Jobs in Scotland

Community Development and Wind Farm Manager

Location: Hybrid, based in Uist, with a desk at old Lochmaddy School, North Uist.

Application deadline: Sunday 01 December, 2024, noon.

Hours of work: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible working considered.

Holidays: 25 days per year plus 9 days public holidays per year.

Role summary:                   
This is an exciting opportunity to join North Uist Development Company (NUDC) and UistWind (North Uist Development Company Trading Limited) to act as a catalyst for innovative and sustainable community development and for successful operational management of the North Uist community-owned wind farm – UistWind.

UistWind has been operational since 2019 and we are pleased to have reached a point in the project to be able to fund this joint position in preparation for the first North Uist Community Benefit Fund.

The successful candidate will work with the UistWind Management Committee, its members and associated parties, to manage the Community Benefit Society’s operational business needs, meeting compliance requirements while working to maximise generation and revenue from two 900kW wind turbines at Criongrabhal near Clachan-na-Luib in North Uist for the benefit of the local community.The successful candidate will also work with NUDC and the wider community, to develop and implement both a community development plan, and a community investment plan for the UistWind community benefit fund, which takes account of opportunities to enhance the socio-economic, cultural and environmental welfare of the North Uist and Berneray area.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking to recruit an energetic and self-motivated individual, with a strong commitment to community development and community ownership.  You will have experience of partnership working, especially with community groups and associated stakeholders, and of working with and supporting voluntary trustees.  You will also have excellent communication, coordination and facilitation skills, alongside attention to detail and demonstrable ability to understand, utilise and interpret complex technical and financial information.  ​If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

North Uist Development Company, founded in 2010, registered as a Scottish Company No. 383175 and as a Scottish Charity No. SC041709, aims to develop a sustainable and viable community through promoting the social, educational, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of North Uist.UistWind (North Uist Development Company Trading Limited) is a Community Benefit Society, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under registration no: RS007738.  The two UistWind 900kW wind turbines are operated by UistWind on behalf of the community, with projections indicating the project will generate over £2 million for community benefit.  For more details visit our website.

How to apply:
For full details about the role, who we are looking for, and how to apply, please see the attached application pack. You can also apply directly through charity jobs. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV by noon on Sunday 1st December 2024.

Prospectus is excited to be working with the charity for single parents to appoint an Interim Head of Income Generation to take the fundraising team and strategy through a time of review and transition. The organisation has supported and championed single parents since 1918. They have worked for over 100 years to make sure that single parents are not forgotten.

This organisation operates a 4-day working week and the salary will be £60,000 - £65,000 pro rata to the interim contract period. The charity has an open approach to flexible working requests and whilst they currently operate a hybrid working environment (London, SE1) they do support applications from those wishing to work remotely (UK).

As the Interim Head of Income Generation, you will be part of the Senior Management Team and work closely with the CEO, to set the strategic direction for the organisation and oversee all Fundraising. You will lead a team of four fundraisers and together, deliver the income generation strategy across a range of income streams including individual giving, corporate, major donor and Trusts and Foundations.

Ideally, you will have experience of working in a charity of a similar size and whilst understanding that Trusts and Foundations fundraising is central for the charity, you will also have experience of growing corporate and individual giving income streams. Whilst you do not need experience as an Interim Head of Income Generation previously, it is important that you can adapt easily to new situations and be a confident fundraiser, team leader and strategist.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

How to Apply

Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application.

Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially and begin preparing your supporting statement. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you an experienced community manager looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?

With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Community Manager (Central) to help us achieve real impact by enhancing and deepening Fellowship engagement in the designated area, fostering connections among fellows, facilitating fellows learning of new skills, and helping them leverage their expertise to drive tangible social change.

About You

What we look for in a successful candidate:

• Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities.
• Experience of building capacity or organising others to take action, this could be in a campaign or membership organisation.
• Knowledge of best practice regarding mobilising and sustaining volunteer-led networks.
• Ability to plan, multitask, prioritise, and work independently to meet deadlines.

To find out more about this role, please download our job description.

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘quick apply’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 November 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.  Please get your application in as soon as possible.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

Inclusion Statement

As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.   

We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination.  We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for. 

Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion . 

About Us

We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.

The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits .

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for maternity cover for their Fundraising and Engagement Administrator role – a crucial role providing a solid foundation of support to the whole Fundraising team.

The Fundraising and Engagement Administrator will join Sight Scotland at an exciting stage, with a newly formed Cause and Engagement team, a new organisational strategy and direction, and a roadmap for fundraising planned. The charity is recruiting for 5 other fundraising roles alongside this maternity cover.  

This role provides vital administrative support to the fundraising function. You will perform a variety of tasks ranging from regular banking, data entry and the opening of fundraising post to more ad-hoc tasks such as handling supporter enquiries and working with the fundraising team to support their calendar of activities and key priorities. This role would suit someone who is competent with handling data, and perhaps has experience using a database, but who is equally happy delivering amazing supporter experiences / customer service and speaking to colleagues and supporters face to face, on the phone and via email.  

You might see similar roles called Supporter Care Officer, or Fundraising Assistant.  

If you are looking for your first role in a charity, or perhaps you have experience in a charity but are looking to reduce your hours yet still play a part in having a positive impact on a fundraising function at a national charity, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a popular cause at a pivotal time.

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps. THINK Recruitment holds a screening call with all interested candidates, please see details in the pack for how to arrange a call. 

Remote Working Role!

Job Title: Reporting & Management Accountant
18 month Contract
£42,000

Employees based in London will receive £3000 London Weighting Allowance in addition to the advertised salary package

Immediate Start

Not for Profit or Public Sector experience is highly advantageous and

Experience of working on reporting to government or institutional funders.

As Reporting & Management Accountant, you will provide strategic analysis to support and challenge our stakeholders in making the right decisions for our growing organisation. We are a critical friend to the organisation, ensuring that we are maximising the impact of our income and expenditure for our social mission. You'll understand and support the programmes we work with, adding value to decisions. The focus of this role will be budgeting, forecasting and management reporting as well as representing our team in organisation-wide projects and driving consistent improvement in processes.

* Responsible for funder financial reporting, particularly in relation to contracts with governmental bodies.

* Preparing the first draft of financial results for the management accounts for the Executive Committee and Trustees. Final management accounts will be drafted by the Finance Director, with commentary from the Business Partners.

* Supporting on creating financial models to support existing programmes and future business cases.

* Working with large sub-contract providers to ensure that they are adhering to the terms of their financial reporting.

You'll take ownership for:

* Preparing financial reports against each of our government contracts in line with the funder requirements.

* Building strong relationships with your stakeholders across the business, such that financial implications are factored into future decisions

* Liaising with teams across the organisation to ensure the data is complete and variances against budget contract performance can be explained.

* Working with the other finance business partners to understand changes in business operation that will inform income forecasts and cost reporting.

Closing Date 18th Nov.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 
Your role in our mission…..

We are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Coordinator to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team, providing essential fundraising and administrative support and helping to build key donor relationships.
The P&P team focuses on creating and sustaining meaningful partnerships to drive income, awareness, and influence for Marie Curie, working closely with high-value supporters, charitable trusts, companies, and special events. This role suits a confident relationship-builder able to communicate effectively across diverse audiences. Responsibilities include processing income, managing donor correspondence, and supporting P&P's fundraising goals.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into the world of Philanthropy and Partnerships!

Responsibilities include:
Processing financial data and maintaining accurate supporter records
- Supporting on stewardship activities, including donor communications
- Supporting senior leadership requests for P&P
- Assisting in marketing content creation and stewardship activities, including events like the Great Daffodil Appeal
- Managing key inboxes and team support requests
- Participating in internal working groups
- Providing excellent service to the public and encouraging support
- Using the fundraising database to manage relationships
- Following Marie Curie policies and GDPR compliance

Skills for the Philanthropy & Partnerships Coordinator:
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management, donors, and partners.
- Organisational Skills: Demonstrable ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
- Financial and Data Management: Experience with financial data processing, banking, and reconciliation, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with organisational policies.
- Fundraising or CRM Database Proficiency: Experience using databases to manage supporter records and relationships (preferably a fundraising or CRM system).
- Customer Service Orientation: Dedicated to providing an exceptional supporter experience, both internally and externally.
- Creativity and Initiative: Proactive in identifying and solving problems, with the ability to adapt and innovate.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals.
- This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to Marie Curie's mission and expand your skills within a supportive team environment.

Please see the full job description here:

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications: 24th November 2024
Salary:  GRADE C £20,821 - £22,088 + London Weighting (where applicable)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Based: Fully Remote, UK based or based at any of our offices

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]

Benefits you'll LOVE
Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

As an essential member of the charity’s services team, the Relationship Manager is responsible for establishing and nurturing partnerships with companies in the print, paper, publishing, packaging, and graphic arts industries. 

This role focuses on connecting the charity with companies not yet engaged, thus expanding access to resources like our 24/7 helpline to more sector employees. By building these connections, the Relationship Manager not only helps ensure more employees have access to our support services but helps provide valuable insights on the needs and challenges of those working in our sector, helping shape and enhance our support services. 

Key Responsibilities

• Identify business in our sector with whom we are not currently engaged with and make an approach with the intention of them becoming partners and thus granting their staff access to our support services. 
• Build and maintain relationships with businesses in the sector, including visiting their premises and demonstrating the value of the charity’s services to encourage take-up.
• Work closely with the marketing team to promote our monthly messages to businesses and employees.
• Report back to the services team on the main needs and challenges of those working in our sector, helping shape and enhance our support services.
• Maintain our Salesforce database to ensure information about partner businesses are accurate and up to date.
• Attend and represent the charity at trade fairs and industry events at least quarterly to talk about our services, including occasional overnight stays.

Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including employers, employees, and industry bodies.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective presentations, networking, and promotion of our services.
• Networking skills to engage with industry professionals and promote the charity’s mission.
• The ability to work remotely, both independently while managing time and tasks efficiently, and as part of a small close-knit team.
• Proficiency in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, like Salesforce, to maintain accurate records of partnerships and interactions.
• A valid driving license and access to a car, with the ability to travel regularly to meet partners and attend events across the southeast of England

Experience Required

• Experience in soft sales, business development, or account management, focusing on relationship-building and account management is essential.
• A background in the print, paper, publishing, packaging, or graphic arts industries would be advantageous.

• An understanding of how businesses communicate with their staff, ideally across single or multiple sites, and an understanding of the potential issues related to health and wellbeing in the workplace.

• Experience in networking, including attending and representing organizations at industry events.  

This is not a fundraising role, and no fundraising activities are required. This remote role offers flexibility to work from home, our Head Office in Crawley, or at Regus Business Lounges across the region. Approximately one-third of the time will be spent traveling to meet employers and employees at supported businesses, and attendance at trade fairs and industry events at least once a quarter may require occasional overnight stays.

Download Job Pack from our website for full role description 

Animal Free Research UK is the leading charity working to create a world where animals and humans lead healthy, happy lives, free from suffering. By pioneering excellence, inspiring and supporting scientists and influencing change, we are ending the use of animals and improving medical research.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to support Animal Free Research UK’s work to secure policy change that will accelerate the replacement of animals in scientific research with human-specific techniques. The team’s current focus is advocating for Herbie’s Law – new legislation which sets a goal of replacing animal experiments over the next decade.

The main function of the role will be to enable the smooth running of Animal Free Research UK’s Public Affairs activities, by providing administrative support, playing a key role in coordinating events and working collaboratively across the organisation to enable supporters to engage with their policymakers.

Deliverables 

Providing administrative support to the Public Affairs Team

• Monitoring and recording key activity including Parliamentary Questions, debates and consultations.
• Maintaining accurate and efficient systems for recording our interactions with parliamentarians.
• Reporting relevant insights and opportunities to the Public Affairs Manager.
• Maintaining accurate and efficient systems for storing documents, photographs and other assets.
• Recording data for and reporting on relevant KPIs to ensure our impact is being maximised.

Assisting with project managing events and initiatives

• Using project management software to set up and update project management boards, ensuring that the practical elements of events and initiatives run smoothly.
• Carry out the practical organisation of events, such as arranging room bookings, materials, catering and transport.
• Keeping accurate records of expenditure, enabling the Public Affairs Director to ensure that project budgets are adhered to.
• Helping to maximise attendance by assisting with outreach and follow-up to potential attendees.

Assisting with the production of Public Affairs resources

• Assisting with research for the production of briefings, letters and consultation responses, in support of the Public Affairs Manager.
• Coordinating the practical production of resources such as briefings and invitations, including arranging design and printing.
• Carrying out basic graphic design work under the supervision of the Supporter Engagement Team.

Enabling supporters to engage in advocacy

• Working closely with the Supporter Engagement Team to assist with setting up online actions for supporters, including producing draft copy.
• Drafting copy and assisting with posting blogs and social media content, with support from the Supporter Engagement Team.

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

REF-217 949

You will be attracted to this role because of:

1. You have an affinity to the cause - if you understand bipolar, this is a change-driven organisation where you can achieve impact and be close to the work that matters to you.
2. There’s a high chance of success - the £3.5 million figure is ambitious but realistic, based on a extensive research.
3. There is a momentum of growth - 95% since 2019 and the third highest in the mental health sector.
4. You will be personally responsible for this success.
5. You will succeed at a broad professional level.

The Director of Fundraising be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy. This will include the day-to-day management of the existing fundraising team and championing fundraising at senior management level and with the Board.

The ideal candidate will have:

- 5 to 10 years of fundraising experience, including managing a fundraising department.

- Proven track record of achieving a step change in income generation

- Experience of two of the following fundraising methodologies: Grants, Corporate, Community and events, Legacies, High net worth individuals or Commissioning

Evidence of continuous professional development in fundraising together with management experience and/or qualification is essential. As is strong digital skills, with a track record of maximising the use of CRMs and excellent business writing skills.

Must have good internal and external interpersonal skills, be an inspirational leader and capacity to represent Bipolar UK at a senior level.

An affinity to bipolar will be an advantage

The Robin Cancer Trust is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to help make our vision of reaching every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns a reality. We are the UK’s germ cell cancer community, and our mission is to save lives!

We do this by:

• Educating young people with our life-saving cancer awareness talks.
• Engaging young people with our award-winning cancer campaigns.
• Empowering young people affected by germ cell cancer, all across the UK.

Our values:

• Respect: Not only for the important work we undertake, but also for the people who support our mission. We believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication between ourselves and to our community.
• Creativity: We are a small team with a big vision – in order to drive the change we want to see in the world, we must innovate, disrupt and experiment.
• Trust: We are accountable to each other & our beneficiaries. We are responsible for upholding these values and the quality of work we undertake – and will do so with integrity at all times.

If our mission, vision, and values inspire you and resonate with you, please apply to join our team – we want to hear from you!

Overview:

• Salary: £18,000 (FTE £30,000)
• Hours: 21 hours per week flexible working between 7am and 7pm (evenings and weekends as required)
• Location: Fully remote
• Contract type: 3-year contract - This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Staff benefits:

• Annual Leave - 33 days (pro-rated based on hours + 8 public/bank holidays)
• Mental Health days (whenever you need them, obvs)
• Flexible working (around you, not us)
• Remote working (we all are)
• Work Laptop (+ whatever else you need to do your job)
• Work Phone (we like a Google Pixel)
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Health Cash Plan + Free Counselling)
• Employee Perks (Discounts & Exclusive Deals)

Our culture is the most important thing to us – we want someone to join our team with passion, creativity, versatility, and strategy. We are looking for someone to make this role their own, to help guide our charity through the next phase of our growth, and for someone who will learn and grow with us.

Job Purpose:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as a resource for The Robin Cancer Trust, beneficiaries, healthcare professionals and the wider public on germ cell cancers. The role includes service delivery and development, reviewing our health information and health education and awareness training resources, and supporting the creation and facilitation of a new Medical Advisory Group for Robin Cancer Trust. They will also work with the CEO to contribute to wider work to streamline and develop the services offered by The Robin Cancer Trust.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead responsibility for keeping up to date with clinical updates relating to germ cancer and communicating these to the team to inform service development and delivery.
• Research, create and provide accessible information and resources on all aspects of germ cell cancer (detection, treatment, recovery and survivorship)
• Oversight of the content provided in all training materials, resources and information developed by the wider team relating to germ cell cancer detection, treatment and recovery and survivorship.
• Build external stakeholder and peer relationships with other key cancer partners including hospital networks, cancer care partnerships, and other voluntary sector providers. Playing an active role in the germ cell cancer community.
• Working as a core part of the Robin Cancer Trust team to engage people face to face, providing information and on early detection, treatment, and recovery.

Person Specifications

Essential qualifications:

• Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and a degree in a related subject.
• Post-registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject cancer care.

Essential skills, and experience:

• In-depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice.
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive approach to challenges, employing a flexible approach to achieve goals.
• Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement.
• Flexible approach to working ensuring diversity and inclusivity.

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Experience in delivering education and awareness programmes.
• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit.
• Counselling course qualification.
• Able to demonstrate trust values in practice.

Please note: the duties outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to periodic review and amendment to meet the needs of The Robin Cancer Trust.

Closing Date:  Saturday 23rd Nov 2024

Depending on the number of applications we received for this job vacancy, we may close the application window early, so we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

The Robin Cancer Trust is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

At The Robin Cancer Trust we know we are not as diverse as we want to be, so we are actively searching for people who share our passion for our mission, with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to collectively make a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for this job vacancy, please let us know so we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.

We are currently recruiting a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant to support our Programs team.

This is a remote position, open to candidates globally.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

This role is classified as requiring standard background checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

Relief International is seeking a qualified and experienced MHPSS consultant to enhance the integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) within the organization's health programming by conducting a rapid assessment of current capacities, developing a tailored intervention framework, and creating actionable plans and training resources. This initiative aims to strengthen the organization's ability to deliver effective, culturally appropriate integrated MHPSS services that are aligned with global standards and responsive to the specific needs of the communities served considering the fragile and conflict affected settings in which Relief International operates.

Deliverables

• Conduct a Rapid Assessment: Evaluate the current capacity for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming within the organization and its areas of operation. This includes reviewing existing national plans, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, and programmatic approaches, as well as assessing staffing levels and capacities related to MHPSS.
• Develop an MHPSS Intervention Framework: Create a tailored MHPSS intervention framework that aligns with global standards and integrates with Relief International’s (RI) Health and Nutrition strategy, particularly within the context of primary healthcare programming. The intervention framework should consider practical approaches that are evidence based and appropriate to the contexts in which Relief International operates
• Create an Implementation Action Plan: Develop an action plan that outlines steps for effective implementation of the MHPSS intervention framework at all organizational levels.
• Design an MHPSS Capacity building Framework: Establish a training and capacity building framework for MHPSS, utilizing existing publicly available tools, resources, and were possible suggesting trainers. The framework should aim to enhance the skills of RI field teams and partners involved in MHPSS initiatives and include supportive supervision. Note that implementation of the training is not within the scope of the consultancy
• Develop an Operational Tool for MHPSS Program Design: Create an operational tool linked to the MHPSS intervention framework, which will guide RI field teams in designing safe, high-quality, and context-responsive MHPSS programs.

We are looking for someone to start the consultancy in November, the level of effort required is 60 days. This can be completed across 3 – 6 months.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Educational Background: A master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field, with a focus on mental health or psychosocial support.
• Professional Experience: substantial experience in MHPSS programming, including work in humanitarian or development contexts. Experience in integrated health programming would be beneficial.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of global MHPSS frameworks and guidelines, such as those developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) including mhGAP. Familiarity with evidence-based practices for mental health interventions is essential.
• Capacity Building Skills: Proven ability to design and facilitate training sessions for diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, community workers, and beneficiaries.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Experience conducting needs assessments and program evaluations, with the ability to develop practical tools and frameworks for implementation and monitoring.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and adapt interventions to local contexts while respecting cultural beliefs and practices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Collaboration and Partnership: Experience working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations, to strengthen MHPSS services.

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• Please submit your CV, and a one-page cover letter outlining your proposal.
• In your proposal please include the approximate cost and the timeline.

Closing Date: 15 November 2024

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming lives in Africa. Join us to help ensure we reach everyone with water, sanitation & hygiene, leaving no one behind. 
 

Since 2004, Village Water has been dedicated to transforming lives in Africa by providing vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) in rural communities of Zambia and Mozambique. 

Working together with local partners, we strive to reach the most marginalised populations in rural villages, schools, and health centres, creating positive impacts on their health and empowering them with opportunities.

As a small yet dynamic team, we pride ourselves on our personal touch and can-do approach. We need a creative and industrious person with excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with corporate supporters.

Key information:  

Location: Remote working. (UK only) Must be able to attend a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere. 
Contract: Permanent. Full time 37.5 hours a week.  

Salary: Between £30,000 – £35,000 a year depending on experience. 

Benefits and entitlements:  Matched pension contributions - 7% of salary after probationary period, 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas shut down.  

Reporting to:  Head of Fundraising, Village Water.  

Job Purpose  

To maximise income for Village Water’s work from corporates (UK and International) & to develop and manage your own portfolio of existing corporates and research and prioritise new opportunities ensuring high quality stewardship to secure ongoing support. This role will focus on networking, delivering compelling pitches to corporates, organise and support corporate fundraising events, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports, providing exceptional account management, and fostering cross-team collaboration. 

Responsibilities  

Corporate Fundraising 

• Develop, implement, and sustain a dynamic corporate fundraising portfolio, maintaining a well-organised pipeline of funding opportunities. 

• Attend and contribute to networking events, while actively organising events to foster relationships with new and existing corporate donors. 

• Identify and pursue corporate funding opportunities by aligning proposals with companies' ESG policies, emphasising shared values and potential partnerships. 

• Establish and nurture relationships with Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to unlock new support avenues. 

• Work closely with colleagues to develop compelling proposals and reports that effectively communicate the organisation's impact and funding needs. 

• Coordinate with monitoring and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, adhering to grant conditions and budget requirements. 

• Maintain precise and well-managed donor information in the organisation’s database to facilitate efficient tracking and follow-up. 

• Organise pop-up events for and with corporate partners to enhance engagement and visibility. 

• Support fundraising team with social media content ideas that highlight our activities and showcases the impact. 

General   

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, external suppliers, and local partners to advance organisational goals. 

• Participate in and report during weekly team meetings and, when necessary, at Trustee meetings. 

• Provide assistance for other fundraising initiatives as needed, promoting a collaborative work environment and supporting the overall fundraising efforts of the organisation. 

• Ensure compliance with the organisation's safeguarding policies by completing all required training. 

Skills and experience: 

• Demonstrated ability to secure funds from new corporate partners, with experience in winning awards exceeding £10,000. 

• Confident and skilled in delivering presentations to a diverse range of supporters, whether in groups, individually, in person, or remotely. 

• Proven experience in crafting persuasive cases for support and donor updates that motivate giving. 

• Expertise in building and maintaining strong donor relationships to ensure sustained support. 

• Strong writing skills for creating compelling cases for support and effectively presenting the organisation’s work to potential donors. 

• Ability to develop, analyse, and interpret budgets and financial information. 

• Proficient in using databases for fundraising performance analysis. 

Equality and Diversity 

Village Water is dedicated to promoting a workplace that embraces inclusivity, values diversity, and honours the unique contributions of its employees and partners. It ensures equal treatment for all individuals and encourages everyone to reach their full potential. 

Village Water is an advocate for disability inclusion, so if you require alternative application methods, please get in touch with us for further assistance. 

WHO WE ARE

We're FIRST UK, a EdTech charity using robots, role models and competitions to make STEM more approachable and inclusive – empowering young people with the technical knowledge and soft skills to thrive. 

It’s an exciting time to join the charity as we move from start-up, into scaling mode backed by some of the world’s leading tech enabled businesses including Arm, XTX Markets, Bloomberg, Raytheon, Salesforce, and many more.. As BBC Broadcaster Spencer Kelly summarised.

“It’s easy to see why competitions like this really do help students develop the skills they’re going to need for the rest of their lives. Honestly, I wish I had something like this when I was at school.”

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A programme officer with a flair for engaging people. Someone who can help grow the UK’s most ambitious student robotics movement through:

• Outreach - increasing uptake amongst schools and youth groups
• Support - ensuring a high-quality experience for partcipants and teachers
• Events – supporting delivery of epic robotics tournaments
• Volunteering - recruiting, upskilling and stewarding event staff and mentors
• Partnerships – fostering a local community of STEM champions and partners   

You’re an all-rounder, motivated by working with young people, educators, and industry to engineer better futures. Reporting to our Head of Delivery (that’s Vicky on our website), you’ll be instrumental in scaling our impact regionally. 

WHAT YOU'LL GET
Responsibility. Ownership. Sense of purpose. You’ll be working in a small (9 headcount), dynamic organisation which is agile and collaborative. We have a strong value proposition and refreshing brand. Our case for support is built on three decades of evidence. Well before pandemics, we were working flexibly and remotely – it’s embedded in our culture.

• £28,000 - £31,000 per annum dependent upon experience
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, and a Christmas gift
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Super-flexible, hybrid role with lots of responsibility

I like the sound of this is there more I need to know?
Yep - check out the full role profile on our website by clicking below.

What's the process?

• Submit CV and optional cover letter (absolutely no more than 1 page)
• Answer three simple screening questions
• Role closes 23:30 on Sun 01 Dec
• Interviews w/c 9 Dec

Location: To cover primarily the southern half of Wales 

Working pattern: Work from home with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South Wales region. 

Recruitment process: interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply. Applications remain open until a suitable candidate has been appointed. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.

What we offer:

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)

• Birthday day off

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave

• Death in service benefit

• Pension

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• A rewarding role with purpose

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees 

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with:

• frontline support service experience

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required

• competent IT skills for remote work

• Fluency in Welsh, whilst not essential, is desirable.

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.

About us: 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 are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t 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.

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.

Join us today and be part of the solution!