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New Vacancy for Operations Director at a well-respected charity in Newport

Do you want to make a difference with your leadership skills? Have you considered a leadership role within a well-respected charity that is making a difference in Wales?

The Gap Wales works to fill the gap between key needs in our community and current public services. The majority of our work is with asylum seekers and refugees. We work with them to help improve their well-being, advocate to meet essential needs and work in partnership with other local services.

After years of helping this community integrate with our wider community, The Gap Wales was registered as a CIO in 2019. Since then it has developed an enviable reputation, including glowing praise in both the UK Parliament and Senedd Cymru. We work in partnership with Newport City Council, Pobl Homes and many other specialist charities.

Last year we completed a Strategic Review of our charity to help us grow well. Demand for our services continues to grow as does the giving from many individuals and bodies who support the positive difference that we are making.

Now we need the right leadership in place. Working with both our highly skilled passionate staff and the Board of Trustees, this new Operations Director role will help lead The Gap Wales into the next phase. Come and join us on this exciting journey.

Although on-site people management is an important part of this role, there is also the opportunity to work remotely every Friday.

There are more details in the attached job description that I've attached. If you believe you could be the right person for the job, please send a cover letter explaining why & your CV.  We are excited to hear from you...

** Deadline for applications = 31st July 2024 **

The Royal Air Force Club is pleased to invite applications for the role of Director of Fundraising to join our team and continue to contribute to the future success of the Club.

Located in London’s Mayfair and overlooking Green Park, the Royal Air Force Club offers first class facilities and a ‘home from home' to its 24,000 members, predominantly serving and former officers of the RAF and Allied Air Forces and their families.

Reporting to:  Chief Executive

Key Relationships: The Board of Trustees; Fundraising & Legacy Committee; Director of Operations; Finance & Marketing Teams

Background:

Due to significant losses during the Covid pandemic, a Club appeal for donations was launched in 2020. The Friends of the RAF Club was established in 2021 to recognize these generous Members, many of whom have maintained their donations which have subsequently funded key refurbishment projects in the Club. Support of The Friends contributes significantly to the Club’s financial recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Fundraising will be expected to deliver in 3 key areas:

DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP GIVING JOURNEY

• Enhance the Friends Scheme through life giving and particularly ending with the Legacy commitment:
• Review and manage the fundraising strategy
• Retain, recruit and steward the Friends of the RAF Club
• Devise and implement a legacy strategy
• Devise and implement a series of engagement and stewardship events for the Friends of the RAF Club

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS

• Deliver the funding to help pay for capital projects within the Club:
• In liaison with the House Committee, devise and manage the 2025 appeal campaign to fund the refurbishment of The Running Horse Tavern (the Club’s onsite ‘pub’)

DELIVERY OF ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATION

• In compliance with the Fundraising Code, GDPR and all other associated regulations:
• Run Friends and Legacy schemes
• Timely and appropriate communication and follow-up with all relevant parties (accepting this is a part-time role)
• Event delivery for Friends events
• Manage the systems and processes to track, administer and report on donations received
• Prepare and produce fundraising marketing collateral.
• Prepare and submit Gift Aid claims
• Prepare all papers and minutes for the Fundraising and Legacy Committee (FR&LC), actioning all fundraising initiatives
• Prepare FR&LC reports for the Board of Trustees
• Promote and acknowledge the ‘Hive Heroes’ supporting the Club bees
• Administer and acknowledge donations to the Staff Christmas appeal
• Manage requests for Club support from external charities and partnerships[1] 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be an ambassador for the Club embodying and communicating our values and impact at all times Ensure all activities undertaken comply with the Fundraising Code and GDPR pertaining to fundraising activity
• Attend a variety of Club network events and dinners, where identified or required
• Attend internal Club meetings, training sessions, events where required
• Perform other duties, as and when required, to meet business needs

Priorities (KPI) for Delivery in 2024/25:

• Priority 1 - Friends Scheme - ensure lines of communication are kept open for all Friends (Gold, Silver and Bronze) - focusing effort to personally engage and get to know Gold and Silver Friends. Increase membership at all 3 levels. Devise and deliver (how many?) Events for Friends.
• Priority 2 - Capital Project - 'Running Horse Tavern refurbishment'. Supported lead to devise and deliver fundraising from potential donors. Minimum target: £100,000 (check this amount is right)
• Priority 3 - Membership Giving Journey - Development and implementation of a membership giving journey, with particular emphasis on delivery of a Legacy Programme.
• Achieve the existing fundraising target of £120,000 in calendar year 2024 (currently ahead of target).

Person Specification:

• Operate effectively at the highest/senior levels.
• Proven track record of working with legacies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; outstanding social skills; able to easily engage and communicate with a wide spectrum of Club members and guests.
• Excellent knowledge of the corporate world and how best to match appropriate potential sponsors with the Club.
• Expertise in strategic planning and working to and achieving set KPIs.
• Ability to manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors.
• Ability to multi-task to overlapping deadlines and demonstrate great attention to detail
• Ability to make risk analyses and time-cost ratios to focus effort on the fundraising activities that are most appropriate and will have the highest chance of success
• Excellent arithmetical skills
• Up to date knowledge of GDPR and fundraising legislation
• Smart and well-presented appearance at all times
• Excellent timekeeping
• Practice safe working according to Club guidelines at all times

Flexible location

At a time when our digital offering is expanding, this post is ideal for someone who has significant digital projects experience and the ability to lead on the identification and implementation of digital projects across the organisation.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of Digital – Projects & Infrastructure, you will work within a passionate digital team and across the organisation to provide insight, expertise, drive and discipline into how digital in the widest sense can support operations across the UK.

As Digital Projects Manager you will:

• Support the Assistant Head of Digital – Projects & Infrastructure to recommend digital solutions to teams that need them and support teams in the implementation of digital tools that they need, but importantly also allow the teams to ‘own’ the solution as much as possible.
• Have excellent project management skills, with a strong track record of managing high performing teams and an extensive knowledge and experience of successfully implementing large/complex digital projects.

If you are an ambitious experienced digital expert looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s digital growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.

Happy to talk Flexible Working

At The Salvation Army we strive to make flexible work arrangements available to everyone. Therefore, for this position, we are open to considering options that meet your needs and the needs of the department. Our flexible options include agile working (a mix of remote and a minimum of 40% Office Based), agile flex (Less than 40% office based), home-based working (irregular office attendance working 1 day or less per month at a Salvation Army site), job sharing and compressed hours (full-time hours condensed into a shorter week). If you would like to know more or discuss any details about this vacancy, please contact us via our website. 

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Closing date: Monday 29th July 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 5th August 2024

Our client, a prestigious professional membership organisation and registered charity based in London, is looking to recruit an Administrator on a full-time (35 hours per week), temporary basis for up to 12 months. The position is to start as soon as possible, initially working onsite in central London. Once you are up to speed with the duties, responsibilities, and processes, there will be much more flexibility for hybrid working, if preferred.

In this role, you will provide the highest standard of administrative support and customer service to centres across the UK and internationally that offer learning activities and products. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and organisation of tasks that contribute to the delivery of high-quality educational activities. As the first point of contact for centre enquiries, you will provide a high standard of customer service, along with accurate advice and information. You will learn to use the in-house database, which will involve data entry and editing in response to enquiries.

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a busy administrative position, ideally within the education sector or the wider not-for-profit sector. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is required, along with the ability to deliver customer-focused service. Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

As this position is to start as soon as possible, you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.

Please apply with your CV in Microsoft Word format. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

Please note that due to the high volume of interest in our vacancies, it may not be possible to answer all individual queries regarding positions prior to an application or registration.

We are thrilled to be partnering with a well known health Charity as they grow their Individual Giving team with the addition of 3 new roles to support their ambitious growth plans, aimed at increasing income by over 60% in the next 5 years!
The charity has exciting plans to grow and diversify the supporter base as well as develop audience first supporter journeys to provide donors with the best possible experience and maximise the lifetime value.
As the Individual Giving Manager for Supporter Retention & Development, you will lead a team of 3, responsible for the development and delivery of multi-channel activity and campaigns, focusing on growing income, the supporter base and improved engagement.
You’ll be joining a team of ambitious people, excited about the opportunity ahead!
The charity offers a hybrid working pattern, spending 2 days a week in their London offices.

Key responsibilities include:
· Proven experience of Individual Giving / Direct Marketing within a multi-channel, multi-discipline environment to deliver significant returns and supporter satisfaction, especially through supporter retention & development programmes
· Understanding of the effective development and use of supporter contact strategies, turning analysis and insight into high performance actions
· Strong project-management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, creative development, and supplier relationships for fundraising direct marketing campaigns
· Experience of Individual Giving retention and acquisition programmes
· Experience of line management

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Corporate Fundraising Officer
Community Southwark
London/Hybrid with a minimum of one day per week in the office in Bermondsey.
Part-time, 21 hours per week
Permanent
Salary £34,026 per annum (pro rata)
Excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 volunteering days, 5% pension contribution, annual training allowance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, and enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Are you an excellent relationship builder with a strong ability to create networks and connect others? Do you have experience of corporate partnerships with a track record of working with the corporate sector to affect positive social change?

Charity People are delighted to be supporting Community Southwark, the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Southwark, with their recruitment for a Corporate Fundraising Officer.

With 1,000 not-for profit group members and over 60 years' experience of offering free services and making connections, Community Southwark supports charities, community groups and individuals through capacity building, networks and training. The charity has strong and productive links with funders, Southwark Council, businesses, and the local NHS, working in partnership to support thriving neighbourhoods and community led solutions to the borough's deep-rooted inequalities. The 2022-2026 strategy will enable a more impactful and sustainable Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS), support the creation of a more inclusive and equal Southwark and a collaborative VCS able to influence change

The role and responsibilities

This is an incredibly exciting time for Community Southwark. This is a brand new role, and will be transformative for our members. The postholder will be integral in shaping how Community Southwark supports charities in maximising support from the corporate sector. This will be done through a blended approach of direct engagement with the corporate sector, and upskilling Community Southwarks' groups and charities via Corporate Advice Appointments and training workshops.

• Identify and engage new corporate partnerships for our members
• Deliver Corporate Advice Appointments to support with development of members corporate partnerships strategies
• Promote funding opportunities to corporate partners and stakeholders
• Develop inspiring stories and case studies across Community Southwark of successful and impactful partnerships
• Work with colleagues and partners across Community Southwark to increase the number of new corporate partnerships amongst members
• Support our mission, values and strategic objectives, and embed equity, diversity and inclusion to every aspect of your work

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• An experienced relationship builder, creating networks and connecting others
• Experience of corporate fundraising and partnership development
• Strategic vision - able to think through opportunities and plan for the long term
• Excellent written and communication skills

Behavioural competencies

• Confident with a range of audiences, including those in senior positions
• High level listening, influencing and negotiating skills
• Extremely well organised, flexible and proactive

The role is based in the office in Bermondsey for a minimum of one day per week. The postholder will also be required to work in the community and may work the rest of the week from home.

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience for this role, Community Southwark would love to hear from you.

Please click apply to be redirected to the application page.

You will be asked as part of the process to upload your CV and answer 3 questions:

• Please outline your experience of building and managing corporate partnerships, explaining how you would use your experience to support charities and community groups to do this.
• Tell us about a time when you successfully secured a corporate donation.
• Please give an example of how you have organised and managed a project involving internal and external stakeholders.

Applications are being reviewed when received and interviews are taking place on a rolling basis.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Membership Growth Manager

Full-time, Remote (once per month from office)

Permanent, £43K salary

We're seeking a Membership Growth Manager to work for the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), a non-profit professional membership body. The successful candidate will drive membership numbers by bringing on new large organisational members, individual members, and develop relationships with new business leads.

The role manages the strategy of acquiring new members, enhancing a pipeline of new business targets through outreach, events and networking. The successful candidate will create suitable value propositions, negotiate agreements with companies and bring on large membership subscriptions. This will include some cold outreach and networking to generate and nurture new leads.

The CIWM has recently acquired the Circular Economy Club (CEC), an international members club with over 11,000 members in 100+ countries. This role will include managing the sales strategy for the development of the CEC's membership growth initiatives.

We are looking for someone ideally with membership experience, otherwise experience within business development, relationship management or a sales driven role in learning and development are suitable. Generating new business is key, implementing sales strategies for long-term growth, networking and using CRM + other tools to new business pipelines.

If you have experience working in membership or business development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - this could move quick!

Are you an experienced user focused designer looking for a new role? We have an exciting opening for a senior UX designer who wants to further their career in a diverse and talented team in Barnardo's.

The role will be focused on four areas:

• Design systems
• User research
• Usability testing
• Producing designs in Figma

You will work closely with design colleagues, front end developers, and stakeholders through the charity. We care about good typography, great interaction design, and welcoming interfaces. If you do too please apply.

We welcome applications from across society and if you have applied before you are welcome to reapply.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Quality Assurance Manager (Clinical Trials)

Location: Hybrid – the role is based in High Holborn, London with some homeworking

Salary: £54,369 - £61,339 dependent on experience

Type of contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time or part time (minimum 0.6 FTE) will be considered for this role, please outline your preference in your covering letter

Contract start: As soon as possible

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c60 staff), that uses accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with and in the interests of patients and those who care for them.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager to join an innovative and independent Clinical Trials Unit (UKCRC fully registered) and help to deliver high-quality research in a unique and challenging setting. You will be key to helping us to successfully set-up and deliver an exciting new adaptive platform trial in paediatric intensive care as well as and helping our unit adapt ahead of conducting a phase II drug trial in critically-ill adults. You will ensure best practice, identify risks and mitigation strategies enhance local Standard Operating Procedures, interpret regulatory and audit requirements and provide guidance, training and support for clinical researchers and trial teams. The post will also involve leading in audits along with preparation for MHRA inspections.

What you will need to succeed

The Applicant must have clinical research experience and experience of conducting managing, auditing or monitoring according to the principles of Good Clinical Practice. A sound knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the Data Protection Act and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and its amendments is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, team working and organisational skills together with a high level of attention to detail. They must be able to work independently with a strong problem-solving ability. The ability to relate to and communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with people from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds are also essential.

What you’ll get in return

In return, you will receive salary of between £54k and £61k working for a well-established scientific organisation in the centre of London and a benefits package including:

- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service;
- flexible working;
- interest-free season ticket loan;
- life assurance and wellbeing support;
- enhanced pension scheme;
- enhanced sick pay;
- enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
- employee assistance programme;
- support with further academic/professional development.

How to apply

Please read the job description for the role. The person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for. Apply with a cover letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role and a current CV.

No agencies.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior closing date.

“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."

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We are seeking an ambitious, driven and creative individual to work within our Marketing Team at MQ.

Fundraising & Marketing Officer
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000
Location: Hybrid - London/Home

About MQ Mental Health Research:

MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.

We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy, MQ is at a critical point in its development.

About The Role:

The successful candidate will support the Community and Challenge Event Manager to find ways to increase engagement and bring fresh ideas to the team and steward fundraisers. This role will be responsible for maximising the value of fundraisers by helping to develop and deliver their supporter journey with MQ, whilst supporting the wider marketing team with producing content including blogs and social media.

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• To foster and strengthen relationships with community fundraisers and challenge event fundraisers by developing and delivering tailored supporter journeys and stewardship plans.
• Manage the fundraising lead ads from meta and contacting them with the relevant information.
• Manage community fundraising enquires and challenge event registrations via the MQ website and other digital platforms such as Just Giving
• Assist with the development of community and challenge event marketing and stewardship materials
• Be a key point of contact for event organisers of third-party events, including Run for Charity
• Source and manage new opportunities for community fundraising and engagement, including schools, colleges and universities.
• Work closely with Marketing Team colleagues to develop community and challenge event marketing and stewardship material
• Upload challenge event opportunities to the MQ website.
• To support social media ads for community fundraising products and our challenge events.
• Reply to messages and moderate comments on our social media channels.
• Support the content team with additional content when needed e.g. social media posts, blogs etc.
• Send out supporter packs to new fundraisers when they initially sign up and fundraising materials when needed throughout the supporter journey
• Attend challenge events and community fundraising events as required to support MQ fundraisers (Will include some evenings and weekends)

About You:

This role is for you, if you have 1+ years’ experience in supporting community and events fundraising and track record of achieving financial targets and key objectives.

We need someone with experience of working on challenge events as well as knowledge of marketing and social media management.

You'll need to be organised, creative and proactive.

Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.

What We're Offering You:

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Closing date: Friday 9th August 2024
Please note: We typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our careers portal where you can complete your application for this position.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

The Trust and Corporate Prospect Researcher is a new role and part of the fundraising team for Brain Tumour Research.

The Prospect Researcher will help create a funding pipeline so the charity can maximise income by identifying prospects with an ability to give so the fundraising team can make productive approaches to increase partnership fundraising from both charitable trusts and corporates.

Position: Trusts and Corporate Prospect Researcher
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: £34,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to a Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

About the Role

This role is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of philanthropy here at Brain Tumour Research as we look to grow our income from Trusts and Corporates. As a Trust and Corporate Prospect Researcher, you will play an important part in building the Trusts and Corporates pipeline at Brain Tumour Research and securing funding for our vision of finding a cure for all brain tumours. The Prospect Researcher will work closely with the Corporate and Trusts and Foundations manager in the Fundraising and Supporter Care Team to build, replenish and monitor a pipeline of prospects.

About You

We are looking for a research driven and conscientious individual who can develop a strong fundraising pipeline that will ensure the team can reach their long-term targets. You’ll provide insights into new areas of prospecting to continually replenish the pipeline with high-capacity prospects in order to meet current and future income targets. Your natural curiosity will lead you to identify new opportunities using a variety of online sources in combination with our existing database (Thank Q), and you will be able to articulate your recommendations to fundraisers in a concise and compelling way. 

Do you have:

• Knowledge and commitment to our aims, mission and values.
• Strong IT skills, competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Experience of creating and/or managing systems to support prospect pipeline management.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Fundraising Coordinator, Philanthropy Assistant, Prospect Research Officer, Supporter Development Fundraising Lead, Trust and Foundations Manager.

Closing Date: 30th August 2024 – applications will be considered on a rolling basis

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Salary: £29,500 - £33,500 DOE

Location: Hybrid working to include Tyseley, Birmingham and home working and national travel when required

Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week to include occasional evening and weekend working.

Contract type: Permanent

Previous applicants should not apply.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research and Evaluation Specialist to join our Research and Performance department at The Active Wellbeing Society. Our head office is based in Tyseley (Birmingham) and we are offering this as a hybrid role, including working from the head office, across Birmingham and home working, with national travel when required. This role is responsible for research and evaluation across all areas of the organisation to support strategic and operational decision-making. This includes primary research (surveys, interviews, focus groups, participatory research etc.) and data analysis skills to produce recommendations and actionable insights to drive behaviour change, and adapt and improve our practice.

You should have experience of designing and leading mixed method research projects (quantitative and qualitative), using a range of tools to analyse and evaluate a variety of datasets and interpreting your findings into robust recommendations. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt these to different audiences. The role will support the Research and Insight Manager.

Ideally, you will bring a high level of expertise across all the knowledge and skills we are looking for, as set out further below. We will consider candidates who require some development in areas of their knowledge and are willing to learn whilst in the role.

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives. 

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely. 

Main duties

1. Design, manage and deliver multiple community-based research and evaluation projects.
2. Use a range of research methods such as interviews, surveys, focus groups, case studies, participatory research, journey mapping, literature reviews, case studies and stories.
3. Use a range of data analysis tools to interrogate mixed method research data (quantitative and qualitative) and produce robust findings. This will include the use of NVivo, SPSS and Microsoft Excel.
4. Turn primary and secondary research findings into actionable insights, providing evidence and recommendations for problem solving, critical thinking, decision making and innovation.
5. Identify, analyse and interpret relevant local and national data sources and evidence to provide actionable insights and contextual understanding.
6. Use excellent written communication skills to produce outputs including reports, briefings, profiles, presentations and infographics, and tailoring these to a variety of audiences.
7. Work collaboratively with the team, other directorates and stakeholders to understand their research needs, to implement research processes and procedures, in-line with organisational priorities and the needs of funders.
8. Understand and adhere to information management policies, research ethics and governance legislation, including, data privacy and data protection legislation, including GDPR.

Knowledge, skills and experience 

1. Experience of carrying out community-based research using qualitative research methods, including, interviews, surveys, focus groups, case studies, participatory research, journey mapping, literature reviews, case studies, stories. (Essential)
2. Skills and experience in cleaning, organising, manipulating and analysing data, data interpretation and data visualisation. (Essential)
3. Experience of designing, delivering and managing multiple research and evaluation projects. (Essential)
4. Experience of turning primary and secondary research findings into actionable insights and providing evidence-based briefings and recommendations. (Essential)
5. Experience of using a range of analytical tools and software that will allow you to apply your skills in mixed method research (quantitative and qualitative), to produce robust findings. This will include the use of MS Office, SPSS, MS Excel (advanced) and NVivo (transcription and coding). (Essential)
6. Excellent written communication skills with experience in producing outputs including reports, briefings, profiles, presentations and infographics, and tailoring these to a variety of audiences. (Essential)
7. Experience of building and maintaining strong working relationships, including working collaboratively with teams across an organisation and with external stakeholders (Essential)
8. Knowledge and experience of information management, research ethics and governance legislation, including, data privacy and data protection legislation, including GDPR. (Essential)
9. Experience and understanding of behavioural research, behavioural insight, and/or, the COM-B Model. (Desirable)
10. Experience of sourcing, analysing and interpreting existing national and local data to produce trends and comparisons. (Desirable)

Staff benefits

We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:

• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days.
• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
•  Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
• Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Flexible working.
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.

Application details

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:

1. Experience of carrying out community-based research using qualitative research methods, including, interviews, surveys, focus groups, case studies, participatory research, journey mapping, literature reviews, case studies, stories
2. Skills in cleaning, organising, manipulating and analysing data, data interpretation and data visualisation, and turning primary and secondary research findings into actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations.
3. Experience of designing, delivering and managing multiple research and evaluation projects
4. Experience of turning primary and secondary research findings into actionable insights and providing evidence-based recommendations6. Excellent written communication skills with experience of producing outputs including reports, briefings, profiles, presentations and infographics, and tailoring these to a variety of audiences.
5. Excellent written communication skills with experience of producing outputs including reports, briefings, profiles, presentations and infographics, and tailoring these to a variety of audiences.

Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024

Interview date: TBC

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

Hours: Work will be full-time.

Remuneration: £38,000 - £41,000 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent.

Location: Manchester, UK with hybrid working

Can you play a key role ensuring all logistics arrangements are in place for rapid deployment and effective management of the UK Emergency Medical Team field hospital?

UK-Med is a humanitarian NGO that has been responding to disasters for over thirty years. We prepare and equip medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component and key support structures of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.

We are recruiting a Logistics Manager who will provide leadership across UK EMT partners in ensuring effective logistics arrangements for UK EMT deployment of health facilities including the Type 2 field hospital. Our ideal candidate will bring significant experience of providing logistics support in the humanitarian sector (expected to be at least 5 years) including in insecure environments. You will have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to bring together people from a range of organisations, cultures and perspectives into a coherent team.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in our humanitarian programming.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack- Logistics Manager before applying.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday19 July 2024.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £32,000 GBP (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

Applications from people with an existing legal right to work in the UK are only accepted.

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a flair for executive support and a passion for making a difference in a leading organisation's operational efficiency?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking for an Executive Assistant to work closely with our Chief Executive. With a commitment spanning over several decades, we aim to ensure that our operations and strategic initiatives are executed flawlessly, contributing significantly to our mission's success.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the Chief Executive's effectiveness by providing comprehensive support, managing sophisticated calendar arrangements, and facilitating internal and external communications. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of activities from coordinating travel and scheduling to preparing and editing important documents and presentations.

You will also be involved in conducting research and analysis on relevant topics, organising meetings and events, and serving as a liaison to the Board of Trustees. The role demands a high level of discretion and professionalism in managing the Chief Executive's social media presence and supporting donor/funder relations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, demonstrating exceptional organisational, communication, and management skills. Experience in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision, is crucial.

UK-Med offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic working environment, where you can make a tangible difference through your contribution to our humanitarian efforts. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from y

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Executive Assistant - July 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 19 July 2024

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.