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Major Donors and Special Events Executive (Maternity cover - 12 months)
The Lord’s Taverners exist to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. We work to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential.
This role will provide a high standard of support to the Major Donor and Special Events team with the current and growing event portfolio and colleagues managing major donor relationships.
Lord's Taverners are an evolving and transforming Charity with a heritage of 75 years, with an ambition to impact the lives of more young people than ever before.
We are a hugely friendly organisation which supports employees to be their best. Therefore, in return we offer:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year
- Two volunteering days
- Pension contribution of 6%
- Group income protection (long-term incapacity pay)
- Eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
- Birthday day off
- Season ticket loan
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
- Life assurance (death in service)
- Wellbeing plan
The closing date for applications is Monday 5th August 2024 at 6 pm.
Note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
12th & 13 August - first round interviews (ONLINE)
19th & 20 August - second round interviews (IN PERSON)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Imperial’s Regular Giving and Legacy team is seeking a co-ordinator. For this role you will need to show experience of working in a fast paced, target-driven environment. You will bring outstanding written communications skills, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
This role is a great opportunity for a talented administrator who is looking for a starter role in higher education fundraising, with a view to progressing further in the field.
About us
Imperial’s Regular Giving programme seeks philanthropic support up to £25,000 to advance the work of the university. Primarily, the programme focuses on soliciting support from alumni of the university. The Imperial Legacy team raises philanthropic income from alumni and friends who leave the university gifts in their will.
Both programmes raise funds for a variety of projects across the university including bursaries and scholarships, enhancing the student experience and Faculty level support.
Duties and responsibilities
• Act as first contact for all fundraising related queries (by telephone, email, post and in person); liaise across the Division and with Communications and Public Affairs to draft and send appropriate responses.
• Support Regular Giving and Legacy teams with general administrative and office duties such as booking meeting rooms, organising catering and audio visual facilities.
• Provide diary management and PA support to the Head of Regular Giving and Legacy Giving.
• Support the planning and execution of telethon fundraising campaigns, and direct marketing fundraising appeals, including researching and collating case studies
• Maintain the Regular Giving and Legacy team’s budgets. Ensure budgets are adhered to by reconciling accounts on a monthly basis.
Essential requirements
• Experience of working in a proactive, customer-focused environment.
• Outstanding communications (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with a range of internal and external audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Methodical approach to work with outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate with colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels
Further information
This is a full-time open-ended contract, based at the South Kensington campus. For further information please contact Katharine Palmer.
It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held week commencing 9th September 2024.
Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.
More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Framework | Administration and support services | Imperial College London
Closing date: 28th August 2024
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
Role Title: Grants Specialist
Salary: Band C - Up to £41,949 P/A
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to make a significant impact on global development and humanitarian efforts? ?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
Join ActionAid UK as a Grants Specialist and be a pivotal force in managing and coordinating donor-funded projects that drive real change.
As a Grants Specialist, you will oversee a portfolio of large, restricted grants, ensuring effective grant management throughout project cycles. Your role will involve establishing management and reporting schedules, applying quality assurance processes, and building strong relationships with country programme staff.
You will be responsible for producing inspiring narrative and accurate financial reports, developing compelling case studies, and ensuring seamless communication across our global network. In this role, you will be the go-to person for all grant-related queries, keeping stakeholders updated on progress and challenges.
Playing a key part in our strategy by improving our grant management systems, designing templates, and delivering training to enhance efficiencies within the team and across the federation. Your innovative approach will help standardise practices and ensure smooth operations, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
We seek someone with a proven track record in writing high-value fundraising project reports, a strong understanding of international development programmes, and experience in managing large, restricted grants. Your ability to translate technical information into compelling communications and your excellent interpersonal skills will be crucial in this role.
At ActionAid UK, we value a commitment to our mission, vision, and feminist principles. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving positive change, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference. Join us and contribute to impactful projects that support the rights and well-being of women and girls worldwide.
We are seeking someone with skills in international development engaging content, log frame reporting and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Apply now and be a catalyst for global transformation.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
As Senior Marketing Business Partner your role will be to support the development, delivery and optimisation of the paid marketing strategy across a variety of campaigns at a leading Children’s Charity in the UK. I am especially keen to find someone with senior stakeholder management experience, perhaps coming from an agency background who can manage complex and varied campaigns.
Campaigns will cover marketing, brand, volunteering, and new product development, along with coordinating digital activity including website content and organic social activity.
This is a 9 month FTC, and can be based fully remote in the UK, or from the London office.
As Senior Marketing Business Partner to the wider charity, you will collaborate with stakeholder and partner teams to reach and engage priority audiences, with best-in-class marketing which meets strategic objectives. The team works like an internal strategic agency to the wider charity.
If you have expertise co-ordinating web content and organic social activity I would love to hear from you!
9 months FTC (maternity cover).
Fully home-based/ remote in the UK, OR London (near Shoreditch)- Hybrid.
The salary banding is £32,703 - £37,095pa (home/remote)
OR London office salary £33,866- £39,961 (1 day a week in the office)
Full-time hours
The charity will review applications on a rolling basis. Please get in touch ASAP! I look forward to hearing from you.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Own a portfolio of existing and new relationships, working closely with the Prospect Research Manager, and line manage a team of two. Excellent employee benefits, including 30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays.
Asthma and Lung UK exists to help people with lung disease. It achieves this by funding vital research into understanding, treating and preventing lung disease. Promoting greater understanding of lung disease and campaigning for positive change in the nation’s lung health and offering services and support so no one has to face it alone.
You’ll join a dynamic organisation as Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager, where you’ll take ownership of a trusts and statutory portfolio alongside the Head of Trusts in a team of five. You’ll develop and maintain a pipeline of medium to high donors, focusing on those contributing £50k and managing large accounts of £100k+. This role offers a balance of 60% account management and 40% new business, with ample scope to grow their programmes.
You’ll line manage two: a Trusts Officer and a Trusts and Stewardship Officer, supporting with their professional development with support from the Head of Trusts and Statutory.
I am looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, creativity, and a strong voice to a successful team. Enjoy autonomy in your role with the full backing of senior management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-driven individual who is comfortable engaging with donors and passionate about making a difference to those suffering with asthma.
The position will:
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of medium to high value donors (£50k+)
- Line manage a Trusts Officer and Trusts and Stewardship Officer with support from Head of Trusts and Statutory
- Account manage key Trusts and Statutory funders, leading on donor care
- Work alongside the prospect research manager to identify and qualify prospects
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven track record of securing funding and managing a portfolio of trust and statutory donors at five-figure level
- Ability to create bespoke written proposals and reports for Trust and Statutory supporters
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Proactive and able to work autonomously
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
- 5.5% employer contribution salary
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance (4 x salary)
- Employee assistance programme
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
Location: South West London (Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - maternity cover role from September 2024 to June 2025
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 to £41,000 per annum depending on experience.
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.
Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
As the Corporate Partnerships Manager – Maternity Cover – you will play a vital role in leading and managing your team to build the new business pipeline, build relationships with potential partners, undertake effective and successful proposal writing, ensure quality account management by others, and inspire long-term financial commitment to Missing People.
In addition to new business, you will manage a portfolio of high profile corporate partnership accounts across various sectors, including our rapidly expanding work in the transport industry. Your responsibilities include developing strategic connections, providing excellent stewardship, and expanding relationships with corporate partners and donors. By focusing on enhancing the corporate partner experience, you will drive engagement and help us reach our fundraising goals.
Could you use your Corporate Partnerships fundraising experience to support the charity in its fundraising targets as we expand our efforts in line with our charity strategy, 'From Crisis to Hope'?
ABOUT YOU
You will need to have experience of:
• working a corporate fundraising role, with a proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets;
• developing and monitoring the implementation of fundraising strategies, budgets and operational plans;
• managing people.
You will also have:
• Good networking skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels;
• Ability to manage high profile people;
• Ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire others;
• Ability to develop and drive forward new projects and initiatives, taking the lead and/or working collaboratively with colleagues;
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal, in writing and with presentations.
ABOUT US
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?
Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Head of Public Fundraising and Partnerships. We look forward to receiving your application.
Include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.
Closing date: 23:59 on 4th August 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 7th, 8th or 9th August 2024
Missing People is 14th on the Sunday Times “100 Best Not-for-profit Organisations to Work for” List 2019 and offers the below benefits:
• 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*
• Company pension contribution
• Life insurance (3 x salary)*
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*
• Additional maternity pay and leave*
• Additional paternity pay*
• Additional sick pay*
*available after probation period passed
You may have experience in the following: Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate New Business Manager, Corporate Partnerships Lead, Corporate Giving, Corporate Fundraising, etc.
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About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The Street Engagement Team is a multi-disciplinary team that provides person-led support to people experiencing street homelessness and interconnecting needs.
A day in this role is never the same – part of it will be spent on the street, offering support to people experiencing homelessness. You might be out with another member of the team, or with one of our specialist health partners like a homeless health nurse, or substance use worker.
You will also be supporting the Enhanced Practitioners with their caseloads day-to-day, responding to ad-hoc outreach referrals, and contributing to the overall running of the team in a duty capacity.
You will have experience in delivering a person-led, psychologically, gender and culturally informed service to people who are street homeless. You will be excellent at building and strengthening trust in relationships. You will be a problem solver, with a positive attitude towards change and service development.
You will also have the personal credibility to build confidence in the wider community and across partnerships. You will be both strength-based and solution-focused, developing and enhancing the relationships with a commitment to embed coproduction into The Connections services.
Salary: £33,860
Closing Date: Monday 19thAugust
Interview Date: w/c 26th August
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The Street Engagement Team is a multi-disciplinary team that provides person-led support to people experiencing street homelessness and interconnecting needs.
A day in this role is never the same – part of it will be spent on the street, offering support to people experiencing homelessness. You might be out with another member of the team, or with one of our specialist health partners like a homeless health nurse, or substance use worker. Alongside this element of the role, the rest of your day will be spent intensively supporting a small caseload of people who are isolated from services.
You will have substantial experience in delivering a person-led, psychologically, gender and culturally informed service to people who are street homeless. You will be excellent at building and strengthening trust in relationships. You will be a problem solver, with a positive attitude towards change and service development.
You will also have the personal credibility to build confidence in the wider community and across partnerships. You will be both strength-based and solution-focused, developing and enhancing the relationships with a commitment to embed coproduction into The Connections services.
Salary: £36,159
Closing Date: Monday 19th August
Interview Date: w/c 26th August
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Work setting: Hybrid
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Contract: 9-month FTC maternity cover, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you passionate about empowering young people and their communities to thrive? Do you have a knack for building strong, trust-based relationships with charitable organisations? Are you interested in Grant-making and have a background in working on Grants from either side of the fence?
TPP are recruiting a Partnerships Manager, Grant-making on behalf of our client, a respected charitable foundation focused on providing young people and their communities with the tools and resources to make a positive impact.
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance starting at 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Private medical cover (starting after 6 months service or probationary period, if later)
- Employee Assistance Programme (starting after 6 months service or probationary period, if later)
- Annual volunteering day
The Role
As a Partnerships Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of key charity partnerships, including Strategic Partnerships, Resilience Fund partnerships, and Development Fund partnerships. Your role will involve identifying new partners, fostering relationships, providing support, and managing grant processes.
Main responsibilities
Manage Charity Partnerships:
- Draft grant agreements and ensure timely grant payments.
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with charity partners.
- Keep accurate records and provide strategic recommendations.
Lead Resilience Fund Programme:
- Develop and promote the programme's vision, outcomes, and assessment criteria.
- Maintain constructive relationships with applicants and support their funding requests.
- Assess applications and make informed funding recommendations.
Research and Development:
- Conduct research into social issues to inform their funding strategies.
- Share insights and learning opportunities with colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider sector.
- Plan and deliver learning events for charity partners.
Youth Engagement and Reporting:
- Identify and implement opportunities to involve young people in our work.
- Produce regular reports for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Trustees.
- Participate in Committee meetings, providing updates on your areas of responsibility.
Essential requirements:
- Experience in the charity, community, or voluntary sector.
- A background in Grants, making ideally but will consider Grant proposal experience.
- Creative and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with IT systems.
- Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively within a small team.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
A unique opportunity to work for a well-known group of Museums in London as their Stakeholder Relationships Manager, for a 12 month FTC. Are you a communications expert with an understanding of the political landscape and fantastic high-level stakeholder management skills? Based in London 1-2 days a week, and from home, the charity also offers flexible working styles, including 4 days a week.
As Stakeholder Relations Manager you will identify, build and effectively manage key stakeholders to support the delivery of the Museums strategic aims across all five branches. The post works across the Museums to ensure that they are working strategically and to maximum effect with stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally.
It will conduct political monitoring (on a local and national level) and horizon-scanning to ensure any risks to success and growth are identified and mitigated. These are key areas that, through effective advocacy and positioning, can make a significant contribution to the Museums’ profile and ultimately, long term success.
You will work in tandem on high profile Media Events, and closely with the Major Projects and Exhibitions teams. You will work with a lovely, friendly, established team, and line manage the Stakeholder Relations Officer.
- £40,000 - £45,000
- 12 month FTC (maternity cover), ideally to start in August.
- Full-time hours, 36 hours week, open to flexible working styles, and 4 days a week.
- Based in South London (short distance from Waterloo and Elephant and Castle)
- Occasional evening and weekend work will be required along with travel to other branches
You may have developed your skills at a charity, in government, or a professional membership body. We are open minded on sector experience, and you don’t need prior line management experience, so please get in touch if this sounds like you!
Get in touch ASAP- Reviewing applications on a rolling basis!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Are you our new Director?
•Are you a collaborative and experienced leader and manager?
•Are you committed to defending human rights and human dignity, and passionate about issues affecting marginalised and excluded people?
•Are you able to build trusting, respectful and creative relationships?
•Do you have a sound understanding of grant making, or perhaps sub-granting, or commissioning?
If so, then you might well be the right person to join us at this exciting time.
Our priorities and approach
• The human rights framework• The criminal legal system
• Migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum• Access to justice
The A B Charitable Trust exists to promote human dignity and defend the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people. Our approach is founded on liberal principles of universalism and human rights. We believe in justice, not charity. For us, this means supporting work that promotes rather than diminishes dignity. It also means supporting efforts to change the systems that shape the lives of marginalised and excluded people in pernicious ways. We have a particular interest in work that uses the law to address inequities and injustices.
Our journey
The Trust was founded 33 years ago to promote and defend human dignity. Since then, we have given £33.4m to organisations, and this year we will spend some £8m. We have significantly increased our grantmaking over recent years and intend to continue a trajectory of growth.
Over the years the board has developed into a mix of both family and independent trustees, all of whom bring a wealth of experiences, skills and a shared passion for the work. Our talented executive team brings a high level of knowledge, expertise and skill both around grant making and our priority areas.
About the role and you
The key purpose of this role is to work closely and collaboratively with the trustees and executive teams to:
·Provide strategic leadership and management
·Have oversight / management of ABCT’s grants portfolio and our partnerships, ensuring we meet our priorities.
·Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
·Build a culture of learning and best practice in ABCT’s work.
The new Director will be critical in shaping how the Trust continues to grow and develop, so candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a relevant leadership and management background and a passion for the work.
This could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates. We really want to hear from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and we particularly encourage people with lived experience to apply.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role then please contact Allyson Davies (see link) who is advising and supporting the trustees in this appointment.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.
To Apply
First download the Candidate information pack, which has more details and the job description. You will also need the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. Send these two forms, with your CV, to the email in the pack, by 10am on 1 August.
Directorate: Practice and Quality
Annual Salary: £10,000 (This will be pro-rated for 2025 as the role will be a job share with the current Editor-in-Chief, with full responsibility handed over in April 2025)
Location: Hybrid. Office is London – EC4Y 8EE (expect attendance to conferences and occasional in-person meetings)
Contract: Fixed term (5 years)
Reports to:Head of Publishing
British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a membership organisation that brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we’re supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability. Our mission is to support members to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway, focusing on communication, transparency and collaboration.
Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) is a fully Open Access journal that publishes quantitative and qualitative research on all areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal practice. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy.
Job Purpose
The Editor-in-Chief will be appointed by BSR and the term of appointment will be for a five-year period. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy of the journal.
The Editor-in-Chief for Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) will work with BSR to develop and produce a high-quality journal as well as establish its strategic direction. They will be involved in keeping the BSR Board of Trustees and RAP Editorial Board as well as leading the social media presence of the journal.
The Editor-in-Chief will have a general responsibility to the broader rheumatology, paediatric, primary care and allied health community in communicating clinical and scientific advances and standards, to promote their needs and aspirations by commissioning content and planning Special Issues that will enhance the field of research, care and support for these communities.
The Editor-in-Chief will work with the Society and Publisher to ensure that it continues to meet its objectives and set strategic goals for the journal.
The general strategic aims and objectives of the journal are:
- Ensure robust ethical standards and high-quality peer review
- Grow quality and number of submissions and publications yearly
- Ensure international recognition and reach of this journal by publishing high quality scientific and clinical research from across the world, and maintaining an engaged international Editorial Board
The journal is an open access, go to resource for the rheumatology community, with a scope that encompasses the wide range of disciplines involved in the field. We recently received an impressive first impact factor of 3.1 and we are excited to continue to grow the presence of the journal internationally. As the journal is fully online and open access, we have exciting opportunities to provide a multitude of publishing services for our authors, in line with the industry standards and experimenting with new ways of publishing. We listen to the voice of the authors, readers, reviewers and board members to understand their publishing needs and are excited to trial new projects. For example, we recently launched a new article type called an ‘Atlas Review’ with a unique offer of unlimited figures, allowing authors to illustrate their important discussions and not limiting the capabilities via text exclusively.
Quality and ethical standards
The Editor-in-Chief will ensure an appropriate balance of good quality articles, so the journal addresses the needs of the multidisciplinary rheumatology community. The Editor-in-Chief will see that the journal maintains the highest ethical and moral standards. The journal must be seen to be fair and unbiased towards individuals and provides a comprehensive and balanced view of the specialty. The journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and committed to the highest ethical standards in journal publishing.
Conference attendance
The BSR, EULAR and ACR conferences provide an excellent opportunity to network with current and prospective authors, reviewers and Editorial Board members, as well as to commission new content for the journal and to provide social media updates. Conferences can also be used to arrange podcast and video interviews with authors, Board Members and colleagues. Delegate tickets to EULAR, the BSR Annual Conference and ACR will be covered by the British Society for Rheumatology and travel and hotel expenses will be covered as outlined in the budget.
Editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief will receive day-to-day support for processing papers and managing peer review from the BSR in-house Editorial Office team, as well as support from contacts at Oxford University Press. Co-Editors, Associate Editors and wider Editorial Board also provide support and guidance to the Editor-in-Chief.
The relationship with the British Society for Rheumatology
The day-to-day contact with the BSR will be through the Editorial Office; however, the Editor-in-Chief will have several relationships as follows:
- BSR Journal Committee
The BSR Journal Committee will review and supply any feedback about overall advice given by the Editorial Board on the content, quality, standards, promotion, and performance of the journal to the Editor-in-Chief. The Journal committee is responsible for overseeing and approving the finances, scope and policies of Rheumatology Advances in Practice. The committee ensure actions decided upon further the work of the Journal and its development within the Journal’s aims and scope.
- BSR Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Management Team
Advised by the BSR Senior Management Team, the BSR Board of Trustees approve the finances and strategy of the journal. Members of the BSR Senior Management Team attend the Journal Committee meetings. The Editor-in-Chief is asked to attend the BSR Board of Trustees on an ad hoc basis to provide an update on strategy and delivery.
- Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief
There is a transfer of papers model in place, so the Editor-in-Chief will have opportunity to collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology to ensure the right papers are directed to the right journals by understanding the scope nd criteria of each journal. The journals share a X and instagram pages and marketing and promotional campaigns can be co-ordinated.
- Oxford University Press
OUP publish the journal on behalf of the BSR. OUP provides a full publishing experience with expert teams who advise and support on matters related to production, marketing and law, publishing ethics and strategy. The publisher, BSR and the EiC work closely to ensure the journal strategy is bespoke in order for Rheumatology Advances in Practice to maintain the current community, build the readership and authorship, and align with the visions and values of BSR. The Editor-in-Chief will meet OUP contacts at the Journal Committee Meeting and strategy planning meetings, as the publisher highly values the knowledge and experience of the Editor-in-Chief. Day to day communication will be via the Editorial Office to ensure smooth running of journal procedures.
Main responsibilities
- Work towards and guide the 5-year strategy for the journal
- Set strategic goals with BSR and the publisher to apply for further indexing, and maintain or grow the Impact Factor
- Work with BSR, the publisher and Editorial Board to target and commission reviews, original articles and special issues, and curate a sponsored supplement timeline
- Ensure that the journal’s scope is international and is reflected in its content
- Ensure the journal is produced to a high standard, and that it reflects the needs of the full spectrum of the rheumatology professional community
- Ensure rapid peer review with time to first decision within three weeks
- Ensure the Editorial Board reflects not only the various subspecialties within rheumatology but also includes a global spread
- Ensure that the journal is promoted online using a range of media to promote and raise awareness of the journal
- Participating in the digital offerings of the journal, such as hosting podcasts
Person Specification
- A PhD degree/ Doctor of Medicine, specialised in rheumatology, with a clinical science background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments
- Demonstrable experience in an editorial role including, reviewer, editorial board member, associate editor or guest editor
- Adaptability to new publishing systems and software. Experience with the system, ScholarOne, would be beneficial to the role but is not a requirement as training can be provided
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
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As PR and Content Officer, you will be providing a broad range of public relations related support to Allergy UK to enhance the reputation of Allergy UK and deliver against its vision and mission and for allergies to be taken seriously. The role will require an individual who has demonstrable press office/PR experience. If you describe yourself as someone with a ‘can do’ approach and enjoy a fast-paced autonomous role this role will meet those desires. You will be someone that is confident with all media activity and is looking for a role within the health and not for profit space.
Please complete a cover letter, referring to the job specification to demonstrate relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Responsible to: Head of Communications
Line Management: N/A
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN.
We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be required on a regularly basis.
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Main Purpose of Role: Identify, gather, and shape content & case studies suitable for wide-ranging comms channels, while effectively supporting the Comms team to deliver engaging comms across all channels.
Main Responsibilities
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Support the Head of Communications to develop and maintain the annual comms calendar/plan and work with teams to support its delivery.
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Support PR & Communications Manager in gathering and sharing case studies from start to finish.
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Nurture relationships with clients and frontline workers as appropriate, with regular communication throughout the year - for example, thanking, sharing the Year in Review, sending Christmas cards.
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Work closely with the Digital Manager to support our social media strategy and help manage social media channels day-to-day.
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Work closely with colleagues across both the Fundraising and Programmes teams to ensure their comms needs are supported effectively.
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Manage and support events organised or supported by the Comms team - for example, the Annual Appeal launch event.
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Work closely with the Heads of Communications to manage the delivery of the Appeal Hub.
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Contribute to comms planning cycles, brainstorming sessions and any reporting required.
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Support ongoing work on language, branding, and act as a custodian of the St Martin’s Charity brand.
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Oversee the maintenance of the Content Warehouse and facilitate colleagues across the team to access the content required to support their work.
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Deputise for the Digital Manager in developing and publishing content for the Charity or Frontline Network websites.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience of creating digital content to use across a wide range of platforms and channels.
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Proven experience of writing for different audiences for a variety of different media, including print and digital.
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Previous experience of using Adobe products would offer an advantage.
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Previous experience of working with people living in challenging situations, would offer a distinct advantage.
Skills and Competencies
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Can demonstrate a high level of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with multiple stakeholders.
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Can evidence an understanding of and a confidence in using a wide range of social media.
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Can demonstrate a good eye for detail.
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Can demonstrate an ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
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Evidence of working with initiative, flexibility, and a proactive, positive attitude.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Communications Officer, please provide the following via our online jobs board:
- A current comprehensive CV (no longer than two A4 pages) outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles with details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the role and not without your prior consent)
- A covering statement (no longer than two A4 pages) supporting how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and role specification
Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024, 11:59pm.
Interviews will be held in person at our offices during the week beginning 12 August 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At The Lullaby Trust our vision is clear: a world where no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly, and every grieving family gets the support they need. We exist to keep babies safe and support bereaved families.
We give families a safer start to life and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. We empower families and health professionals with trusted advice on keeping babies safe, backed by research, and provide grieving families with bereavement support, side-by-side.
Since 1991 we have reduced the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 82% and saved the lives of over 32,000 babies. But our work is not over, as three babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly a week.
As the Digital Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for the digital marketing strategy and all marketing activity for The Lullaby Trust. The post holder will lead a team to deliver all digital marketing activity and focus on continually developing our digital marketing and digital brand presence to achieve our organisational objectives.
It is a key time to be joining The Lullaby Trust as we develop our new brand positioning, new website and creative direction, to help us reach more families and supporters than ever.
We are a friendly, flexible employer and want to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
If this excites you, we would love to hear from you. For more information on the role and how to apply, please download our job pack.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.