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Do you have experience of managing and developing quality assurance processes? If so, we’d love to hear from you in connection to our new vacancy where you will be able apply your skills and experience to ensure our exams are developed to a high standard, supporting us in assessing Radiologists and Clinical Oncologists joining the medical workforce.

Our Exams and Quality Standard Manager vacancy has ownership of our quality assurance framework within the Examinations department, whilst also overseeing key systems to ensure data is accurate and easy to access, allowing the wider team to make informed decisions.
To be successful in the role, it will be important that you can seamlessly switch from analytically thinking about quality and data, to influencing and positively engaging with our key stakeholders to ensure they are brought into the changes that need to be made to ways of working and are adequately supported in their voluntary roles.

With four direct reports, you will also need to be a confident manager, with an ability to engage and motivate your team to deliver against key priorities, supporting them through change and enabling them to be effective within their roles.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent people skills and an analytical mind to play a key role in maintaining and improving the standards of our examinations, all with the aim of growing the radiology and clinical oncology workforce to deliver excellent patient care.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and oversee a robust quality assurance framework, reflecting industry standard exam regulations and associated policies and processes.
• Introduce, refine and monitor continuous process of exams quality risks across the suite of exams, proactively identifying and overcoming barriers to managing and mitigating these.
• Oversee adjustment, appeals and misconduct review panels, ensuring that published processes are followed resulting in effective and judicious decision-making.
• Direct, support and motivate the quality team in achieving goals, ensuring outcomes are clear and progress is measurable.
• Develop and maintain exams delivery and content systems to ensure fit for purpose platforms that work effectively during exam delivery and marking, and ultimately support strategic objectives
• Lead the implementation of plans and initiatives for exams quality, securing and allocating resources, agreeing and managing the overall exams quality budget 
• Expertly navigate the complex exams stakeholder landscape, ensuring key stakeholders understand and support quality and integrity changes
• Ensure systems are designed to make data easily accessible, enabling the team to track the impact of process and delivery changes and make informed, data based decisions. 

What you’ll need:

• Experience of managing and developing quality assurance processes and setting up effective systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of assessment, including the use of psychometric performance data
• Experience of management in an exams, assessment or educational setting
• Experience of developing and leading a team delivering diverse activities
• Experience of working with doctors or other high-profile professionals 
• Experience of successful management of contracts, suppliers and budgets
• Experience of a variety of IT platforms – ideally those to support and deliver exams - and handling large volumes of data
• Strong people management skills. 

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of radiology and oncology professionals. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and promote excellence, please find out more about the role in the candidate pack. 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you an experienced and knowledgeable Learning Technologist looking to apply their skills in a meaningful way, as well as gain experience in a leading medical organisation?

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Learning Technologist to join the Learning Team in The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). Our core function within the RCR is to develop and deliver high-quality educational and learning activities, including e-learning resources each year. These are designed for (and in collaboration with) clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists at all stages of their career, working in locations across the globe.

With your expertise of developing e-learning resources and up to date knowledge of the latest e-learning tools and techniques you’ll thrive in our dynamic and fast paced team, contributing to educating doctors to deliver the best patient care. You’ll be innovative and enthusiastic, collaborating with colleagues and subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver impactful learning tools.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with SMEs to plan, develop and test high-quality interactive e-learning resources designed to deliver our vision to make RCR’s e-learning a world-class offer. 
• Shape source material into engaging and interactive modules, in a variety of formats (e.g., e-learning modules, videos, podcasts, quizzes and gamification) , contributing to their evaluation.
• Work with stakeholders such as funders, collaborating organisations and the LMS service provider to produce the best possible resources for the RCR’s Fellows and members in the most accessible formats.
• Lead the administration of the LMS, working closely with the Learning Projects Administrator and the LMS supplier to maintain and manage the platform to facilitate effective online learning experiences for all users. 
• Promptly resolve day-to-day issues impacting our ability to deliver our activities and an excellent user experience, keeping the team informed, making recommendations for improvements and escalating where necessary. 
• Keep up to date with industry trends and new elearning innovations, sharing recommendations for how these might apply to the work of RCR Learning with the wider team, Boards and SMEs.

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of educational principles, instructional design and best practice as applied to the online learning environment.
• Experience of designing, producing and editing online learning resources e.g., videos, webinars, podcasts and interactive e-learning sessions to meet the needs of the target audience.
• Experience of using a range of elearning tools, platforms, and technology to deliver innovative learning experiences e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise 360, Synthesia, and Canva.
• Knowledge of the application of relevant legislation e.g., data protection, copyright, intellectual property rights.
• Experience of working with internal stakeholders and external subject matter experts.

The Learning Technologist is a business critical role, if you are interested in using your skills and experience to help us in our ultimate aim of improving imaging and cancer care for all please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack. 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines)
£45,864 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for 18 months

The Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) is an important role at the College, as you will work closely with key clinical stakeholders and researchers to lead the management and delivery of the decreased consciousness guideline update within the RCPCH clinical guideline portfolio, which paediatricians and their colleagues regularly use to manage the treatment of children’s medical conditions.

As Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) you will identify and coordinate members of expert working groups to undertake the development of clinical guidelines, carrying out systematic searches, critically appraising research papers and providing methodological advice to these working groups.

Based within the Research and Evidence team, you will also work with communications colleagues to create and implement communication plans and resources/assets related to the RCPCH clinical guidelines, as well as working with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to identify sources of funding to support future work within the Research and Evidence remit.

In addition, you will take responsibility for maintaining the Reye’s Syndrome microsite on behalf of the College.

Suitably qualified with a research methodology element or with equivalent work experience, you should have proven technical expertise in clinical guideline methodology and systematic reviews, have a rigorous knowledge of research methodology and quality assurance and have excellent critical appraisal skills.

With a background of working with clinicians or academics in the NHS or a similar regulated environment, you should have proven stakeholder management skills and be able to assimilate and report complex medical information on child health research quickly and clearly to different audiences.

Familiarity with carrying out statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA and/or Review manager and experience in the use of GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) framework would be desirable. Experience of evaluation methodologies and a project management qualification would also be desirable. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. 

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 10 April 2025
Interviews: 18 April 2025

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.

We are looking for a creative, dynamic and adaptable corporate fundraising manager with a minimum of three years’ experience or relevant sales experience to develop and deliver a successful corporate fundraising strategy. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills and significant experience of delivering pitches and securing new business, coupled with demonstrable success of securing sponsorship and commercial participation opportunities.

You will have a natural flair and genuine passion for corporate fundraising, be a terrific storyteller with exceptional communication skills to bring this unique world leading cancer centre alive for businesses in an engaging and purposeful way.  Most of all, we are looking for someone whose enthusiasm, innovation and ambition will match those of the Charity.

As part of a supportive and committed team, you will be professional in your approach and provide an excellent standard of service for our charity supporters.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to support the work of the world leading Christie hospital. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres, to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes, and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North West, apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Join Ovacome and make a real difference to the lives of people affected by ovarian cancer, across the UK!

At Ovacome – the UK’s ovarian cancer support charity, we’re looking for a pro-active, diligent and enthusiastic Events and Programmes Administration Officer to support our extensive programme of events and undertake core office administrative tasks. You will be an important member of our staff team, contributing to positive and constructive engagement with our community.

Role Details

• Location: Home-based (within 3 hours of London) or London office-based (includes £300/month London weighting).
• Contract: Permanent.
• Salary: £23,539 - £28,860 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time.
• Hours: 28 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week.
• Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development budget, travel reimbursement, and time off in lieu for evening/weekend events.
• Closing Date: Rolling deadline – applications are reviewed as received.
• Interview Format: Two stages via Zoom, the second including a short task.

About Ovacome

Ovacome has been providing support and information to people affected by ovarian cancer since 1996. We run a wide range of services including a support line, peer support groups, awareness campaigns, and health and wellbeing events across the UK. Guided by the voices of our service users, we strive to ensure that anyone affected by ovarian cancer – whether living with a diagnosis, concerned about their risk, supporting a loved one, or working as a healthcare professional – feels heard, informed and part of a compassionate and empowering community. Join our growing team and contribute to a charity that has been nationally recognised for its impactful work.

About the Role

As Events and Programmes Administration Officer, you’ll play an integral role, providing administrative support to Ovacome’s extensive online and in person events programme, and undertaking core office administrative tasks.

Key activities/ tasks/ responsibilities:

Events

· Administrative support of Ovacome’s extensive events programme, which includes our online workshops, webinars and support groups, our in-person Health and Wellbeing Days and annual Member’s Day, and our Annual General Meeting (for example process event registrations, send event information to those who have registered and attended our events, respond to event queries, log event attendance, liaise with our regular workshop facilitators and book sessions, research venues, book catering, arrange travel and accommodation).

· Work with comms team and other staff to promote our events and prepare a weekly email to promote our upcoming events to our members.

· Work with Health Equalities manager to ensure our events are accessible both online and in-person.

· Edit and upload recordings of webinars and workshops to YouTube and the Ovacome website.

· Host, co-ordinate and provide technical support during online and in person events when required.

· Promote health and safety across the organisation at our in-person events.

· Recruit and liaise with our event volunteers.

Office

· Answer the Ovacome office line between 9am and 5pm (not the Support line) as per rota.

· Open emails received into the shared email inbox and re-direct or reply as necessary.

· Process new member registrations and communication preferences.

· Assist with preparing for organisational meetings, take minutes and produce action lists where required.

· Create surveys for post-event feedback, consultation and ad hoc requests.

· Create QR codes for our website and resources as requested.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic individual who is eager to contribute to our important work. You will bring:

• Strong communication skills, with a compassionate and approachable manner.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisations skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel for events.

Experience in event administration is desirable, but training and support will be provided.

Why Join Ovacome?

At Ovacome, you’ll be part of a supportive and innovative team, where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. We’re committed to flexible working and providing opportunities for you to develop in your role and make a meaningful contribution to the ovarian cancer community.

Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Service (LCVS) are a reputable organisation that work in partnership with other organisations, and individuals to improve the wellbeing of the local community. Their overall aim is to develop stronger communities across the city, by bringing resources together to positively impact the third sector.

Due to securing recent funding from Mersey Care, for a Community Health programme, we are looking to recruit a Mental Health Care Lead. This programme aims to strengthen personal resilience and reduce health inequalities. It provides support to people who have mental health issues to enable them to re-connect and be actively involved with their local community. The programme will focus on improving health, physical activity, education, housing and financial stability.

Would you like to bring your experience and skills to the LCVS team, and lead this inspirational project?

The Role

The Mental Health Care Lead will oversee the Community Health programme, and manage the Mental Health Care Navigator, who is already in post. This is an incredible, and unique opportunity to shape support across the Liverpool region. The main duties include:

• Delivering the community mental health programme in line with contract requirements.
• Identifying the needs of service users and being accountable for delivering a high-quality service.
• Increasing levels of engagement with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Implementing and managing co-working strategies within the multi- disciplinary approach.

The Person

As the Mental Health Care Lead you will have experience working with diverse communities, and have a strong awareness and understanding of the voluntary sector and mental health services.

We are looking for someone who has the commitment to reduce health inequalities and is pro-active, and adaptable in finding creative solutions to community issues. You must be excellent at building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, with the ability to listen, empathise and provide a person-centred support in a non-judgemental way.

We are also looking for someone who has experience in research, with knowledge of policies and procedures who can run this programme with a flexible attitude. A qualification in safeguarding (or the willingness to obtain a qualifications) is essential.

Please note that this is a hybrid role based within the Liverpool area, so candidates must therefore live in this locality. If you live outside of Liverpool, please highlight your intention to relocate to the area in order to be considered.

Apply here for your opportunity to join the friendly and supportive team at LCVS who are committed to an exceptional culture of equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policies and practice amongst employees, volunteers and service users.

To register your interest or for more information please contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Health Charity based in London (Hybrid)

• Hybrid Working: 2/3 days a week is required at their offices in London depending on meetings
• Salary £66,000pa - £68,500pa
• Report to: Director of Finance & Resources
• Management: 3 Finance staff

The position

You will be responsible for financial management, financial control, budgeting and business planning, developing and maintaining financial reporting, business partnering, and ensure efficient use of systems.

Skills Required

• Professional Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Experience of leading or being a senior leader in a finance function
• Experience of designing and implementing process change
• Knowledge of the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)
• Continuous process improvement mindset
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to spot trends and forecast using data from variety of sources
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

Main responsibilities

• Finance business partnering with teams across the charity to develop and consolidate the budget and ongoing financial reporting
• Continuous development of financial reporting, utilising data to develop forward looking forecasting
• Implementation and management of strong financial control procedures
• Increasing financial awareness across the charity, as well as ensuring awareness of financial risks and opportunities
• Working with the Director of Finance to develop the annual budget and to assist in the annual business planning process
• Continuous financial analysis to support teams across the charity
• Coordination of yearend processes and production of statutory financial statements
• Oversight of payroll
• Member of the wider leadership team

In this pivotal role, you will bring in-depth knowledge of sickle cell and work closely with the project steering group, clinical specialists, prison staff, and sickle cell patients in custody. Your aim will be to understand and address the specific needs of patients with sickle cell disorder during their time in detention.

If this role sounds of interest, we welcome your application. We also welcome applications for secondments from NHS England, Health and Justice staff.   

In line with the NHS England (NHSE) 2022/23 healthcare “New Models of Care” this project aims to reduce inequities and improve timely access to high quality expert care for sickle cell patients detained by His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Services – HMPPS (London).

The key aims of the project are to:  

· Identify the healthcare needs at the earliest possible opportunity on their prison journey for all sickle cell patients in custody;

· Ensure the patient voice is heard, understood and responded to by healthcare, prison staff and patient peers detained in prison, i.e. cell-mates, for timely response to patient care needs, including an understanding of issues which may exacerbate a SCD crisis and how to respond to potential crisis;

· Empower/support patients to better understand how to self-manage their healthcare needs/their condition during their prison detention;

· Increase the awareness and understanding of sickle cell conditions with health and care professionals and the wider prison estate workforce. To ensure they have the skills and knowledge to identify and/or prevent incidents or escalation of sickle cell crisis, and reduce stigma and adversity that patients may experience.

The post-holder will oversee the successful programme development and delivery to meet the aims and objectives of this pilot project.

The post holder will develop a flexible, bespoke training programme which meets the needs of key stakeholder groups whilst taking into consideration the restrictions imposed by the prison environment. This may include the offer of training virtually/online, and/or face-to-face at prison location/s.

The role will include liaising with a number of organisations commissioned by NHS England (London) to assist with patient engagement.

The post holder will also be responsible for the project budget and evaluation, including working closely with an external agency for the monitoring and evaluation of the programme over its three year duration. We have received public sector funding to enable this innovative project to pilot. Subject to a successful evaluation and securing additional funding, this role may continue.

We are seeking an individual with strong programme management, communication, networking and advocacy skills to build relationships with key stakeholders. 

Visit our website for a job description and details on how to apply.  The role closes on  April 4th 2025

Big ideas. Lifelong connections. One objective

National Retail Performance Manager (16 month FTC)

£70,000 - £80,000 plus

Reports to: Head of Retail Operations

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement (Trading)

Contract: 16 month fixed term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Location Home-based with extensive national travel (across England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland)

Closing date: 28 March 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Interview date: First interviews 8th April at our offices in Stratford

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Ranked 12th Best Employer in the UK by the Financial Times, Cancer Research UK is looking for a standout leader to join our Retail Operations team as National Retail Performance Manager. Ready to make a difference?

This is a pivotal national role, working across a diverse and complex retail network of over 530 shops, 40+ superstores, and a field-based team of circa 2,100 employees and 13,000 volunteers.

As National Retail Performance Manager you will lead with ambition - driving performance, income growth and brand impact across multiple income streams. Working alongside the Head of Retail Operations, you'll help shape and implement our long-term retail vision, aligned to our wider fundraising goals.

You will ensure delivery of KPIs, support proposition development, and align strategy across regions. Additionally, you'll inspire our retail field teams to deliver outstanding results and service

You will have Senior-level retail leadership experience across national multi-site operations with a proven ability to lead through others and deliver results against multiple performance KPIs. You will also need experience across Multi-channel/omnichannel environments as well as a full clean drivers license as this is role will require extensive travel across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

In return for doing an amazing job you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company car and multiple other benefits (click above) including access to discounts to many high street brands and leisure experiences, a flexible working culture, strong staff networks and an amazing learning and development hub where you can gain qualifications and enhance your skills and learn new ones.

What will I be doing?

• Support the Head of Retail Operations alongside the National Operations Manager to develop and drive delivery of the retail strategy to support the 3 to 10 year plan and growth projections.

• Support the Head of Retail Operations to deliver the national income, expenditure and contribution budgets; and play a lead role in maximising cost efficiencies.

• Act as an ambassador for Trading both with CRUK and externally, by building strong relationships and working collaboratively with key departments and stakeholders

• Deliver income and contribution in line with Trading's 3 to 10 year plan, developing and monitoring key indicators for success. Enable growth through the expansion of the Superstore retail footprint and existing core chain portfolio.

• Lead on the establishment and management of effective systems that evaluate the performance of the retail chain. Monitor income/expenditure/contribution monthly against budget, as well as other key metrics

• Coach and mentor the Divisional Business Managers in order to develop skills and to support them in delivering their objectives

What are you looking for?

• Significant demonstrable experience of commercial retailing

• Experience of conceptualisation, development and implementation of strategy, working with multiple key stakeholders in a busy and complex environment.

• Strong strategic planning, budget management and analytical skills with the ability to articulate and understand complicated data

• Evidence strong leadership skills, inspiring and empowering team members to believe in the vision and direction of a role, its department and the organisation as a whole.

• A track record of successful field line and performance management through motivating and driving the team to consistently grow financial performance.

• Strong experience of managing multiple projects, and resource.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

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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…..
We're on the lookout for a Social Media Manager who is not just a content creator but a strategic thinker, ready to take our digital presence to new heights.
In this pivotal role, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the voice of our organisation across multiple channels, reaching an audience of over 800,000 followers. You'll collaborate with passionate colleagues in content, creative, PR, and marketing teams to bring our mission, services, and heartwarming stories to life online.
As a key decision maker within our social media team, you'll be at the forefront of driving high-profile campaigns and ensuring our social media is integrated seamlessly into our broader marketing and communication strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily management of social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TIKTOK) with a combined audience of 800,000 followers.
- Oversee community engagement and protect online reputation, particularly during high-profile campaigns.
- Develop and execute strategies for key campaigns such as the Great Daffodil Appeal, National Day of Reflection, and brand activations.
- Ensure social media aligns with broader communications and marketing plans.
- Lead the content creation process in collaboration with PR, Content, and Creative teams to produce engaging posts
- Analyse performance data to refine and optimise content for maximum impact.
- Manage budget for organic and paid content strategies.
- Work with the Digital Marketing Manager and external agencies to optimize ad spend and engagement, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Lead regional social media efforts to connect with local audiences in relevant and vibrant ways.
- Coordinate content across 24 regional accounts with teams from across the nation.
- Track and report on social media performance, focusing on metrics like reach, engagement, and influence.
Skills and experience
- Experience of social-first content development, across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Linkedin and Youtube.
- Proven ability in using data measurement and insights to improve and optimise social performance.
- Proven recent track record of developing, managing and growing successful online communities
- Proven track record of developing, managing, and growing successful online communities
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Strong copywriting skills
- A degree is not essential for this role however we expect you to have previously:- Created, developed and delivered social media strategy and plans (including managing content, engagement, platform development and listening tools).

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: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Salary: £35,530 - £39,474
Contract: 12 Month Full time - Maternity cover
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

Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024, our 6th year in a row!

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen to Join Dimensions and be part of our senior leadership team as an Operations Director in North Central. This is an exciting time to join the North Regional Management Team as we expand our operations in response to significant growth in this area.

You will take on direct line management responsibilities for our North Central Locality managers, who are registered with CQC.

Whilst the position is home based, there is an expectation that the Operations Director will regularly visit the homes and be there for their teams as and when required, with a keen focus on the development of quality and practice through great leadership. Your area will cover Barnsley, Leeds, East Riding, Redcar & Cleveland, and Middlesbrough.

As Dimensions is part of a National Organisation, there will be a requirement for the post holder to attend occasional meetings outside of the region, but these will be limited to supporting personal and professional development and to connectivity with peers and access to a wider support network.

Closing Date - 17th March

Shortlisting - 19th March

Psychometric Testing - 21st March

Expert by Experience Panel Interview - 4th April

Face to Face Interviews - 8th April 

About the role - Your main duties will include: 

• Understanding the needs and outcomes of the people living in the London area, along with the standards expected for the delivery of care by CQC.
• Leading a group of Locality Managers who report directly to you, ensuring that they manage and lead their teams in an effective way in line with Dimensions values.
• Leading managers, teams and stakeholders to work collaboratively, making a positive difference for the people we support.
• Ensuring minimum standards are understood and adhered to, while striving for excellence in line with people’s personal choices and person-centred outcomes.
• Working in partnership with the regional leadership team to deliver on regional goals and initiatives.

About you - The successful applicant will have: 

• A great knowledge and understanding of supported living and registered care support for people with a learning disability.
• Have a demonstrable understanding of the requirements of the CQC and of working in health and social care.
• Be results focused; the ability to work proactively, plan, organise, optimise resources and complete targets within agreed timescales.
• Experienced in leading and delivering projects
• Have good networking, influencing and negotiation skills

The rewards

• £6,000 car allowance
• Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• Employee Assistant programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Life Assurance

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• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment toward the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.
• We have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.
• As we are committed to being representative of the communities, we would particularly welcome applications from people with a disability and people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Temporary Charity Shop Manager
Location: Stanhope, County Durham
Duration: 2-3 months
Pay: £14.17 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm | Saturday, 10am – 1pm
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity that is seeking a Temporary Charity Shop Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a community-focused retail space, working with volunteers to maximise income and create a welcoming environment for customers and supporters.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring smooth operations, excellent customer service, and strong volunteer support. Your leadership will play a key role in driving sales and supporting the charity’s vital work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the shop’s daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Leading and supporting a team of volunteers, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Overseeing stock donations, pricing, and display to maximise sales.
• Handling financial processes, including daily cashing up and banking.
• Ensuring all health and safety policies are followed to maintain a safe and organised shop.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in retail management or a similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support volunteers.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, community-focused approach.
• Basic financial administration skills, including handling daily takings.

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.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Hybrid working with 1 day per week in London office

Closing date: 3 April 2025

Benefits: Access to coaching and mentoring, travel season ticket and bike loan, occupational health service

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role as a Business Development Manager working for Ambitious about Autism, the charity that wants to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported. Benefits include a range of learning and development opportunities to ensure employees continue to grow, a Voluntary Group Health Scheme and mental health & wellbeing events.

Reporting to the Head of Employability, Skills and Training, they are looking for a commercially-minded individual who can lead on income generation for National Services, building partnerships with employers, schools and education providers, to support in the growth and commercialisation of their products.

To be successful as the Business Development Manager, you will need:

• Substantial and demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity
• Good, demonstrable knowledge of the commercial sector and how to access decision makers
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative and creativity, where required, in particular in developing offers and tools

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather 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 charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

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

Policy Officer-Wales

Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country.

22.5 hrs per week

Fixed term post 2 years - until the end of May 2027

£31,500-£34,500 p.a FTE depending on experience

Make a difference for kidney patients in Wales!

Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?

We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.

You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.
• Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.
• Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as needed
• Keep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.
• Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group.
• Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.
• Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group. 

The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we recevive a sufficient number of suitable applications.