Jobs in WD6 1TG

Summary

Summary

• Supervising, checking, authorising and peer reviewing the work of Pension Administrators and other Senior Administrators.
• Dealing with enquiries/calculations of a non-routine or complicated nature, with guidance from the Team Leader(s).
• Assisting with the general running of the Department and carrying out other duties as may be required.
• Providing cover for the pensions helpline and pensions and contribution mailboxes, dealing with member and employer queries that arise.
• Calculating benefits on leaving, retirement, death and transfer out/divorce
• Producing statements of contributions and annual benefit statements for scheme members.
• Carrying out the day to day administration of the voluntary contribution arrangements and transfers between AVC schemes.
• Line management of Pension Administrators, including training, development and performance reviews.

We believe anyone in our community should have enough to feed themselves and their family. That is why we provide three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food packs to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We also offer additional advice and support to help people address the underlying issues.

Our work is made possible by a group of amazing volunteers and a small passionate staff team. As part of the overall management team, the Volunteers and Warehouse Manager will be responsible for the recruitment, induction, training and scheduling of rotas for our dedicated team of volunteers across all foodbank activities and will lead in the organisation and running of school holiday family lunches, cookery classes, Duke of Edinburgh student volunteering programme, and social events for volunteers. They will also be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the onsite warehouse units ensuring adequate stock levels and apprpriate stock rotation.   

Our Values

Migrant Democracy Project (MDP) envisions a society where all migrants at home in the UK hold collective, political power to shape a society rooted in justice, freedom, and solidarity. 

We are looking for a full-time Community Outreach Officer to organise first-generation migrants in the UK towards migrant justice by supporting community members to organise events and participate in campaign activities. The  work will connect across 3 streams: voter registration; advocacy & campaigns; and political empowerment. 

Whether it’s engaging migrants at a voter registration stall, supporting migrant leaders to develop activities in their own communities, or sharing stories for the campaign for votes for all - the lived experience of first generation migrants is at the heart of all our activities.

We are looking for a proactive Community Outreach Officer who is passionate about migrants’ rights and democracy to start working as soon as possible.

Who funds the role?

The role is funded by a grant from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Contract

This is a fixed term contract, 2 years (with the possibility of extension depending on future grants). Benefits include:

• Annual salary £32,000 pro rata, with an immediate start
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Training and professional development support, such as organiser training
• Company phone 
• Flexible working hours
• Time off in lieu for work outside working hours such as evening or weekend community events

Location

Migrant Democracy Project does not have a physical office, although the team does meet in person on regular co-working days. The Community Outreach Officer will work flexibly from home on administrative tasks and be expected to work in-person when necessary to deliver voter registration, training, informative, advocacy and campaign activities, as well as representing MDP at relevant community events.

This role will suit someone based in Greater London.

Responsibilities

• Register migrant communities to vote.

• Engage migrant communities in key locations in the UK towards the Our Home Our Vote campaign.

• Plan and deliver outreach events with first-generation migrant communities where there is scope for building power in their local areas.

• Connect community leaders with their elected representatives on the Our Home Our Vote campaign.

• Train and empower migrant communities on UK politics and how to best achieve their campaign aims.

• Identify new local and national migrants’ rights groups that can support MDP’s campaigns and keep MDP’s contact database up to date.

• Organise the logistics behind Parliament tours where migrants without the right to vote visit their MPs to ask for their right to vote.

• Share physical and digital materials on democratic rights and participation at relevant community events.

• Assist MDP’s Digital Organiser in collecting digital material from community events, which can be shared on MDP’s platforms. 

• Keep track of community engagement and assist with report writing for our projects’ evaluation.

Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and confident Community Outreach Officer with the following essential skills:

• Passionate and excited to work with local communities at the grassroots level.

• Strong commitment to social justice, anti-racism, feminism and LGBTQIA+ equality.

• Event administration skills, including booking venues, inviting speakers and communicating event programmes, as well as dealing with last-minute event changes.

• Good people skills and ability to manage the needs, priorities and differences of a diverse range of communities.

• Knowledge of and interest in the UK political system, in particular of voter eligibility.

• Problem-solver who is able to work both independently and collaboratively in a startup environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

The following experiences would be helpful, although not necessary:

• Knowledge of languages other than English.

• Experience working with migrant communities in the UK.

• Experience working in the UK political space, such as voter registration drives or campaign support.

• Experience facilitating training sessions.

• Experience using design tools (e.g. Canva), editing websites (e.g. Squarespace) and digital organising tools (e.g. Action Network).

Application submission format

Apply using the linked application form.

MDP is dedicated to the kind of diversity and inclusion that makes our organisation thrive. We highly encourage people to apply who identify as women, trans or nonbinary; LGBTQIA+; Black or BIPOC; migrants and refugees; and disabled.

Decision-making timeline

We are looking for a Community Outreach Officer to start as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial online interview. If successful, the final stage will involve an in person interview in central London. Final stage interviews are likely to take place in early January. There will be a practical assessment part of the final interview process, sent by email in good time. 

Further information

Please note, MDP cannot offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

The Company

With a rich history dating back over 700 years, the Mercers’ Company is focused on being a philanthropic force for good. Philanthropy is at the core of its past, present and future. Our giving is focused on Young People & Education, Older People & Housing, Heritage and Arts and Church & Communities. Our programmes aim to improve individual beneficiaries’ lives, strengthen the organisations that support them and contribute to the evidence base for societal change.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Mercers’ Company as a Data and Impact Officer (D&IO).  This is a newly created role within the Philanthropy Team, working closely with the Operations and Impact Manager (OIM) to ensure our grants data remains accurate, up to date and reliable.  This person will be instrumental in analysing the data to demonstrate the impact of our funding programmes and charities and producing evaluation reports; along with providing proactive administrative and operational support to the Philanthropy Team.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have experience in systems management, data analysis and using CRM databases (preferably, Blackbaud Grantmaking or similar grants software).  This experience could be from your work in the sector or through your recently completed degree programme in Mathematics / Statistics or Systems Information Management. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex datasets. You should be numerate and enthusiastic about developing a career in philanthropy.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and 30 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays) with the option, to purchase additional annual leave. We also offer, a gym subsidy, volunteering days, lunch on site and access to excellent learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.

The Events and Fundraising Assistant helps to improve, develop and organise our events, including the London Legal Walk, Great Legal Bake, Great Legal Quiz and many more across London and the South East. They work to maintain contact with our wide network of dedicated supporters, keeping our database up-to-date with contact and event information. They update our website and produce content for printed materials to promote our events programme, and assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers.

Main duties and responsibilities (see recruitment pack for more detail)

• Organising events
• Improve and maintain website and online presence
• Administrative duties
• General support

About you

Essential criteria

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills
• Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
• Professional, reliable and responsible
• Ability to work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
• A positive attitude to problem solving and finding new solutions

Benefits

• 25 day of annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time). Allowance increases due to years of service to 27 days for 2+ years, 29 days for 4+ years and 31 for 6+ years.
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuing professional development opportunities

How to apply:

To apply for this role, click the ‘quick apply’ button and submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please read the Recruitment Pack for full details before applying.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing date: 10am, 02 December 2024

Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we may close for applications in advance of the above date if a suitable appointment is made. 

The successful appointment is subject to satisfactory written references and right to work checks.

Team: Advocacy

Location: Remote - commutable distance to Cardiff

Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £36,649 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Lead engagement with the Welsh Government and MSs

- Support engagement with the UK Parliament

- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research

- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments

- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations

- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection

About the Advocacy team:

You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 8 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.

What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Wales

- Lives within a commutable distance of Cardiff or willing to relocate to the area

- Experience of policy work and research

- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations

- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure

- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context

- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

- Full, valid, UK  driving licence

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities

- A friendly and supportive team

- and much more

Application closing date: 8th December 2024

Virtual interview date: 18th & 19th December 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Video screening

3. Virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We are looking for a Supporter Engagement Manager for an inspiring international animal welfare charity to line-manage the Supporter Engagement team as well as manage the development and delivery of the community fundraising programme.

This is a London Hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.
You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Ensure all donations and enquiries are acknowledged appropriately, professionally and within agreed timeframes.

Create and maintain Supporter Engagement process documents and training guides.

Manage the development and delivery of the community fundraising programme, including the current products.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with community groups across the UK.

Manage the workflow of the Supporter Engagement team.

The Candidate
Experience of working in a supporter engagement role with a track record of developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with donors, supporters and stakeholders.

Experience of establishing and development processes and procedures that optimise performance.

Ideally knowledge of community fundraising and supporter events.

Experience of managing and developing staff.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Job title: Community Development Worker - IRIE Mind

Responsible to: Director of IRIE Mind and Clinical Operations Manager

Salary: Starting salary is £31,438.42 per year (Full-time equivalent) (SC6 - SP26),

which equates to £18,863.05 per year at 22.5 hours per week.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week  

Contract type: Permanent

Location: The Hub, Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6ED

{Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement under s9 Equalities Act 2010}

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new.

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest.

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

DBS clearance at Enhanced with Barring is required for this role.

Purpose of the post: 

We are looking for a Community Development Worker with experience supporting with people with their mental health, with significant experience in statutory and/or voluntary sector services, knowledge of the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest (or a specific local area or demographic), and strong interpersonal skills.

You will work closely with individuals from Black, African and Caribbean Communities, with serious mental illness (SMI) developing an understanding of complexity in order to provide the most appropriate support.

Working alongside the Director and Clinical Operations Manager you will, be responsible for linking in with Secondary Services in organising and delivering tasks which facilitate an informed and safer hospital discharge and smooth transition into the Community to avoid re-admission.

As a Community Development Worker, you will become a local expert, gathering and sharing information about local opportunities, activities, and support, bringing people together and supporting them to remain confident and independent in their everyday lives.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

1. You will be responsible for linking with Groups and Services to understand the mental health needs across the Community.

2. To work closely with the Hospital Discharge Teams as part of the Discharge process

3. Collectively develop a robust Hospital Discharge plan that will help embed the Clients into the Community.

4. Explore with Secondary Services and other relevant agencies the current provision and identify the gaps and assist IRIE Mind and its partners to develop programmes to meet the identified need. 

5. To raise awareness of the importance of talking about Mental health and seeking support early, especially in the Black, African and Caribbean Communities.

6. To provide information on where to go for additional support upon Discharge

7. Collaboratively develop material with colleagues to distribute to in patients and Clients, families and friends.

8. Regularly organise and support relevant Outreach events to bring people together/make connections.

9. To play a lead role in identifying and initiating Outreach to new client Groups (Young Black Men and Complex needs) and develop new projects.

10. Develop and establish local networks of support that will meet the religious, cultural, occupational, therapeutic and recreational needs of the Clients.

11. To identify partnership opportunities in working with local community colleges, employers, carers, care co-ordinators, and Clients.

12. Consult and liaise with the Mental Health Recovery Teams, Hospital staff, Psychiatric nurses, social workers and other providers in order to promote the service and consult regarding Client progress, achievements and concerns.

13.  To encourage and develop active participation of Clients in the running of IRIE Mind, and in the planning and development of activities,

14.  To develop effective liaison arrangements with statutory and voluntary agencies in the community to enable Clients make full use of community resources in the borough

15.  To manage your own small caseload of complex clients within the Community and in rare cases, their homes.

16. Record all referrals, actions, progress and data via a CRM/Database.

17. Be responsible for maintaining a self-reflective practice and demonstrate self-awareness and effective self-management of stress

18. Assist with the management of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults cases as they arise within the organisation and liaise with the Operation Services Manager and Director and other professional bodies as required by best practice and in law

19. To facilitate a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is recovery-oriented and supports clients to reach the highest level of independence possible.

20.  Manage distressing and challenging situations in a sensitive and non-threatening way to reduce anxieties and promote effective resolutions.

21. To ensure that Health and Safety is maintained at the service and that adequate project risk assessments are carried out and reviewed when required.

22. To attend and participate in monthly meetings with the Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Services team

23. To liaise with other Mind, in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest projects and staff to facilitate and maintain effective links

24. To attend any other Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest meetings, as required, contributing to discussions and giving reports if required.

25. To attend supervision, appraisal meetings and appropriate internal and external training courses as approved by the Clinical Services Manager and the Clinical Director

26. To cover the work of colleagues during periods of planned and unplanned absences as appropriate

27. To undertake any other tasks and duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Director, or other senior position in Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest.

Personal specification

The remaining sections outlines what criteria will be used to appoint the suitable candidate.

Criteria marked (E) are essential and (D) are desirable.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Values and Motivations:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community. 

1. Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or above in Health or Social Care qualification or equivalent Professional mental health qualification, i.e. Occupational Therapist, Social Work, Support Worker, Nursing or Experience (E) (I)

2. Experience of working in a similar role (E) (I)

3. A minimum of five years working with vulnerable adults, two of which must be in a mental health setting with Black, African and Caribbean clients experiencing a range of disorders and complexity (E) (I)

4. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team (E)

5. Experience of outreach work in the community (E)

6. A sound understanding of the mental health service structures and provisions (D)

Fair:  We strive for equity - no-one's needs should go unmet.

1. A sound understanding of the main issues facing people with mental health difficulties and in particular people from Black, African and Caribbean Communities. (E) (I)

2. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and Clients (E) (I)

3. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise reports (D) 

4. Confidence with MS Office suite; CRM systems and technology such as MS Teams (D)

5. Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management and demonstrable examples of putting these into practice. (D)

6. Demonstrable experience of supporting the shaping and implementation of change and innovation in service delivery, as well as supporting project management to achieve better outcomes (E) (I)

7. To be able to challenge traditional methods of practice in a constructive manner (D)

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new.

1. Good organisational skills with the ability to balance competing pressures and demands (E)

2. To be able to manage high volumes of work and draw on personal resilience in a demanding environment (E)

3. Recognising the need for action or change and taking the appropriate action without needing to be told. (E) (I)

4. Ability to interact calmly, patiently and empathically with clients who may be expressing distress, anger or other strong emotions. (E) 

5. Good negotiation skills with the ability to work with Clients, colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve the aims of the service (E)(I)

6. A commitment to user involvement in all aspects of the management of the service (E)

7. A commitment to equal opportunities and promoting diversity (E)

8. A commitment to self-development and an openness to reflect on personal practice and performance (E)

9. A commitment to taking on new tasks willingly and with a “can do” attitude (E)

10.  Ability to be work on own initiative. (E)

11.  To be self-motivated and focused and to practice self-care (E) (I)

12.  Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach to work (E)

13.  Manage stress and setbacks appropriately (E)

Qualifications

1. Qualified to Level 4 or above in Health and Social Care or Community Development qualification or equivalent Professional mental health qualification, i.e. Occupational Therapist, Social Work, Nursing or Equivalent Experience (E) (I)

2. Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

3. Able to work at least 1 evening per week (Monday to Thursday) with time off in lieu (D) 

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 

- Growing and transforming our direct care and support 
- Delivering more practical information and support 
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience  

Your role in our mission…
The Corporate Partnership Officer - Morrisons will deliver effective and high-quality support to the Morrisons account management team, assisting with all areas of fundraising and event coordination. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial and supporter records, conducting research, and ensuring smooth operational processes within this major partnership. This role will be key in helping the partnership team raise circa £5 million annually for Marie Curie.
Occasionally, the role may also involve supporting the broader Corporate Partnerships Team, as directed by the Head of Partnership Management.

Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate mailings, certificates, newsletters, and fundraising packs for the Morrisons Partnership team.
- Provide excellent supporter care, serving as the main contact for Morrisons fundraising inquiries via phone, email, post, and website; handle requests, manage the thank-you process, and update donor records.
- Build relationships with corporate partnership colleagues to encourage fundraising, offering ideas where needed.
- Support and steward individual and group fundraising events, ensuring fundraisers receive resources, assistance, and recognition.
- Manage purchased event places (e.g., Great North Run, London Marathon), coordinating with third-party providers and handling event logistics.
- Assist the Morrisons account team in delivering regional and national fundraising events, overseeing production and materials for campaigns.
- Develop a strong relationship with Morrisons print and fulfilment houses; process merchandise orders, monitor stock, and reorder as needed.
- Maintain GDPR-compliant corporate supporter data on the in-house database (CARE).
- Follow Fundraising Regulator Code and best practices when managing supporter data.
- Process income data, banking and coding donations correctly while ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Identify opportunities to increase income by promoting Gift Aid and match funding.
- Compile reports to evaluate the partnership's fundraising and engagement.

Skills:
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Experience of working in an account management or customer services environment.
- Experience of writing engaging communications, reports, or materials.
- Experience of data entry, including handling financial data and confidential information
- Committed to working with and supporting volunteers.
- The ability to communicate and motivate supporters and key audiences face-to-face as well as by post, telephone and by any other appropriate methods.
- The ability to develop and deliver creative fundraising ideas and events for a range of different audiences.
- Able to organise and manage a busy workload with conflicting priorities, whilst achieving income targets.

Please see the full job description here

Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications: 28 November 2024
Salary: £25,600.00 - £28,444.00 (Plus London Weighing where applicable)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent Role
Based: Homebased with occasional travel

Benefits you'll LOVE:
Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services.

We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Philanthropy Manager: Inspire Transformative Giving

Love the idea of connecting passionate donors with life-changing healthcare initiatives? Want to build meaningful relationships that make a real difference?

About the Role:

• Salary: £46,000
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London
• Working Pattern: Flexible working available

Your Opportunity:

• Join a mission-driven team changing lives through philanthropy
• Manage a diverse donor portfolio
• Work across three incredible charity brands
• Develop long-term donor relationships

What We Offer:

• Supportive, inclusive workplace
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Flexible working arrangements
• Living Wage employer
• Part-time and job share options

Your Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with potential five and six-figure donors
• Develop compelling fundraising proposals
• Collaborate with clinical and academic teams
• Create engaging donor stewardship strategies

Who We're Looking For:

• Strong communication skills
• Experience in relationship management
• Understanding of the healthcare or charity sector
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strategic thinking and initiative

Our Mission: We're committed to building foundations for a healthier society. Every donation helps us support Guy's and St Thomas' Charity, Evelina London Children's Charity, and Guy's Cancer Charity.

Career Growth:

• Structured professional development
• Opportunities to expand your philanthropic expertise
• Support from an experienced fundraising team

Interested in Creating Impact? Join us and turn philanthropic potential into real-world healthcare improvements!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Barnardo's are recruiting several practitioners to be involved in the delivery of an innovative project to introduce a new parenting intervention to address youth violence into the UK.

We are looking for enthusiastic practitioners with experience of working with young people and their families preferably within the context of serious youth violence. They should be passionate about improving outcomes for young people who are at risk of serious youth violence, through positive support of their parents. Your focus will be on working in a team to deliver the GEN PMTO programme (following full training). It is essential the integrity of the programme material is maintained so it will be crucial to attend all training and to abide by the course material outlines. Gathering feedback, outcomes and impact will be a central part of the role as this information will be pivotal in determining the impact of the programme. We need a strong, cohesive team who are positive and open to trailing innovative ways of working with parents that will improve the outcomes for young people.

At Barnardo's we believe every child has the right to a fulfilling life, to realise their potential and to have a positive future. Working in partnerships, we focus on building stronger families and improving family bonds.

The post holders will deliver the programme to groups of parents in two identified boroughs in London to determine if the programme is effective in the UK.

Hours worked: the 37 hours a week will be worked flexibly across the week. The role may include some evening and weekend work.

Where is it based: This is a London based job and travel around London will be expected. There may be some home-based days for administration tasks. There are two boroughs identified for the project at this time.

Salary: The salary band will be £28,283, to £32,323 (dependent on experience)

Length of contract: We are recruiting the role as a fixed term contract until 25th November due to maternity cover. The project is expected to run from July 2023 to March 2026.

Interviews: We will be shortlisting and interviewing prior to the advert closing date and will close the advert once all the positions have been filled. 

Opportunities this role offers:

• To be involved in the first trial of a highly successful project into UK
• To make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people by building strong bonds within families
• To have a challenging and rewarding job
• Intensive training of this successful project with the considerable learning and development this provides.
• A supportive working environment and management team

Requirements for this position are:

• A relevant professional qualification such as Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Health, Education or degree level with relevant experience
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (payable by Barnardo's)
• The successful candidate will enjoy trialling new programmes and will be a proven solution based, positive leader.
• No prior knowledge of the programme is necessary as full training will be given which have to be attended.
• Travel across London to deliver sessions and to ensure good relationships with the team is essential alongside minimal home working for administrative tasks

Please see the attached person and profile specification for the essential criteria relating to this post and the additional information sheet for more specific details and qualification requirements.

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

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which should be in place by 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's.

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

Senior Philanthropy Manager: Transform Healthcare Through Giving

Are you passionate about making a real difference in healthcare? Do you have the skills to inspire high-value donors and create life-changing philanthropic partnerships?

About the Role:

• Salary: £50,000-54,000 plus benefits
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
• Location: London
• Working Pattern: Flexible working available

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be part of a mission to build foundations for a healthier society
• Work with three incredible charities: Guy's and St Thomas' Charity, Evelina London Children's Charity, and Guy's Cancer Charity
• Develop relationships with donors capable of making significant five, six, and seven-figure donations
• Join a supportive, diverse team that values unique perspectives

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Experience in high-value fundraising
• Strong communication and writing abilities
• Knowledge of the healthcare or charity sector
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders

Your Impact: You'll be crucial in developing new connections and long-term relationships with donors. You'll collaborate with clinical teams, academic professionals, and fundraising colleagues to create inspiring strategies that transform healthcare philanthropy.

Our Culture: We're a friendly, inclusive workplace that supports:

• Flexible working
• Part-time roles and job shares
• Continuous learning and development
• Living Wage employer

Career Development:

• Opportunities to grow within a vibrant fundraising team
• Chance to work across multiple charity brands
• Support for professional development

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're motivated to create meaningful change and build lasting philanthropic relationships, we want to hear from you!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Events Assistant
£25,300 pa plus excellent benefits
London Bridge, London
35 hours per week, full-time 

The Events Assistant[CF1]  is a crucial role at the College as you will help and support colleagues in the delivery of events, from administrative assistance in planning the events, to the production of event documentation, branding or collateral, in addition to liaising with events stakeholders, including speakers, programme leads and delegates.  

As Events Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support for online event registration, delegate bookings, delegate communications and associated queries. You will be the first point of contact for event queries, so maintaining a good knowledge of College events and other relevant activities is essential.

Assisting in the research and promotion of opportunities for sponsorship for all events, you will distribute sponsorship packages, confirm sponsorship acquisitions and ensure requirements are fulfilled onsite. You will also produce proposals for assigned events, including timelines, venues, suppliers, draft budgets and staffing requirements.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Events, you will help with the delivery of College conferences and study days by providing administrative support for the development of programmes and course materials, whilst also collating and reporting on key event statistics to support the evaluation of the events programme.

With a good level of education,[CF2]  you should have a background in customer-facing roles, be an excellent verbal and written communicator and have experience of interacting via email, telephone and in-person.

With an understanding of GDPR and an excellent level of computer knowledge, keyboard skills and software, you should be able to use and format documents on the Microsoft platform and have the ability to learn new software packages.

Knowledge of events and conferencing, including the processes surrounding the delivery of events, as well as experience of event administration would be desirable. Research and data analysis skills along with the ability to use social media to promote activity would also be advantageous. Travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays are part of this role.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

At The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, you’re part of an ecosystem of support dedicated to caring for people in crisis. You’ll join a diverse team of high-performing, passionate individuals dedicated to a mission that matters - each with the courage to try new things, take the initiative, and hold themselves accountable. You’ll craft a career with real purpose, supported either by one of our structured career paths or by bespoke training investment that reflects your unique passions and ambitions.

You’ll find an organisation centred on culture and driven by the ethos of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation that sits at the heart of our college values. Here, we’re continually striving to do things better, together. And you’ll benefit from systems designed to support you to be at your best, with investment in cutting-edge technology, learning, and empowering working practices. Whether we’re engaging directly with our members or developing our crucial support functions, we’re each an equally vital part of RCEM’s success. It’s a breath of fresh air, in service to a socially-critical mission. RCEM. Where a meaningful career is a rewarding career. 

At RCEM diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the application link. Please draw upon your experiences in your life, education, work, or voluntary roles to address to the points outlined in the Person Specification which can be found on our website. 

It is essential that a comprehensive cover letter is provided in order to be considered for shortlisting. 

Closing date: 6 December 2024.