position is 60% office-based, with Mondays and Fridays optional working from home)
Reporting to: Director of Housing and Homelessness Programme
Type of contract: Permanent
Compensation: GBP 44'000 plus benefits, with some flexibility based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity
Application deadline: 15 September 2024
Starting date: November 2024

About Oak Foundation:
Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live. With offices in Europe, India, and North America, we make grants to organisations in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

About the Housing and Homelessness Programme
Oak Foundation’s Housing and Homelessness Programme is a grant-making programme that supports organisations to end homelessness and create housing opportunities. The programme funds projects across the UK and US. In additional to national projects, it also funds within the geographic locations prioritised in its current strategy. These locations are London, Bristol, the West Midlands, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. 

With an annual budget of over USD 30 million, the programme makes 37 new multi-year grants annually; in addition, the programme maintains strong connections with existing grantee partners, sharing learning and opportunities. The programme has three strategic priorities: renter rights, supply and access to genuinely affordable and decent homes, and reduction and prevention of homelessness. The programme has a deep commitment to supporting social justice, racial equity, and the voices of people with lived experience. We fund organisations that: demonstrate a strong understanding of the experiences of people facing homelessness; and have evidence that their work is rooted in solutions that people closest to the problem have identified.   

We know that homelessness and housing problems disproportionately and unfairly affect sections of our community, and so we seek to support projects that address this. This includes: women; people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities; people with disabilities; and LGBTQI communities.

About the role
The Housing and Homelessness Programme is currently made up of a programme director, five programme officers, and one programme associate, all of whom are based in our London office. We are looking for a highly organised individual, with the ability to juggle a variety of tasks at the same time. They will be able to undertake research on housing and homelessness issues to inform our grant-making choices, conduct analyses of our existing portfolio, and oversee some of our monitoring and evaluation processes, while also providing administrative support to the programme director, such as organising meetings and maintaining our grant-making database.  They will need to be a self-starter with the confidence to work both independently and part of a team. The position also provides administrative support to the Oak London office and serves as back-up to the office manager.

Main responsibilities

•  Managing the grant-making project management system and monitoring the grant-making budget.
• Taking a substantial role in implementing our monitoring, learning, and evaluation strategy, overseeing the regular analysis of our grant-making portfolio, and reviewing outcomes/learning and regularly presenting these to the whole team.
• Conducting research on housing issues as well as potential new partners, as directed by the programme director. This will include keeping abreast of relevant policy issues, and reading and summarising external reports for the benefit of the programme team and our grant-making portfolio.
• Contributing to the design, implementation, and regular review of the programme strategy.
•  Substantially contributing to the programme’s communications, including ensuring a communications plan is developed and implemented annually, drafting and formatting content for newsletters, internal reports, presentations, and social media.
• Coordinating and connecting regularly with grantee partners to gather evidence, publications, and multi-media for communications, monitoring, learning, and evaluation purposes.
• Performing a liaison function between Oak’s IT team, and managing the programme’s IT infrastructure (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, grant-making database, and Outlook).
• Under supervision, managing a small portfolio of grants, as required, and performing regular contact with grantee partners.
• Supporting programme officers by developing grants and writing progress reports for existing grant partners.
• Contributing to Oak-wide working groups.
• Supporting the programme with internal and external meetings and partner expert convenings.
• Providing a range of administrative support for the programme director, including the management of their diary, and the organisation of events, roundtables, and occasional support with travel organisation.
• Performing all other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time, including administrative support as directed by the programme director. This includes:
  • processing invoices and managing publication subscriptions
  • setting up the office for newcomers in the HHP team: arranging desks, IT devices, stationery etc; and
  • performing reception duties, including meeting and greeting visitors for the HHP programme;
• Providing administrative support to the London office, as required, including for meetings or special events or as back-up to other offices and/or Trustees.

Position requirements

• University degree preferred but not essential
• 3-5 years’ demonstrable experience of working for a not-for-profit organisation or development organisation, ideally in a housing and homelessness policy and research.
• Highly organised and able to juggle a wide range of responsibilities that may demand ongoing reprioritisation.
• Experience of using social media for research and communications.
• Demonstrable experience and confidence in all Microsoft applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Additional database experience (preferably Salesforce) is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to write for a range of different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated openness and capacity to learn quickly.
• Confidence and presence to conduct meetings with high profile external audiences.
• A commitment to Oak’s organisational values.

How to apply
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter. No applications received after 15 September will be accepted.

NOTE: the cover letter should be succinct and address the following points:

•  Your reasons for applying to this position
• Your interest in housing and homelessness
• The administrative, analysis, and communications skills you would bring to the role
• Demonstration of your commitment to Oak’s organisational values

Please state “Programme Associate - Housing and Homelessness Programme” in the subject line of your email. Please note that we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to legally live and work in the UK.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood our job applicant’s data privacy notice.

Oak Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, as detailed in our child safeguarding policy. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that the successful candidate will undergo reference checks and be required to provide a police record prior to starting employment.

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Crouch End shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.

Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Philanthropy Manager 

Are you a Philanthropy Manager looking for your next career move?

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to be a key player in securing philanthropy gifts for paediatric medical research.

This is the ideal opportunity if you have experience developing high value fundraising relationships and want to continue your career within philanthropy.

This is a permanent position with a salary range of £38,387 to £40,407 per annum. If you have a query about salary before applying, please get in touch with us.

What you’ll be doing day to day

- Owning your personal target with a focus on securing five figure+ gifts and multi-year pledges.
- Developing and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and charitable foundations.
- Developing detailed proposals, impact reports and stewardship materials.

Alongside this, you’ll be at the forefront of an exciting new area of philanthropy as we embark on a focus on paediatric medical research.

What you’ll need:

- Previous experience in a philanthropy fundraising position.
- Experience developing and managing high value relationships.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- An understanding of the medical research area.
- Experience working in a target driven environment.

What we can offer you

- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.

How to Apply 
 
Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the 'GOSH Charity Information Pack' on the careers page of our website before you apply.  
 
Closing date: 27th September 2024.
 
About the Charity
 
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible. We do it by funding groundbreaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment and life-changing support. For the children from all over the UK who are treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. For children with rare or complex illnesses everywhere. For this generation and all those to come. Because we believe no childhood should be lost to serious illness. Join us.
Along with being awarded one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, we were delighted to be named the 2023 Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year.
 
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion  
  
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.
  
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process.
 
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment. 

REF-216 436

Reward Specialist - Permanent

Full Time - Hybrid Working

Are you passionate about reward and benefits? This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, progressive Reward Specialists to join our People Services and Transformation Team. 

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,577 employees and over 33,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

The Reward Specialist provides specialist advice and guidance as well as development and maintenance our total reward approach, including pay, reward and recognition. The post holder is responsible for leading and guiding on a modern and fair approach to pay and reward whilst taking a progressive approach to external market trends. They will ensure we have a competitive employee value proposition with a reward and recognition practices to support the attraction and retention of talent.

About You

To be successful in this role, you need to be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (Grade C / 4) including Maths & English, minimum 5, CIPD Level 5 qualified or relevant experience, experience in Implementing reward strategy, practices and new initiatives, Undertaking salary and benefit benchmarking activities and able to build effective relationships both internally and externally with the ability to influence and challenge.

About the Role

• Lead on the successful implementation of our annual pay / remuneration award 
• Provide advice and recommendations to the Head of People Services & Transformation, Talent & Reward Business Partners and our managers on pay and talent retention against our career level framework and where St John Ambulance sits relative to our competitors. 
• As required undertake salary surveys and pay benchmarking exercises for hard to fill or specialist roles or to support the creation of new bids. 
• Work with key internal stakeholders to analyse, plan and submit recommendations for our annual pay / remuneration award providing recommendations and guidance that take into account market trends, cost of living and SJA competitors. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

About us

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

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

About the role

This is a new role joining our well-established, flourishing digital team. The team is made up of product, engagement and marketing specialists who are committed to empowering people who are affected by breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Now has transformed our digital offering over the last couple of years. Creating a unified, supportive and inclusive experience for those who want to know more about breast cancer at every stage. And to access vital support services to inspire individuals to help us increase our impact through fundraising and campaigning as well as continuing to expand the reach of our world-leading research programmes.

This role will bring leadership, vision and a deep knowledge of user-centred research and UX, UI and content design. To create exceptional experiences for our supporters and service users across multiple digital platforms and channels; keeping their needs at the heart of everything we do.

About you

We're seeking a passionate and experienced user experience (UX) leader to spearhead our user-centred design initiatives. You'll champion a culture of evidence-based optimisation, manage analytics to blend qualitative and quantitative insights and collaborate with our lived experience team to ensure inclusive product development. You'll lead upstream product activities, partnering with various teams to align digital strategies with organisational goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting discovery activities, supporting downstream development, and contributing to product vision and roadmap creation. You'll also oversee user research, usability testing, and the implementation of a comprehensive content strategy.

We are looking for candidates who’ve a strong background in user centred design, analytics, and product development. With a particular focus on accessibility and inclusivity.

You’ll need a proven track record in a head of user experience position or be a lead user experience designer, prepared for your next career step. You should be driven by a desire to create positive change through your work and possess strong leadership skills to mentor and guide team members.

We value a collaborative and proactive approach, coupled with expertise in conducting research with marginalised groups on sensitive topics. Experience of working with external design and development partners is a plus. You should have a comprehensive understanding of UX, design accessibility, information architecture, content strategy, SEO, and product development best practices.

Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities are essential. We're looking for someone who stays current with the latest tools, trends, and technologies in the field, bringing fresh perspectives to our team. If you're a clear and compelling communicator with a passion for user-centred design and a drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role can be primarily based in either our Cardiff, Glasgow, London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

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

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 10 September 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 23 September 2024 via Microsoft Teams

We are recruiting for a Refuge Worker to join our team in Athena, Lewisham; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Athena, Lewisham
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. 

Closing date: 9am on 9 September 2024

Interview date: 17 September 2024

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

About Climate Strategies

Climate Strategies works at the science-policy interface, advancing climate policy by facilitating meaningful interactions between decision-makers and researchers across Europe and internationally. We are an international, not-for-profit research organisation with an expansive network of world-leading researchers as members.

What we do

• Inspire: We incubate cutting-edge ideas & co-create innovative research with members, partners & stakeholders.
• Convene: We initiate & organise events, bringing people together to shape & share climate-related research.
• Engage: We facilitate productive dialogue amongst our members, trusted partners and other researchers, policymakers & stakeholders that comprise the CS ecosystem.
• Translate: We publish accessible research which is inclusive, has a broad reach & results in positive change.

About the role

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with a passion for using innovative communications methods for tackling the climate emergency and/or similar social justice issues.
• A confident and ambitious relationship builder and communicator who can build and nurture a diverse global network of researchers, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
• A creative and innovative individual with an eye for detail who can translate complex ideas/concepts into a range of engaging, digestible and accessible communications products (e.g. videos, infographics, briefings).
• Someone with impeccable organisational, planning and time management skills, who can work flexibly and multi-task across a small team.
• A natural leader who can effectively manage daily responsibilities while aligning them with broader organisational goals.

Your main responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Management and Programme teams to develop, deliver and continually evaluate Climate Strategies’ Communications AND Member Engagement Strategies.
• Translate complex research documents into engaging digital content (e.g. social media, press releases, op-eds) for a range of target audiences.
• Review, edit and proof scientific reports, press releases, op-eds and other publications.
• Conduct daily media monitoring and manage the Communications Calendar to identify comms and member engagement opportunities.
• Ongoing management of websites, social media channels, and email campaigns.
• Support the coordination and/or dissemination of virtual and in-person events
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets
• Line Manage the Comms and Members Associate/Officer
• Lead engagement and build relationships with members to support our mission and goals.
• Oversee spending for communication and membership engagement activities.
• Conduct regular evaluations of the impact of communication and member engagement activities and improve to meet organisational goals.

Essential criteria

• Relevant university degree (e.g. Communications, Climate and sustainability, Journalism, International Development); Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience using digital communications to meet organisational and/or campaign objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing, proofreading, layout and design, and content creation.
• An ability to translate complex concepts into digestible, engaging communications products (e.g. toolkits, newsletters, policy briefs) for a range of audiences, using feedback from programme and networks staff, research partners and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in (digital, social) media, and proven ability to propose and deploy outside-the-box solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners, a diverse global network of researchers and policymakers, and journalists.
• Experience managing teams and the ability to direct the work of others with compassion and authority.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to work flexibly, multi‐task, and produce, coordinate, and deliver projects independently in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced digital skills including the Microsoft Office Suite, content creation tools (e.g. Canva, Social Pilot), all major social media platforms and associated analytics tools.

Desirable Criteria

• An existing network of media contacts which you can use to raise awareness of the Climate Strategies brand.
• Experience of using communications to amplify the impact of technical projects, including data visualisation.
• Knowledge of the international climate policy landscape.
• Good understanding of the intricacies of working for a nonprofit or social/environmental organisation.
• Proficiency in other languages.

Location 

This position can be based either in our co-working space in the Netherlands (Utrecht) or London (near Liverpool Street). The position is hybrid, and applicants are expected to commute to either the Utrecht (NL) or London (UK) office at least once per week.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands or the UK for at least 18 months from the starting date of the contract. Please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

What you get:

At Climate Strategies, we offer a sector-competitive salary. Salary indication will be based on experience (FTE): €39-48k (including holiday allowance) for the NL and £37-46k for the UK. Final salary offer will be based on experience.

We recognise that non-salary factors contribute to employee happiness and job satisfaction, hence we offer a large range of benefits that are designed to give you the flexibility and autonomy you need to achieve your goals and work-life balance while also making a meaningful impact on the world. This includes:

• Ability to work from home and our offices in Utrecht or London, with flexibility in working hours.
• Opportunity to attend project and major international climate events.
• A unique opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading climate researchers and help them make their work more impactful.
• Room for new ideas and personal growth and development.
• A supportive, international and diverse team.
• Pension Plan
• Parental Leave
• Personal development opportunities

Beyond these perks, we’re committed to giving our employees autonomy and the freedom to take ownership of their work, so you can truly make a difference and feel empowered in your role.

Hear from Senior Programme and Impact Manager, Adriana Chavarría Flores about her time at Climate Strategies:

“My 4 years at Climate Strategies have been an exhilarating journey. The organisation consistently challenges me and supports my professional development, allowing my progression from Programme and Communication Associate to Programme Officer, and to my current role as Senior Programme and Impact Manager. I highly value the opportunity to work at the forefront of relevant areas such as just transitions, energy transitions, industrial decarbonisation, climate diplomacy and other, to work alongside and learn from our network of leading climate researchers, and to catalyse climate action and cooperation across key stakeholders internationally.”

Hear from Coltrane Morley-Williams, Programme and Networkers Officer, about his experience at Climate Strategies:

“My [time] at Climate Strategies has been an incredible experience, being my first role in the field of climate policy and research, I have been extremely fortunate to work across a number of Climate Strategies projects including the Coal Regions in Transition initiative, Post Coal Future Labs and Net Zero Political Economies. Through these projects, I have had the opportunity to attend various conferences including the EU’s Just Transition Platform conferences in Brussels and COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh (only three months after joining).

“The opportunity to engage with world-leading researchers within the Climate Strategies members network has also been both motivating and inspiring. Climate Strategies has shown great commitment to, and provided me with a platform for, my personal and professional development highlighted by my recent promotion from Programmes & Networks Associate to Programmes and Networks Officer.”

How to apply

Visit our website for more information. 

Commitment to equal consideration

We are committed to ensuring that all qualified candidates receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination based on race,  religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make every effort to remove barriers to employment and create a level playing field for all candidates.