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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as an Education Worker on IntoUniversity’s Graduate Scheme, helping to change the lives of young people. 

We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, an excellent career opportunity with
exceptional training and hands-on experience, opportunities for promotion, and the chance to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.

Locations: We have positions available in Hartlepool, Hull, London
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Applications close: 9am Monday 24th February 2025
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate.

Salary

£27,400 per annum for non-London positions
£30,000 per annum for London positions (inclusive of £2600 London contribution)

What could my day look like?

The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.

In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.

As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort. 

About Us

The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one. From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where ‘everything is possible’.

The Clapham curriculum is designed to meet the needs, aspirations and abilities of every one of our students. Our aim is to improve their life chances and enable them to make a positive contribution to the city and world in which they live.

At Harris Clapham, the curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching. This is codified in our research-informed approach to pedagogy, which we call the Clapham Way. The following principles apply in our curriculum:

• Subject specific knowledge and skills come first
• Embedding and building on the basics – ensuring that every student acquires the vocabulary, literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to fully participate in society
• The curriculum must be rigorous and relevant by engaging with the best of what has been thought and said and acknowledging that knowledge is fluid and can be contested
• The curriculum must prepare for life in modern Britain and beyond, and enable Clapham students to understand their rights and fulfil their responsibilities under the Equality Act.

Through the Clapham academic, enrichment and pastoral curriculum we expect our students to develop powerful knowledge and the following values and character attributes that will enable them to achieve our vision that ‘Everything is Possible’.

Endeavour for excellence

• Learning to work hard and relish challenge.
• Learning to never give up.
• Learning to take sensible risks.
• Learning to always strive for the best for themselves and each other.

Integrity and honesty

• Always acting with kindness.
• Treating others the way they would like to be treated.

Self-belief with a global view

• Growing to have the agency to achieve their ambitions for themselves and the wider world.

Our staff are supported in their work and in developing their future careers via:

• A centralised behaviour system, with each year group supported by non-teaching pastoral leaders
• A programme of instructional coaching, supported by the Step Lab platform
• Access to a wide range of National Professional Qualifications delivered by the Institute of Teaching
• Federation subject consultant support
• Harris Federation professional development training days and networking support.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• To ensure that Academy practice is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and other relevant statutory requirements
• To work with the Academy Leadership team ensuring an ethos of Inclusion within the Academy and a culture of high aspirations for students with SEND
• To work with the Academy Leadership team ensuring the implementation of the Academy SEND Policy
• To ensure that the provision of SEND support is in accordance with the aims of the Academy and curricular policies
• To be responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Academy SEND Profile
• To be responsible for the accurate identification of SEND need across the Academy, ensuring a rigorous and thorough assessment process
• To be a role model with regard to Quality First Teaching and differentiation within your own teaching practice
• To be responsible for the embedding of Quality First Teaching across the Academy
• To be responsible for the Academy SEND Offer, ensuring high quality targeted interventions enabling students with SEND to make better progress
• In consultation with the Academy Leadership Team, to provide a programme of professional development with regard to SEND, that ensures all staff have the knowledge, skills and understanding to plan teaching and learning effectively and enable students with SEND to make expected progress
• To be responsible for tracking the progress of students with SEND, using a wide range of Academy data relating to progress, attainment, referrals, exclusions, detentions and attendance to identify barriers to learning
• To deploy staff and resources according to the needs of SEND students
• To write a termly report to the Governing body on progress and developments

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to the SENCO role or willingness to undertake this training.
• Knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovate curriculum based on students’ needs
• A thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques
• An appreciation of student motivation
• An understanding of how professional development contributes to the raising of quality
• SEN experience in a secondary school
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Evidence of pastoral experience
• Experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors, employers etc

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about  on our website.

Head of Family Service

Would you like to work for an award-winning charity?

Are you passionate about creating life-changing experiences for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families?

Do you want to lead a team that delivers holistic, impactful support for families navigating education, health, and care systems?

If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:

As the Head of Family Service, you will lead and manage LDN London’s Family Services across Westminster, RBKC, Islington, and Harrow. This role is vital to providing holistic, high-quality support to families of children and adults with SEND.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring services meet grant and commission outcomes.

· Service Delivery: Oversee tailored support plans, parent participation groups, therapies, events, and SENDIASS.

· Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with schools, family hubs, social care, health services, and other stakeholders to meet families' needs.

· Advocacy: Promote the rights of children and young adults with SEND, ensuring family voices are heard and included in service development.

· Strategic Development: Assess and respond to emerging needs, working with the Assistant Director to deliver forward-thinking services.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver ambitious, family-centred services that make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

About You:

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is:

· Experienced in SEND and Family Services: You have a strong understanding of SEND and the challenges families face navigating education, health, and welfare systems.

· A Skilled Leader and Team Builder: You are confident in managing teams, resolving challenges, and fostering collaboration.

· An Effective Communicator: You excel at building relationships with families, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary professionals.

· Organized and Results-Driven: You can manage priorities, deliver outcomes, and meet deadlines under pressure.

· Resilient and Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments, maintaining a positive and solution-focused attitude.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference for families with SEND and committed to delivering outstanding support.

Why Join Us?

At LDN London, for more than 60 years, we are empowering people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe, and live well. As an award-winning charity, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful, family-centred services.

By joining our team, you’ll:

Make a Difference: Play a pivotal role in bridging service gaps, advocating for families, and delivering life-changing support. Enjoy a Supportive Environment: Regular supervision, opportunities for personal and professional development, and family-friendly policies.

Benefit from Great Perks:

· Up to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

· Generous pension scheme.

· Flexible working opportunities.

· Season ticket loans.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a lasting difference in the lives of SEND families, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of an organization dedicated to creating amazing experiences for children, young adults, and their families.

How to Apply:

To apply please complete the online application form using this link provided and submit your up-to-date CV.

 Note: LDN London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required. You need to be 18 and over to apply.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Monday 10 February 2025

 Please note that we receive a high number of applications.  If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then you have not been shortlisted for the role.

The Senior Marketing Officer will work closely with the communications and fundraising teams, with stakeholders and an external agency to develop strategic, audience-driven campaigns. They will also cultivate and sustain strong relationships with donors through impactful updates on how their contributions are making a difference.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to help transform the lives of those affected by bipolar across the UK.

Location: Flexible - Home-based, with occasional travel to events and meetings in London as required
Salary: ​£33k (35 hours a week) 
Contract: 3-year fixed-term contract after 6-month probation period
Annual Leave: 25 weekdays of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
Benefits: 5% employer pension (after completion of probation) and additional day of annual leave for every full year of service
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Communications
Freelance applications considered

Battersea's Global Programmes Department advances our ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. This department comprises two teams: the Academy, which supports the professional development of staff and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations, and Grants & Programmes, which provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector.

We are looking for someone to join our Academy team as an Academy Learning Designer, to support the development, delivery, and maintenance of Academy face-to-face and online content. 

As a member of the Academy team, you will work closely with the Academy Programme Manager and Lead Learning Designer to build and maintain a portfolio of content and resources that are accessible and appropriate for rehoming organisations/individuals located in the UK and around the world. 

With skills in best practice pedagogy, and experience applying that across blended learning programmes, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate and manage relationships with subject matter experts within and outside of Battersea.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 21st February 2025
Interview date(s): 5th & 6th March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Head of Localities
Location: Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Salary: £79,228 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent

We're committed to building thriving communities and delivering services that make a real difference. We're seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Localities to lead our place-based working approach, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams, external partnerships, and tenant engagement initiatives.

You'll lead the development and delivery of locality management strategies that bring together housing, asset management, repairs & maintenance, and environmental services, to transform how we work, to deliver quality services with a local impact. Your leadership will ensure we remain responsive to tenant needs, deliver safe and sustainable communities, and foster strong partnerships to tackle key social challenges that affect our tenants and communities in which they live, such as anti-social behaviour, crime, and the cost of living.

Responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Drive place-based strategies, ensuring a preventative approach to service delivery with a focus on achieving positive tenant and business outcomes.
• Empower and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation.
• Champion tenant engagement, using insights and influence to shape service delivery, inform strategic decisions, and ensure tenant priorities are at the heart of our work.
• Strengthen partnerships with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and statutory agencies to enhance community resilience.
• Enhance compliance with regulatory Consumer Standards and oversee effective risk management.
• Enhance communication and visibility within local communities through tailored engagement initiatives and neighbourhood events.
• Embed continuous improvement, ensuring data-driven decision-making and targeted service reviews to enhance tenant experiences.

What're we looking for? To be considered for this role, your application will showcase:

• A Level 5 Housing Management Qualification (or willingness to work towards) and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Expertise in delivering place-based activities i.e., regeneration, community capacity building/ engagement.
• A specific example of your previous experience in delivering a project/ change initiative to address locality related issues, that has delivered tangible outcomes.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, including internal colleagues and a range of external partners/ agencies (e.g. elected members, statutory and voluntary organisations, local authorities etc.)

This role requires flexibility, with occasional evening and weekend work, and you will as part of a rota for out-of-hours incidents. Our colleagues deliver services from the location that they are best delivered on any given day. This means that you should expect to work from a Midland Heart site as a minimum 3 days week (on average).

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Applications close at midnight Sunday 16th February 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

No agencies please.

Working as a vital part of a small digital communication team, you will be responsible for the day to day scheduling and approval of our digital email communications programmes produced throughout the union.

About The Role
Contract Type: Fixed term until November 2025
Location: Hybrid or Home Based (office location London) 
 
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Third Party & OYO (Organise your own) team as an Events Fundraising Coordinator. Your focus will be supporting on a portfolio of sporting events including running, cycling, walking and skydives, helping the team to maximise all fundraising opportunities for the Society so we can reach our ambitious income targets.
You will be responsible for recruiting and supporting our participants, ensuring your events are performing well against agreed income and expenditure targets, delivering event day logistics, as well as carrying out a range of admin and database tasks.
About you
We are looking for an organised, ambitious and target driven individual who has experience working in a busy events environment. Working across multiple events you will need to be able to prioritise your workload and focus on the right task at hand to provide the biggest impact for the team and most importantly the lives of people affected by dementia.
You will be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail for working with data to evaluate your work and make future decisions.
The successful candidate will join a large supportive team so we are looking for a great communicator who can build and develop relationships within the team as well as with our amazing supporters and external suppliers.

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

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

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

Our Values

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

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

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

Equal Opportunities

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

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

About the Role

Do you have experience of working with consumer press and helping to deliver creative media campaigns? Are you passionate about all things preloved and have a keen interest in sustainability? Using your PR expertise can you help inspire more people to shop, donate and volunteer at one of the nation’s biggest charity retailers?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Press Officer to join our dynamic Media Team to support the charity’s retail arm. With comprehensive knowledge of the media landscape, including previous experience of working in a press office environment, you will be able to manage, develop and implement effective and creative media relations campaigns.

In this role you will help lead in delivering external communications to inspire people to support the BHF in generating income through its network of shops.

Activities will range from leading exciting national campaigns, reactive communications for the business which involves responding to a diverse range of stories that transpire throughout our shops and help grow and protect BHF’s reputation.

You’ll lead media campaigns that will emotionally and creatively communicate the need for people to shop, donate, and volunteer at one of the BHF’s 700 shops, stores and online outlets – all of which help fund lifesaving research.
 
You’ll support with day-to-day administration, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and will help the team in ensuring all our systems are up to date. You will also be part of the BHF’s busy press office – spotting opportunities and responding to daily media enquiries.

Working arrangements 

This is a blended role, where your work will be dually located between your home and our London office. 
 
At BHF we believe in the power of working together. On a blended contract, you  can expect to spend some time in the office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of office spaces is driven in part by your role and the work you will do with other teams.  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. 
 
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about the flexibility offer available at the application or interview stage.

About you 
 
You will be able to hit the ground running and be experienced at managing numerous tasks and projects with competing deadlines, ensuring key deadlines are met, and that campaigns are delivered to an exceptional standard.

 Here are the skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Excellent communication and creative skills, with a natural flair for accurate and engaging verbal and written communications
•  Experience working as a Senior Media Officer or a Media Officer looking to take that next step. 
• A strong knowledge and keen interest of the media landscape and an understanding of what works well in press to achieve coverage
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience of writing and selling in press releases to national media and leading on campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
   

About us 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

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.

Benefits 

To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.

Interview process

Interviews will be held via MS Teams w/c 24/2.
 

About This Role 

Over the last seven years we have grown into a recognised leader in the fight for menstrual equity. This is underpinned by a strong and diverse fundraising programme at Bloody Good Period, along with a distinctive, stand-out brand which is frequently sought out for high profile partnerships from partners across industries. We raise c£750K per annum, which delivers our impactful programme of work to meet immediate menstrual health needs via providing period products and menstrual education, and campaigning for long-term change so that we (ultimately) no longer have to do this work. 

We are searching for a new Fundraising Officer at Bloody Good Period to help us deliver an expanded programme of fundraising in 2025 and beyond. The Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering public fundraising, as well as supporting the Fundraising Manager on corporate and major donor fundraising, maximising opportunities to grow BGP’s income. 

We are an inclusive, feminist organisation, which champions remote and flexible working, and puts self-care at the heart of what we do. We offer a specific leadership and development programme for BPOC members of the team to develop their careers within the social justice space, and a wellbeing fund to support every team member. We work hard and deliver, but we do not overwork. We enjoy our work and take pride in it. 

We strongly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour, and from those who have lived experience of the issues on which we work, namely period poverty or menstrual inequity. 

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. 

We recognise that many potential candidates who bring the voice and lived experience that we need, may have had less opportunity to develop a track record in these roles. Bloody Good Period prioritises the development needs of everyone who works with us, including in this role.

The Pirate Castle is looking for a General Manager to lead our iconic boating charity as we near our 60th anniversary year.  We promote life chances, learning and healthy living from the banks of the Regent's Canal in heart of Camden Town.

Vacancy Announcement

Policy and Advocacy Officer – NCD Prevention

London, United Kingdom

Title:Policy and Advocacy Officer – NCD Prevention

Contract Type:Employee (100%) or consultancy

Contract Duration:Fixed term until end of March 2026, with a 3-month probation period 

Team:Policy, Advocacy and Accountability

Reporting to:Policy and Advocacy Manager – NCD Prevention

Start Date:April 2025

Location:Employment in London, United Kingdom (UK) or remote consultant

Deadline:Sunday, 23 February 2025, 23.59 CET

Salary Range:circa 3'000 GBP/month

Job description

 

The NCD Alliance (NCDA) seeks a UK-based officer to support our global policy and advocacy work, with a particular focus on noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in working for a respected civil society organization, engaging with multilateral institutions and governments, and leading strategic advocacy and coalition building on a priority global health and development issues. The successful applicant will join our Policy, Advocacy and Accountability (PAA) team of 6 professionals located in Geneva and New York City.

NCDA is preparing a strategic advocacy campaign in the lead up to the fourth United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on NCDs and Mental health in September 2025, and the officer will play an integral role in supporting NCDA’s engagement around and beyond this UN HLM. The officer will also support with several World Health Organization (WHO) processes and initiatives, including on air pollution as a major NCD risk factor, climate change and health, nutrition and food systems, social determinants of health and other NCD prevention priorities. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to develop experience, networks and skillsets in global health policy and advocacy.

 

About the NCD Alliance

The NCD Alliance (NCDA) is a registered non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to supporting a world free from preventable suffering, disability and death caused by NCDs. Founded in 2009, NCDA brings together a unique network of over 400 members in more than 60 countries into a respected, united and credible global civil society movement. The movement is unified by the cross-cutting nature of common risk factors including unhealthy diets, harmful use of alcohol, tobacco smoking, air pollution and physical inactivity, and the system solutions for chronic NCDs such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, diabetes, mental health and neurological disorders.

NCDA is at the forefront of elevating NCDs onto the global health and development agenda through strategic relations with the WHO, UN, and governments, with staff around the world, including Geneva, London, and New York City. Our network includes global and national NGOs, scientific and professional associations, academic and research institutions, private sector entities and dedicated individuals.

NCDA’s activities aim to influence policy, raise awareness of NCDs, broker knowledge and good practice to prevent and treat NCDs. NCDA supports capacity development of NCD civil society organizations and alliances, mobilising a network of 70 national and regional NCD alliances around the world. Our achievements to date include supporting the adoption of landmark political commitments on NCDs – including from the UN HLMs on NCDs in 2011, 2014 and 2018, the global 2025 NCD targets, NCD-related targets in the Sustainable Development Goals and the declaration of the UN HLM on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in 2019 and 2023. 

NCDA is currently running a pivotal global advocacy campaign, in close collaboration with our network, in the lead up to the Fourth UN HLM on NCDs in 2025. NCDA continues to be the convening civil society voice advocating for action on existing NCD targets at the global level, and calling for governments, and other stakeholders, to be held accountable. Integration of NCDs into other global health priorities such as HIV, tuberculosis and maternal and newborn health are fundamental for reaching NCD targets, and organisations working on NCDs at regional and country levels are at the heart of an engaged civil society movement. The PAA team focuses on four impact goals: Prevention, Care, Financing and Community Engagement. More information about NCDA is available on our website.

The Policy and Advocacy Officer will:

oSupport the PAA team elevate the importance of addressing NCDs, in particular through health promotion and reducing exposure to the major NCD risk factors, within global health and development policy and political processes;

oSupport and enhance the impact and effectiveness of NCDA’s advocacy and accountability activities at the UN, WHO, and in other global fora;

oSupport the delivery of policy and advocacy activities and deliverables for partners and members (e.g. reports, events, conference sessions, webinars, etc.).

Main duties and responsibilities:

oTrack and analyse global policy processes and trends on NCD prevention with a particular focus on air pollution, climate change, food systems transformation and social determinants of health; 

oIdentify opportunities to influence policy in these focus areas by sharing NCDA’s policy positions in relevant consultations and other processes, including around the next UN Climate Conference (UNFCCC COP30);

oRepresent NCDA at external meetings and initiatives relevant to NCD prevention policy;

oSupport NCDA’s activities in preparation of the UN HLM on NCDs in 2025, including analysing NCDA’s members priorities on NCD prevention, and monitor the roll-out of an advocacy plan on air pollution for the UN HLM on NCDs in coordination with NCDA’s members. 

oDraft materials including reports, toolkits, briefings, statements, consultation submissions, op-eds, blogs, event concept notes, presentations and speeches to provide information to policymakers, partners and media as necessary;

oSupport the preparation of NCDA events, including strategic roundtables, high-level advocacy events, mission briefings and webinars, coordinating preparations, including the programme, speaker outreach, logistics, promotion and communications;

oAssist the PAA team to strengthen and build on existing partnerships and strategic relationships with NCD prevention champion governments, key teams at WHO, other relevant UN agencies, civil society, academia and other partners;

oSet up and maintain a process to monitor in-country developments on marketing, labelling and fiscal policy acrossNCD risk factors, identifying champions and opportunities to promote NCDA’s knowledge products on these policy areas;

oSupport the ongoing promotion of NCDA’s knowledge products on prevention with the communications team;

oSupport coordination with the partnerships and membership (P&M), capacity development (CD) and PAA teams,and liaise where relevant with NCDA’s network of NCD alliances, members and supporters on joint deliverables on priority prevention-related topics;

oMonitor and contribute to the Peer Learning Advocacy Network (PLAN) on NCD Prevention (including fortnightly updates, webinars, coordination of network input into relevant consultations, and identifying opportunities for joint outputs);

oSupport PAA team processes as required, including tasks that involve setting up processes, note-taking, planning and reporting. 

 

Experience and skills:

Essential

oUniversity degree in public policy or a health-related subject, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant job or internship experience;

oStrong interest in public health, and knowledge of global health and development multilateral processes, particularly within the WHO;

oExcellent analysis, writing and oral communications skills in English, including presentation skills;

oAbility to make presentations and organise effective online meetings;

oExcellent organizational skills and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with ability to take initiative;

oDeveloping judgment and strategic thinking;

oCapacity to work independently and collaboratively in an international team environment with solid interpersonal and communication skills;

oAvailability for international travel required (around 2 to 4 trips a year).

Desirable

oProfessional experience supporting policy development and the implementation of advocacy campaigns for non-profit organisations;

oKnowledge of, and professional experience on, issues related to NCD prevention, health determinants, air pollution, climate change and/or food systems;

oProfessional experience working with international institutions such as the WHO, UNEP or FAO;

oWorking knowledge of UN and WHO processes;

oPolicy research skills and experience;

oWritten and oral communication skills in other languages.

 

 

Requirements:

oFor a fixed-term employment contract in the UK, a British or Irish citizenship or valid work permit to work in the UK. Please note that only applicants with a pre-existing right to work in the UK can apply. We regret that we cannot support visa applications. 

oFor a consultancy, registration as self-employed in your country of residence. 

Terms of employment:

oStart date: April or May 2025

oDiversity and inclusion are central to the way we work at NCDA. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone.

NCDA values:

Our work is underpinned by values which align with well-established principles of global health and sustainable development:

oPeople-centred

oCollaboration

oEquity, diversity and inclusion

oAccountability

oIndependence

oExcellence and results driven

 

Your application should include:

oA cover letter (no longer than two pages) outlining how you meet the required experience and competencies, and when you would be available for employment. 

oYour curriculum vitae (no longer than two pages), including two references. 

oOne relevant piece of your written work, this could be a presentation, short report, or article that you have written (main author) during your studies, while working or volunteering for another organization.

Important note: Sending incomplete applications reduces chances of being shortlisted.

Introduction – The Whiteley Homes Trust vision

Every member of staff is here to sustain a thriving community, with outstanding accommodation and care for older people of limited means and to develop and share our success, so older people can live happy and fulfilling lives.

Your job is to make Whiteley the best place to age in Britain.

Role Overview

This role will be responsible for supporting the Director of Operations to deliver the Community Services Strategy for the Trust in this new and exciting role.

The Head of Community Services will be responsible for overseeing and leading a comprehensive range of services and programmes that foster a supportive, engaging, and vibrant environment for senior residents. The role involves the management and development of social, recreational, health, and wellness services, ensuring the wellbeing of residents, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering a sense of community within the village. This will include overseeing the village shop, club house and bar functions, and a new café which will offer psychosocial support to this vibrant community, in addition to supporting the resident led activities within the village

You will manage and work alongside teams across volunteering, hospitality, and support to deliver activities and services for the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of our residents in order to reduce loneliness and isolation. You will also take a lead on implementing the dementia strategy for the village working closely with the Registered manager of our extra care facility and the head of housing.

This is a wide- and far-reaching challenging role but with lots of scope for innovation. As a new Registered Provider of Social Housing, the Trust is moving into a new era but wants to retain the ethos of almshouse charities, continuing to promote the health and wellbeing aspects of this special community where we aim to enable our beneficiaries to age well.

With the support of the Director of Operations, you will identify and deliver projects to generate income for future development of Community Services. You will engage in co-production with residents, whilst exploring opportunities to apply for grants or charitable funding, to enable these activities to be develop and grow in the future.

Whiteley Homes Trust Core Values:                                                                           

We encourage all our staff to play their part in demonstrating our core values in their day-to-day work with colleagues and customers

What will you be doing?

Main Responsibilities

· Drive and deliver on the implementation of strategic plans that support the move to a predominantly funded/volunteer supported and co-produced community, increasing income and reducing costs.

· Lead and develop community programmes that promote socialisation, engagement, and emotional well-being for residents.

· Create opportunities for older people in the local community to participate in a variety of recreational, educational, and cultural activities.

· With the support of the Leadership team and other colleagues assist in leading a cultural change programme where residents are empowered and active within the community, working collaboratively with TWHT employees.

· Line management responsibilities for the hospitality manager, volunteer services manager and shop assistant/manager (these services are key to the wellbeing of our residents).

· To oversee and manage the community budget, showing cost reduction and/or increased revenue year on year ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

· To ensure KPI’s are recorded and reported on a monthly basis to the Director of Operations

· Develop and maintain good working relationships with all residents, managers, members of staff, and the wider colleague team within Whiteley Village

· To ensure robust and transparent 2-way communication with residents of Whiteley Village.

· To build solid relationships with external stakeholders, supporters and local community groups in order to develop mutually beneficial support. Identify and manage any external funding sources or grants that can enhance community offerings.

· To work alongside the Head of Marketing and Communications, and Trust fundraising consultants to ensure that our charitable status, fundraising efforts and community success stories are shared widely.

· Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure high levels of service delivery and resident satisfaction.

· Foster a positive work culture focused on resident-centric care and employee collaboration.

· Report on programme performance, resident feedback, and staff performance to the village management team working closely with the Head of Housing. Prepare reports and polices as required

· Ensure community services comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards ensuring regular audits of designated areas are completed and risk assessments conducted.

· Promote a safe environment for all residents, staff, and visitors, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

· Ensure open and effective communication with residents and families regarding available programmes, services, and any changes.

 

General

· It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management team to ensure full compliance.

· Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably deemed to come within the scope of the post, relating to the activities of the department.

· Ensures full compliance with all the Trust’s Policies and Procedures.

· To complete mandatory and job-related training as required.

· You will be responsible for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data which you have access to in the course of your work. You must not disclose any information of a confidential or sensitive nature about the Trust, any or our service users or any of our employees. There is an exception if you need to share this information as part of your job or if you are made to by law.

What you will need

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience (5+ years) in community services, social housing, senior care, or a similar leadership role within the health or social care sector.
• Strong understanding of the needs of elderly residents and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life. Experience of working with older people
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and line management experience.
• Management of poor performance
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legal, health, and safety standards in aged care settings.
• Experience of engaging, developing and supporting communities
• Knowledge and understanding of community and social issues
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive community environment.
• Experience of managing or working in a charity or volunteer-led organisation

· Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Personal skills/qualities

· An ability to adapt to line manage a variety of unfamiliar diverse roles and services

· An ambitious and innovative approach to community development and engagement

· commitment to services which provide support to vulnerable individuals for their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

• A non-judgemental and positive attitude

· Good organisation skills, be flexible and self-driven to achieve.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills (written and verbal)

· Commitment to training and development

· Flexible and innovative approach to working.

· Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

· Strong general IT skills

· Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness.

· Sense of humour, emotional intelligence and resilience

· Commitment to the aims & objectives of The Whiteley Homes Trust.

Qualifications

· A degree level qualification in Housing, health or Social Care (or equivalent)

· Working knowledge of health and safety issues

Other information

WHT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and older people. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect staff and residents from abuse or harm. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Note:  No role profile can cover every issue that may arise within the duties of the post at various times. The post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with those in this document. Your flexibility and assistance in helping us achieve our vision is valued.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive to join our independent Charity. 

Our aim is to raise funds to enhance facilities, equipment and services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital over and above what can be achieved by the NHS alone.

Working in partnership with the hospitals we support, we can help patients experience the best facilities and treatments possible and give the comfort and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones the attention their medical circumstances need.

As an ever-growing charity, we are looking for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive that will drive and lead ambitious fundraising strategies, ensuring financial growth and stability.

Interviews will take place week commencing 10 March 2025