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The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a widening participation careers project within defence and security. Building on the successful two year pilot, the project targets activities for young people and undergraduates including summer schools, internships and school and university presentations. The project aims to increase awareness, understanding and connection to defence and security data science careers from groups previously underrepresented in these roles. The project will involve working closely with the Turing’s Defence and Security Partners and other organisations to deliver a range of activities aimed at increasing the diversity of those taking up data science careers in the defence and security field.

Your Profile

The successful candidate will have experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have prior experience of working with young people or undergraduates in an education based setting and strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation. Experience of delivering training or professional development sessions ideally to an audience of young people. You should have excellent negotiating, influencing and communication skills at all levels and possess the ability to handle matters of a sensitive/confidential nature in a professional manner.

Main Duties

• Manage the delivery of the Defence and Security Data Science Careers projects. This includes summer schools and career talks in locations across the UK and an undergraduate careers programme.
• Manage multiple stakeholders, including the Turing’s Defence and Security Partners and youth delivery partner(s) to ensure stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, pastoral and safeguarding support of participants. This will include under 18s and undergraduates.
• Line management of Widening Participation Officer and Casual Worker Facilitators
• Bring together colleagues from relevant departments in the Turing, especially from the Defence and Security programme, to oversee the creation of content and project topics for all programme elements, ensuring a vibrant curriculum.
• Manage communications for the project, working closely with the Communications team to develop suitable advertising and communications strategies.
• Lead evaluation including refinement of KPIs and reporting on the programme.

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role as well as a job description and person specification.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button, it will take you to our job portal. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter.

If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please see job description for more information on how to proceed.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 April 2025 at 23:59 (London, UK BST)

Terms and Conditions

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2026. The annual salary is £53,021 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute

Please note, due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to hold British citizenship.

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us to find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested.

Benefits:

• Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
  commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

About Us

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK’s IT team as our IT Vendor and Service Integration Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end vendor management process, ensuring seamless integration of external services with our internal IT operations.

Acting as the primary liaison between outsourced service providers and internal IT teams, you will ensure alignment with organisational objectives, maintain service quality, and optimise the value derived from vendor relationships. You will also be responsible for ensuring that contract obligations are consistently met.

You will coordinate across IT Operations, IT Applications/Data, and directorate technology-dependent teams to resolve issues that span multiple domains, ensuring the smooth integration of services between internal and external providers. A key aspect of the role will involve monitoring and reporting on vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, providing regular comprehensive updates to the Deputy Director of IT. In addition, you will oversee contract management for all outsourced IT services, negotiating amendments and renewals to secure the best value for the organisation.

To succeed in this role, you will have experience with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL, along with a strong background in IT supplier and budget management. You will bring demonstrable experience in managing complex outsourcing relationships, coupled with strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. You will also have a strong understanding of IT service management principles and practices, along with substantial experience in IT vendor management or service delivery roles.

If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

�� Join Storyhouse as our Development Director ��
�� Location: Chester | �� Full-Time, Permanent | �� £55,000 per annum

Are you a dynamic, strategic fundraiser with a passion for the arts and community impact? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving ambitious income growth? Storyhouse is looking for a visionary Development Director to join our Leadership Team!

At Storyhouse, we're more than a cultural venue — we're a creative community hub, delivering outstanding artistic programmes and vital community initiatives. As Development Director, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our future by leading and evolving our fundraising strategy to secure a diverse, sustainable income base.

�� Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all fundraising streams: individual giving, major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, public sector grants, and legacy giving.
• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, campaigns, and appeals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with donors, funders, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Manage and inspire the Development Team, fostering professional growth and delivering high performance.
• Collaborate closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to support long-term strategy and business planning.
• Champion Storyhouse’s commitment to access, inclusion, and participation, advocating for our role as a vital cultural institution regionally and nationally.

�� We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record in senior fundraising roles within arts, culture, heritage, or charity sectors.
• Brings exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and management experience.
• Is adept at crafting compelling cases for support and persuasive funding proposals.
• Can develop creative, innovative approaches to income generation.
• Has experience managing budgets and delivering a strong return on investment.

�� Why Join Us?

At Storyhouse, you'll be part of a passionate team, working in one of the UK’s most exciting cultural organisations, delivering meaningful change in the community while advancing your career in a leadership role. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and make a real difference.

CBRL, the UK’s social sciences and humanities research hub in the region, seeks to appoint a new director. With centres in Amman, Jerusalem and London, CBRL fosters, produces and disseminates original, rigorous and independent research and invests in promising emerging scholars. Our overarching mission is to advance knowledge and understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Levant through scholarship in the humanities and social sciences.

The successful applicant will be a leading scholar with a background in the humanities, social or environmental sciences. They will have an outstanding research profile and demonstrable experience of academic leadership and strong general management ability. They will have a clear vision for building on CBRL’s existing strengths as a research centre and regional hub for scholars of the Levant.

Appointment Term: Initial period of 3 years.

Based: UK or Amman

Status: The post may be on secondment from a UK university or other institution, or otherwise the Director may be employed directly by CBRL. The Director must be able to spend time in the Levant and/or be able to travel freely around the region as well as to/from UK. 

Time commitment: Full time. 20% of salaried time funded by the CBRL will be allowed for development and delivery of personal research 

Responsibilities

Strategy and Performance

Working with CBRL trustees, and in dialogue with the British Academy and other partners:

• Lead a review of CBRL’s strategy.

• Ensure alignment with regional dynamics and evolving geo-political landscapes.

• Put in place a sustainable model for CBRL’s activities, setting ambitions for the next 3 – 5 years.

• Develop and promote high quality, visible UK research projects and research partnerships in and with the region.

• Enhance and increase use of CBRL facilities on the ground

Partnerships

• Cultivate productive relationships with the British Academy, BIRIS and other key stakeholders.

• Expand networks across relevant UK and regional entities to bolster CBRL’s strategic and funding objectives.

• Explore and develop possibilities for collaboration and funding beyond the UK Higher Education sector.

Research

• The Director will be expected to develop a programme of highly quality personal research for which time will be allowed within the role, as agreed with CBRL.

• Support and oversee delivery of a high-quality programme of research activity in the region, including research partnerships, grants, projects and events.

Delivery

• Develop the accessibility and sustainability of CBRL archives.

• Ensure high standards of project management and administrative efficiency.

• Develop the communication and dissemination of CBRL’s work.

People

• Manage the CBRL staff team to deliver on key priorities, creating a culture of ambition, collaboration and shared values.

• Ensure optimal organisational structure.

• Make sure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and well-applied.

Finance and Resources

• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable income generation across a range of sources

• Exercise oversight of budgets, resource allocation and reporting

• Oversee financial proposals and reports to BA and other funders

• Make sure facilities are well-managed and secure

Governance 

• Report regularly to the Chair of Trustees, keeping them informed of progress against objectives

• Collaborate in setting agendas for and report to trustee Board meetings and the AGM

• Ensure compliance with CBRL’s constitution and regulatory requirements

Person specification:

Essential:

• Outstanding record of research and publication in the humanities, social or environmental sciences, in one of the disciplines supported by the CBRL.

• Knowledge and experience of the UK higher education and research sector.

• Appreciation of the CBRL’s mission

• Demonstrable ability to provide academic and management leadership across a range of disciplines

• Strategic vision and demonstrable ability to lead in the development and delivery of a strategic plan.

• Ability to develop plans and set and monitor objectives • A consultative and inclusive approach to management, combined with ability to make executive decisions

• Commitment to transparency and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Clarity and effectiveness in communications

• Significant experience in managing change.

• Strong interpersonal skills conducive to effective engagement and management across diverse environments and contexts.

• A proven ability to communicate well across cultures.

• Willingness to learn Arabic if not already an Arabic speaker.

Highly desirable:

• Working knowledge and ability to speak Arabic or other regional language.

• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting, financial and personnel procedures

• Experience of external fundraising

• Experience of managing large grants

Please read the attached job description for more details and terms of appointment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the dedicated team at Dunkirk Memorial House. This is part time role, 25 hours per week working two night shifts (19:45 – 08:15), including weekends.

We are committed to providing high-quality, long-term care for older people, ensuring they receive the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.

As Registered Nurse, you will play a key part in creating a stimulating and compassionate environment, leading by example to promote the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of our residents. Your expertise will support our care team in delivering outstanding clinical care while fostering a warm and engaging home.

What We’re Looking For:

- Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience in a care home or similar setting.
- Experience in leading a team and promoting high standards of professional practice.
- Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and best practices.
- Management of Medicines Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Minimum Asset Level 2 in Dementia Care (or willingness to undertake).

What we offer:

- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

About our Dunkirk Memorial House

The Royal British Legion operates six UK care homes, providing exceptional care for veterans and their families. Nestled in Somerset’s countryside, Dunkirk Memorial House offers 86 en-suite rooms, a bar, library, chapel, and tranquil gardens. Our specialized Dementia Mews supports up to 30 residents, ensuring compassionate, expert care in a warm and respectful community.

Apply now to become part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

What will I be doing?

You will primarily be working with the Policy Officer to expand our public affairs and parliamentary work. This will involve updating the map of key stakeholders and contact lists of parliamentarians and policymakers relevant to the Centre’s work. You will also support the relationship building with these contacts, for example by helping to draft letters and organise online and in-person events. You will also be the Centre’s eyes and ears in Westminster, and monitor parliamentary business, including relevant select committee hearings, parliamentary debates and Prime Ministers Questions, All Party Parliamentary Groups meetings. You will identify trends and organisational opportunities, and feed this back internally within the team.

You will also help our Communications Officer to increase the reach and impact of the Centre’s work, for example by expanding our contacts list of relevant organisations working in academia, the third sector and journalists, for promotional purposes, and building up the Centre’s image library. There will be opportunities to contribute to the Centre’s blog series which we use to promote the Centre’s reports and events, as well as analyse relevant external developments in the justice system.

The position will also involve supporting the Centre’s work more generally, for example by helping to design and organise events for a range of audiences, such as the Expert Voice webinar series, and conducting literature reviews to fill the gaps in our knowledge on specific topics.

What kind of person do we want?

The successful candidate will have excellent written and analysis skills, the ability to understand and synthesise complex topics, and have an interest in criminal or family justice. Through your application you should be able to demonstrate the following:

· Strong analysis and written skills;

· Accuracy and attention to detail;

· Ability to take initiative and think creatively when approaching tasks;

· Ability to work independently and manage your own workload;

· Enthusiasm and energy to work in a small team;

· A demonstrable interest in social justice, policy and UK politics;

· An understanding of Westminster policymaking (desirable);

· Experience writing a literature review (desirable);

Requirements

The post holder needs to have the eligibility to work in the UK legally.

The role is open to applicants living outside of London who are interested in working remotely, but the applicant is expected to work at least one day per week at our office. This travel cost will be reimbursed.

The application deadline is 23:55 on Thursday 17th April 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 8th of May 2025 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP. Online interviews can be arranged on request.

Equal opportunities

It is the policy of the Centre for Justice Innovation to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, offending history or trade union membership status. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

The Centre is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. It is essential that people do not face unfair discrimination in any role within the charity, whether paid or voluntary. For that reason, we do not use criminal records to exclude people. We only ask about criminal records if they are relevant to the role.

Senior Management Accountant

Location: London/Hybrid
Department: Finance
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum - skills and experience dependant

Providing financial partnering and support for one of the UK’s leading Social Investment Groups.

Big Issue Group is searching for a Senior Management Accountant to provide full financial business partnering to our investment function – Big Issue Invest.

The role sits within the finance team and helps align the financial requirements of Big Issue Invest with the overall strategy of the Big Issue Group, alongside providing bespoke support to the Invest function.

You will create and provide management information for multiple management accounts and help to shape strategy to enable informed and effective decision making.

You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualification experience, have strong budgetary and statutory accounting experience, have a proactive approach and be comfortable with developing and implementing strategy that aligns with group missions.

You will be an important part of enabling Big Issue Invest to provide amore impactful investment offering by empowering them to make fully informed financial decisions and more confidently planning their way forward.

This role is offered as full time and permanent.

For a full job pack including a full list and summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary £60,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays incrementally increasing with service.
• Flexible working policy
• Pension scheme
• Private Health care cover
• Enhanced Family benefits
• On-going learning and development
• Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Blue Light Card benefits scheme

Workplace details:

This role based at the Big Issue Groups Head office in Finsbury Park, London. With Hybrid working available.

Closing date – 12th April 2025 (23:59pm). Please note that we will be actively interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. So please apply asap. 

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. 

Since 1991, the Big Issue has sought to tackle poverty by creating opportunities through enterprise and working with individuals to rebuild their lives. Over time our organisation has grown, extending our mission so the Big Issue Group now consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

Benefits: As well as a salary commensurate with our sector, we are proud of our family-friendly staff benefits. We offer 3 days paid leave in a rolling year to care for a sick child or grandchild, 3 days paid leave in a rolling year to care for a sick or elderly relative, an incremental holiday scheme, life cover, a healthcare cash plan, access to an open learning library and other learning & development opportunities, an enhanced contribution into our workplace pension and a generous maternity package. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are underrepresented, such as women in senior roles such as this, disabled people and people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

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We are looking for a Project Manager within our Service Delivery team. You will need experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients as well as excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing projects from commissioning through to completion. You will also need quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design and experience of online and postal methodologies, data handling, analysis and reporting.

Salary: £31,016 - £38,500 per annum, plus benefits (pro rata if applicable)

Contract period: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Job Type: Flexible (part time or full time - 30 to 37.5 hours per week, over 5 days Monday to Friday)

Reporting to: Team Leader of Picker Programmes

Team: Service Delivery

Location: Oxford / hybrid working – up to 100% remote (must be based within the UK)

You will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with a portfolio of key customers as well as ensuring successful delivery of a range of customer programmes, including a project relating to people’s experiences of having babies in neonatal care.

In this Role

In this role you will:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with a portfolio of key customers
• Ensure successful delivery of a range of customer programmes across quantitative survey development and implementation, qualitative research and mixed mode evaluation projects
• Complete activities including questionnaire design, administration of surveys, managing, collecting and checking data, resolving queries, producing reporting outputs, providing final quality assurance, managing day to day interactions with key sub-contractors
• Work collaboratively within Picker and external partners to successfully complete service delivery to the highest standards
• Ensure all surveys and other documentations are published in accordance with company working practices, internal working practices and external regulatory requirements

About you

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience of managing and developing client relationships
• Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing projects from commissioning through to completion, on time, on budget and to total client satisfaction
• Experience of undertaking quantitative research: questionnaire design; experience of online, postal methodologies; data handling, analysis, and reporting
• Relevant experience in employee surveys, patient surveys, social research or market research
• Ability to work to deadlines and tight timescales, managing time and adjusting priorities accordingly
• Ability to manage workload with frequent interruptions, multiple demands on time and requests from stakeholders
• Ability to work independently under managerial direction, seeking advice as required, and gain required approval at predetermined stages of projects
• Been educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

This is a summary of the job description. Please review the full job description.

About Picker Institute Europe

Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation as a key authority in the measurement and improvement of patient experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone.

We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.

Working with us

Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact. We work to understand, measure and improve the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to help providers deliver better care. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of health and care services, then Picker could be the place for you.

Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.

To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
• Convenient Oxford location with free parking
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus eight public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
• Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
• Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
• Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
• Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee loan scheme (rental deposits, UK work visas, season ticket, emergency)
• Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team

Colours of Redbridge is a vibrant programme of community-led arts and culture in Redbridge, East London. It is part of the pioneering Creative People and Places (CPP) programme from Arts Council England, empowering local people to decide what culture happens in their area. We are reaching new audiences through high-quality work and making a real difference to people’s lives through our projects which include South Asian truck art, a cultural food festival and a disability-led street carnival.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Officer to work with local communities in Ilford and Loxford. You will facilitate community empowerment and decision-making processes in order to realise the community’s artistic ambitions and work with a group of Community Producers to develop projects in the area. Additionally, you will sustain engagement with our target communities via regular events and maintaining networks with local community groups and organisations.

See our 2024 highlights video here.

Marketing Communications Manager

Location: Homebased
Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Communication
Salary: £33,533.60 - £41,917 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 25 to 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Temporary

If you are an experienced Marketing Communications professional, looking to utilise your skills within the charity sector, this could be the role for you.

Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a talented Marketing Communications Manager to join our dedicated Marketing Communications team for a temporary fixed term period of 12 months (maternity cover - ideally starting in June/early July).

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.

What you will do:

To increase the charity's reach and awareness, you will lead a high performing communications team in the delivery of impactful marketing, communications and PR.

Crafting compelling stories and showcasing the life-changing work the charity does, you will be the central point of contact for all marketing and communications needs, ensuring consistent and effective communication to amplify the charity's impact. You will manage all the communications channels; oversee brand assets, external relations, PR, website, social media, email and creative libraries. Combining strategic vision with proactive tactical team support, you will be responsible for strategic project management and the delivery of engaging communications projects.

It is an exciting time to join us, as the charity marks its 35th anniversary this year and we will be doing lots to celebrate! Including embarking on ambitious projects such as our brand review, website rebuild, major appeals and campaign projects and of course our 35th anniversary communications.

What we're looking for:

• Team leadership or individual line management experience.
• Strong project management skills, experienced in managing multiple campaigns and prioritising workload for self and others.
• Experience of strategic marketing and communications delivery.
• Experience overseeing brand assets and communication channels (website, social media, PR)
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in multi-channel campaign planning and execution (social media, web, direct marketing, PR)
• Expertise in media relations and brand awareness.
• Exceptional creative writing and content creation skills.
• Understanding of GDPR and compliance protocols.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

We can offer you:

• 33 days annual leave allowance (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Charity (occupational) sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking (for site based/visiting staff)
• Dog friendly offices (for site based/visiting staff)
• Flexible working hours
• Mileage expenses (45p per mile)

This role can be delivered remotely from home. Occasional travel may be required for attendance at events and content creation support; travel is assessed and distributed amongst the team in relation to location and capacity (claimable expenses for business travel as required). We will provide a high spec laptop, additional screen and iPhone for use in the role.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

First interviews are scheduled to take place online (via MS teams) in the week commencing 5th May 2025.
Second interviews are scheduled to take place in person (location to be confirmed), in the week commencing 12th May 2025.

*subject to changes

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

Please note we may choose to close this advertisement early should we find a suitable candidate or if we receive a high volume of applications. Please be assured that we contact all candidates about the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

REF-220617

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Operations Manager to join our friendly and supportive team.

Main purpose of post 

You will manage Survive’s daily operations to keep the organisation compliant and functioning efficiently and to lead on specific projects to further the organisation’s mission and strategic aims.

You will attend regular meetings with the CEO, be an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and attend other internal meetings and working groups.

You will also be instrumental in the Client Journey working group and their work to streamline and improve services. Where necessary, you will represent Survive at external meetings and working groups. 

You will be responsible for the completion of timely performance reports to the Board of Trustees and internal working groups. This role will also provide statistics for internal/external use as/when required.

You will oversee a number of internal projects and external pilot projects.

 

Outline of main duties 

The following is a summary of the key responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and the post-holder may be required to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the scale and nature of the job role. 

Operations:

o ensuring that key tasks and our contractual obligations are being fulfilled. You will ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping across the team on our database, Charity Log.

o working with the SMT on an organisational design structure which meets the needs of our growing service

o attending SMT and Client Journey working group meetings to discuss and resolve organisational challenges and help address ‘bottlenecks’ in service provision’

o taking responsibility for premises including the Micklegate office and remote counselling locations. Includes liaison with the landlord, booking rooms and inspecting premises to ensure they are suitable for counselling

o taking responsibility for health and safety in our York office

o compiling risk assessments for the York office, satellite locations, home workers and external events and activities.

 

IT and phone systems

o providing training and support on IT and Survive’s systems and software to staff, volunteers and trustees.

o liaising with Survive’s IT and phone/broadband suppliers regarding upgrades, service continuity, security and risk management

o answering first line technical questions before escalating to Fusion Systems

o controlling system access permissions to software applications and Sharepoint folders

o setting up new and managing existing software applications to ensure Survive is making the best use of technology to assist with organisational efficiency

o being responsible for the purchase, upgrading, maintenance and disposal of IT hardware and mobile phones within approved spending limits, and preparing costed proposals for Board approval, where necessary

Policies and procedures

o You will follow Survive policies and procedures including (though not limited to) Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, data protection and information sharing

o You will monitor the data that Survive holds for clients in order to comply with the organisation’s confidentiality policy and with UK GDPR including responding to third party disclosure requests and Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) from service-users, former service-users and third parties

o You will contribute to the maintenance and development of Survive’s policies and procedures

Resources

o ensuring that Survive obtains value for money and works to achieve efficiency by reviewing practices, systems and processes and making changes and recommendations where necessary

o managing the procurement process for insurance, leases, suppliers and contracts in order to get the best value and to meet the needs of Survive

o attending the Finance and Resources sub-committee meetings to advise on contracts and suppliers

 

Projects, monitoring and evaluation

o attending external meetings with funders, partners and commissioners where required, and where necessary, provide monitoring and evaluation reports

o attending working groups to represent Survive

o liaising with partners to develop and secure funding for pilot projects and be responsible for ensuring key milestones are met and the production of regular monitoring and evaluation reports

o providing reports to the Board of Trustees including Survive’s performance against Key Performance indicators (KPIs)

o You will plan and deliver specific projects, working with internal and external stakeholders and reporting on key outcomes and deliverables. For example, you will maintain existing accreditations (e.g. The Survivors’ Trust) and work towards gaining new accreditations (e.g. BACP)

Person Specification – Operations and projects manager 

   

Qualifications 

• You will have a good standard of general education and ideally a qualification in one or more of the following areas: business administration, project management, charity management

Operations 

• Experience of procurement and managing supplier contracts

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and UK GDPR
• Ideally, you will have worked or volunteered in the charity sector 

Team relationships 

• Able to deliver training, as required – especially IT training 

• Able to work effectively as part of a team and create, build and sustain good working relationships 

• Ideally, experience of managing change and supporting a team in embracing new ways of working 

Experience, knowledge and skills 

• You will have excellent IT knowledge and skills and be able to support the team. You will have experience of Microsoft Office applications and computerised client databases (we use Charity Log)
• You will have ideally have experience of delivering contracted services
• You will have experience of maintaining and enforcing boundaries, adhering to policies and procedures and handling sensitive information
• Ideally you will have some knowledge and understanding of issues relating to rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse, and its impact on survivors

Projects, monitoring and evaluation

• Experience of overseeing pilot projects, ensuring key milestones are achieved
• Experience of compiling performance, monitoring and evaluation reports
• Able to research, analyse and summarise information 

• Ideally have experience of overseeing external accreditation processes

Personal

• An interest in the work that Survive does to support survivors of sexual trauma  

• A commitment to uphold and work towards Survive’s values including active promotion of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusive practices 

• Able to work independently and prioritise work effectively to meet demanding deadlines 

• Able to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary sector partners and build good working relationships 

• Excellent listening skills; written and verbal communication skills

• A flexible approach to work and problem solving and ‘can do’ attitude to get things done 

Priorities for the first 6 months – what you will be working on:

• Getting to know the Survive team 

• Getting to know key external contacts
• Review of Survive’s suppliers and contracts, including our telephone and video calling needs to ensure we are getting the best value for money
• Review of internal processes as part of the Client Journey group

• Become confident in the use of our client database Charitylog in order to produce reports and statistics
• Understand pilot pathways from NHS and East Riding of Yorkshire 

Where possible, interviews will be held on Tuesday 22nd April in York

Support Worker -NDP Navigation Service
Salary £24,000 FTE,  28 hours per week, 6.6 weeks holiday   
Remote working with some travel to events across West Sussex

Are you passionate about supporting parent-carers of children and young people with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions? 

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our rapidly growing caring charity with the benefits of flexible family friendly working (from home), generous holiday, pension scheme, travel expenses, laptop and phone provided.  

Reaching Families was established in 2008 to empower, inform and support parent-carers and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex.  We achieve this through the delivery of our services providing information, training and peer support.

Our NDP Navigation Service provides information, training and support to parent-carers of children and young people waiting on, undergoing or completed an assessment for ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions.

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated support worker to join our NDP Navigation Service
Working within the Outreach & Training team to provide information, advice, signposting, training and support to parents and carers of children and young people on the West Sussex Neurodevelopmental Pathway (NDP) who have been referred into the service. 

Person Specification (essential):

Knowledge
• ​Extensive knowledge and/or experience of the challenges faced by parent-carers and children and young people on the neurodevelopmental pathway 
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience of ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions 
• Working knowledge of the local SEND community 

Experience
•Experience of either advice giving preferably gained in the voluntary or statutory sector or experience of casework support  preferably gained working with families of neurodivergent children 
• Experience of working with parent-carers and families of neurodivergent children 
• Experience of undertaking outreach to disadvantaged communities
• Experience of using MS Office including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams 

Please see attached job description for further details and full criteria 

We welcome applications from all members of the community and value diversity in the organisation. Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process due to any disability or health requirements. 

Closing date for applications is 8th April 2025

Interviews to be held in Littlehampton on 24th April 2025 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK 

Shannon Trust Reading Strategy Coordinator HMP Stoke Heath

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons.  We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Stoke Heath. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust Team Members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP Stoke Heath, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

This role is subject to contract award and will be prison-based.

Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.  The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Interviews are planned for the week commencing the 28th April 2025.

REF-220

We are seeking to fill a new role with someone who is proactive and has previous experience in a communications and external relations role. A newly created role, you will work closely with the Head of External Relations creating and executing plans to promote and increase the awareness of the institute and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders.

The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) is an educational research institute established to help improve later life outcomes. We are independent and an expert across all elements of the UK pension system. We contribute facts, analysis and commentary to help stakeholders, decision-makers and law-makers take informed policy positions and decisions on pensions and retirement income provision.

Reports to: Head of External Relations

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the institute’s communications strategies: Work with management to create strategies to improve the institute's image and voice.
• Write content: Create press releases, newsletters, blogs, articles, social media posts and website copy.
• Simple design: Create graphics or infographics to be used on various platforms.
• Dissemination: Work with projects and assist with the release of outputs in its various forms to stakeholders. Ensure the copyright libraries are notified when research is published.
• Manage stakeholder relations: Build relationships with the media, parliamentarians, government officials and other stakeholders to promote the institute.
• Monitor communications: Monitor and respond to messages.
• Monitor external engagement: Maintain a record of the wider teams external engagement activities (events, presentations, representation on various boards).
• Measure impact: Record and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns. Assist in the preparation of the annual report.
• Manage social media and website: Maintain the website and social media accounts.
• Ensure brand alignment: Make sure all outputs and content aligns with the institute’s brand identity. Assist with liaising with external suppliers – designers, website hosts etc.
• Contact database: Researching, maintaining and updating stakeholder contact lists.

Essential skills

• Experience in drafting correspondence to all audiences including government (MPs and officials) and other senior stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and delivering successful communication plans.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to take and process complex information, address any gaps, and produce appropriate, clear and effective communication materials.
• A working understanding of media, digital, and external relations.
• Working knowledge and experience updating websites, social media platforms and using design software (Canva, Adobe Suite, Umbraco, Squarespace etc).
• An ability to take and process complex information, address any gaps, and produce appropriate, clear and effective communication materials.
• Experience in distilling long and complex documents into short summaries.
• A track-record of building relationships with stakeholders. 
• A working knowledge of the UK’s political system including how government and Parliament operate and the ability to use this understanding in our external relations strategy. 
• A working knowledge of or understanding of the pensions landscape.
• An understanding of effective political, social and media monitoring, including the use of a range of digital tools and use of Parliamentary tools (e.g. Hansard) to support this. 
• A team player with good co-ordination skills, sharing and escalating opportunities, risks, and challenges where appropriate and liaising with colleagues.
• Ability to work flexibly in managing a range of activities and able to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Organised and good at prioritising often competing deadlines.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and two referees.  One should be the current/most recent employer and/or prior employer but they will not be contacted without prior consent. The successful candidate will also need to maintain an independent point of view to fit with the PPI’s non-political, fact-based stance.

The PPI takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Location

We are a hybrid organisation and operate a remote working policy which means staff spend some time working in the office (1 to 2 days a week) and some time working remotely. It is important that the successful candidate builds strong relationships across the team as a whole and with our stakeholders.  As most of our stakeholders are mainly based in London, there will be a strong case for the successful candidate being London based, or able to come to London as frequently as required. We therefore anticipate that the normal place of work will be at the PPI office in Central London.

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus time off between Christmas and New Year
• Membership of the PPI’s Group Personal Pension (initial 8% employer contribution with an additional matching contribution for every 1% employee contribution up to 4%)
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Continued professional development
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Employee Assistance Care Programme
• Carers leave
• Leave for volunteering

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

No contact from agencies.