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Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
As the leader of a flexible and multi-skilled team, a mixture of Health Influencing and Policy specialists you’ll use your expert knowledge and skills to maximise the positive impact that we have in shaping health policy and practice to effectively deliver on our strategic priority to maximise our positive impact for men with prostate cancer.
You’ll provide effective and timely analysis of a wide range of complex policy issues, identifying policy developments that we can and should influence, or that we should support the implementation of, to further our impact with our communities. You will promote understanding of the health and care system among internal staff and our external communities and audiences.
You’ll grow our ability to successfully influence key stakeholders for the delivery of our strategy, particularly NICE for approval of new treatments. You’ll ensure that the team have strategic relationships with health stakeholders across the UK (e.g. Cancer Alliances/Health Boards) so that we can proactively engage them to support the delivery of our strategic priorities and rapidly react to care issues that arise.
What we want from you
You’ll bring an excellent understanding of the different health services, policy and systems across the UK and how these can be influenced. You’ll be an excellent communicator and presenter, credible at senior levels with external stakeholders and partners.
We’re looking for someone experienced in developing and managing influencing strategic programmes, working across team and organisational boundaries ensuring the ranging evidence collected is used effectively to provide a strong analysis.
You’ll have experience of influencing significant service improvement or policy change at a national level, including the approvals process for new treatments. You’ll be familiar with identifying, interpreting, and critically appraising a wide range of evidence and data to provide sound analysis of policy issues.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.
It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
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The closing date is Monday 29th July 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 5th August 2024.
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Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
- A good team member
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to take the next step in your career at The Queen’s Nursing Institute, a highly successful national community nursing charity?The Queen's Nursing Institute is looking for a Senior Events and Programme Co-ordinator to join our supportive and friendly team.
Responsibilities:
- The post holder has key responsibility for supporting our Leadership Programmes working alongside the Events and Membership Manager and the Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership and Standards) to ensure work is covered by the wider team and to act as a central point of contact for partners and clients.
- The post holder will require the ability to work in a fast-paced response environment with a high level of efficiency and the ability to take initiative.
- Essential is the ability to manage, balance and prioritise several one-off tasks, while ensuring critical routine tasks still take place.
- While not a key prerequisite for the role, project management would be a skill that would be expected to be developed.
- The role will also pick up other co-ordinator duties as part of the wider team, which is expected to work flexibly to cover the requirements of the organisation.
For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the Job Pack.
Interviews will be held in person at our London office on Tuesday 27th August.
About The QNI:
- The QNI is the oldest professional nursing charity in the world and is a leading voice for nurses working in the community.
- Our values of excellence, inclusivity, partnership, independence, advocacy, legacy and integrity underpin the charity’s strategic plan 2021-2025, which is included in the Job Pack.
- The Programme, Network and Event Coordination Team is a key core team led by our Events and Membership Manager, responsible for ensuring that professional programmes, network and event support is provided to the QNI’s core programmes of work and the nurses in the team that lead them.
Benefits:
- Learning and Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to training opportunities.
- We offer 25 days annual leave per year, in addition to all Bank Holidays.
- We offer up to 10% employer contribution to pension scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loans.
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We believe high quality nursing care should be available for everyone, where and when they need it.
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Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Community Awareness and Engagement Manager to join our Policy and Health Influencing Team and support volunteers raising awareness of prostate cancer in their communities.
Alongside engaging volunteers speaking about their lived experience and hosting information stands, you’ll be delivering our new Lifesaving Conversations programme, giving volunteers the tools and confidence to raise awareness of prostate cancer risk in an informal way.
We use our knowledge to influence and reduce racial health inequalities across the UK and the world to save the lives of men, and more Black men, who are at double the risk of prostate cancer as the general population. You’ll manage the Black health equity engagement team whose main responsibility currently is to increase awareness, trust and engagement with Black communities, requesting volunteers to reflect the increased risk and impact of prostate cancer on Black men.
You’ll develop and manage relationships with key stakeholder groups to deliver a programme of community awareness and engagement around the risk of prostate cancer. You’ll also be providing role specific training to volunteers ensuring they have the tools to reach and engage with men most impacted by prostate cancer.
Collaboration is an important aspect of the role as you partner with Health Services, Equity and Improvement colleagues where Lifesaving Conversations and community awareness volunteers can support strategic objectives. You’ll also work with our Partnerships Team to deliver an income generating corporate awareness offer.
Working closely with the Volunteer Experience Manager, you’ll have input in communications, supporter journeys and developing community networks for volunteers. You’ll evaluate the impact of our work in engagement and awareness to increase our impact.
This is a rewarding role where you’ll get to meet volunteers and supporters and see first-hand the work of Prostate Cancer UK. Together we are supporting and raising awareness of the impact of prostate cancer, providing men with the knowledge of their risk and the power to act on it.
What we want from you
To be successful in this role you’ll have excellent knowledge and experience of leading and managing cross-organisational programmes and projects.
You’ll have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing and be able to adapt to suit your audience from volunteers to health professionals. You’ll also be able to successfully build relationships and feel comfortable with engaging communities and stakeholders.
You’ll work closely with volunteers and keep the end user in mind so have to be able to show previous experience in user involvement, putting customers at the heart of project planning and delivery with a passion for inclusion and accessibility.
Knowledge of, or previous experience in health campaigns and volunteering within the charity sector will be beneficial for this role but we also recognise transferable skills from other sectors. In this role you’ll also be meeting members of the community and their families who have experienced the impact of prostate cancer and empathy, and understanding will be crucial to this role.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.
It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.
The closing date is Monday 29th July 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of 5th August 2024.
We are looking for a Deputy Head of Philanthropy for a Full time fixed term contract until December 2025, to join an incredible animal charity, and be responsible for leading the Major Gift team Strategy.
This is a hybrid role, with 1- 2 days a week in the London office.
The Charity
An inspiring charity, passionate about animal welfare and dedicated to helping the people who care for them. They have a staff of c1600 people, securing an impressive £125m last year.
You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture offering fantastic benefits, including 26 days annual leave per year excluding bank holidays, continuing to rise annually, and a competitive pension scheme offering up to 16% employer contribution, as well as much more!
The Role
Leading a team of front-line philanthropy professionals to grow the major gifts pipeline at scale, and working in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Lead the Major Gifts team, which currently comprises six Major Gift Development Managers but may grow or change!
Collaboratively develop and deliver a strategy for growing major gifts income for international work from UK based major gift prospects.
Support Major Gift Development Managers with the cultivation of significant prospects in the pipeline.
Develop and implement a senior volunteer strategy for major giving with consultation.
Lead on the development of a regional philanthropy strategy.
The Candidate
A senior leader, with a proven track record of leading diverse teams, covering multiple locations.
Experinence of relationship building with high-net-worth Individuals to personally five and six figure gifts.
Proven track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Financial Business Partner - London - 6 Month FTC
Are you a finance professional with a passion for Business Partnering? Are you immediately available or on a short notice period? If so, please read on!
A large household charity is seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to lead financial excellence within their Communications & Fundraising (C&FR) Directorate for the coming 6 month period. With a salary of up to £50,000 and excellent benefits, this Fixed-Term Contract has strong potential to go permanent, offering the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and values-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise senior management teams on financial impacts, providing meaningful analysis and insights.
- Champion best practices in financial performance monitoring and KPI tracking within the Fundraising Directorate.
- Lead the budgeting process for C&FR, ensuring accurate and strategic multi-year financial planning.
- Enhance forecasting capabilities and support budget holders in improving their financial management.
- Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Develop performance dashboards and ensure the integrity of management accounts.
- Deputise for the Head of Management Accounting as needed and support various finance functions.
Essential Skills:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) OR QBE
- Strong planning and forecasting experience with senior management advisory capabilities.
- Proven experience in developing performance dashboards using reporting tools.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to increase financial literacy and build capabilities in others.
- Highly organised with strong multitasking abilities and independent working confidence.
- Outstanding communication skills with proven senior-level influence.
- Positive, proactive self-starter with flexibility in changing priorities.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Confident with Power BI
- Experience with SUN Vision Excel.
- Interest in information systems and quick learning ability.
- Experience in international development or charity fundraising.
My client offers a competitive remuneration as well as an excellent hybrid model with only 2 days in the officer per week! Applications are under constant review and can be closed early so apply now to avoid missing out!
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join the team at a leading Charity, based in London. The successful postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that support the Charity’s mission, goals and fundraising objectives.
Due to the fast moving nature of this role, you must be immediately available to interview and start.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Develop and implement innovative marketing campaigns across various channels to raise awareness and drive engagement
- Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters and other communication materials
- Manage and grow social media presence, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
- Coordinate and execute events, both virtual and in-person, to engage the community
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive and aligned communications
- Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement
Ideal candidate profile:
- Strong background in a Marketing and Communications related role, within the Charity or Not-For-Profit sector
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management
- Creative mindset and the ability to think strategically and execute effectively
Agency reference number: J81414
Location: London
Contract: 6 months interim contract, with opportunity to extend
Daily rate: £130 a day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in Central London office)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Fixed term contract for 12 months, 35 hours per week
London
Are you eager to support a team to deliver an efficient customer focussed service?
The Retired Ministers Housing Society (RMHS) exists to assist retired and retiring ministers to meet their housing needs during retirement, aiming to provide appropriate housing suitable for long-term occupation. We maintain around 300 properties tenanted by retired ministers, arranging inspections and repairs.
In this role you will be responsible for the daily coordination of repairs and maintenance activities. You will be the central point of contact for our elderly residents, liaising with surveyors to ensure our programme of works and cyclical compliance checks are followed through and carried out promptly.
You are educated to A level standard, or equivalent experience, have excellent administration and ITC skills and are highly organised. You also possess good communication skills and can problem solve, dealing with issues in a calm and sensitive manner. Experience of repairs and maintenance in a housing environment would be a distinct advantage.
We can offer you a flexible and friendly work environment in a small team; hybrid working from Church House in London and from home is possible.
If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for an application form (noting that we do not accept CVs).
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 2 August 2024
Interview dates: Friday 16 August 2024
We are proud to be partnering with a renowned Human Rights charity to find a full time, temporary IT Administrator. This is a full time, office based role near Old Street for a period of 2-3 months.
The IT Administrator provides administrative and logistical support to the IT team including laptop imaging, administration around contract management, taking and allocating calls to the helpdesk, carrying out first and second-line response and appropriate tasks allocated by the team managers. Carries out agreed operational procedures of a routine nature. Contributes to maintenance, installation and problem resolution with IT equipment and services. The hours for the post reflect the current service requirements, they may be subject to change if the needs of the service change.
You will be one of the main points of contact for the IT helpdesk, both by phone and email and allocate tasks as appropriate and will provide first-line response to queries with appropriate training. You will escalate any unresolved calls to more senior members of the IT team. You will log all incoming calls (phone, email, face to face) accurately, documenting progress as appropriate and closing calls with correct code to facilitate accurate reporting on activity.
This temporary role is full time and office based near Old Street/Shoreditch and is expected to start in early August for at least 2-3 months.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist or provide network administration functions such as implementing MS-Outlook accounts, managing data, modifying network profiles.
- Provide project management support and maintain databases to keep ongoing projects on schedule.
- Configure settings on Windows workstations.
- Replace or Migrate data on new or old computers.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
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Job Description: Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator
Responsible to: Senior Tenancy Sustainment Officer
Hours of work: 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday)
Salary : £26,000
On Call: As a requirement of your role, you will be part of and on-call rota.
About us:
At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.
The role:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to positively impact the lives of rough sleepers here in Woking, by assisting them in finding and maintaining stable housing. As the rough sleeper co-ordinator, you'll employ a strengths-based approach, working alongside various local agencies to provide holistic, trauma-informed support to those who are experiencing homelessness. Your dedication and compassion will empower individuals to overcome adversity, rebuild their lives, and thrive in their community.
We would be keen to employ someone who can speak Romanian and other Eastern European languages, this would enhance our team's communication capabilities to rough sleepers who don’t have English as a first language.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee rough sleeper drop in from 8am – 10am weekdays at our Day Centre. Ensuring the rough sleeper drop-in service provides a welcoming and safe space within the resource centre, offering essential amenities like showers, breakfast, and food parcels to address immediate needs.
• Collaborate proactively with the Senior Tenancy Sustainment Officer (STSO) to engage, verify, and offer support to rough sleepers.
• Lead the assessment process for all new clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their needs and strengths, to tailor support effectively. Maintaining and updating the referrals list, regularly checking on the welfare of clients alongside the staff team at our direct access service.
• Attend Rough Sleeper meetings with the STSO, led by the Rough Sleeping team from Woking Borough Council.
• Attend Streetlink reports and conduct town walks, actively engaging with the community and staying informed about local dynamics to better support clients.
• Maintain comprehensive notes on our database, Salesforce, to provide clear and concise information of interactions and outcomes for clients.
• Guide clients towards relevant services through informed signposting, empowering them to access resources and support, conducive to their individual journeys.
• Actively participate in the varied services provided by YRP, contributing expertise and dedication to the holistic support of clients and the community.
Key Skills and Qualifications
• Case Management: Tailoring individualised plans for rough sleepers covering housing, healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, and employment.
• Client Engagement: Building trust and rapport to facilitate access to services and resources.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of client interactions and progress.
• Communication: Effective communication with internal teams, external agencies, and clients.
• Community Outreach: Conducting outreach activities and engaging with external agencies.
• Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrating empathy and cultural awareness in client interactions.
• Problem-solving: Navigating challenges and adapting to dynamic environments effectively.
Our Perks:
- Full training will be offered as part of your personal development.
- Pension Scheme
- Birthday Holiday day
- Parking
- Medicash for Health & Wellbeing
- 24 days annual leave, rising per year to maximun of 30 days.
Are you an operationally minded administrator looking for your next career challenge? Are you available 5 days per week (office Based/Old Street)?
Prospectus is thrilled to be working on behalf of a compelling grant giving organisation, looking for a temporary office-based administrator to be responsible for their front of house and central facilities services.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the provision of our client's office facilities. Within the delivery of facilities functions, the post holder will be responsible for health and safety and fire safety checks, will be the main key holder of the London Office and will be responsible for the opening of the office at 8am. You will also undertake occasional reception duties and to be an ambassador of the brand. You will escalate any repair work to the appropriate providers and report to the Services Manager and be the first point of contact. You will also support in implementing the organisations environmental and health & safety policies.
- Coordinate contract management for the London and Birmingham offices; working with the Central Services Manager to monitor and manage standard of work and reliability of contractors.
- Maintain all relevant documentation and feedback any concerns to Central Services Manager
- Ensure general maintenance issues for the London office are communicated to staff keeping everyone informed until the matter has been resolved.
This role requires an office-based person to work 8am-4pm Monday to Friday near Old Street.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
Thomas Pocklington Trust internship programme
Offering paid positions for those who are visually impaired in areas including: administration, research, facilities, and grants.
Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national sight loss charity supporting blind and partially sighted people to live the lives they wish to lead.
Thomas Pocklington Trust aims to be a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know this enthusiasm plays a key role in delivering high quality services for blind and partially sighted people, we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to achieve our goals.
We currently have four internships available, which are either office based, remote or hybrid. All roles are full time paid positions paid at the Living Wage Foundation rate.
We offer internship opportunities within supportive environment where you will be able to develop numerous workplace skills alongside your day-to-day role. You will have the opportunity to network and develop skills with other visually impaired interns throughout the programme and interns on our Get Set Progress programme which offers similar opportunities with a wider variety of employers across the UK.
The key benefits:
· Comprehensive learning and development programme
· A mentor with lived experience
· Competitive compensation
· Technology training
· Employability support from TPTs Employment team
· Networking with other visually impaired interns
Personal specification:
· All roles are pitched at entry level and rely more on your skills rather than your previous work experience.
· This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.
For specific personal specifications please visit our website to view each role.
We have the following roles available:
Student Participation Intern
Campaigns Intern
+ 21 other intern roles from accountancy to communications
For a full list of vacancies and more information about the internship programme please follow the link below.
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Job title: Head of Finance
Salary: £69,588.29 per annum
Reporting to: Director of Finance & Operations
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: UK / Flexible
Who we are
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.
We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), USAID and philanthropic investors.
What we do
Our work includes:
- Evidence-based disease elimination support
- Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
- Building collaborative partnerships
Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:
- Reduced productivity
- Internal organ damage
- Impaired child development
- Reduced school attendance
- Increased risk of HIV in women
- Infertility
The role
This is an exciting, fast-paced, full-time role that works to ensure effective financial oversight and management of Unlimit Health and builds the financial management capacity of partners, and within the organisation.
The role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations, and at times this role will deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations.
You will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have substantial financial management experience in an international development environment. The role is fast-paced and complex, and the ideal candidate will need to have presence and ability to effectively manage complex stakeholder needs.
Key contact
For general enquiries, please contact us via email.
To apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.
Closing date: 4th August 2024 at 23:59
Interview dates: W/C 12th August 2024
Second interview: W/C 19th August 2024
Please ensure you are available to attend an interview on these dates.
Applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.
Diversity Statement
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.
Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
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We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the sector and looking to develop their skills as a fundraiser.
Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser
Location: Hybrid working from home and one of our office locations
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
As a key member of the Trusts and Grants Team, the Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser will work closely with the Head of Trusts and Grants to raise funds from a portfolio of charitable trusts in accordance with Child Bereavement UK’s budgets and targets.
Initiative, creativity, excellent organization and writing skills are required, together with the ability to develop persuasive proposals and nurture effective relationships with key stakeholders across Child Bereavement UK and externally.
This role comes at a particularly important time for Child Bereavement UK when the charity is looking to evolve and grow services, diversify into new areas, and raise significant funds for ongoing work. The Trusts and Grants Team are a vital part of the charity’s expansion into new areas, and the post-holder will have the opportunity to work with frontline staff to develop new projects and bids.
We offer a variety of benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme.
Closing date: 16 August 2024
Interviews: Initial interviews will be held on Zoom
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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.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation(collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.
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Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Communications Officer to join our Communications and Engagement Team. You will seek out, capture and write compelling stories reflecting activities across our organisation and you will also work with our Education Directorate as a communications business partner.
You will be joining us at an exciting time of strategic development for our charity, becoming an important part of our journey with autistic people and their families to create a society that works for them.
This is a permanent role working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and include a supporting statement clearly explaining your suitability for the role (please refer to job description and person specification). Please also complete the interview selection task and send this with your application.
Interview selection task
With your application, please share a past example of your story writing that you are proud of. This could be a case study or an example of where a story you have sourced and produced has been used in a campaign or on an organisation's channel. Please concisely explain the process you used for researching, content gathering and delivering the piece of work and the different stakeholders involved. Please outline briefly how the piece of work contributed to wider communications objectives and how it was used by the organisation.
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working:
This role can be based anywhere in the UK and can work from home, one of our offices (London or Glasgow) or hybrid.
About our application process:
For more information about this job please contact: Nicola Rattray, Stakeholder Communications Manager.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.