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Senior Relationships and Engagement Officer – North England and Wales, and Scotland (Remote, with travel across regions as required)

About us

Lifelites is a unique charity that has been providing innovative assistive and sensory technology, specialist training and technical support to the children’s palliative care sector for 25 years.

Our inclusive equipment empowers over 12,500 children to play, create and communicate, helping families build joyful memories and experience moments of fun and connectivity.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser to join our small team and help us engage with, and fundraise from, corporates, membership organisations, special interest groups and community groups across the north of England and Wales, and Scotland. 

This is an amazing opportunity to join an established charity looking to grow and diversify both its fundraising and service provision over the next 5 years.

Job Title: Senior Relationships and Engagement Officer (North)

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications

Direct reports: None

Salary: £32,000 - £39,000

Location: Home-based; Head office at 60 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5AZ; Travel required to visit supporters and partner sites when necessary.

Hours: 34 per week, Monday – Friday; would consider part time (0.8FTE) or condensed hours over 4 days.

About you

Can you inspire people to fundraise and support children with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities? Have you a proven track record of building sustainable, long-term relationships? Do you enjoy a challenge and want to build new partnerships that will allow our charity to increase its reach and impact across Britain and Ireland?

Whether you are looking for a new challenge or are ready for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close: Monday 8th July 2024 at 5pm
Interview: Monday 15th July 2024 (online)
Second Interview: Tuesday 23rd July (in-person)

Projects and Contracts Manager
Reference: 2391
Location: NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely or from our Devon or Sheffield Research in Practice offices if they wish.
Status: Permanent term. 35 hours per week.
Salary: £39,623 with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.

Research in Practice is a member of the National Children's Bureau family. For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Research in Practice works with and for professionals in the social care, health, criminal justice and higher education sectors offering resources, learning opportunities and specialist expertise.

The Project and Contracts Manager is responsible for contracting for Research in Practice, ensuring all incoming and outgoing contracting is robust, well-managed and legally compliant. Excellent programme management skills are needed to oversee project support to a portfolio of projects.  With a focus on efficiency, consistency and quality of project management, this role is critical in ensuring value for money is maintained across the portfolio.  Risk monitoring and escalation skills and producing timely management information are essential elements of the role.

This role sits at the heart of Research in Practice, supporting teams and working to ensure processes and procedures are well designed and consistently applied whilst remaining able to adapt to changing priorities and the requirement to identify the need for change and drive that change as the organisation develops.  The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and have line management experience.

Applications close at 08:00am on Monday 15 July 2024.

Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.

Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 22 July 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

No agencies please.

Ref SOC-241

Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven record of working and engaging positively with young people involved in or at risk of serious youth violence and exploitation?  Do you have sound experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and have the ability to assess a client’s needs?

If so, St Giles is looking for Caseworkers to work on our pioneering SOS project where, as part of a high-performing team, you will work with both victims and perpetrators of serious youth violence, exploitation and other gang-related offences and help them to be safe, move away from offending and take positive choices.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About SOS+

Working with young people in a variety of educational settings, St. Giles’ SOS+ Service delivers early intervention work, through one-to-one mentoring and preventative sessions on violence, vulnerability and exploitation.  The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, offering support to up to 20 young people per year, who are identified by local partners as most at need of support.  You will produce support and risk management plans based on these assessments, plus deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues as the situation dictates, which will involve providing practical guidance on areas such social and housing support, education, training and employment options, and benefits work.

We will count on you to develop and maintain strong relationships with referral and partner agencies, including police, Youth Offending Teams, Probation, local authorities and social services, while closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a survival plan for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for on-going support is also a key aspect of this role.

What we are looking for

• To have worked on an offender-led support project, had personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison within reach of Greater Manchester
• Experience in negotiation with partner agencies to establish links to further aims of the project
• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people
• To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one
• Knowledge of the local community, its projects and services available to young people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

Please note this role requires an Enhanced Children with the Child Barred list checks.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11 p.m. on 09 July 2024 Interview date: 19 July 2024

JOB TITLE: Communications and Events Officer

SALARY: £27,000 per annum (FTE)  

LOCATION: Homebase (Preferably Lincolnshire / Notts based, or centrally located in England to attend team meetings, but applicants outside this area will be considered)

HOURS: Part-time of full-time depending on candidate preference, 33 – 37.5 hours per week, flexible working

CONTRACT: Permanent or FTC

Are you an energetic and motivated individual with a passion for communications and events who is looking for their next step? Would you like to join a dynamic organisation that’s truly making a difference? 

The Jon Egging Trust is seeking an exceptional Communications and Events Officer to support our small and close-knit Communications and Fundraising Team to create outstanding, inspiring outward-facing communications and deliver our established calendar of fundraising events. You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of home-workers who are passionate about improving the lives of young people through our long-term youth programmes. 

The successful candidate will be a meticulously organised and brilliant team-player with extremely strong written communications and proofreading skills and a track record of working in a professional comms or events environment.

The role would ideally suit someone seeking their second job after graduation, or someone who is returning to the workforce or seeking a change in pace, but if you can convince us that you are the perfect candidate then we will happily consider other applicants.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working autonomously and able to prioritise multiple workloads, and who is endlessly curious and wanting to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. 

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 40,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up. 

Our benefits package includes:

· Flexible working 

· Enhanced annual leave

· Homeworking allowance

· Occupational pension scheme

· Occupational sickness scheme

· Special paid leave provision

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Please complete our online application form. Communications and Events Officer job - Homebase (Preferably Lincolnshire / Notts based, or centrally located in England to attend team meetings, but applicants outside this area will be considered) - Jon Egging Trust

The closing date is Thursday 11th July 2024 at 23:30. We encourage applicants to apply right away and not wait for the closing date as we reserve the right to close the process early if we garner high levels of applications and will be shortlisting as we go along.

Interviews will be held Thursday 25th July2024.

Questions?

Contact us through our website. 

Please note: To become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check.

The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.

We are looking for a registered manager for a Therapeutic Residential Children's Home in South Reddish. This is an exciting opportunity as a Registered Manager, you will be managing an existing established therapeutic children’s home but also you will be working to set up and register the adjoining property as a new 1-2 bed Therapeutic Residential Children's Home, managing a joint team for both homes.

Both Children's Homes with be working with children who have experienced trauma. You will work with your team to provide a safe and nurturing home for the young people that you support, we provide compassionate, nurturing care for children who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move from a difficult past to a brighter future.

Location – South Reddish, Stockport

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Salary - £45,518per annum (£23.34ph rising to £29.18ph for weekends)

Sleep in Payment of £96.00 per sleep

• 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 years after 10 years.
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home.

Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the children, young people, and adults we support.

Main Responsibilities

As a Registered Manager you will manage a residential care team and have responsibility for a residential children’s home, ensuring a high-quality service within the home is developed and to perform within organisational policies and procedures, the National Minimum Standards and the legislative framework pertaining to children’s homes.

The Ideal Candidates

We are looking for existing Registered Managers or Assistant Managers, and a proven record for getting results from their staff team.

We are looking for the following:

• Registered Manager’s Award (RMA Children) (combined management & care award).
• Significant residential childcare experience
• A sound understanding of Ofsted regulations and expectations.
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership.
• Ability to achieve service delivery to national standards.
• Passion to develop further services for children/young people.
• Has the right to work in the UK (we only accept applications from UK based candidates as we are not part of any visa sponsorship scheme)

Full Job Description is attached.

We are a Real Living Wage employer.

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

Apply now!

If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for, please get in touch or apply now.

In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.

Job Description – Operations Manager
IcFEM Dreamland Mission is a Christian charity set up to help fund and support the work of IcFEM in
Kenya. We had been running for almost 20 years with volunteers
running a home-based UK office. Three years ago we employed staff in the UK for the first time. We
currently have income of £350k- £400k a year depending on the projects running. IcFEM Kenya is a
locally run organisation based at Kimilili in Western Kenya. IcFEM Kenya runs community projects as
well as a school and hospital. The past five years has seen our work grow significantly, including the
school and hospital which have developed into large institutions that are valued by the community
in Kimilili and fit well into the local government set up.
We are looking for an individual who is ambitious to see our ministry grow and is experienced at
blending trust in God with human endeavour.
We are seeking an Operations Manager who has experience of the charity sector and is prepared to
be flexible and adaptable to the needs of this small charity. There is the potential for flexibility within
this role and we would be willing to discuss a variation in hours worked. Some occasional evening or
weekend work will be needed, and occasional travel to Kenya is an important part of the role,
particularly to build relationships with the Kenyan team.

Operations manager
Full-Time: 37.5 hours a week or part time/job share considered.
Flexible working available
Work from home
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 PA (Based on experience)
Annual Leave: 25 days PA plus Bank holidays and your birthday if it falls on a weekday. The office
will shut 25th December -1st January and these days will not be counted as part of your leave
entitlement.
Accountable: Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Secretary
Contract: Permanent (6-month probation)
Handover period: During the probation period some work currently undertaken by Trustees will be
handed over to the post holder. Upon successful completion of the probationary period the post
holder will report to the Chair of Trustees.
Job description

Governance and legal compliance
➢ Review and keep updated UK policy and procedure documentation, writing new policies
where necessary to encompass latest regulations
➢ Regularly review the Safeguarding policy, and risk assessment, with the Trustee who leads
on safeguarding
➢ Work with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure compliance and deadlines for Charity
Commission
➢ Review “new volunteer” and “new staff member” packs to ensure they meet the legal
requirement of the Charity Commission and all data protection policies
➢ Ensure all staff and volunteers hold correct documentation such as DBS certificates
➢ Ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities and regularly report on these to the
Trustees
➢ Maintain up to date knowledge of Charity policy and procedures

Finance and administration
➢ Manage the charity income and donations, including processing of cheques, bank transfers
and donor management system to acknowledge donations
➢ Grow the number of individuals and churches in the UK who support this charity
➢ Develop and manage donor relationships.
➢ Maintain and develop appropriate financial policies
➢ Manage income from giving sites such as Just Giving, Virgin Giving and PayPal
➢ Manage designated project funds and other finance tasks
➢ Oversee the marketing and communication role to promote the charity
➢ Line manages the Operations Assistant
Project management
➢ Alongside the Operations Assistant, and working closely with the Kenya team, continue to
manage the school sponsorship scheme for IcFEM DEC primary school
➢ Alongside the Kenyan team grow and develop the secondary school sponsorship scheme
➢ Alongside the hospital staff, co-ordinate the UK funded DMH hospital projects including
reports and stories from Kenya
➢ Present own ideas for projects and start to take ownership of new projects
➢ Work with donors including churches to develop current and new projects
➢ Represent the charity externally and strengthen partnerships with all relevant stakeholders
➢ Manage the UK end of Community based projects (e.g. Tree Growing and Bee’s & Honey)
including communications, funding, donor and partner management
➢ Monitoring and evaluation
➢ Set up and manage a monitoring and evaluation system for all UK-funded projects
➢ Provide regular feedback to relevant Trustees or Volunteers who are partners on specific
projects and once a quarter feedback to Trustees meetings
General administration and IT
➢ Oversee regular updates to the website, and social media
➢ Manage enquires both on the telephone and via email
➢ Co-ordinate volunteers both in the UK and those wishing to visit Kenya
➢ Co-ordinate the office including annual leave and day to day planning
➢ Assist Trustees with other administrative matters
Person specification
We are seeking a servant-hearted, emotionally intelligent, self-aware and authentic individual who is
outward looking, a good communicator, level headed and tenacious.
Required experience
➢ Have had extensive experience of the charity sector
➢ Book-keeping, banking or other finance skills and/or experience
➢ Experience of managing teams including volunteers
➢ Proven track record of being a team player
➢ Proven track record of managing charity offices and projects
➢ Experience of working with the highest levels of discretion, integrity and honesty.
Desirable experience
➢ Experience of working in East Africa
➢ Experience of using Beacon Donor Manager, and Xero finance manager systems, and if not
willing to learn
➢ Experience of managing online donor platforms
➢ Experience of website management
➢ Educated to degree level in relevant area or relevant professional qualifications
➢ Fundraising experience
➢ Experience of marketing in a charity setting
➢ Experience of working with volunteers
Required skills and abilities
➢ Able to work with minimal supervision
➢ Good relationship management skills
➢ Have tact and diplomacy skills
➢ Excellent written and verbal communication, marketing and PR skills
➢ Have excellent IT skills including Excel and the ability to learn website management
➢ Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks at once and under pressure, and adept at
building good relationships
➢ Able to foster a culture of innovation and initiative-taking, creating a ‘can do’ atmosphere
that values everyone’s contribution and coaches out the best in the team.

Desirable knowledge
➢ Be up to date with charity law and have experience of coordinating policy and procedures
➢ Educated at least to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes English and Maths
➢ Knowledge of charity governance and developing new policies for growing charities
Personal qualities
➢ An active Christian faith with an openness to engage in devotions in the office
➢ Willing to work with ethos of a Christian Mission including partaking in prayer meetings and
church meetings
➢ Model professionalism and a passion for excellence.
➢ Willing to be flexible and work some evenings
➢ Comfortable lone working or with only one colleague
➢ Be willing to travel to Kenya when required
This job has an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be held by an
active, practising Christian who assents to our Statement of Faith. 

We are seeking an experienced and senior researcher to play a leading role in the development and growth of the NCB research team.

Position Title: Senior Research and Development Manager
Reference: 2389
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: Permanent  
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week.  
Salary: London - £53,457, National - £49,448 with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.

About Us

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

As a leading children’s charity, we take the voices of children to the heart of Government, bringing people and organisations together to drive change in society and deliver a better childhood for the UK. We are united for a better childhood.

About the Role

The post holder will lead on key programmes of evidence and evaluation work and be accountable for its quality delivery. They will provide expertise, methodological input and guidance across research projects, including on advanced quantitative and qualitative research design.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in a growing team that works across the justice, health, education and social care systems on behalf of a range of statutory, academic, voluntary and community sector funders.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 12th July 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 26th July and will be held in person in our London Office or remotely for NI based candidates. 
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.

No agencies please.

Where will I be working?
Your role will be for a renowned not-for-profit company which cares for many historical monuments, buildings and places in and around the UK. Through those places, this organisation takes the rich history of England to 10 million visitors every year.
Your new role
As the Executive Assistant, by supporting the Director of Development, you will be playing a vital role in also looking after some of the greatest places in England so that they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come. You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference!!! What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of office organisation and administration, in a busy office, and at an executive level.
• Experience of working for a senior executive director.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders, including trustees, Non-Executive Directors and people of influence.
• Experience of supporting a director frequently travelling and working away from the main office.
• Experience of organising large meetings and conferences with a range of important and influential stakeholders.
  
  Skills and knowledge required
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
• Knowledge of and awareness of the workings of a charity
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English, editing and proofreading skills
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office applications, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• The ability to write accurate and clear minutes
• The ability to prepare briefing materials
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid/remote working
• £19 - £21 per hour depending on experience
• Ongoing contract
• Flexible working
• Great networking and strong connections
• Immediate start
  
  

What you need to do now
This is an urgent role. Therefore, if your profile matches the requirements above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Closing date for applications: 14 July 2024, 23:59 (BST)

Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Flexible (UK only): Remote and/or London office, plus possible business travel

Salary: £35,000–£38,000 (depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP

Are you ready to leverage your communications skills and strategic thinking in an exciting role? Join our dynamic and friendly team at Scriptoria as a Communications Strategist and Writer! You'll create impactful content for top-tier international development and research organisations around the world, working with leading experts in diverse fields such as agriculture, water resources, climate change and health. Your ability to navigate and engage with a variety of subjects will be key to this role, making every project an engaging and rewarding experience.

Who we are

Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused company that has a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping clients around the world to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. Our Communications, Consulting, Data and Training teams focus on knowledge management, data management and communications to help research, international development, government and other organisations better manage information and communicate their findings.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a talented and experienced communications strategist and writer, with a background in sustainable development, science or health communications, to join our Communications Services team. You will be educated to degree level – if you have a postgraduate qualification in a subject area relevant to our work, even better. We are looking for someone with a passion for making a difference through communications, with a friendly, outgoing personality. You’ll be interested in engaging strategically with international development and research projects to showcase results and enhance the impact of their work. You will also be encouraged to contribute to company-wide strategy and business development.

Your role will include:

• Developing and implementing communications, campaign and event strategies: you will develop and drive forward strategies and implementation plans to help organisations define their communications objectives and translate them into achievable outcomes.
• Writing and advising clients: you will write (and edit) copy for a wide range of materials and subject areas, and provide clients with advice on communications materials and approaches to best meet their needs.
• Generating new projects and business: you’ll have the opportunity to define your own role by supporting the team in generating strategic business opportunities – meeting clients and helping them to fully understand the benefits that working with Scriptoria brings.

Working at Scriptoria

The role offers the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, gain experience in different areas and contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides.

Our staff have the flexibility to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, South-West London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings with clients. Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with other team members to share skills and exchange ideas.

You will have 25 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays.

Key skills and experience

1. A degree in a subject area relevant to our work. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
2. A minimum of five years’ experience, together with a track record in developing communications, campaign and event strategies, and advising clients on their implementation.
3. Experience in presenting to groups and facilitating workshops. Enthusiasm to travel would be a big advantage.
4. Extensive experience as a writer in the areas of sustainable development, science or health, with a demonstrated flair for writing compelling, engaging text that effectively communicates key messages.
5. A proven ability to develop and work to a brief, analyse and synthesise source materials and convey complex and technical information to non-specialist audiences.
6. Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to copyedit and proofread documents.
7. Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and cope flexibly with a range of jobs to meet (and exceed) client expectations.

Director of Research (Maternity Cover)

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has a single, clear vision: a world free of Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In the relentless pursuit of this goal, we are committed to funding research projects to accelerate the development of meaningful treatments, focusing on the projects that are most likely to impact people with MND positively.

The Director of Research is a key position in the organisation that leads our research activities, managing a small team as we invest in a prioritised and focused research portfolio. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing a research strategy that fits seamlessly with the Foundation’s vision, ensuring we have the expertise and resources required to support our programme and initiatives.

As someone with experience working in a scientific research role, you will have the ability to interpret, analyse and utilise research findings and developments, with a deep understanding of the drug discovery and development landscape. You will be someone who constantly seeks out new research approaches, methodologies and funding models, ensuring that the Foundation remains at the forefront with its innovative practices. Knowledge of the research grants system is essential; we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You will care about the impact of our work, developing an excellent understanding of the MND field and placing those living with MND at the heart of every decision you make, while ensuring all funded projects continue to meet our goals and financial requirements.

Strong communication skills are central to this role. The successful candidate will be comfortable demonstrating our expertise and position in the MND community and communicating developments, insights and critical milestones both internally and externally. Influencing and relationship building will come naturally to you, and you’ll be the kind of person who can work with diverse personalities from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Playing a key role in championing the Foundation, you will also lead the ambitions of the organisation. Your contribution will be integral to our success.

If you’re proactive, organised and highly motivated to make a material difference for those living with MND, then we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of the cure – no job could be more rewarding.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of research, farming and policy working as part of the GFM team to support the development of the GFM framework and its application on farm, in the food supply chain, for education and learning, policy and finance.

Reporting to the Head of Research of the SFT, you will join the GFM team responsible for a wide range of trials, in the UK and internationally. These include Defra Elms pilots, farm cluster groups, supply chain trials, and international trials delivered as partners of Regen10. Our trials test the application of the framework and the use of the GFM by other stakeholders. 

You will work collaboratively with the trials team managers supporting the design, evaluation and timely delivery of trials. You will lead the quantitative and qualitative analysis of results and the design and reporting of feedback from participants, working with project partners, our trials team, and the wider SFT team to achieve and communicate outcomes. You will provide technical support to the team for the current GFM assessment and work with them and other project partners on the continuing development of sustainability assessments and data collection methodologies for application nationally and internationally. 

The postholder will also have the opportunity to contribute to related work on the conceptual development and application of the framework in different contexts. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the team of trials managers responsible for a wide range of GFM trials, in the UK and internationally. 
• Lead on the quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of results and the design and reporting of feedbacfrom participants.
• Support the reporting and communication of results, leading the writing of key reports for stakeholders as needed. 
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments used for the trials nationally and internationally - providing technical support including around data management, cleaning and extraction. 
• Support the design and facilitation of workshops for trial farmers and farm advisors. 
• Support the team to deliver their trials and meet trial deadlines, whilst sharing best practice and learnings across the team to build on the skills and strengths of the team across all trials. 
• Contribute to GFM framework development and its application beyond the trials.
• Support the development of learning resources to explain farm sustainability and sustainability assessments to farmers using the GFM framework. 
• Contribute to peer reviewed journal article(s) on the value of framework for building farm advisor / farmer knowledge and support for farm sustainability, and on adding a state-of-the-system approach to certification assessments. 
• Work with project partners, our trials team, and the wider Global Farm Metric team to achieve and communicate our GFM mission and outcomes. 

Relationships:

• Contribute to discussion and review of metrics and GFM team outputs and planning. 
• Attend internal meetings on-line and in-person to share and discuss progress. 
• Engage with external organisations as required to support and promote the GFM and the trials. 
• Attend external meetings and events to present work as required (mainly in the UK, potentially EU)
• Work with the wider GFM and SFT team to support related work when needed.
• Engage with our externals partners and consultants to identify potential for collaboration and avoid duplication in related areas of work.
• Engage with the Regen10 Frameworks Hub team and contribute to discussions, planning and reports. 

Specifically, we are looking for candidates who have experience with and can demonstrate the following: 

• Masters level qualification (or degree level with 2-3 years relevant workplace experience) in a subject area related to food and farming 
• Good knowledge and practical experience of UK farming and farm sustainability. 
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills. 
• Experience in developing, delivering, or researching farm sustainability assessments including knowledge of LCA and similar impact assessment approaches.
• Competence in the use of Excel and other packages to collect, manage, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. 
• Ability to create simple coding for data management, analysis and display an advantage 
• Experience of delivering high quality, robust reports and written materials for different audiences 
• Experience of engagement with farmers and/or farm advisors (desirable).
• Experience of contributing to peer reviewed publication (desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced project delivery setting. 
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, planning and managing workloads and meeting deadlines 
• Ability and willingness to work within teams collaboratively to deliver outputs. 
• Personal commitment to driving the transition towards more resilient and sustainable farming systems, with and an understanding of the needs and concerns of the farming community. 

Location: Remote/home working in the UK, but some travel within the UK (office Bristol, London) and potentially the EU for meetings and events. 

Interviews are expected to take place 11th to 12th of July. 

Our partner is a nonprofit organization providing accessible & effective mental health interventions for youths. They are seeking a part-time CFO to add expertise and oversight of their finance function to ensure financial sustainability. This role is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the finance function of a young, but growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
• Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
• Develop and manage the organization's risk management
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals 

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on.
• Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit.
• Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable.
• Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight  and strategic advice to aid decision making.
• Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff.
• Strong strategic and problem solving skills. 

This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.

They anticipate the role will require 2 days/week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.

Join the Team as a Senior Finance Manager at ASC

Company: Accounting Solutions for Charities (ASC)
Position: Senior Finance Manager
Type: Permanent, Remote (4-5 days a week)
Location: UK (occasional travel to clients required)

ASC is an employee-owned practice providing outsourced accountancy and financial management services to charities and mission-driven commercial companies across the UK. From basic bookkeeping to year-end accounts for audit, we cover it all!

As a Senior Finance Manager, you'll:

• Support a portfolio of clients, initially focusing on four long-standing ones.
• Manage day-to-day client accounts.
• Review and maintain client financial systems.
• Provide financial analysis and decision-making support to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client executive teams and boards, empowering them with strategic advice.

This is a rewarding, varied role with opportunities to grow the number of charities we serve.
What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Fully or part qualified with extensive experience.
• Experience: From basic bookkeeping to management accounts, including producing management accounts and external reports.
• Software Proficiency: Familiar with SME accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks as well as products that integrate into these.
• Skills: Strong systems accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills (charts, dashboards), excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines independently.
• Attributes: Strong analytical and numerical skills, a flexible and hands-on approach, and excellent communication abilities to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Why Join ASC?

• Work with Exceptional Organisations: Collaborate with inspiring charities and mission-driven companies.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your portfolio and grow with ASC.
• Supportive Environment: Work independently but with the support of a knowledgeable team.

Commitment to Diversity:
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey and support all candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Are you passionate about working for a strong cause? Are you a confident communicator with great attention to detail? Are you a meticulous planner with excellent organisational skills? Are you an excellent relationship builder?  If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

We’re seeking a talented and cause-driven Education project co-ordinator to join our dynamic team, working to achieve our vision of safe and healthy streets. You will inspire, inform and engage educators and communities across the UK to fight alongside us to stop the world’s biggest killer of children and young people – road crashes – and enable people to cycle and walk without fear of traffic. Your work will inspire people to learn more, unite and achieve the solutions needed to save lives and the planet. 

Brake is the national charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake’s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively.

We have a 29-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families.

We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues. Brake is committed to delivering education programmes to improve knowledge, develop and enhance skills, and shift attitudes towards road safety and active travel.

Who you are:

An experienced and ambitious project and programme officer looking for a new challenge engaging with the education sector on the crucial issue of road safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-scale project management from planning to execution and reporting.
• Assess and recommend new projects or changes to existing ones.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective information flow.
• Utilize project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile) for marketing strategy, audience segmentation, and CRM.
• Manage project data using our internal software and CRM database.

Who You Are:

• A project management professional with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in project planning, execution, and budget management.
• Skilled in managing large, complex projects involving multiple teams.
• Excellent at meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and adapting to changing needs.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and IT skills.
• Resilient, solution-focused, and driven to make a positive impact.

About the team and how we work

• Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We do not want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.  So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
• Employees are subject to driver licence checks. Please note we do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work.  Applicants will be asked to disclose any unspent points at interview.

To apply

Submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly demonstrate you have what it takes to perform this challenging and rewarding role by Friday 5th July at 5pm.