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The role

As the Associate Director, Digital, Data and Technology you will be at the centre of the academy in this highly influential, and visible leadership role; you will have a clear remit to shape and influence across the Academy.

With your background in digital transformation, you will relish the opportunity to lead change in a growing and ambitious organisation. This role will drive innovation and business transformation with a focus on digital leadership and enabling greater charitable impact.

Understanding how to set clear direction, identify and focus on the right priorities, and lead your team and the wider organisation through successful change will be crucial for the Academy to achieve its goals.

Creativity and the ability to connect operational and strategic elements with a desire to move from ideation to successful execution and impact will be key to this role.

You will be curious and have a leadership style that fosters innovation and brings people with you. Strong project and stakeholder management will be key in enabling sustainable growth of the Academy.

This is an important visible role, and you will be an active member of the Academy Senior Leadership Team providing guidance, business partnering and strategy for the Academy as a whole.

Our location

Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office-based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.

Who are we?

Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change to global health pandemics and cyber threats.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Why work for us?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 19 February 2025

First interviews: w/c 3 March 2025

Second interviews: w/c 10 March 2025

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.

Role description, January 2025 

Reports to: Senior Community and Challenge Events Manager

Direct reports: None 

Location: 27 Swinton Street, King’s Cross, London, WC1X 9NW. Minimum of one day a week in the office.  

Status, hours: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Grade D, salary in the range of £31,437 - £34,659 (includes 11% London Weighting), increases by 2.6% post April 2025, plus benefits.  

Role Summary

The Community Fundraising Officer will work closely with the Senior Community and Challenge Events Manager and wider Fundraising team to deliver significant elements of the charity’s fundraising strategy, particularly our community fundraising products. The post holder will be responsible for driving forward our community fundraising campaigns – including the Dry January® challenge community fundraising campaign, which has substantial reach and yet untapped potential.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Fundraising and managing relationships  

• Build strong relationships - to support delivery of our strategic targets with energy and enthusiasm that will inspire supporters to go the extra mile with their fundraising efforts for Alcohol Change UK.

• Keep up to date in sector trends, especially in Community Fundraising, and feedback to the broader fundraising team.  

• Contribute to the charity’s Fundraising Strategy, in relation to community fundraising.  

• Work with 3rd party agencies as part of the Dry January® challenge community fundraising campaign. 

• Build on the foundations of our new ‘Make it Orange’ and ‘Rise and Raise’ community fundraising campaigns, to grow them into successful fundraising initiatives.

• Work with the Communications team to keep the community fundraising pages of the website up to date, and to create and promote digital fundraising resources.  

• Work with the Communications team to create social media content and engaging adverts and campaigns.  

• Develop and deliver recruitment campaigns across multiple channels.  

• Create materials to support our community fundraisers.  

• Engage and inspire staff and volunteers to share and support our community fundraising initiatives.  

• Maintain effective communications and good relations with donors and volunteers, keeping them updated on our work and achievements.  

• Update our fundraising database, ThankQ, ensuring accurate and useful recording.   

• Ensure all community fundraising activity is fully compliant with legal, regulatory, and organisational standards.   

Cross-organisational Role   

• Work closely with colleagues across the charity to support their work and to act as ‘one team’.   

• Work closely with colleagues in the Communications team, optimising opportunities for joint working, especially to champion the community fundraising campaigns to maximise their potential.  

• Contribute actively and positively to charity-wide strategies.   

• Work with the fundraising and engagement team and wider organisation when launching community fundraising campaigns.

Other Duties    

• Continually develop your knowledge of alcohol harm and solutions to it.  

• Always act as a positive ambassador for Alcohol Change UK.  

• Know, embrace and actively uphold the values of Alcohol Change UK.  

• Undertake other tasks as required by the Senior Community and Challenge Events Manger, Head of Fundraising or Executive Director of Fundraising and Engagement. 

• Work flexible hours as necessary to meet the needs of the charity. Time off in lieu will be earnt for work outside of normal working hours.  

Battersea Operations will undergo significant change over the next two years by transforming our intake and rehoming processes and improving our customer experience to help more cats and dogs. We have an exciting transformation programme underway and we are at the delivery stage. To be successful we need to help frontline teams transition to new ways of working and take on a new CRM system, with minimal disruption to the day to day job. This role will work closely with cat and dog frontline teams (over 300 people) to help implement the change effectively.

You’ll work as part of the Senior Operations Management team, officially reporting to the Programme Manager, but work closely with the Heads of department and the wider transformational Data Programme team.

You don’t need to have experience of the rescue sector but you need to be resilient and be comfortable working around cats and dogs and the environment Battersea delivers in. This includes working with teams who are involved in ethical decision making that may result in euthanasia.

Please note: We are looking for candidates available to start with minimal notice. Due to the current stage of the programme, we are unfortunately not able to accommodate a notice period over 1 month for this opportunity. We apologise for any disappointment caused. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place on a rolling basis, and the role may be closed if filled.

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: 17th February 2025
Interview date(s): Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. 

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.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

We’re seeking a well-organised coordinator to join our growing support services team and help us reach more people living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. You will coordinate the successful delivery of face to face and online services providing information and emotional support in the UK.

You’ll work as part of a team based across the UK and arrange delivery of services in the East of England, playing a key role in increasing our reach and uptake. 

You’ll liaise with venues, expert speakers and support our team of dedicated qualified sessional therapists, as well as providing technical support for the running of monthly online services. And you’ll build productive relationships with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to promote our services and increase their reach and uptake.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience of developing and delivering information and support services, preferably in a health or charity environment. You’ll understand the challenges for people living with illness or complex health or social needs and be keen to use your excellent organisation and time management skills to juggle a busy workload.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders. A great team player, you’ll be flexible and able to travel and work outside normal office hours, including regular overnight stays. Above all, you’ll relish the opportunity to deliver our ambition to provide support for anyone living with secondary breast cancer who needs us, by making our services more widely available and accessible.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package. 

Home working

This role is primarily home based with travel expected across the east of England and occasional travel to London and/or other parts of the UK.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role.

Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date

Monday 17 February 2025 at 09:00am

Interview date

Week commencing 24 February 2025

At Humanimal Trust we passionately believe that humans and animals should benefit from equal medical progress. Do you wish for a future where all patients matter whatever the species? As the Administartion and Finance manager you will enable the charity to operate in an organised, efficient and effective manner. This vital, varied and senior role in a small team involves a range of key functions, proactively supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees. It encompasses a range of business support functions, including book keeping, HR administration, coordination and monitoring of projects, office management, developement of policies and procedures, and will also hold the position of Company Secretary.

Position: Administration and Finance Manager

Accountable to: CEO

Responsible for: Administration Assistant

Location: Remote working, with occasional in person time.

Full time

Circa £40,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support and guidance to the CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees
• Ensure the Trusts records for the Charity Commission for England and Wales and for the Scottish Charity Regulator are always up to date and any changes in relevant law and guidance are communicated to the CEO and Board
• Manage dailyadministrative activities
• Take ownership of data entry, retrieval and database maintenance
• Liase and manage external providers. Contract negotiation
• Resonsible for Trusts book keeping and financial reporting
• Take accountability for invoices and expenses
• Liaise with payoll bureau to accurately process salaries
• Administer uto enrolment pension scheme
• Support the designated Data protection Officer by advising on obligations, monitoring compliance and training staff
• Contribute to and support the delivery of the strategic business plan
• Review policies, procedures,staff handbooks and the Governance Manual to an agreed rolling schedule
• Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place and colleagues are trained in the use of CRM systems, and communications and engagement platforms

Closing date: 2nd March 2025

First Interview: w/c 10th March 2025

Are you a data protection specialist looking for your next challenge? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hiring for a Data Protection Manager to take on a specialist role leading our Data Protection  programme.

Salary
The salary range for this position is £49,616 - £52,227 per annum. We operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied role where you will be involved with:

• Leading and maintaining effective data governance across the Charity.
• Developing and implementing data protection processes. 
• Leading on data protection projects. 
• Managing the Charity’s data register.
• Ensuring data protection risks are identified, recorded and managed.
• Acting as first point of contact for all data protection queries.

This is a specialist role at the Charity, and you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects alongside the BAU. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience leading on data protection.
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of UK and EU Data Protection and Information Security principles (including future legislation) and best practice. 
• Experience creating and implementing effective policies and procedures. 
• Significant knowledge of data breach and information incident/compliance concern investigations. 
• High accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Confident in dealing with complex situations and communicating (written and verbal) succinctly to a range of different audiences. 

Experience working within the non-profit sector is essential for this role. 

Please refer to the full job description below for more information. 

Closing Date: 4th March 2025

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day, around 750 children and young people from across the UK are seen at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). At Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, we help the hospital go above and beyond for seriously ill children, enabling kinder and better treatments, bringing hope for children with the rarest and most complex illnesses, and making hospital a little bit easier and a lot more fun for the thousands of children who are treated at GOSH every year. Our staff raise vital funds to support ground-breaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment, and the creation of child-centred facilities to help save more young lives, and essential support services that help save childhoods too.

Together, we can help give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhood, possible. We were delighted to be named Charity Times - Charity of the Year 2024, recognising the impact of our shared mission.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that GOSH Charity and the charity sector more widely should reflect the diversity of patients, communities, and society at large. We also know that having a more diverse and inclusive workforce will make us more innovative, challenge the status quo, and enable us to deliver more impact. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we encourage applications from those who are currently under represented within the charity sector as they may be marginalised by race and/or ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, long-term health conditions, or socioeconomic status. 

If you would like more information about our approach to inclusive hiring please see our Inclusive Hiring Page here. You can also find out more about our commitments to EDI within our EDI Strategy on our website. 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

About the role

Are you passionate about workforce development and improving professional support services? We are seeking a motivated Workforce and Professionalism Assistant to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to our Workforce and Professionalism team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You will contribute to our efforts in supporting the O&G workforce, creating positive member experiences and enhancing workforce services.

In this role you will have an opportunity to:

• Provide administrative support and record management for the RCOG awards process and other key initiatives.
• Monitor budget expenditures, handle expenses, and assist with financial record-keeping.
• Manage correspondence and ensure timely responses to queries, supporting the Job Plan Review Service.
• Assist with workforce publications, ensuring content is accurate, relevant, and timely.
• Support the coordination of small-scale events and focus groups.
• Take minutes at meetings and contribute to the general administrative processes of the team.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection principles in managing sensitive information.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

At RCOG, we are a values-led organisation committed to inclusivity, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the healthcare sector. Join our team, where your contributions will shape the future of women’s healthcare.

About you

This position is well-suited to an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional who enjoys building lasting relationships and working in a dynamic environment. You will bring excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in administrative tasks
• Working knowledge of supporting meetings, events and committees
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable criteria:

• Familiarity with NHS workforce or O&G careers.
• A background in working within a medical or membership-based organisation.

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• 10% pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Friday 14 February 2025
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

​We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Community Based/Home Working – East Midlands

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

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

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

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

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

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

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

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

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

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

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Nottinghamshire) but covering the East Midlands region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

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

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

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

Do you have a good understanding of digital marketing platforms and associated analytics tools including Google Ads, GA4 and Meta Ads Manager,, plus proven experience of developing and executing complex digital marketing plans and campaigns? Then join Shelter as a Digital Marketing Manager and you could soon be playing a leading role at the heart of our Marketing team.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager to manage the planning, implementation and optimisation of Services and Retail digital marketing campaigns, and to support content teams with SEO guidance. The primary responsibilities of this role are to lead on the Services and Retail PPC strategies, increasing traffic and engagement with our online advice and driving revenue through the Shelter eCommerce store. You’ll liaise with key internal stakeholders and use your expertise to plan and deliver strategically important marketing activity across a wide range of channels.

About you

As comfortable managing complex digital projects to tight deadlines as you are liaising with multiple, competing stakeholders, you’re keen to seek out new and innovative digital marketing methods to test, learn and propose. You’re also confident in content planning and production for digital campaigns and have a good technical understanding of customer-facing environments and platforms. You’ll have experience working within an eCommerce environment and be able to interpret data quickly and communicate learnings effectively. Add in strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and project management skills and the chances are that you have exactly what we’re looking for.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Working across all aspects of marketing, we combine our expertise in engaging organic and paid audiences to build awareness of the Shelter brand and drive support for our work. We also work closely with our Services, Campaigns, Fundraising and Retail divisions to help them achieve their business objectives. From developing project strategies to delivering multi-channel campaigns, we analyse market trends, build targetable audience segments and constantly optimise and test new channels and ad variants. Our focus is on integrated marketing, using digital channels such as SEO/PPC, social, content, display and native, alongside out of home and other offline channels, while our strong data and content expertise means our decisions and insights are always evidence-based.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Citizens UK 

 Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Community Organising 

Through our theory of social change, called community organising, we train thousands of everyday people to lead change in their communities, equipping them with the skills to hold politicians and other powerholders to account. We are made up of 500+ member organisations in powerful alliances throughout the UK. Our members include schools, universities, faith groups, parents’ groups, health practices, charities, trade unions and other civil society organisations. 

Purpose 

At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.  

Migrant & Refugee Organising Team 

We have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer or level 3 immigration advisor to join our Migrant and Refuge Organising team (MARO). MARO fits within our ‘Migrants and Refugees’ theme of work, which combines place-based and multi-issue organising, with effective national campaigns, and the pioneering community sponsorship of refugees. Staff joining MARO are joining a thriving team that links into the wider Migrants and Refugees theme and into the range of other Citizens UK teams. 

You will be responsible for delivering workshops in our member institutions, providing legal insight to our campaigns, and exploring additional campaigning opportunities. You will also be responsible for shaping Citizens UK’s community lawyering strategy and ensuring that Citizens UK has the appropriate registrations and structures for the project to succeed.

The ideal candidate would have a deep understanding of immigration law, an interest in community organising and civic institutions, and an ability to build relationships and trust with people from a range of backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be committed to justice for migrant communities and be dedicated to building power. 

There is scope for this area of work to expand and so we are looking for a candidate who has the vision and ability to innovate and build a new area of work.

Main Responsibilities 

Reporting to Senior Organiser , you will: 

• Deliver legal workshops with Citizens UK member organisations and offer 2nd tier advice

• Provide providing legal insight to Citizens UK migration campaigns 

• Work with Community Organisers and community leaders to explore additional campaigning opportunities 

• Oversee the Citizens UK’s community lawyering project including relating to partners and funders 

Person Specification 

REQUIREMENTS (D = Desirable, E= Essential) 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in immigration law (D) 

EXPERIENCE 

• Experience delivering legal workshops (E) 

• Experience of building and managing successful relationships and partnerships including funders, migration sector organisations and community organisations (E) 

• Experience organising or working with local communities, campaigners or leaders to achieve change (E) 

• Experience of working in community settings (E) 

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

• Knowledge of immigration law (E) 

• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands (E) 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, lead, and influence others (E) 

• Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape of migrant justice in the UK (E) 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  

• A commitment to justice for migrants and the principles of Citizens UK (E) 

• Thrives in a culture which encourages you to innovate, take risks, as well as creating relationships in the team which enable a high level of trust (E) 

• Enthusiastic and proactive self-starter and the ability to act on own initiative (E) 

Interview date: 25th February 2025

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

Turn2us is looking for someone to lead and deliver impactful public relations (PR) strategies that amplify the voice and work of Turn2us. This role focuses on driving media engagement, enhancing public awareness of our mission, and ensuring alignment of PR efforts with organisational priorities. At its heart, this role is about great storytelling, working across Turn2us to develop a deep understanding of our work and how we can harness the news agenda to communicate our message.

We’re looking for a confident communicator to develop and implement PR strategies, manage media relations, collaborate on messaging, organise media events and engagements and line manage the Senior Storytelling Officer.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 28th February 2025

1st Interview date: 13th March 2025

The vacancy

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.

We are looking for an enthusiastic events fundraiser to join our Fundraising Events Team to help us create and deliver memorable experiences for our donors.

The Fundraising Events team plays a significant role in supporting income generation across the wider Fundraising Team through an exciting and varied events portfolio, including fundraising dinners, donor engagement events, golf days, and a clay shoot.

As an Events Executive, you will assist the Fundraising Events Team with the delivery of our annual portfolio of events. You will assist with all aspects of delivery including guest communications, supplier liaison, customer service, data management and income tracking.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Corporate Partnerships and Major Gifts teams to ensure we are delivering great experiences for our supporters.

Your key accountabilities include:

• Support with the delivery and management of all aspects of a successful event including supplier selection and liaison, supporter management, budget and project plans.
• Deliver and manage specific events, as designated.
• To support the development of our events programme by researching venues and suppliers as required.
• To source, negotiate and manage supplier contracts as required and to work with the team to reduce event costs and maximise event income and ROI.
• To source and manage prizes and gifts in kind for auctions and events and be responsible for co-ordinating and managing item information to promote the prizes in event materials.
• To support team members to ensure deadlines are met and events are successfully delivered, and any other tasks as required.
• To create and maintain accurate budget sheets and financial records for events as required and process all income and expenditure for designated events.

What are we looking for?  

• Experience of working within an events team, ideally within the charity sector.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Able to work well under pressure, balancing priorities and workload to achieve deadlines and targets.
• Results driven.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders both internally and externally.

Desirable

• Studying towards or hold a qualification in Event Management or similar.
• knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or an award holder.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be flexible with regular travel, evening work and occasional overnight stays within the UK.

If you are passionate about being part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s incredible legacy to empower young people with the confidence, skills and resilience to make a real difference to themselves and the world, we would very much like to hear from you.

Closing date for all applications: 16th February – Midnight

1st Interviews WC: 24th February – to be held virtually via MS Teams.

2nd Interviews WC: 3rd March – Venue to be confirmed if required.

 If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), including 2 years references covering any gaps in education/employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance payable on top of the pay rate for staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.

Engagement Support Officer

Location: Hybrid - Working from home and the offices in central London
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client is looking for a support officer to help the engagement team deliver all its work. They will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of work spanning equity, diversity and inclusion, employer engagement, events, marketing and communications, and policy and influence. It is an ideal role for someone with experience of office management or general administration.

They are a charity and membership organisation that brings the science professions together and provides professional registration for scientists, science technicians and science teachers. Engaging with member organisations, potential members, science employers, partner organisations and others is central to all our work. The engagement team makes sure that they communicate with them effectively, host events that are relevant to them, have influence on their behalf, and help them improve equity, diversity and inclusion.

Role Summary 

Salary: £28,000 
Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, or part time dependent on experience (They will consider flexible working and secondments)
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Hybrid working from home & Their offices in Central London

Benefits

• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual holiday (pro rata if part time) and public holidays, plus Science Council closure days between Christmas and New Year.

The role

You will support the development and delivery of the engagement team’s work as required, including

• arranging and supporting meetings;
• supporting the design, development and delivery of events;
• supporting the design and delivery of stakeholder communications;
• maintaining records of relationships and communications;
• financial administration; and
• fielding enquiries.

As a member of their team, you will provide excellent customer service, work with and support colleagues across the organisation, promote and uphold professional standards, and demonstrate exemplary commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

In return, you will be welcomed into a friendly and dedicated team of staff and volunteers. You will be provided with the support, training and development you need to do your job. You will benefit from a flexible and inclusive approach to work.

Who they’re looking for

You may have experience of office management, administration or general support for office-based work. You will have experience of, and enjoy, working across a range of activities with a diverse group of people. You will have a willingness to proactively take on unfamiliar tasks and tackle them efficiently. You will be comfortable working with various software packages. You may be interested in science and its application, but you don’t need to be.

How to apply

Please submit both a succinct CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement (maximum 2 pages) that explains how you meet the essential criteria that are labelled as being assessed at the application stage. Apply via their portal by Date/Time.

Please note, applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.

Anticipated selection process and timeline

The dates and activities may need to be varied in response to the number and type of applications they receive, or other unforeseen circumstances. Should this prove necessary, they will provide updated estimates of the timeline to candidates who remain in the pool of applicants under consideration. They will endeavour to notify unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner at each stage of the selection process.

Dates

2nd March - Application deadline
10th March    - Longlisting, then shortlisting of applications
11th March    - Invite to interview
25th March     - In-person interviews in central London preceded by presentation or other role-related task.
27th March    - They will engage in discussions with the preferred candidate.
31st March    - Appointment confirmed and remaining unsuccessful candidates notified.

They’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and aim to have a team which reflects the diverse society of the UK. They encourage applications from all sections of the community. If you have any questions, or requests for adjustments at any stage of the selection process, please ask and they’ll do their best to address them.

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Salary: £47,300-£52,600
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Home-based
Closing date: 9th Feb 2025
Benefits: Cash healthcare plan, gym membership discount, employer pension contribution of at least 5%, early finish Friday, annual season ticket loan

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Community Fundraising Manager to join the excellent team at Diabetes UK. Reporting into the Head of Community and Events, you will lead a nationally dispersed team of local fundraisers, supporting them to acquire and maintain relationships that grow Community Fundraising income. You will also be responsible for developing the acquisition strategy, identifying initiatives that help the team grow the existing supporter base across key income streams.

This is a brilliant opportunity where you will be able to step up, developing ambitious budgets and performance metrics, and ensuring your team delivers against KPIs.

To be successful as the Senior Community Fundraising Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience in driving income growth within a fundraising setting, and using audience data and insight to drive decisions
• Demonstrable experience in leading projects involving a large team, demonstrating an ability to deliver effectively through others
• Line management skills, displaying confidence as a leader and in your ability to manage performance and develop individuals within a team

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.