Jobs

ECU is a small, dynamic non-profit working to transform the economy so that everyone has the freedom and security to live a good life. 

We are looking for a highly effective political strategist and operator, someone with exceptional political judgement and understanding of how to shift public debates and secure policy change. 

You don’t need to be an economic policy specialist, but you must be adept at analysing and communicating complex issues, and at devising and delivering highly strategic and adaptable multi-stakeholder influencing programmes.

You will be a key part of ECU’s Senior Management Team, representing us externally, managing staff, and contributing to organisational effectiveness and impact. Communication and relationships are central to this role.

This is a permanent, senior role in an inspiring, high-impact, people-centred organisation. It is a chance to shape UK policy, politics and the media to ensure that debates are grounded in robust economic analysis, and that policy decisions rise to the scale and urgency of modern societal challenges. This is a full time role, our standard working week is 32 hours. 

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers and those in need of care. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply. 

Carers' Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Home from Hospital North Yorkshire - Manager

37 hours per week

Based in Skipton or Harrogate office with extensive travel around North Yorkshire

Salary £29,800-£32,710

This role will have the responsibility of delivering the Home from Hospital service across North Yorkshire.  This will involve developing good relationships with the all those involved in discharge from hospital, ensuring the service is delivered within the service levels agreed and reporting on the project. Own transport essential. Accountable to, and working closely with, the Head of Operations.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st October 2024 (early applications will be considered and we reserve the right to close the advert before the deadline if required).

For More Information:

For an informal discussion about this role, contact Julie Duerden or Rachel Waddington at Carers' Resource.

Salary scale quoted for 37 hours per week.

New appointments are normally made to the bottom of scale.

The Carers’ Resource is an equal opportunities employer.

Reg. charity no.1049278

Job Title: People Advisor 

Team: People and Culture

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and one of our offices - based in London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)

Salary on appointment: £26,360 - £28,996 per annum*

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £26,360 to £41,540. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of 10% above the base salary, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.

We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.

About us

The Ramblers is Britain’s walking charity. We open the way so everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking.

It’s easy to think everyone has the same opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. But look a little deeper and you’ll find lots of barriers standing in the way. So we’re continuing to fight for change. We campaign for the public’s right to enjoy the outdoors, protect paths, build skills and offer different ways to get out walking in nature.

Our programmes have a big impact in local communities: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks help people take the first step to a healthier happier lifestyle, and the Ramblers Out There Award gives young adults aged 18–26 the opportunity to kickstart their journey into the outdoors.

Through our refreshed strategy, we’ll build on this experience and grow our impact through activities that prioritise the needs of communities who have the least access and face the most barriers walking outside in nature.

Purpose of Role

The People Advisor role will pay a pivot role in delivering the People Plan at the Ramblers and creating a truly great place to work.

The role holder will support projects, activities and administration related across the whole employee life cycle at the Ramblers – actively engaging in the attraction, recruitment, development and retention of talent.

The role will also support the delivery of our business outcomes through a data-led approach to people decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on all People processes, and administration required to maintain a high performing People team.
• Proactively manage all data in our People systems, ensuring complete accuracy
• Providing first line advice to employees on general people policies and queries and escalate complex issues to the Head of People Experience
• Support People projects that drive the delivery of our strategic ambitions

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Management of our application tracking platform to attract key talent
• Work closely with managers to complete all required documentation.
• Provide recruiting teams with training and support throughout the recruitment process.
• Liaise with agencies and social media platforms to ensure we are optimising recruitment channels.
• Deliver a great recruitment experience in conjunction with key stakeholders across the Ramblers.

• Provide a great onboarding experience for all new starters and ensure all documentation and checks are completed timely manner.
• Ensure all staff are correctly added to our People systems and provided with appropriate training.

Performance Management and Development

• Facilitate the processing of probationary reviews in a timely manner, including the completion of required documentation.
• Support managers and staff with our Performance Management and Development process.
• Ensure compliance training has been completed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with external providers to co-ordinate the delivery of the Rambles training and development plan.
• Management of our learning platform

Staff Engagement

• Support the co-ordination of our staff surveys and action plans.
• Promote programmes that promote wellbeing and staff engagement.
• Co-ordinate stay and exit interviews.

Contractual

• Ensure all absence management is managed in a timely manner, recorded appropriately on the People system and associated documentation has been completed.
• Ensure contractual changes are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the collation, preparation and checking of payroll information not limited to all new starter/ leaver information, pay changes, position changes etc, for submission to payroll for processing.
• Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and procedures relevant to the role and keep up to date with employment legislation.

Rewards and Benefits

• Raise the profile and continually promote our benefits.
• Responsible for the administration of our benefits programme

Off Boarding

• Effectively our support staff offboarding process

Other

• Undertake any other relevant duties on projects delegated by the Head of People Experience and Chief People Officer
• Support with tracking and reporting on People metrics to drive improvements.
• Be the first line of support for all people queries from staff and managers and and staff, escalating more complex matters
• Enhance the profile of the department through proactively developing excellent working relationships across the Ramblers and providing a timely and effective service
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of information
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.

This job description will be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder to ensure successful delivery of our goals.

The Person

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in a HR generalist or advisor role in a fast-paced business
• Experience and a keen interest in cloud-based People systems and Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to balance multiple demands.
• Experience of co-ordinating payroll
• Ability to maintain confidential information and treat sensitive matters appropriately.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of data management
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels across the Ramblers and with external agencies.
• Understanding of employment legislation and how it applies to the Ramblers.
• Part qualified or interest in pursuing the CIPD qualification.

Personal Attributes

• Interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors.
• Committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.
• Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Drive to do a great job provide a great employee experience.

The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all section of the community.

Values and Behaviours

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. 

 Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.   

  Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.   

  Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.    

  Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.  

BEO is a national civil rights and campaigning charity focused on dismantling systemic racism in the UK, driving generational change, and improving the lived experiences of Black people across the country. We are committed to making the UK a fairer place for Black people, and we are now at a pivotal moment in our mission to create lasting change. 

BEO’s economic empowerment and equity of opportunity pillar is when Black people in the UK have equitable resources to live with dignity, thrive in their pursuits and have a better opportunity to build a positive future. This means creating an enabling environment that provides the Black community with a platform to achieve their potential.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) specialist to lead on the development and delivery of the Black Equity Index (BEI). This new equity assessment and audit framework will address the unique challenges faced by Black employees in the workplace, including those that intersect with other identities and evaluate organisations based on their commitment to racial equity. As the Development Lead, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain relationships, secure feedback, and develop the accompanying BEI consultancy support as part of BEO’s income generation strategy to sustain the programme. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist to develop and deliver BEO’s Black Equity Index. This is an exciting project to create a new equity framework tailored to address the unique challenges faced by Black employees in the workplace including an intersectional lens. In return we offer flexible working, a generous employee benefits package, A supportive and friendly team environment,and the opportunity to play a key role in a highly respected national charity committed to dismantling systemic racism in the UK

Job Title: Programmes Manager (Paths)

Team: Programmes and Delivery 

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and one of our offices - based in London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)

Salary on appointment: £41,400 - £45,540 per annum*

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £41,400 to £62,100. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of 10% above the base salary, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.

We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.

About us

The Ramblers is Britain’s walking charity. We open the way so everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking.

It’s easy to think everyone has the same opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. But look a little deeper and you’ll find lots of barriers standing in the way. So we’re continuing to fight for change. We campaign for the public’s right to enjoy the outdoors, protect paths, build skills and offer different ways to get out walking in nature.

Our programmes have a big impact in local communities: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks help people take the first step to a healthier happier lifestyle, and the Ramblers Out There Award gives young adults aged 18–26 the opportunity to kickstart their journey into the outdoors.

Through our refreshed strategy, we’ll build on this experience and grow our impact through activities that prioritise the needs of communities who have the least access and face the most barriers walking outside in nature.

Purpose of Role

The Programme Manager (Paths) will oversee programmes to protect and improve the quality, accessibility and provision of walking paths, so that more people can enjoy the benefits of walking. The role will be instrumental to achieving the Ramblers’ strategic goals – leading a team to deliver innovative and impactful programmes of work that make a real difference to local communities.

Key responsibilities

Programme planning and management:

• Develop and oversee programmes aimed at improving walking paths and routes in different communities.
• Create comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets – ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Stakeholder management:

• Work closely with local authorities, landowners, volunteers, and other stakeholders to deliver path projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and community groups to support the Ramblers’ goals.

Project oversight:

• Oversee the execution of path improvement, path protection and legal casework programmes – including contractor management, safety and compliance.
• Monitor progress robustly, mitigate risks and address any issues that arise during project implementation to ensure successful outcomes.

Budget and resource management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Monitor expenditure and report on budget performance, making adjustments as needed.

Compliance and quality assurance:

• Develop processes and procedures to ensure that all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practice.
• Establish quality assurance mechanisms to verify that paths are maintained to a high standard and meet safety requirements.

Reporting and evaluation:

• Prepare regular reports on project progress, outcomes and impact.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of projects and programmes, using feedback and data to drive continuous improvement and innovation across our programmes.
• Ensure that path projects deliver clear impact for priority communities, in line with Ramblers strategic objectives.

Leadership and People Management:

• Lead by example to develop, inspire and support a motivated and high-performing team of Programme Leads.
• Recruit, mobilise and support volunteers to get involved in path-related projects.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to volunteers, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to contribute effectively.

Public engagement and promotion:

• Promote path projects through communications and public outreach efforts.
• Engage with communities to raise awareness of walking paths, encourage their use and develop support.

Other:

• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.
• Engage and proactively develop collaborative working relationships across the organisation.

This job description will be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder to ensure successful delivery of our goals.

The Person

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of programme development and planning.

• Experience of programme management and stakeholder communications, ideally in collaboration with external partners/funders. 

• A proven track record of delivering a range of projects (including with volunteers).

• Experience of leading and managing innovative and inclusive teams.  

• Experience of human-centred design – taking an audience led / co-design approach to product development and improvement.

• Experience working with and managing volunteers across a variety of situations.

• Experience of partnership working and proactive stakeholder engagement.

• Experience managing change – working with teams to introduce new ways of working, processes or technologies.

• A knowledge of the outdoor/environmental sector, and paths and access legislation (desirable).

Skills and Leadership  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – including the ability to collaborate and co-create initiatives with others. 

• Proven analytical skills with ability to utilise qualitive and quantitative data to demonstrate impact. 

Personal Attributes  

• Interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors.

• Committed to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors. 

• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.

• Inspirational leadership, modelling behaviours that enable others to deliver their best.

• Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 

• Drive to do a great job and to keep delivering stronger results. 

The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all section of the community.

Values and Behaviours

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. 

 Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.   

  Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.   

  Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.    

  Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.  

Right now over 63,000 children in the UK are eligible for a wish because they are dealing with the grueling daily reality of life with a critical illness. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness. Make-A-Wish UK exists to give them the chance to dream big even when they might not have long to live. The wishes we grant have the power to turn tears into cheers, rescuing the magic of childhood even in their toughest times and providing a lifeline for families to spend precious time together. The growing demand for wishes means a heartbreaking reality of families waiting for a wish, but for some children, there is no time to wait. The only wish we can’t guarantee is more time. But with our bold plans to double income over the next 5 years, we can grant more wishes sooner, before it's too late.

This role will be responsible for defining and executing our technology strategy, managing the Technology and Digital Development team, and ensuring the delivery of innovative digital solutions to enhance our day-to-day operations, making sure there is a fit for purpose infrastructure that supports the organisation’s growth strategy, while continuously improving in line with new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of a multi-year IT strategy which supports the aims of the charity’s three-year business plan – develops, executes, and keeps up to date strategies (IT, Digital, Data) that delivers agreed outcomes.

• Manages IT related risks enabling the organisation to manage its operations and services safely and securely.

• Provide effective leadership and management to all those reporting to you, ensuring staff are motivated to deliver to their personal potential and add maximum value to the charity.

• Models leadership behaviours that will embed digitalisation across the charity.

• Manages relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes and effective representation of the department and the charity where required.

You’ll lead the organisation of Yorkshire Funders programme of high-quality events, including our flagship Annual Conference, and manage a variety of virtual and in-person gatherings. You’ll ensure smooth event execution and effective communication with members. Additionally, you’ll manage memberships, financial records, and maintain the website and social media presence. Note we are a fully remote organisation but all of us live in Yorkshire and have strong connections with funders and charitable organisations across the region. This post holder will be expect to have similar understanding and location. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Extensive event management experienc
• Strong administration
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Zoom, WordPress, and social media platform
• Self-motivated, with experience working from home

Yorkshire Funders is a charitable membership network that has been connecting and supporting grantmakers across the region for over 30 years. Our members are from grantmaking organisations from Yorkshire and beyond, local funding organisations of all sizes and from all sectors.  We organise events, facilitate networking, and share best practices, enabling funders to think, share, learn and act together effectively. Through our training, resources, and advocacy, we help members stay informed and engaged, ensuring their support creates lasting positive change in the communities they serve.

Do you feel motivated to help victims of stalking? 

Do you want to shape the future of our response to stalking and personal safety?

Do you have resilience and flexibility to meet the demands this role brings, and enjoy working in a sharing and learning environment? 

If yes, then read on.

About the Suzy Lamplugh Trust

The post represents a unique opportunity for a pre-emptive, results-driven, and resilient candidate to join the UK’s founding personal safety charity and leading authority on stalking.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was born out of the tragic story of Suzy Lamplugh, a 25-year-old estate agent who went missing whilst at work in 1986, was never found, and was eventually declared deceased in 1993. The Trust was set up in Suzy’s name to empower individuals and organisations to make a stand against all forms of abuse, aggression, and violence, across their personal and professional lives.

You will be working for a growing charity that delivers high value impact to its beneficiaries, through its legacy, integrity, and credibility. We are an organisation that has been responsible for the education of millions of lone and frontline workers across all sectors for three and half decades, has:

• campaigned heavily and played a pivotal role to drive changes in the law;
• has supported over 55,000 victims and survivors of stalking since the inception of its National Stalking Helpline service in 2010; and 
• always had the aim of tackling violence against women and girls at the core of what it does.

Purpose of Role:

•        To provide guidance and support by telephone, email and face-to-face to those affected by stalking.
•        To provide support to victims of stalking, liasing with both voluntary and satutory services to ensure positive outcomes for victims.
•       To support the National Stalking Helpline Team Leader and Stalking Advocates where necessary.

What we offer in return

In return for our staff’s commitment and dedication, we offer a range of benefits:

• Hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office and agile working enabled to work from home)
• Flexitime Policy
• 28 days annual leave (which increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata) + public holiday
• Special leave for life events, such as 1 day off for moving house, and a day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, support and a wide range of discounts
• Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years)
• Cycle to Work scheme (cycle racks on site)
• Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket
• Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events

Work Location:  The post holder will be required to be office-based initially to support their induction and integration with the service.  Thereafter, a blended model (40 office/60 home), with office working in London and home working (must have adequate and confidential workspace when remote working). Candidates should ideally be located in London or immediate surrounding area (but locations outside of these areas may be considered).

Please refer to the attached pack for the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. 

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an additional IPS Employment Specialist who has the skills and experience to join our Kent services. You will work for the Kent-wide IPS Team and work within the local community drug and alcohol treatment teams by maintaining positive and integrated relationships and supporting positive recovery outcomes through employment.

This is a 14 month fixed term role

Purpose of the job 

The PMO Manager is responsible for designing and managing the framework within which projects are created and managed to support strategic decision making and enable successful delivery of programmes and projects.  They will lead on management of UK Youth’s programmes by monitoring and supporting effective processes, governance and good practice. Sitting in Charity Services, they will be a centre of excellence for project management and governance across all functions and the charity as a whole, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement.

Experience 

• At least 3 years’ proven experience in successfully managing complex projects and delivering operational efficiencies.  

• Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and monitoring project governance and PMO processes and controls.  

• Demonstrable experience in change management.  

• Experience resolving complex organisational challenges

• Experience building strong customer relations, promoting ideas and influencing decision makers 

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth? 

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. 

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024 at 11:59pm (midnight)

First Round Interview date(s) proposed: W/C 28th October 2024

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

**Please note that this opportunity is an 18 Month Fixed Term Contract**

Are you a technology innovation expert?

As our Innovation Manager, you’ll play a crucial part in fostering a culture of innovation within British Heart Foundation (BHF) and be responsible in setting up and overseeing initiatives that drive innovation, leading to sustained growth, maturity, and competitiveness, whilst also delivering exceptional customer experiences aligned to our Technology Vision. 

You’ll work closely with senior leadership to develop strategically aligned activities that support BHF’s overall goals and vision, research problems and ideas, using a variety of tools and techniques, primarily with a focus on the evaluation and prototyping of AI, to progress concepts that could then be developed and launched. 

You’ll act as a facilitator, keeping the customer voice at the forefront, and bringing together teams from various disciplines to encourage collaboration, creativity, and the sharing of ideas. You’ll also value open communication, experimentation, and continuous learning with a fail-fast approach.

Establishing channels and platforms for idea generation, such as brainstorming sessions, suggestion boxes, or digital collaboration tools, you’ll work against agreed processes for evaluating and selecting the most promising ideas for further development. 

You’ll also support the incubation of emerging technology skills, practices, and structures, enabling BHF to better understand opportunities and threats from multiple perspectives.
 
Technology Strategy and Planning
 
The Technology Strategy & Planning team exists to ensure that the Technology directorate does the right things and does them right. The team defines and implements BHF’s strategy for Technology and ensures alignment across the directorate. They establish effective governance and change management, lead continuous improvement & innovation, empower our colleagues through training, & measure outcomes to drive value across our portfolios, people & partners.

Working arrangements
 
Please note this is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. 

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 

About you

Our Technology Vision is to deliver exceptional customer experience, making it easier to grow our income and deliver BHF’s mission and this role will play an instrumental role in making that happen.

With a degree in a business, marketing, technology, artificial intelligence or related commercial discipline or significant equivalent industry experience, you’ll have expert knowledge of innovation product development as well as working knowledge of Agile digital delivery processes and practices.

With a strong background in user experience research and a keen interest in emerging technologies such as AI,AR/VR and loT and a drive to innovate, you’ll have wide-ranging and varied experience in technology, digital, marketing, product development, in both commercial and charity sectors, and will have strong experience designing and developing new product concepts and propositions, alongside proven experience in UX and user research. You’ll be able to manage these through discovery and prototyping and delivering production products to customers against performance indicators including adoption and user satisfaction.

With a track record of launching brand new concepts, campaigns, and products, you’ll be able to analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and insights. You’ll also be able to lead and manage an emerging team, possessing excellent project management, change management, communication, and organisational skills, able to take a flexible, driven and resilient approach to work while maintaining our proactive and adaptive ways of working. You will also be comfortable working with third-party suppliers and external agencies. 

About us 

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
 
Interview process 

First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview; successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams. 
 

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking a Facilities Officer to support our Facilities Manager in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities. The ideal candidate will assist in managing building systems, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The role is based in our London HQ, five days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th October 2024, 5.00pm.  Please note interviews will most likely take place the following week.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant to join the New Era team in Staffordshire working 30 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

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 (once 6 month probationary period has been passed)
• 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 discount.
• 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:

As a Service Delivery Assistant you will provide a high quality and responsive administrative function for the service. Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries into the service and supporting the wider team and service with general administrative duties.

If you are able to work under pressure in a busy environment then this role is for you.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Fundraising to join our Income Generation team. Primarily, this new role will have direct responsibility for growing and managing our Individual Giving income streams within the Fundraising team, but will also have managerial responsibility for the Corporate, Community & Events income streams. The role will provide leadership and support to motivate and inspire team members to drive income.

The role will also play a crucial part in contributing to the success of the wider organisation, representing fundraising at the Heads of Service meetings.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in fundraising in the charity/not for profit sector, managerial experience, a proven record of meeting and exceeding targets and KPI’s, and excellent communication skills.