Jobs in Sutton Coldfield

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: Midlands (Covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire & Birmingham)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events

Salary: Up to £30,058 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• To recruit, develop, retain and support a diverse team of volunteers to enhance community fundraising activities and income generating opportunities.
• To lead on the promotion and coordination of volunteer activities within a community fundraising hub working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Officers to drive income generation within the local vicinity.
• To provide practical, role specific and pastoral support for community fundraising volunteers adopting an exemplary approach to volunteer management and volunteer engagement.
• To ensure our dedicated volunteers have excellent experiences and have the skill, resources and motivation to maximize income generating opportunities.

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of over 30

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Good experience in volunteer management/ supervision
• Experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Direct experience of working with volunteers
• Experience in Community Fundraising
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 6th March 2025

Virtual interview date: 17th, 18th & 20th March 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1.Anonymised application form

2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

• ​Salary: £48,617 per annum, rising to £51,176 after 12 months in London (or £44,428 per annum rising to £46,986 after 12 months outside of London).
• Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
• Closing date: 08.00 Wednesday 5 March 2025
• ​Shortlisting date: Thursday 6 March 2025
• Interviews: Thursday 13 March 2025

About the role

​From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

​The main elements of the role:

• ​Playing a pivotal role in shaping and implementing NCVO’s strategy to influence public policy, enhance the charity’s reputation, and support its mission.
• ​Building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders, positioning NCVO as a leading voice on key issues affecting the voluntary sector
• ​Developing policy solutions with our members and other key stakeholders
• ​Line management of the Policy and Public Affairs Officer

​Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if a high volume of suitable applications are received so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

​If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• ​25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• ​the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• ​five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• ​2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• ​enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
• ​subsidised gym membership
• ​season ticket loan
• ​flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• ​monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• ​monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• ​generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• ​training and development opportunities.
• ​The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• ​24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

​We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

​Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

​We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

​We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued.  We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.

​As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.

​We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

​NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager leading our Children & Young People service to join our Homicide Service Operations Management Team; you will be home based but extensive travel in the UK and Wales will be required.

Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service delivering exceptional, individual support to families and children and young people (CYP) bereaved by and eyewitness to homicide?

Do you have substantial experience of developing and managing children and young peoples' services? Do you have extensive previous knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma, and bereavement on children and young people?

If yes, then we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The Homicide Service provide exceptional support to people affected by murder and manslaughter. We work closely with Major Crime Teams within police forces across England and Wales. The Homicide Service CYP team integrates fluidly with the Homicide Service Family and Peer Support teams to provide cohesive and effective advocacy and support service to eligible service users across England and Wales. We also support families of British Nationals murdered abroad and so work closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office who refer into the Homicide Service.

You will lead a team of Team Leaders and CYP Caseworkers who deliver support in schools, community settings and homes. We offer a range of interventions to CYP including one to one support (digitally and in person); Peer Support and outreach within the community.

This role will develop the CYP service, constantly striving for the best outcomes for children and young people and so you will be driven to make a difference every day. You will demonstrate resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; possess the excellent organisational skills required to manage a diverse workload with often competing priorities. An ability to work as part of a team, as well as managing your own diary/work priorities is a must.

As an Operations Manager you will need:

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments
• Experience of leadership and management and implementation of change management processes.
• Ability to effectively manage demanding and competing work priorities, achieving successful results across team and service
• Extensive working experience of the impact of trauma and bereavement and the importance of trauma informed practice, especially when supporting children and young people
• Experience and knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, particularly in the criminal justice, health and social care sector
• Undergraduate degree or relevant professional qualification such as ILM level 5 or above or extensive experience in a supervisory role with budget management and target driven

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Job title: Data & Analytics Manager 

Salary: £40,140 FTE (£20,070 for 16 hours per week) plus attractive benefits

Term: Permanent, part time 16 hours a week 

Based: Remote with option to work from office in London, SW4 if preferred 

Reports to: Networks and engagement lead 

Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas among people in philanthropy working for social change. We aspire to contribute to building an effective, accountable and thriving philanthropy field by being a ‘critical friend’ to philanthropy worldwide.

To do this we produce Alliance magazine, the leading quarterly publication for philanthropy and social investment worldwide and respected in the sector for nearly thirty years. Providing a special in-depth feature on some key aspect of philanthropy and social investment, with contributors from around the world and expert guest editors as well as interviews, news, book reviews and conference reports.

We also produce over 700 items of online content per year: providing premium interviews and articles published exclusively every Tuesday; daily free-to-read news, conference reports and a space for thinking, debate and peer exchange among philanthropy practitioners worldwide; weekly coverage of climate and gender philanthropy, monthly columns and more. In addition to written content, we convene up to 19 events a year to discuss the latest topics in philanthropy with speakers and attendees across the globe. 

With a core staff team based in London, valued freelance support and a team of representatives around the world we  work with the leading organisations and practitioners worldwide to deliver our charitable mission. APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation. We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time, enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. We have an outstanding team in place and are in a positive period of growth as we look to meet our long term strategy for 2030. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4-Day Week Employer.

Purpose

We are currently seeking a results-driven Data and Analytics Manager, with a strong technical background, a passion for data and proficiency with CRM systems. In this new role, you will be responsible for maintaining our customer relationship management (CRM) software and ensuring the accuracy of the data it contains, and you will project manage the presentation of data and analytics across the organisation. To excel in this role, you will need to be able to blend technical knowledge and expertise in data analysis and processes, with the ability to track and interpret insights into actionable plans to enhance communication outputs.

Main responsibilities

CRM management

· Collect, analyse, and track readership data, and extract meaningful insights to inform readership growth and decision-making 

· Ensure the CRM is well maintained and up to date both structurally and in terms of the data being added and stored

· Support the wider team in their regular use of CRM system and provide training as part of the onboarding process

· Collaborate with the subscriptions and marketing team to maximize customer acquisition and retention

· Troubleshoot data-related problems and manage ongoing maintenance internally and with relevant external agencies

· Ensure  APT’s GDPR policy and data protection practices are maintained and enacted

Analytics

· Track and develop key performance indicators of Alliance’s growing communications output

· Lead on creating analytics reports to effectively communicate insights of communications outputs, internally and externally

· Translate insights from analytics tools into actionable plans to optimise communications outputs

· Support the wider team to provide insights about our external communications to guide our editorial direction and inform-decision making

General

• Being an active team member and contributing ideas to the long-term development of Alliance
• Working on required tasks relating to any other APT projects

Person specification

Essential

· Excellent understanding of data analysis, administration and management

· Proficient with modern CRM tools and IT systems

· Proficient at digesting, understanding, and analysing large amounts of data

· Proficient with Google Analytics

· Ability to complete multiple tasks with multiple deadlines

Desired

· Knowledge of Analytics suites for Mailchimp and mainstream social media channels

· Proficiency with Excel and/or Power BI to produce data reports for internal and external purposes

· Experience of providing training on CRM systems

 

Benefits

Alliance Publishing Trust is committed to a happy and healthy place to work. We offer the following benefits to employees:

Included, but not limited to:

· Four-day work week

· Flexible working, both in terms of times and location

· Equivalent of 7 weeks of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 8 weeks depending on service

· Enhanced pension

· Life assurance

· Enhanced occupational Sick Pay

· Enhanced parental policies

· Critical illness insurance

· Health cash plan for items such as dental and opticians

· Monthly physical wellbeing stipend

· Mental wellbeing support app

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Interest free tenancy deposit loan

· Travel insurance

· Employee volunteering day

Application Process:

Deadline for application:  Friday 7 March 2025, 12.00am (midnight).

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the portal. In your cover letter you should address your suitability for this role based on the relevant skills and experience outlined in this job description. Please also state where you saw the job vacancy.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 March (in-person preferred but remote options available). Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited by email prior. We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted.

Ideal start date: 31 March 2025, or as soon as possible. A job offer will be subject to the receipt of at least two satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

Happy to talk about flexible working”

 

Are you a highly motivated and organised individual looking for a new challenge? 

Do you want to join an innovative and trail blazing charity retailer who has been awarded UK charity shop of the year for 2024/25 and help make a difference by raising income to help fund care for our patients and families?

 

Birmingham Hospice is looking for a Relief Assistant Shop Manager (RASM) to join its Retail Team to provide assistance and area cover in our Hobs Moat, Solihull and local area shops.

As a RASM you will be assisting the shop manager to run the shop and covering their days off and holidays. 

No retail experience is required as we can train you; we just require the drive and determination to do a good job. 

As RASM you will:

· Own the daily operations in the absence of the Shop Manager

· Achieve income targets by maximising sales & donations

· Provide the highest level of customer service to donors and customers

· Lead by example and support to be able to accept, sort, price, steam & display goods for sale to maximise income within agreed guidelines

· To effectively lead the shop volunteers, respectfully supporting their usual tasks and commitments to meet the shops KPI requirements

· Understand & lead by example to develop a positive team spirit & actively promote the work of the Hospice

· Use of social media to promote the shop

In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of an amazing growing charity retail team, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing programmes, comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop your career in retail management.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to receive your application.

We are looking for a Senior Evidence and Evaluation Manager to work in a dedicated Impact and Evidence directorate, working at the heart of Youth Futures Foundation. You will be central to our ambition to create the largest repository of robust evidence and evaluations of what works to support young people into good jobs. In the directorate, you will work with two Heads of Evaluation and the Deputy Director and Director to ensure all Youth Futures’ investments are designed to provide robust evidence of what works.  

The Senior Evidence and Evaluation Manager will primarily lead on the design, commissioning, and management of evaluations and evidence generation, including new large scale evaluation projects launching in 2025 as well as a portfolio of existing large-scale and complex evaluations.

You will also work with Impact & Evidence and Policy colleagues to help develop new programmes to improve the evidence base on supporting young people into good work by, for example, working with partners able to run larger scale trials.  

This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds.  We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities.  We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.

Marine Planning Officer (Marine Renewables) 

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum  

Location: Homebased with occasional travel to London, and rest of UK or based at the main office in Newark Tues-Thurs  

Full time (35 hours per week)  

Permanent 

Closing date for applications: 9th March 2025  

First interview: 17th/18th March  

Second interview: 21st March 

About Our Client

Our client are a federation of 46 charities, supported by a central charity. Together they have over 940,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. 

From precious peatlands and wildflower meadows to Britain’s lost rainforests, our client have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. We’ve re-wiggled rivers, brought back beavers to the UK and helped thousands of communities take matters into their own hands to bring back nature on their doorsteps. Collectively they manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. They undertake research, they campaign for wildlife and wild places under threat, and they help people access nature. 

But they’re not standing still. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world they all live in. They need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if they are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. They have an ambitious new strategy to address this, setting out their bold vision of nature in recovery with many more people taking action for wildlife. 

Are you a marine planner keen to make a change to ensure natures recovery is at the heart of the growth in marine renewables and the offshore wind sector? If you have experience in UK marine planning policy, with excellent advocacy and communication skills, and would like to work for one of the UK’s best-loved nature charities, then they have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Working within their small but highly impactful marine team, the Marine Planning Officer will work to influence the development of marine energy policy, particularly offshore wind and the marine spatial planning process to improve the quality of decisions taken at a project and strategic level to deliver our client belief that development in the marine environment should be right technology in the right place and not at the expense of the natural environment. 

You will work with the Marine Planning Manager to advocate for greater environmental sustainability of marine renewables and influence through all stages of the planning process, as well as take a lead on specific areas depending on your expertise. 

About you 

Our client is looking for an organised and resourceful individual who has proven experience of working on planning policy and strategy. You will have a commitment to wildlife conservation and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. 

Our client value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgmental and are inclusive. They particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

RSWT take their safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read their commitment statement.  

As a Disability Confident employer, They are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible. 

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. They may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact them to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Research Assistant

We are seeking two Research Assistants to support the agile delivery of high quality, impactful autism research.

Join a pioneering research team and help shape the future for autistic people.

Position: Research Assistant (2 posts)
Salary: £30,000-£37,500 per annum
Location: UK-based (remote with occasional travel)
Hours: Full-time (4-day working week)
Contract: Fixed-term, April 2025 – September 2026
Closing Date: 23:59, Thursday 06 March 2025

Interviews: 10-21 March 2025.

About the Role:

As Research Assistant you will support high-impact research projects focused on improving the lives of autistic people. Working alongside the Director of Research, senior research leads, and external partners, you will contribute to studies that support autistic individuals and their families, enhance employment opportunities, create neuro-inclusive spaces, inform evidence-based treatments for anxiety, and help change societal attitudes towards autism.

Each Research Assistant will lead one key project while contributing to a range of other impactful studies. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise in mixed methods research and neuro-divergence to drive meaningful change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting applied research on autism, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions.
• Designing and delivering research using mixed methods, e.g., Delphi approaches, surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
• Using statistical analysis (R, SPSS, STATA) to generate insights.
• Write research reports for stakeholders from different audiences.
• Engaging with community advisors and industry partners to shape research outcomes.
• Managing project milestones, deliverables, and targets in an agile research environment.

About You:

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and is passionate about driving evidence-based change for the neuro-divergent community.

We are looking for motivated and skilled researchers with a passion for neurodiversity research.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A postgraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, Health, Social Care, or Mental Health (fully awarded).
• At least two years of experience in a research assistant role.
• Strong theoretical understanding of the key topics, issues and intersectional factors affecting life outcomes of autistic people.
• Strong knowledge of autism and neurodiversity research methods.
• Experience of delivering mixed methods research and high-quality study design.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data science (using R, SPSS, or STATA).
• Ability to manage multiple research projects, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Excellent collaboration skills, particularly in community co-production and stakeholder engagement.
• A self-motivated, meticulous, and adaptable approach to research.

If you are passionate about advancing autism research and committed to evidence-based advocacy, we would love to hear from you.

About the Organisation:

You will be working for the UK’s leading autism research charity. They collaborate with neurodivergent communities, researchers, the NHS, and industry partners to drive breakthroughs that enable autistic people to live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Research focuses on transforming employment opportunities, improving mental health support, and creating truly inclusive environments.

The charity are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Research Officer, Data Analyst, Social Science Researcher, Behavioural Scientist, or Clinical Research Coordinator. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Research Assistant – Content and Implementation

We are seeking a Research Assistant to lead content development and research implementation.
Join a pioneering research team and help shape the future for autistic people.

Position: Research Assistant – Content and Implementation
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Location: UK-based (remote with occasional travel)
Hours: Full-time (4-day working week)
Contract: Fixed-term, March 2025 – October 2026
Closing Date: 23:59, Tuesday 04 March 2025

Interviews: 06-13 March 2025.

About the Role:

As Research Assistant – Content and Implementation, you will play a key role in developing content for the Autistica Tips Hub to support autistic people and families, and professional across different sectors. You’ll translate scientific research into accessible content and supporting public engagement initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to improving employment opportunities, creating neuroinclusive spaces, and informing evidence-based treatments for anxiety.

You will lead one major project (60%) developing content and insights, ensuring research findings are effectively communicated to autistic individuals, families, and professionals. The remaining time (40%) will be spent supporting a variety of research projects alongside the wider science team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating plain language summaries of neurodiversity research for public and professional audiences.
• Managing and updating content on the Autistica Tips Hub app (basic technical knowledge required).
• Collaborating with the app development team and external partners to optimise resource organisation.
• Engaging with community advisors and partners to shape research outputs.
• Ensuring ethical and inclusive involvement of diverse communities in research.
• Supporting applied research using mixed methods such as delphi, surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
• Using statistical analysis (R, SPSS, STATA) to generate insights for stakeholders.
• Managing multiple project strands, ensuring key milestones and targets are met.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about turning research into real-world impact.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented researcher with excellent communication skills.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Health, Social Care, or Mental Health (fully awarded).
• At least one year of experience in a research assistant role.
• Ability to translate complex scientific research into accessible content.
• Experience in community co-production and public engagement.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of neurodivergence and neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions.
• Strong knowledge of mixed methods research in autism and neurodiversity.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data science (R, SPSS, or STATA).
• Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• A self-motivated and adaptable approach to working in an agile research environment.

If you are passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Organisation:

You will be working for the UK’s leading autism research charity. They collaborate with neurodivergent communities, researchers, the NHS, and industry partners to drive breakthroughs that help autistic people live happier, healthier, and longer lives.

The charity is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Research Officer, Science Communications Specialist, Content Development Manager, Behavioural Researcher, or Community Engagement Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean, aiming to see at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans protected by 2030.  We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation, headquartered in London but operating globally with around 50 projects in 25 countries around the world.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join Blue Marine with a focus on optimising our ability to deliver conservation through supporting the CEO and senior leadership team with facilitation, coordination and logistics. 

The role will primarily support the five members of the senior leadership team with day-to-day operational functions, keeping on-top of decisions and actions agreed in meetings and ensuring organisational policies and procedures are followed.  This role will also support the wider organisation with logistics for group travel bookings, global conferences and other ad-hoc duties.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally organised and efficient facilitator, engaged in our mission and the people who deliver it.  You do not need to have previous experience as an executive assistant, but it will be expected that you can demonstrate a high level of competency to deliver the responsibilities of the role with confidence, initiative and sound judgement.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience, in addition to a generous benefits package. 

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm but flexibility is encouraged, particularly when supporting global travel arrangements. Part-time applications may also be considered.

Location: Remote, although working from our London office at Somerset House is also possible.

Reporting to: Director of Finance, Operations and Governance 

Application deadline: Sunday 9 March 2025 

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your skills and suitability for the role. Interviews will be ongoing throughout application period. If you would like to know more or have any questions, then we’d be happy to help. 

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

Role and Responsibilities  

Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance, you will:

• Support the CEO and the senior leadership team with travel requirements, diary management and meeting logistics as required. 

• Facilitate trimesterly board meetings by coordinating diaries, preparing agendas, circulating papers, taking minutes, handling correspondence and following up with senior staff to ensure meeting actions are addressed. 

• Facilitate key organisational meetings, including weekly project meetings and ad-hoc executive management meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up with staff to ensure meeting actions are addressed. 

• Manage global conference attendance, including coordinating the conference attendance decisions with directors, ensuring attendees are empowered with the right information and training to make the most of the trip, following up to ensure appropriate notes are circulated and actions are completed, and coordinating travel and event logistics with the support of the events manager. 

• Support with event planning across all departments to ensure appropriate timings between major events, consider event combinations to reduce travel requirements and ensure events are diarised for all relevant staff. 

• Field external phone calls and emails to the appropriate member of staff in a professional and timely manner. 

• Assist the wider organisation with travel bookings, ensuring value for money on complex trips and group bookings. 

• Support the Head of Operations in ensuring policies and procedures are followed and internal communications are maintained. 

• Champion Blue Marine’s working environment, taking a positive role in the organisational culture and encouraging staff engagement of operational systems.

• Other ad-hoc duties as specified by the CEO and senior leadership team. 

Personal specification 

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally organised and efficient facilitator, engaged in our mission and the people who deliver it.  You will be resilient to the pressures of working in a fast-paced environment and comfortable prioritising and managing the expectations of multiple executives with a polite and professional can-do attitude.  You will be pragmatic, focused on delivering action and results, and an excellent professional communicator, confident dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders plus able to demonstrate excellent grammatical accuracy in your writing.

Skills and Experience  

• Experience of working in an organised, efficient and adaptable manner within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience of dealing with confidential information across senior management. 

• Skilled at adapting and prioritising workload to deal effectively with multiple executives. 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a solid understanding of grammar. 

• Skilled use of Microsoft O365, including SharePoint, would be desirable. 

• Experience in providing technical hardware/software support to senior staff would be a bonus. 

Qualities  

• Organised, efficient, pragmatic and focused on delivering action and results.

• Pro-active problem solver. 

• Polite and professional can-do attitude. 

• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach. 

• Adaptable, able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload in a dynamic environment. 

• Resilient when working to tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders. 

• Honest and discreet when dealing with personal and confidential information. 

• Enthusiasm for the conservation of the environment, climate and oceans. 

• Uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally. 

Research Fellow

We are seeking two Research Fellows to lead pioneering autism research.

Join a leading science team and drive research that improves lives and creates neuro-inclusive spaces.

Position: Research Fellow (2 posts)
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Location: UK-based (remote with occasional travel)
Hours: Full-time (4-day working week)
Contract: Fixed-term, April 2025 – November 2026
Closing Date: 23:59, Thursday 06 March 2025

Interviews: 10-21 March 2025.

About the Role:

As a Research Fellow, you will lead high-impact research projects, including improving support for autistic individuals, enhancing employment opportunities, and developing evidence-based interventions.

Each Research Fellow will lead one major project while supporting a second project in collaboration with academic, clinical, and industry partners.

Project examples:

• Research Fellow 1 – Leading a 12-month feasibility trial of a new support tool for autistic children in schools.
• Research Fellow 2 – Developing and testing a career-transition programme for autistic young people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and agile delivery of applied research that drives meaningful change.
• Applying rigorous mixed methods research to test innovative solutions.
• Engaging with expert partners, community advisors, and industry stakeholders.
• Ensuring data quality and meticulous record-keeping across research projects.
• Leading on strategic analysis and reporting research findings.
• Translating research into practical insights for professionals, families, and policymakers.
• Contributing to high-impact publications and funding applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative research that has a real-world impact on the autistic community.

About You:

We are looking for experienced and highly motivated researchers with a passion for neurodiversity research.

Essential skills and experience include:

• PhD or Professional Doctorate in Psychology, Sociology, Health, Social Care, or Mental Health (fully awarded).
• At least three years of experience delivering or managing complex research projects.
• Strong applied theoretical knowledge of autism, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions.
• Expertise in mixed methods research and translating findings into real-world solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in co-production and collaboration with community and industry partners.
• Understanding of the biopsychosocial factors affecting neurodivergent individuals.

If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Organisation:

You will be working for the UK’s leading autism research charity. They collaborate with neurodivergent communities, researchers, the NHS, and industry partners to drive breakthroughs that enable autistic people to live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Research focuses on transforming employment opportunities, improving mental health support, and creating truly inclusive environments.

The charity is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Research Scientist, Behavioural Researcher, Social Science Researcher, Clinical Researcher, or Data Scientist. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Location: Home-based
Salary: £33,256 - £36,951 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Department: Membership & Fundraising
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

There’s never been a better time to join the team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making them healthier and happier, cycling can help them all thrive.

The role of Relationship Manager (maternity cover) is crucial in continuing to support their and grow their donor community to ensure safe and positive cycling for the next generation. This role is dedicated to ensuring that philanthropists receive a positive experience and remain with our client for many years, the role looks after all mid-level, major and legacy gifts for our client.

Are you the person that can drive growth in these areas? Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this role and for our client. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them.

Please note - this is a home-based role, but will require regular travel to events across England.
Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown.

Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.

REF-219 899

Location: Home-based
Salary: £33,256 - £36,951 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Department: Membership & Fundraising
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

There’s never been a better time to join the team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making them healthier and happier, cycling can help them all thrive.

The role of Senior Fundraising Officer (maternity cover) is crucial in continuing to support their and grow their donor community to ensure safe and positive cycling for the next generation. This role is dedicated to ensuring that philanthropists receive a positive experience and remain with our client for many years, the role looks after all mid-level, major and legacy gifts for our client.

Are you the person that can drive growth in these areas? Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this role and for our client. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them.

Please note - this is a home-based role, but will require regular travel to events across England.
Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown.

Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, our client's membership plus many more staff benefits.

REF-219 897

About The Role
Location: Homebased with travel across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire 
Contract: Permanent
 
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement! We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today!
Alzheimer's Society has been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years. We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
We have fantastic and rewarding opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our knowledgeable team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity. From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first class relationship and account management, maximizing retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income.
Our team have a wealth of knowledge and skills to support you so being part of the team is important. You will be recruiting, managing and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers, inspiring and motivating them to develop lifelong support. You will be required to regularly travel across your area to meet supporters and attend occasional internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast).
About you

- Skilled in relationship, community, regional or corporate fundraising.
- Significant skills and knowledge of delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Evidence your experience of identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.
- Proven ability in achieving financial and non-financial targets. 
- Able to demonstrate the skill to analyse data and information to make decisions.

Closing date: 18th February 2025
Interview date: w/c 24th February 2025

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.