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We pride ourselves in the strength of our relationships and the difference we make together to deliver our ambitious strategy and change lives. 

As Database Officer, you’ll be responsible for delivering tasks and projects to better manage, store and analyse fundraising data in a way that is compliant, efficient and effective. The hands-on role will develop and manage data processes, data imports, data selections, processing of income and reporting.

Over the course of your career at Back Up, you will be given training and development opportunities which will see you increase your skills and knowledge, and ultimately be able to provide in-depth insight and data analysis to support our fundraising efforts.

This role, will also form part of a project team scoping and implementing a new CRM, which will revolutionise the way we work with our beneficiaries and supporters.

For full details please see our job description.

About us: 

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries. 

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensures excellence in the services we deliver. 

How to apply 

Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midnight on Friday 28th February with: 

• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.) 

• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.

• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.  First round interviews will be held from the week beginning 11th March.  If you cannot make those dates, please indicate this when you apply.

What will the process involve? 

The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk  

Guaranteed Interview Scheme 

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk . 

Don’t meet every single requirement?  

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up. 

About Us

Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.

We have over 40 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace.  We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and confident individual to join us as Programme Manager to develop and manage delivery of Phase 2 of the Early Connect Programme. Following successful delivery of Phase 1, Inspire has been selected to deliver Phase 2 of this pilot programme alongside the GLA/DfE and lead partners Rinova.

This role has responsibility for developing and delivering work related learning activities for young people with the aim of enhancing their skills and understanding of future career opportunities and transitioning into apprenticeships.

All delivery is aimed towards enabling young people to learn about apprenticeship opportunities and how to position themselves to apply and move into employment as an apprentice. You will work closely with young people, employers and business volunteers to deliver fun, engaging and labour market-relevant careers related support and workshops to young people participating in the programme in both online and in-person formats. You will have the chance to be creative through planning, delivering and evaluating the programme to ensure that services are current and meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing development, delivery and coordination of work related learning activities for phase 2 of the Early Connect programme.
• Accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets.
• Managing a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training.
• Accurately managing data and reporting requirements of funders of the Early Connect programme.
• Identifying suitable referral partners including the Jobcentre and training providers, from which to recruit job seekers and course participants.
• Maintaining and building effective relationships with programme participants and stakeholders.

Please see our job description for further details.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter.

Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person.  We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find a suitable candidate.

Interviews will include a skills based test.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

The purpose of your role

We’re looking for a Selection Officer to join our award-winning team to deliver our selection processes to enable us to achieve our ambitious mission. You will be responsible for ensuring all candidates are assessed consistently and fairly throughout each stage (application form, online immersive assessment and digital assessment centre) so that we can ensure we recruit talented and diverse individuals committed to the Police Now mission for each of our core programmes.

This is a fast-paced and varied role that will involve working closely with applicants throughout the candidate journey, alongside various internal and external stakeholders, to ensure we meet our targets. Your responsibilities will include delivering selection activity including assessment centres, and quality assuring our selection outcomes. You will be dedicated to delivering an excellent candidate experience at every stage of the selection journey to ensure all candidates have a positive experience with Police Now regardless of the outcome.

Alongside operational delivery, you will work closely with the Recruitment Delivery Manager and Head of Recruitment on future evolutions to our selection processes to ensure we remain market-leading in our approach. This includes designing content, piloting new activities and using data and evaluation to inform future developments and improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within our Recruitment Delivery sub-team of eight, contributing to a high-performance culture and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Take a lead role in screening and assessing applicants against the necessary skills and attributes to join a Police Now programme. This includes all stages of the selection process – application form, online immersive assessment and digital assessment centre. Act as a contact point for candidate queries to support them through their application journey and probe for further information related to their eligibility when required.
• Oversee the running of assessment centres in the role of the assessment centre facilitator and/or manager to ensure all candidates receive a positive candidate experience and work with assessors to ensure consistent and fair assessment assessed across all exercises. Ensure timetables are created through our digital platform so all participants and assessors have the information required for their involvement in the assessment centres.
• Act as a main point of contact for assessors and actors, dealing with queries and overseeing scheduling and invoicing. You will also provide training and onboarding for new assessors when required.
• Oversee progress towards specific candidate pipeline targets, flagging areas of concern with a focus on under-represented groups within policing, and implement actions as required to exceed target expectations. Develop and deliver pipeline interventions such as unsubmitted application calls, pre-assessment centre phone calls, group coaching sessions and other tailored communications, so that candidates are fully prepared for each stage of the selection process.
• Support and lead on projects related to process improvement, content design and candidate journey and assessment evolution. This will involve working on developments to our assessment activities and materials when required, gaining stakeholder input into selection criteria and testing new methodology to ensure rigour. Conduct ongoing analysis of parts of the selection process, as well as end of campaign analysis, communicating outputs to relevant stakeholders.

Key requirements

• Motivation and passion for the Police Now mission, values, and working within the policing sector.
• Proven selection and assessment experience, preferably in a high-volume graduate environment or experience working in police recruitment services.
• Experience proactively managing high-volume candidate pipelines in a tailored and strategic way, using insights to improve candidate outcomes and progress to targets.
• Have diversity and inclusion at the heart of all you do, contributing to the ideas and delivery of our strategy to hire outstanding and diverse individuals.
• High level of planning and organising ability, with confidence managing multiple activities and deadlines, strong project management skills and good judgement and decision making to consider conflicting priorities. Ability to work at speed whilst ensuring attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently persuade, communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and target audiences.
• A strong team player, able to build relationships with a large team to understand priorities and flex working style appropriately; whilst also having the ability to work well independently, recognising when to act with autonomy and when to escalate.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and ability to develop knowledge and proficiency of Police Now’s applicant tracking system, candidate communication platform and digital assessment centre platform.
• There will be a requirement for set days to be worked within the office (approximately 2-3 days per week), or stated venues, to support with the running and delivery of events, as well as infrequent travel nationwide. Assessment centres are delivered digitally but may require flex to working hours including earlier starts, later finishes and occasionally Saturdays (time off in lieu provided).

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy and modern office in Zone 1.
• Competitive salary of £36,000 - £43,000, per annum (dependent on experience and inclusive of London weighting).
• Flexible working.
• 27 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays.
• A range of hospitality discounts.
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace).
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts.
• Training opportunities for personal development.
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 6% employer contributions and 2% employee contributions).

Additional Information

• The closing date for this role is Sunday 23rd February at midnight.
• Please note this role is London based with requirements to travel to our London office approximately 2-3 days per week, travel to events will also be required.

The purpose of your role

We’re looking for a Recruitment Officer to join our award-winning team to deliver our recruitment process and enable us to achieve our ambitious mission.

You will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a large pipeline of candidates across our three core programmes. This is a fast-paced and varied role that will involve working closely with candidates alongside various internal and external stakeholders to ensure we meet our targets. You’ll act as the go-to person for candidates throughout their application journey, delivering an excellent candidate experience and supporting them throughout each stage of the recruitment and onboarding process until they start on our programme. You will also act as the dedicated recruitment link to a number of our partner forces, working collaboratively with force HR and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Alongside operational delivery, you will work closely with the Recruitment Leads, Recruitment Manager and Head of Recruitment on future evolutions to the recruitment process to ensure we remain market-leading in our approach. This includes designing content, piloting new approaches and using data and evaluation to inform future developments and improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within our Recruitment sub-team of eight, contributing to a high-performance culture and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Be the face of Police Now for our candidates, maintaining an exceptional standard of candidate care throughout the end-to-end recruitment process. You will build relationships with them, engaging and supporting them through each stage with regular quality communication, persuasive techniques and relationship management skills.
• Develop and deliver recruitment pipeline interventions such as pre-assessment centre phone-calls, un-submitted application calls, group coaching sessions and other tailored communications, so that candidates are fully prepared for each stage of the application and selection process.
• Oversee progress towards specific candidate pipeline targets, flagging areas of concern with a focus on under-represented groups and escalating and implementing actions as required in order to exceed target expectations.
• Act as the main point of contact for successful candidates throughout their lengthy onboarding journey, ensuring they remain engaged and enthusiastic about joining Police Now’s programme and resolving any barriers they may face.
• Work closely with a number of our partner police forces, being the main point of contact for in-house force HR and Recruitment teams. You will collaborate to build strong relationships to ensure every single candidate progresses quickly and smoothly through the post offer processes, including vetting, medical, fitness, as well as referencing and degree checking.
• Support and lead on specific recruitment projects related to process improvement, content design and candidate journey evolution. This will involve working on developments to our internal functions and processes, onboarding strategy and force implementation strategy.
• Conduct ongoing analysis as well as end of campaign evaluations of parts of the recruitment and onboarding process and communicate outputs to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain oversight and updates of candidate progress through each stage of recruitment and onboarding via our applicant tracking systems, taking care to ensure accuracy.
• Support with the planning and delivery of Police Now and force events, such as regular virtual drop-in sessions, the Police Now induction event and force induction events.
• Work closely with the Recruitment management team to identify areas of need and focus for that week, splitting your time across multiple teams/people, as needed.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders that support the recruitment process, such as Police Now’s Force Partnerships Team and our external suppliers.
• Ad hoc duties to support our busy team, including, attending events and supporting with onboarding processes.

Key requirements

• Motivation and passion for the Police Now mission, values, and working within the policing sector.
• Proven recruitment experience, preferably in a high-volume graduate environment or experience working in police recruitment services.
• Proven background in proactively managing high-volume candidate pipelines in a tailored and strategic way and using pipeline insights to improve candidate outcomes and progress to targets. Ability to demonstrate where you have delivered a high standard of candidate care.
• Have diversity and inclusion at the heart of all you do, contributing to the ideas and delivery of our strategy to hire outstanding and diverse individuals.
• High level of planning and organising ability, with confidence managing multiple activities and deadlines, strong project management skills and good judgement and decision making to consider conflicting priorities. Ability to work at speed whilst ensuring attention to detail.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to manage change, ambiguity, and high levels of complexity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently persuade, communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and target audiences.
• A strong team player, able to build relationships with a large team to understand priorities and flex working style appropriately; whilst also having the ability to work well independently, recognising when to act with autonomy and when to escalate.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and ability to develop knowledge and proficiency of Police Now’s applicant tracking system.
• There will be a requirement for set days to be worked within the office (approximately 2-3 days per week), or stated venues, to support with the running and delivery of events, as well as infrequent travel nationwide.

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy and modern office in Zone 1.
• Competitive salary of £36,000 - £43,000, per annum (dependent on experience and inclusive of London weighting).
• Flexible working.
• 27 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays.
• A range of hospitality discounts.
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace).
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts.
• Training opportunities for personal development.
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 6% employer contributions and 2% employee contributions).

Additional Information

• The closing date for this role is Sunday 23rd February at midnight.
• This is a fixed-term role until March 2026.
• Please note this role is London based with requirements to travel to our London office approximately 2-3 days per week, travel to events will also be required.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager leading our Children & Young People service to join our Homicide Service Operations Management Team; you will be home based but extensive travel in the UK and Wales will be required.

Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service delivering exceptional, individual support to families and children and young people (CYP) bereaved by and eyewitness to homicide?

Do you have substantial experience of developing and managing children and young peoples' services? Do you have extensive previous knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma, and bereavement on children and young people?

If yes, then we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The Homicide Service provide exceptional support to people affected by murder and manslaughter. We work closely with Major Crime Teams within police forces across England and Wales. The Homicide Service CYP team integrates fluidly with the Homicide Service Family and Peer Support teams to provide cohesive and effective advocacy and support service to eligible service users across England and Wales. We also support families of British Nationals murdered abroad and so work closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office who refer into the Homicide Service.

You will lead a team of Team Leaders and CYP Caseworkers who deliver support in schools, community settings and homes. We offer a range of interventions to CYP including one to one support (digitally and in person); Peer Support and outreach within the community.

This role will develop the CYP service, constantly striving for the best outcomes for children and young people and so you will be driven to make a difference every day. You will demonstrate resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; possess the excellent organisational skills required to manage a diverse workload with often competing priorities. An ability to work as part of a team, as well as managing your own diary/work priorities is a must.

As an Operations Manager you will need:

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments
• Experience of leadership and management and implementation of change management processes.
• Ability to effectively manage demanding and competing work priorities, achieving successful results across team and service
• Extensive working experience of the impact of trauma and bereavement and the importance of trauma informed practice, especially when supporting children and young people
• Experience and knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, particularly in the criminal justice, health and social care sector
• Undergraduate degree or relevant professional qualification such as ILM level 5 or above or extensive experience in a supervisory role with budget management and target driven

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Regenerate is looking to recruit a highly organised, efficient and focused Bookkeeper/Accountant on a freelance basis to be responsible for all the bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities of our non-profit organisation and social enterprise. It is a very rewarding role that provides a special opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the life chances of young people in Wandsworth.

The position requires someone with an attention to detail and ability to prioritise and multitask effectively, think creatively and efficiently to deliver financial reports, and accounting processes to meet deadlines.

Please read over the attached Job Pack and fill out an online application form to apply!

Overview:

• Contract type: Freelance/Self-employed
• Location: Remote/Ashburton youth club, Westleigh Avenue, SW15 6XD
• Rate of pay: £23 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 12 -15 hours per week
• Flexible working
• Free parking facilities when working in the office
• A friendly and cohesive team environment
• Application Deadline: Friday 21st February

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes
• Set up payments and prepare invoices
• Liaise with management team
• Deliver management accounts each quarter and regular financial updates
• Liaise with the external Auditors to deliver the company Audit
• Manage bank accounts
• Assist with Payroll management and HMRC
• Adhere to all company procedures and regulations
• Maintain an organised and streamlined accounting system and manage financial records on Quickbooks
• Provide financial reports for funding requirements when necessary
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes
• Assist in other accounting projects as necessary

Skills Required

• Proven experience in an accountancy practice or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and QuickBooks
• Proficiency in Gift Aid and other administrative processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent research skills and proven ability to deliver financial reports and accounts
• Forward thinking
• Able to work independently and also as a part of a team
• Highly organised, accurate, and excellent attention to detail
• Flexible approach to work
• Supportive of and in alignment with the aims,purposes and organisational values of Regenerate

About Us

Regenerate is a youth charity established to work with young people who live on housing estates in Roehampton and Putney and surrounding areas. Regenerate inspires and supports young people by building strong, lasting relationships and creating life changing opportunities; helping them grow in confidence, make the best of their lives and impact the world for good.

We help young people facing issues such as trauma, exposure to crime, marginalisation or discrimination, and mental health issues, uncover their potential and nurture their future aspirations by facilitating person-centred services.

Regenerate has been working within the community since yr.2000, and is continuing to provide a solution to the challenges mentioned through our three service areas: Youth and Community, Mentoring and Coaching, and Employment through our social enterprise Feel Good.

Unique is a charity that provides accurate and accessible information to empower those looking for answers. Alongside this, we act as a facilitator, helping people connect with each other to share their experiences of rare gene and chromosome disorders.

We work with anyone that has been affected by, or wants to know more about, rare chromosome or gene disorders - whether that’s an individual, a family, a carer, a doctor or a scientist. We believe that by working together, we can find new ways to support and celebrate people living truly unique lives.

Unique has over 30,000 members (individuals, families and professionals) globally but our office is based in Oxted, Surrey, UK.

Unique is seeking an Engagement and Communications Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a hybrid role, based between our office in Oxted, Surrey, and home. At Unique, we provide accurate and accessible medical information and foster a supportive community for those navigating the world of rare chromosome and gene disorders. We believe in the power of shared knowledge and lived experiences to empower and connect people.

As the Engagement and Communications Officer, you will play a vital role in developing and nurturing relationships with our members, including individuals and families affected by rare chromosome disorders, as well as healthcare professionals, educators and social workers. Your key responsibilities will include organizing regional family events, information days, and webinars, managing our online community forums, and overseeing our communications output, including monthly e-newsletters and social media platforms. This role ensures that our members are listened to and supported, raising awareness of what Unique can offer to those who need us, wherever they are in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver Unique’s communications and engagement strategy
• Develop and lead on Unique’s social media strategy
• Organize and deliver both in-person and virtual member meetings
• Promote Unique to multiple audiences, including people/families affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders, healthcare professionals, and others
• Seek ways to increase Unique’s profile
• Nurture relationships with existing Unique members and reach new audiences
• Engage with healthcare professionals, social workers, and other professionals

Please see job description attachment for further responsibilities

Person Specification:

Essential qualities, skills, and experience:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience of developing and delivering communications and engagement strategies using a range of channels, including websites, email, social media, printed materials, and events
• Ability to write clearly for a range of audiences, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Excellent understanding and empathy of the issues those affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders experience
• A can-do attitude, with enthusiasm and creativity
• Ability to meet agreed deadlines, prioritize workload, and maximise the use of time
• A commitment to the aims and objectives of Unique

Desirable qualities, skills, and experience:

• Experience of working in the area of disability/genetics
• Experience of working in the charity/voluntary sector
• Experience of event organizing

Additional requirements:

• To be able to work occasional evenings and weekends (for Unique family events)
• Willing to undertake occasional travel within the UK (for Unique family events)

Your cover letter should explain why you are interested in this post and what makes you ideally suited for the role. Start date: As soon as possible.

We are committed to inclusion, equality, and diversity and welcome applicants from all parts of the community. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please submit your cover letter and CV as soon as possible.

The closing date for this role will be the 7th March and interviews from the 17th March.

Are you good at talking to people and convincing them to get involved in a cause you're passionate about? 

Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish? 

With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions. 

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Digital Campaigns Officer (Fellowship) to help us achieve real impact by recruiting Fellows to the RSA to grow and diversify our network of Fellows in line with the overarching operational strategy. This involves marketing the Fellowship through a range of written and multimedia formats, responding to enquiries effectively and generating leads, and delivering digital recruitment campaigns.

This role is based from RSA House in London for at least three days per week, with hybrid flexibility for the remaining days. 

About You 

What we look for in a successful Digital Campaigns Officer (Fellowship) candidate:

• Experience in producing marketing copy and collateral, such as newsletters, videos, graphics and other assets.
• Proven experience in creating compelling digital and social media assets which drive engagement and amplify reach.
• Experience in persuading others to take an action through one-to-one conversations and public speaking, whether in sales, marketing, campaigns or another capacity. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to quickly build rapport with people at all levels and from a diverse range of professions, backgrounds, and enthusiasms. 
• Able to apply creative thinking and take initiative in suggesting and implementing improvements. 

To find out more about this role, please download our job description on our website. 

Apply 

In order to apply, please click ‘quick apply on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 March 2025. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.  Please get your application in as soon as possible. 

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process. 

Inclusion Statement 

As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.    

We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination.  We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.  

Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .  

About Us 

We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.

The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world. 

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits . 

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability to find their marketing and communications officer.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working 2-3 days per week from their office in Surrey. 

The role of Marketing and Communications Officer is to work collaboratively across the organisation, you will help deliver impactful, multi-channel campaigns that elevate the profile, attract new audiences, and support key goals in fundraising, recruitment, business development, and awareness.

The role involves planning, creating, and analysing social media campaigns. Creatively and strategically manage the charity’s social media channels to drive engagement, increase awareness, and garner support for our mission while supporting broader marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a social media content calendar for all channels, ensuring consistent, engaging, and on-brand messaging. 

• Create a range of content, including photographic, animated, and short-form video materials, using tools like Canva or by briefing the in-house design team. 

• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to represent all functions through strategic content. 

• Work with teams to optimise social campaigns for events, appeals, and recruitment efforts. 

• Work closely with colleagues from the fundraising directorate to help maximise the success of specific fundraising campaigns and messages via our social channels (including active participation in the planning process). 

• Plan and execute paid social media campaigns to enhance reach and engagement for key initiatives. 

• Monitor, respond to, and engage with followers to maintain a strong online community presence.

• Write and publish blogs and articles that support broader marketing goals. 

• Ensure all content adheres to consent, GDPR, and brand guidelines. 

• Develop engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X), including copywriting, graphic design, and video production. 

• Assist with the creation of email marketing campaigns using platforms like DotDigital.

Person Specification: 

• Demonstrable experience in creating content for social media channels 

• An understanding of, or willingness to understand, consent in relation to publicity and relevant regulations such as PECA and the GDPR 

• Experience of boosting/optimising social content through paid media.

• Strong copywriting skills in the context of the social media environment. 

• Knowledge of a broad range of social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, SnapChat and TikTok. 

• Ability to analyse results and move forward with programmes of work with evidence-based decision making. 

• Ability to manage content and follower interactions over multiple channels and platforms 

• Ability to maintain and develop a consistent brand voice across all channels.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We are proud to partner with a national charity that protects the rights of refugees and collaborates with the UN. They are currently seeking a full-time (35 hours per week), temporary Communications Coordinator for an initial period of approximately six weeks in the first instance.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement based in their central London office (Zone 1), requiring one to two days onsite per week. While the designated onsite day is currently Wednesday, flexibility may be needed during busier periods, to increase days onsite.

Reporting to the Senior PR Manager, the Communications Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the charity’s communications efforts. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting content research and creation
• Assisting with PR campaigns, events, and digital communications (social media and website)
• Providing administrative support to ensure effective reporting, tracking, and compliance

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Experience in a similar communications role
• Working in a similar high-pressure environment, and used to working to deadlines
• Strong ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines within a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail, proofreading skills, and ability to spot inconsistencies
• Confidence in using and learning various digital platforms (e.g., social media channels, image research libraries)
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience or a strong interest in the refugee or charity sector, or a passion for communications and fundraising

This role requires immediate availability, as the organisation is looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Head of public fundraising

Salary £62,000 - £67,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience 

Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days (we welcome flexible working requests)

Base Hybrid working with regular attendance at least two days a week (one of which is to be Thursday) at                                       one of our locations:

                                    o Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP

                                    o Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

                                    o Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL

The role

Leading the Public Fundraising team, this crucial role will oversee our mass acquisition and stewardship, maximising income from audiences including individual givers, community fundraisers, local corporates and legacy pledgers. Work alongside the Director of Fundraising and the Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Campaigns, you will contribute extensively to the charity’s budgeting and strategy over the short and long-term. This position currently line manages three direct reports and an overall team of nine.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post, please use link provided.

Closing date for application: Wednesday 26 Febrauary 2025, 9am

First stage interviews date: Tuesday 4 March 2025 or Thursday 6 March 2025

Second stage interviews date:  Tuesday 11 March 2025 or Friday 14 March 2025

• You must be eligible to work in the UK

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Centre 404 to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

Centre 404 is a leading charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and their families. Founded in 1951, we work with five London councils to deliver housing support, employment assistance, day opportunities, children’s services, and leisure activities. With an annual budget of circa £10 million, we are proud to empower independence, inclusion, and equality.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to guide our organisation through a time of change and opportunity.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead and inspire a diverse team delivering complex, person-centred services.
• Build strong partnerships with commissioners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and modernisation, including the use of AI and new technologies.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion as integral to our work and values.
• Respond to increasing demand for autism support with scalable, impactful programmes.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for empowering others and a track record of leading complex organisations, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive

Salary: £95,000 - £105,000 p.a.

Location: Islington, London

Employment term: Permanent, Full time

How to apply:

If you would like to receive an information pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks via the apply button.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick via the apply button with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 7th March 2025

Both Centre 404 and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Title:  Head of Finance

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Location: Hybrid working – one day per week at our Head Office in Strood

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As a Head of Finance, you will be accountable for:

· Financial strategy and planning

· Financial management

· Management of resources and key suppliers

· Motivational leadership, collaboration and promotion of the values of Carers First

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

· To be a fully qualified Accountant or have equivalent financial experience.

· Experience managing a finance function with a budget in the region of £5m a year, producing management accounts,           cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards/reports.

· Knowledge of charity governance, including reporting standards, UK SORP and preparation of statutory accounts.

· Able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis that proactively contributes to strategic and operational             planning and improvements.

· Ability to inspire, motivate and support a staff team and work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external                 stakeholders.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. 

Carers First Can Offer You

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, download our candidate pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application on our website. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview Process:

All successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to two meetings:

Stage 1: An informal online meeting to discuss their application.

Stage 2: A face-to-face meeting with an interview panel. You will be required to do a presentation, and details will be                           provided in advance.

Job Title: Director

Grade and Salary: Director - £65,600 - £75,000

Reporting To: The Chair and Board

Location: Brighton /Hybrid (2/3 days/week in Brighton Office)

Contract: Full time (35 hours a week)

Objectives of the Post: Lead PAN UK’s overall direction and strategic development, ensuring the well-being of both organisation and staff

Travel Requirements: The post involves some UK and international travel.

For 40 years Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) has worked to tackle the problems caused by pesticides and to promote safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens. We are looking for a visionary Director who will provide leadership and support to our team, represent us externally on high-level political platforms and nurture relationships with current and future funders.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV and a covering letter, of no more than two sides, explaining how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the role to Jon Farrant, Head of Finance and Governance by midnight, 16th March 2025

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th March 2025

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Keith Tyrell, Director

PAN UK actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We view diversity in its broadest form which includes, but is not limited to, the consideration of race, nationality, gender, age, class, disability, sexuality, language and educational background. We particularly encourage applications from eligible candidates from minority ethnic groups which remain under-represented in the charity sector.

We are asking all applicants to complete an online diversity form, even if you choose to leave some parts blank. Your responses will remain anonymous and will not be linked to your application. The information you provide will help us to better understand our own recruitment practices and how they can be improved to ensure that we are reaching as broad a pool of people as possible.

Background

Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) is the only charity in the UK focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens. It is an independent, non-profit organisation, which works nationally and internationally to eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides, to reduce dependence on pesticides and to increase the adoption of sustainable alternatives to chemical pest control.

For almost four decades, PAN UK has worked with groups and individuals concerned with health, environment and development, to promote healthy food and a sustainable agricultural system which will provide food and meet public health needs without dependence on toxic chemicals and without harming food producers, agricultural workers, or the environment. Our work includes campaigning for change in policy and practices at home and overseas; co-ordinating projects in the global south which help smallholder farming communities escape ill-health and poverty caused by pesticides; and contributing our wealth of scientific and technical expertise to the work of other organisations who share our aims.

PAN UK operates as part of PAN International - a global network with partner organisations based in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Pacific and Latin America. The Secretariat is composed of two international co-coordinators one based in Ethiopia and one in the UK who is hosted by PAN UK.  In addition to the network partners, PAN UK works closely with a wide range of like-minded organisations based in the UK and Internationally. 

PAN UK’s Senior Management Team comprises of the Director, Head of Finance and Governance, Head of International Programmes and Head of Policy and Campaigns. The organisation currently has fourteen staff organised into three teams – namely the international, UK and central support teams.

Responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

• Act as a figurehead and spokesperson for the organisation with key stakeholders including donors, allies, journalists and decision-makers.
• Lead on organisational strategy development and implementation.  Oversee completion and implementation of the new 5-year strategic plan.
• Lead, support and inspire a dedicated team to deliver the organisation’s mission and objectives.

Organisational management and development

• Lead the organisation’s work on Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ).
• Maintain an overview of all the organisation’s work, ensuring that projects and are delivered on time and budget.
• Work with Programme Heads and Project Teams to monitor and evaluate all programmes and projects ensuring they meet performance indicators and align with the organisational strategy.
• Work with the Head of Finance and Governance to ensure that all of PAN UK’s policies are fit-for-purpose, align with the organisation’s values, reflect best practice for a charity, and are appropriate for the guidance of the organisation.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and ensure that Trustees are kept informed of key developments and risks in a timely manner. Hold quarterly Trustee meetings, organise reports on project development, provide minutes of meetings.

Externally facing work

• Represent PAN UK at the highest level on a range of relevant strategic bodies and fora.
• Act as a media spokesperson for the organisation.
• Work with the Communications Manager to raise PAN UK’s public profile and cultivate and develop widespread attention to PAN UK projects, research and reports.
• Ensure that all outputs are of high quality and do not pose any kind of reputational or legal risk to the organisation. 

Fundraising and financial management

• Work with the Head of Finance and Governance to monitor the organisation’s current and forecast financial position and to determine actions to take to ensure ongoing financial sustainability.
• Lead on fundraising efforts aimed at securing unrestricted and/or core funds including building and maintaining relationships with key donors.
• Work with the Head of Finance and Governance to maintain an overview of the financial and funding needs of projects and the resourcing of the overall organisation. and support the Heads of the UK and International teams to fundraise for project-specific and/or restricted funds.
• Identify new fundraising streams and implement these approaches in order to secure PAN UK’s long-term future.
• Continue to grow PAN UK’s individual giving programme (implemented by the Communications team).
• Continue PAN UK’s ethical approach to fundraising which precludes taking funds from organisations, companies or individuals that contribute to the undermining of the achievement of PAN UK’s mission, or do not align with our values.

Human resources

• Line-manage the individual members of the Senior Management Team and run the team as a whole ensuring it meets regularly.
• Provide leadership and support to the whole staff team.
• Continue to make PAN UK an excellent place to work and maintain the organisation’s strong record on both staff recruitment and retention, including oversight of personnel matters.
• Get the best out of the whole PAN UK team, ensuring that its technical expertise on pesticides and agroecology is sustained alongside other key skills.

Person specification

Essential experience

• At least eight years’ experience in a UK NGO, and five years in a senior management position.
• Experience of managing, leading and motivating staff.
• Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing strategies designed to create change. 
• Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds and building relationships with a range of funders (trusts and foundations, and other institutional donors).
• An understanding of charity finance rules and organisation-wide financial management.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including experience of public speaking to a range of audiences.
• An understanding of the strategic context, actors, institutions, and processes relating to key policy areas intersecting pesticide management such as food, farming, environment, health and/or international development
• A demonstrable commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice.
• Sound knowledge of relevant UK, EU and/or international decision processes.
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable experience

• Relevant degree in a related discipline (science or social science).

• Campaign and advocacy experience, including experience of designing, developing and implementing campaigns at the UK or International levels.
• Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees.
• Experience of project planning and management and evaluation,
• Experience of dealing with the media and acting as a spokesperson.
• Knowledge of UK libel law