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Glaucoma UK is the charity for people with glaucoma. Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss.

We offer a wide range of free information and advice leaflets, a telephone helpline, digital support groups, an online patient forum, and volunteer Buddies who provide peer to peer support.

Our services are open to everyone, and thanks to the generosity of our supporters, they are free to all who need them. As well as supporting patients directly, we work closely with healthcare professionals to improve care and increase understanding of patients’ needs. 

As the leader of a dedicated, qualified and experienced team, you will help to keep our communications strategy on track during the coming year by ensuring that the annual operating plan is delivered and that the desired impacts are achieved. 

Position: Head of Communications (maternity cover)

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Flexible and hybrid working between home and our Head office in Ashford, Kent

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £43,945.00 per annum

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays
• Benenden Healthcare cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay 
• Funded support for learning and development

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You'll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter, and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.

​Interviews will take place on Friday 15 November 2024 at our Head office in Ashford, Kent. 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 11 November 2024

What you'll be working on:

• Develop and maintain the annual operating plan for the charity's communications, marketing and public relations activity. 
• Ensure that all press releases, articles and statements reflect the charity's brand values and core messages.
• Lead of the development and delivery of compelling awareness raising and public engagement campaigns, including World Glaucoma Week, Glaucoma Awareness Week, Ramadan, National Eye Health Week, etc.
• Commission and evaluate an annual Glaucoma Insights and Brand Awareness Survey.
• Set, manage and review the budget for communications, reporting on variances and taking corrective action where necessary. 

This job is for you if.....

• you're qualified in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• you have proven experience in a senior communications role, preferably within a non-profit organisation.
• you have excellent line management skills, able to inspire and motivate staff to deliver organisational strategies through a supportive, collaborative and inclusive staff management approach.
• you have strong understanding of media relations and social media management.
• you have experience of managing finances, including monitoring monthly management accounts.

We will respond to all shortlisted candidates by 12 November 2024.

The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team provides support and advice on all finance matters to staff within all other teams in the Charity and is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment.

This role is focused on the purchase ledger and working both independently and collaboratively to ensure that the purchase ledger is maintained accurately and promptly, as well as carefully following all controls and procedures in place. The purpose of this role is to ensure:

· accurate figures within Microsoft Business Central (BC) for both internal reporting and analysis and for statutory reporting such as year-end accounts

· prevention of fraud or incorrect payments

· timely payments to ensure no delay to ARUK goods and services received, and no implication for supplier relationships.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Management of purchase ledger

· Make day-to-day decisions about the purchase ledger such as prioritising payments and workload to ensure purchase invoices are paid within agreed timescales.

· Regularly review all purchase ledger accounts to ensure that there are no outstanding issues such as non-payment, missing invoices, mismatched or unmatched entries.

· Make correcting entries as required where errors are identified within the purchase ledger area.

· Regularly liaise with the Research team to ensure that the folder of invoices awaiting processing matches their records.

· Reconcile all debit balances on the purchase ledger and chase suppliers for any missing invoices.

· Identify and resolve any ad-hoc issues within the purchase ledger, escalating them to the manager if needed.

· Verbal checks of supplier bank account details where we are informed that details have changed, to safeguard against supplier fraud.

Processing of purchase invoices and credit notes

· Check purchase invoices received match purchase orders in BC.

· Where the purchase invoices match purchase orders, convert the purchase orders in BC to invoices, ready to be paid.

· Chase people responsible for raising purchase orders where they have not been raised previously, making sure they raise the purchase orders in accordance with documented procedures going forward.

· Investigate any discrepancies between purchase invoices and orders with the relevant budget holders.

· Check invoices for prepayments or fixed assets, clarifying with the person who raised the purchase order where needed, and post these in line with the documented procedures.

· Check purchase orders for administrative errors when converting to purchase invoices and correct where necessary.

· Post invoices and credit notes in BC, ensuring that prepayments and fixed assets are added correctly and advising others around the charity of criteria for these.

· Attach copy invoices to the purchase invoices in BC and ensure invoice filing is kept up to date for payment runs. 

· Follow the documented controls and procedures to pay invoices via payment runs and make additional ad hoc individual payments if required.

Month end reconciliations

· Maintain Fixed Asset register in excel and reconcile to BC, checking that balances are correct.

· Post acquisition, depreciation, and disposal of fixed assets in BC.

· Maintain prepayments in excel and reconcile to BC, checking that outstanding balances are correct.

· Ensure purchase ledger is up to date for month end, i.e. all issues dealt with, and balances correct or flagged to manager.

· Liaise with other team members to ensure clarity around purchase ledger cutoff for month end postings.

Office administration

· Respond to purchase ledger related emails in the Finance Team shared inbox and ensure these emails are filed appropriately.

· Year end audit assistance, collating documents for auditors and answering queries about transactions, controls and processes.

· Checking and approving of payments made by others in the team, e.g. refunds and expenses.

· Maintenance of all purchase ledger filing (on paper, computer files and within BC) to ensure proper records are retained and documents/information can be easily found.

· Regularly update shared process notes to reflect current processes.

ABBUK

· Make payments, keep basic records of payments in excel and perform checks on bank details for ABBUK as instructed.

What we are looking for:

· GCSE in Maths at a grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent

· Knowledge of Excel functions and formulae

· Previous knowledge of finance systems

· Understanding of book-keeping and reconciliation work

· Finance Experience

· Excellent attention to detail

· Strong organisational and time management skills

· Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively

· Able to problem solve

· Proactive and helpful attitude

· Methodical approach to workload

· Able to work with a wider team across the organisation

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £17,400 pro rata salary (£29,000 FTE 1) per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 27th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 4th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Background

Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.

Job Context

It is an exciting time to be coming into Lepra as we currently celebrate our organisation’s Centenary year this year. In 2023 we underwent a strategic review and developed our new 6-year global strategy to re-establish our work into the future. We are using our Centenary year in 2024 as a springboard to launch our new strategic period. Our new strategy will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from disability and discrimination.

Our Finance and Operations team plays a critical role in supporting the wider Lepra UK team with our finance and HR function delivering and supporting on all finance management processes and HR related support at all levels.  The Finance and Operations team has experienced staffing changes this year and with some staff looking to work part-time, an assistant position has become available to support both the Finance & Administration Lead and the HR and Executive Support Assistant Manager as well as the need for support with our office move.

Job Purpose

To support the Finance and Operations team which includes the HR function as well as coordinating the upcoming office move and facilities operations.

Working Relationships

→ For the initial six months you will report into the Director of Finance and Operations.

→ Working with all of Lepra UK on all matters regarding HR, Operations and Finance.

→ Close working links and collaboration with the Finance & Operations team consisting of Finance & Operations Director, Finance Manager, HR & Executive Support Assistant Manager and Finance & Administration lead.

Key Responsibilities

Premises and Facilities Management

→ Point of contact for office queries from tenants and Octagon Management company and co-ordinate any necessary contractors (stock kitchen, keep shredding bins filled for collection).

→ Clear and sort any items in the loft storage area as required

→ Act as Fire Marshall

→ Collect and sort post

→ Point of contact for all Lepra UK staff regarding office bookings and office use

Finance

→ Logging all donations on CRM system including gift aid administration

→ Running any required reports

→ Payroll support

HR and Administration

→ Sending out appropriate induction email template to all new starters

→ Ordering any IT equipment or arranging current IT equipment for new starters to be configured and for IT to be couriered to new starter/ liaise with IT provider as required

→ Setting up induction training on our online training portal

→ Assisting in arranging induction meetings for new starters

→ Assist with travel and accommodation for colleagues and any visitors / Trustees

→ Arrange for printing and sending on any mailings to staff members

→ IT starters and leavers administration

Recruitment

→ Assisting in the formatting of job descriptions

→ Arranging for job advertisements to be sent to various recruitment advertisers and Lepra website

→ Liaising with Universities regarding intern/volunteer recruitment

General

→ This role sits within a busy finance and operations team which deals with Finance, Human Resources, IT, Governance and premises/facilities. In period of team staff absences, you will be expected to cover work tasks as appropriate

→ If you have spare capacity you will be expected to undertake any reasonable tasks within the team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

· Graduate level or up to A’ Level with relevant work experience

Desirable

· CIPD or Finance qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

· At least two years’ experience of Finance, HR administration or both

Desirable

· Experience in the charity sector

· Experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment

· Experience of bias-free recruitment

Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities

Essential

· Strong desire to work in the charity sector

· Share Lepra’s values

· Highly organised

· Confident user of IT systems, including an aptitude for learning new skills

· Proactive and can multitask

Science Policy Advisor

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Position Objective:

To lead policy and research projects related to animal testing to support PETA’s advocacy for ending the use of animals in experiments

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Term of Employment:

Full-time, temporary (maternity leave cover until December 2025)

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Location:

Remote (UK)

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Salary:

£34,000 – £47,000

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Reports To:

Director, Science Department

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Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

In consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements of PETA, PETA France, PETA US, and PETA Science Consortium International e.V, the successful candidate will undertake the following:

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• Independently research and interpret a variety of scientific, political, policy-driven, and other issues related to animal testing in order to further PETA’s goals

• Build networks and coordinate meetings with key policymakers and other stakeholders
• Write factsheets, white papers, reports, correspondence, and other literature
• Build relationships and maintain communication with key audiences, particularly decision-makers in the legislative and administrative arenas
• Lead meetings with parliamentarians, companies, and legislators and present at conferences
• Develop expertise in non-animal testing methods and draw upon the expertise of others
• Respond to correspondence regarding issues related to animal testing
• Conduct analyses of technical papers and legislation and translate scientific and legal terminology into lay terms for use in research projects
• Identify opportunities to provide public comments that promote non-animal testing approaches and lead the writing and presentation of these comments
• Represent PETA at public-speaking engagements, in debates, to the media, and to the general public
• Communicate PETA’s philosophy to the public
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

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Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field – a master’s and/or PhD is preferred
• Experience working at a relevant organisation or institute, such as an animal protection organisation, the civil service, a regulatory agency, or a biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, or medical device company, is desirable
• Demonstrable experience of the functioning of Parliament
• Familiarity with the use of animals in laboratories, associated legislation, and alternatives to animal testing
• Proven ability to maintain awareness of relevant political, social, and economic developments
• Proven ability to brief colleagues and other relevant stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research
• Proven excellent writing and research skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to make sound, independent judgements
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of scientists, parliamentarians, industry representatives, the public, and other stakeholders
• Exceptional public-speaking and networking skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Willingness and ability to travel, as needed
• Professional appearance
• Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for PETA’s positions on issues in a professional manner
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Harrogate, North Yorkshire!

We are recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to support the running of our Harrogate shop (Commercial Street).

Working alongside our Store Manager and committed team of Sales Assistants and volunteers, you will ensure customers and donors are provided with an excellent shop experience, while you motivate, guide and support the team.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's.
• Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff
• Ability to delegate and coach staff
• Excellent customer services skills
• The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

Ideally you will also have:

• The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes
• Ability to understand basic financial reports
• Experience in a customer facing role

What we offer in return:

• A 28 hour working week (4 days out of 7)
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Are you looking for a role where you can work flexibly and choose from of a variety of working hours that suit your needs? 

About the role:

Whether you are looking to work, days, evenings, nights or weekends only; we may have something perfect for you.  We are looking to increase our current pool of Locum Bank Workers, in order to meet the needs of our services and our future development plans. 

We can offer you experience in the following areas:

• Accommodation services for Adults and Young Persons
• Floating Support services
• Refugee Resettlement
• Ex-offenders
• Mental Health Services
• Women's Specialist Services

We have opportunities available, to work in our accommodation services across a variety of London boroughs.  Shifts are available across all London boroughs, or if you prefer a particular London borough, we can offer shifts that are more localised.

As a Locum Bank worker, you will provide effective day to day shift cover that supports the aims of our Projects and encourages the full participation of our clients. The shifts could be in our Accommodation services, Floating Support services, Refugee resettlement services or in our ex-offenders pathway. You will also take part in all aspects of the daily running of the Projects, including working with our clients in line with their agreed support plans.

You will also be comfortable working within a strengths and recovery framework (training provided) and ensuring that all aspects of your work, are delivered to the highest standards, and are fully compliant with organisational values and contractual requirements. 

In return we will provide you with an online and project specific Locum induction and core e-learning (Fire Safety, Safeguarding Adults & Children, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) to equip you with the tools to successfully carry out your work practice.

Early shifts: 8am - 3:30pm/4pm and /or Late shifts: 3:30pm - 10:30pm and /or Night shifts 9.30pm/10:00pm- 7.30/8am- available.

Pay range: £13.15 - £14.49 per hour. All Locum shifts are paid at base £13.15 per hour rate unless a higher rate with additional case working responsibilities is agreed with project manager.

About you:

• An understanding of working with vulnerable people and the ability to assist them with a range of practical and social tasks.
• Ability to deliver a quality customer focused service and adapt your approach to the needs of clients and the service.
• Sound I.T and numerical skills 
• A flexible, resilient and thoughtful approach to your work - being able to respond positively to challenges, be reflective, self-motivating and creative.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

This is an opportunity that you can develop in a way that fits for you: either use your skills to work flexible additional hours outside of other personal or work commitments or work more regular hours as a way into a permanent role. Either way, the minimum we expect is reliability in working when you agree to and to work in line with our values and strengths and recovery framework.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 27th October at Midnight

Interview date: Week commencing 11th November via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Overview of Role:

As Human Resources Advisor you will be joining a small, friendly and supportive HR team providing advice and support to managers and staff across the full range of employee life-cycle activities. This is a maternity cover post, so is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months. As this is a short-term contract, we are looking for someone with HR experience at this level who can also embody our culture as a charity with a Christian ethos.

You will provide HR advice and support, to our Centres of Mission (CoM) (which are local projects run in partnership with Diocese to share the Good News of Jesus); our central services team in Sheffield known as Co.Lab; and our Sheffield based conference centre and accommodation.

The HR Advisor will play a key role in developing and strengthening the relationship between the staff, line managers and HR and ensure we deliver an effective HR service which is aligned with the service to the wider organisation. The post holder will work closely with managers in making sure the Christian ethos and values of Church Army are part of their culture and practice as line managers.

This role suits someone who is a HR generalist with strong knowledge of key HR practices including recruitment and retention, employee relations and development and training. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in HR and hold a related qualification such as CIPD. As the role will be the link between HR, CoMs and our Co.Lab team, the post holder will play a key part in ensuring the vision, values and ethos of Church Army are evident. They will also bring their day-to-day experience of those areas into shaping the practice of the HR Team.

Salary: £21,029 (0.7) per annum / £24,033 (0.8) per annum (FTE £30,041) per annum

Hours: Flexible options for part-time hours (FTE is 37.5 hours):
26.25 hours (0.7) per week
30 hours (0.8) per week
Working pattern flexible between Monday to Friday.

Pension: Church Army is an auto enrolment pension employer. You will be assessed under pension auto enrolment criteria.

Annual Leave:173.25 hours (0.7) per annum / 198 hours (0.8) per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays) (FTE is 247.5 hours = 25 days plus eight days bank holidays)

Contract:  Part-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Performance and Planning Marketing & Communications professional who wants to help develop and grow Maggie’s profile, reach and reputation across the UK.

The role will be focused on enabling insight-led communications that support the achievement of our organisational objectives, increasing awareness of and support for our centres and online resources, and enhancing our planning and performance processes to create new opportunities to support people with cancer.

There are three key areas of focus of this 6-month maternity cover role: lead on the data analysis and evaluation of the Maggie’s Supporter Survey; develop insight on Maggie’s visitor acquisition and retention with a view to increase our visitor numbers; and lead Maggie’s brand campaign analysis to inform our brand strategy.

See the responsibilities below for more information.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and evaluation of our Maggie’s Supporter Survey, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate valuable insights from which to drive performance and growth.

• Working with data analysts and insights colleagues, and the Director of Performance, Marketing and Communications Director and Fundraising Director, develop valuable insight to help inform our Brand, Communications and Marketing strategy, as well as our Fundraising strategy.

• Conduct analysis, in collaboration with data analysts and insights colleagues, of our Maggie’s visitors support journeys. Establishing any important themes on our visitor retention and acquisition, to inform our Brand, Communications and Marketing strategy, as well as our Programme strategy.

• Lead Maggie’s brand campaign analysis, working in collaboration with communications and marketing colleagues and key external stakeholders. As part of this, support the evaluation of the effectiveness of our marketing activity, including brand tracking and visitor marketing.

• Support the Marketing and Communications Director in evidence-based marketing and communications strategy development and functional planning, based on audience data and insights.

Essential skills and experience

• In-depth knowledge of working within a Brand, Communications and/or Marketing function

• Experience of carrying out mixed method analysis and evaluation of data, qualitative and quantitative, to develop communication and marketing plans and strategy

• Experience generating insight from data, through use of analysis, graphical visualisations, narrative and impact statement

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Power Bi and Google suite - Google Analytics and Looker Studio - for data analysis and presentation

• Ideally experience with Dotdigital marketing platform and Google Search Console for search traffic analytics

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join us at Essex Wildlife Trust as our culture lead within our People and Culture team.

At Essex Wildlife Trust, we believe that a strong, positive culture is the foundation of success. We pride ourselves on having passionate staff and volunteers who are dedicated to conserving and protecting the natural environment for wildlife and the people of Essex. We foster an inclusive and wellbeing focussed work environment where staff can thrive and work collaboratively towards achieving our vision of “a county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”. Our relaxed and professional work environment is conducive to creativity and innovation, and staff are encouraged to proactively share their ideas and work together to achieve our strategic aims and objectives. Overall, our culture is one that values its people and the planet we are working to protect.

The Business Partner - Culture is responsible for the delivery of The Trust’s culture plan, ensuring that the Trust is a high-performing, high impact, people-centred organisation. Working closely with the Head of People and Culture, the role will partner and engage with staff across all departments and all levels of seniority. This role holds responsibility for contributing to the development of the culture strategy and development and delivery of associated plans, with a focus on the key workstreams of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, Safeguarding/Safety and Sustainability - whilst ensuring the Trust’s values are embedded across a combined workforce of staff and volunteers to develop a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment where everyone is thriving and achieving their potential. 

As an experienced people professional, you will develop initiatives and interventions across the Trust to ensure the Trust is a listening, responsive employer, and develop a variety of methods to demonstrate inclusive practices to ensure all employees and volunteers have a voice at the Trust. You will ensure Employee Voice is at the forefront of the development of culture, and the Trust’s core values are central to the development of all cultural initiatives. You will also play a key role in the development and management of staff forums for the key cultural workstreams, ensuring that forums are representative and drive forward the cultural agenda to meet the Trust’s strategic aims. The People and Culture team is close-knit and collaborative encompassing HR, Volunteering, Culture and Learning and Development. We work hard to ensure everyone at the Trust has a positive experience, with a strong culture, clear expectations, professional processes and procedures to support, and the required training and development to deliver their roles and grow in their career with us.

We are an engaging team of individuals, curious, questioning, explorative; we love to introduce innovations and new ways of working, and seek solutions to improve the working experience – for ourselves in the People and Culture team and for others. We are communicators – we like to talk, to share, to engage and to embrace diversity of thinking. 

We are looking for someone who holds, or is working towards, a CIPD Level 5 qualification with relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuous professional development and have proven experience in developing and implementing policies. They should have strong knowledge of organisational culture, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, and Safeguarding. A full job description can be within the 'role information pack'.

This role is a maternity cover position working 30 hours per week (we can be flexible on hours and days). We are proud of the flexible working practices at Essex Wildlife Trust and would be happy to consider requests to work flexibly. The starting salary for this post is £23,100 per annum (FTE £28,875) and based at our Head Office location at the beautiful Abbotts Hall in Great Wigborough. Essex Wildlife Trust offers flexible homeworking arrangements. Further details of the hybrid-working arrangements will be shared at interview.

Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for a Director of Finance & Services to join us. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive annual salary of £65,000 to £70,000.

AFH is an NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

As our Director of Finance & Services, you will be responsible to prepare, manage and implement the financial strategy, policies, procedures, and financial controls framework at AFH, as well as inputting strategically and operationally on  services including HR, Procurement and Facilities. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Finance & Services will work closely with the charity’s leaders to deliver the charity’s objectives. H/she will ensure controls are effectively in place and functional, and h/she will ensure compliance with the rules and regulations AFH is bound by as a charity.  H/she will lead the Finance team and be ultimately responsible for all Finance objectives.

Your responsibilities as our Director of Finance & Services will include the following:

1. Strategic leadership

• As an Executive Leadership Team member, the Director of Finance & Services shall assist the CEO, the AFR and Board of Trustees (BoT) in:
  • developing and implementing the financial strategy, policy and manual;
  • Ensure that investments are meeting their intended objectives, and revise the investment policy as needed to maintain alignment with goalsproviding strategic direction to the organisation through executive decision making, forecasting/budgeting and its implementation;
  •  establishing and implementing internal controls and ensuring efficient and effective financial operations as per industry and sector benchmarks.
• Attend Executive Leadership, Senior Leadership, AFR, and Board meetings, contributing and if necessary, leading them.
• Work with the CEO to develop, co-ordinate and monitor all costings for bids, projects, and core budget.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective relationship and coordination with key stakeholders, including local, national, and global organisations, government bodies, banks, donor institutions, etc.
• Ensure independence of the Internal Audit function, the AFR and the Board from the financial operating matters.
• Liaise with partner organisations and provide the necessary leadership and technical support.

3. Compliance

• Ensure Financial and Accounting policies, procedures, and systems are in accordance with statutory regulations, industry benchmarks, and global standards, and in compliance with risk management and internal controls.
• Ensure that all accounting records are properly and timely maintained, reporting cycles and other associated engagements are successfully performed in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with agreements and contracts in relation to banks and external service providers.

4. Team Leadership

• Assume overall responsibility for UK & International Finance teams, and assume overall responsibility for services including   Procurement and Facilities, including necessary resourcing/recruitment, inductions, training, retention, and day to day management.
• Focusing on team members’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes for building capacities to deliver on present positions and build long term capability to shoulder additional responsibilities.
• Ensure performance management is utilised effectively for all direct reports, to reward good performance and promote a culture of accountability and merit.
• Provide support, guidance, and development to international finance staff.

5. Planning, Reporting and managing resources

• Develop, maintain and monitor the financial systems of the organisation to ensure the production of accurate & timely reports.
• Create business value through technology, ensuring tech systems and procedures lead to outcomes in line with organisational goals, and support with developing the IT and software systems used within finance and services, particularly an ERP system.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with third parties for commercial aspects of the running AFH.
• Finalise the annual financial statements and periodic financial reports (as applicable), obtain external audit approval, and present them to the CEO, AFR Committee, and Board of Trustees for consideration and approval.Monitor and report on the overall funding status, and coordinate with stakeholders for arrangement and management of funds and grants.
• Ensure funding applications are properly prepared and AFH costs fully covered through a robust cost recovery and cross charging methodology, working with the leadership teams to interact with relevant stakeholders for these purposes.
• Conduct financial analysis and review of existing and proposed programmes, projects, and campaigns, contributing to decision making in this area. Oversee staff payroll, handling of petty cash and banking of donations, management of activity fees and credit control process

6. Other

• Perform any other task assigned by the CEO/AFR or the Board.

What we are looking for in our Director of Finance & Services:

Education

• Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

• Significant experience of a senior leadership team role is essential, as well as having managed a direct team and promoting high performance
• Experience in dealing with external audit and internal audit functions
• Experience of managing change and growth
• Knowledge and experience of Charity finance would be an advantage
• A proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of an operation and delivering successful outcomes
• Experience of preparing financial statements, consolidated accounts and seeing through the audit process from start to finish
• Experience of leading services functions including HR, Procurement and Facilities

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build great relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including trustees, partners, and members
• Excellent communication skills, recognising the need to raise awareness and grow our brand and offerings through presentations to a variety of stakeholders
• Advanced ICT skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel, and Finance/Accounting software
• Flexibility and the ability to manage time effectively whilst juggling multiple tasks
• Understanding of political, business and investment climate in UK, Canada and USA
• Understanding of humanitarian and international development sector globally, particularly in relation to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia

Languages

• Strong written and spoken English (Essential)
• Strong written and spoken Arabic, Urdu, or French (Desirable) 

Benefits of joining us include:

• A salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per year depending on experience;
• 25 days’ holiday allowance + your birthday off + bank holidays;
• Matched pension contributions;
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements possible;
• Enhanced sick, maternity/paternity pay;
• Structured annual performance development review process, which informs annual salary reviews and involves training and development provision;
• EAP which includes access to free 24/7 helpline, counselling, and legal and financial advice;
• Subsidised on-site food and drinks;
• Hundreds of discounts and special offers, for shopping, dining out, joining a gym, and more;
• Modern office in central Manchester location with free parking, break out room, and prayer facilities;
• Opportunity to go on international deployment/field visits, where appropriate;
• Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities;
• Subsidised sports and social activities.

This would be an ideal role for a humanitarian sector Finance leader looking to propel their career. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

At Bipolar UK we are passionate about improving understanding of mental health and empowering people affected by bipolar to lead their best lives.

Every month we empower 1,000 people to stay well and we plan to support many more. We offer specialist information and resources through our website, host over 80 peer support groups monthly and offer a 1-1 peer support line and moderated eCommunity. We also work with research organistions and campaign to ensure bipolar voices are heard.

As Fundraising Officer, you will be playing a pivotal role in nurturing and growing our supporter-base across individual giving and events so that we can scale up our services to meet the needs of our community.

Position: Fundraising Officer (fixed term - initially 1 year)

Responsible to: Strategic Partnership Manager

Location: Flexible and remote working

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) - flexible working

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)

• Flexible working

• Company contributory pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 18 November.

Closing date: 8 November 2024

What you’ll be working on:

You'll be maintaining excellent stewardship to nurture and grow our supporters across a range of income streams

You'll be acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of supporters and enquirers and maintaining excellent stewardship to nurture and grow our donorbase.

You'll be managing and improving resources to support fundraising including t-shirts, posters, flyers, donation boxes and fundraising packs.

You'll be liaising with the communications team to create promotional materials for the website and social channels to increase fundraising engagement.

You'll be working alongside the fundraising team and communications team to deliver fundraising campaigns.

You'll be managing a number of external accounts to maximise event fundraising including Run for Charity, Enthuse and Discover Adventure.

You'll also be managing accounts to support in-memory donations and legacies and enhancing opportunities for growing these income streams.

This job is for you if:

You are passionate about creating a better world for people living with severe mental health conditions.

You have at least 2 years’ experience of fundraising ideally in individual giving or community fundraising.

You have excellent written and verbal skills – with experience of writing compelling copy and building diverse strong relationships.

You have excellent project management and time management skills.

You are creative and versatile in your approach and value the opportunity to grow and shape your role.

You have experience of delivering against targets.

You are comfortable working with minimal supervision in a remote environment.

You have a sound understanding of the principles of fundraising including ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance.

You have used Salesforce (or equivalents).

You have a high level of competence using Microsoft Office software and are able to quickly adapt to new technologies.

And finally:

An understanding of bipolar is desirable and we welcome applications from those with lived experience of bipolar either themselves or through family and friends.

Turning tides is our exciting new project  working with young people aged 18-25 offering one to one coaching in  community based settings. The project delivers bespoke support based on a young persons needs and challenges.  We are looking to appoint a wellbeing coach  based in Whitby . The ideal candidate will live in Whitby and have a good understanding of the area  and its resources. 

The role will involve  maintaing a caseload of young people in the whitby area, assessing needs, creating action plans and maintaining paperwork. There will also be a requirement to liase with other organisations  to create links and investigate signpostiong possibilities. The successful candidate would be working with a group of coaches covering the scarborough and Whitby area who are acheiving excellent results with their caseloads there will be frequent oppertunities for peer supervisions and support from the management team. 

Sidewalk is a youth charity that was set up in  1989 to work with young people in Scarborough. Over the years sidewalk has extended its provision and now includes  detatched youth work, centre based youth groups and community and school based mentoring and coaching. We now work with young people across the yorkshire coastOur workforceare dynamic, caring and resilliant and our organisation aims to support young people with challenges and developing a youth voice. 

Are you an able Administrator with a heart to see positive change in the lives of people who are trying to make a new start in the community after prison? Do you have good all-round IT and communication skills, and enjoy working in a team?

South West Community Chaplaincy (SWCC) aims to provide effective care and community support for people as they leave prison and re-integrate back into their local area, within the counties of Devon, Cornwall and western Somerset.  This incudes mentoring, practical support and signposting to assist the integration of ex-prisoners into their communities, in collaboration with other professionals.

We are seeking a part-time Project Support Administrator (up to 15 hours per week).  The post-holder will be based at our Exeter office, although there is some scope for partial homeworking, subject to agreement.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, with previous administrative experience and good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook etc.), including a sound grasp of data entry (Microsoft Azure, Teams).  Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to be an effective communicator, conveying information efficiently in writing, face-to-face and by phone. 

The post-holder will have a pastoral heart and concern for the wellbeing of people, will be in sympathy with the faith ethos and values of the charity, and be able to promote an inclusive environment where people of all faiths, and people of none, can work together for the transformation of lives and communities.

This role is starting ASAP, and we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis. 

Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and efficient organisation of events and programmes?

Do you want to make a real impact on thousands of young people by building their skills through immersive citizenship experiences?

Young Citizens is an education charity on a mission to empower young people to actively engage in society. For over three decades, we’ve been giving young people the tools to understand society’s institutions and tackle its biggest issues. We are a national charity that makes big impact with a small central team and networks of volunteers.

This is a new role that will help Young Citizens ensure that our portfolio of long-standing and newly developed educational programmes and events are of the highest quality for schools and young people across the UK.

You will support the coordination team in delivering a series of events throughout the year, including our longest-running programme, the Bar Mock Trial Competition, which involves 22 events over six consecutive weeks in November. We work with schools, venues, and volunteers to provide inspiring learning experiences and programmes for children and young people.

You will contribute directly to our mission by leading the delivery of our school events programme. This includes responsibility for all aspects of event planning, delivery, and management, partner and volunteer development and management, audience development and evaluation, and events budgeting.

Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be highly organised with demonstratable experience in planning and logistics of a large portfolio of events in different venues (including online delivery) within budget and have excellent communication skills.  

You will excel in a dynamic environment, managing multiple events while upholding high standards of detail and meeting tight deadlines. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys seeing events come to life, we’d love to hear from you! 

The Programmes Coordinator role is a temporary 6-month contract, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.

Benefits of working at Young Citizens 
In addition to joining a small friendly, dynamic and supportive staff team, Young Citizens offers:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
• A friendly, collegiate environment with a passionate team
• An opportunity to make a real difference to help children and young people benefit from quality, inspiring citizenship education and develop vital skills!

Our office is based near Aldgate East Underground station. This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance a minimum of 2 days a week during non-delivery periods, and up to 3-4 days during event delivery months.