Management Jobs

Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for using your skills to help improve the lives of older people? Join our team!

You would be at the heart of Care Rights UK’s work, supporting our small team to deliver our ambitious aims. You would manage the office to ensure smooth running of our processes and help us improve our efficiency. You would provide administrative support across our services, campaigns, research and policy work, helping us to raise our profile. You would support our members and Lived Experience Group, helping us to grow and diversify our reach.

You would be welcomed into our small, dedicated, friendly team. Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, there would be dedicated time for co-learning and sharing knowledge and skills.

The ideal candidate will be a positive, can-do person, with a passion for using their organisational and interpersonal skills to champion the rights of people needing care.

This is an exciting period of change for the charity, as we invest in growing our services and seek to diversify and increase our reach across the UK.

We value equality and diversity. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or carer status.

Charity People are thrilled to announce we are working with The Funding Network to find a Partnerships Manager - a truly wonderful charity that builds connections that change the world. This unique role is central to a new era unfolding at The Funding Network, and will prioritise managing existing donors and building a thriving new network to increase impact for the organisations they support.

Their work is incredibly unique in the sector. The Funding Network are pioneering a model of engaged and collaborative philanthropy that bridges the divide between the most privileged members of society and the most marginalised. They facilitate real change for small charities, allowing them to grow, build their own new network of funders, develop their own infrastructure, increase support and ultimately increase their social impact.

The main facilitation is crowd funding events at which small charities pitch for funds and other forms of support. Events are hosted on a pro bono basis, and have been described as part TED Talk, part Dragons Den and part live auction. On any given evening, an audience might have the opportunity to support children impacted by parental imprisonment, families affected by knife crime, and asylum seekers facing homelessness. Audiences leave feeling inspired and uplifted by the people they've met, the work they have learned about and the difference they've made.

Partnerships Manager

• Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
• £40,000 - £45,000 - full time or part-time pro-rata salary
• Flexible and hybrid working policy with 2 days per week in central London office
• 26 days annual leave plus three days between Christmas and New Year and one for birthday, increasing to 29 days after two years of employment and 31 days after five years

Members find and select the charities The Funding Network support, and contribute approximately 80% of the funds raised at events, and make a vital contribution to core costs through an annual fee. This role will be central in shaping the future of donor partnerships by ensuring outstanding account management for their current network and expanding their base of individual and corporate members achieving greater impact.

About You

This role will appeal to fundraisers who thrive on building new connections, meeting new donors, and being close to the cause. There is incredible scope to see first hand the impact of The Funding Networks approach, helping small charities secure funding to kick-start their own exciting new journey of greater reach and allowing them to reach new heights.

The role will suit someone:

• With a record of fundraising from Corporate/philanthropy/major donor income streams and can demonstrate the skills to engage and inspire new prospects
• Who thrives in a small organisation, close to the cause and impact, and values the opportunity to collaborate and broaden their own experiences
• Can demonstrate great understanding of account management and new business processes
• Who is ready to shape their own strategy and make a lasting impact on the future trajectory of a charity
• Is an excellent communicator at all levels, and who loves talking with passion to inspire others

This is a standout role. I would love to share more with anyone interested in hearing exactly what is in store. Please drop me a message to request a job pack, set up a Teams call, and find out how you can apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6^th December

1^st Stage Interview: w/c 9^th December (Online)

2^nd Stage Interview w/c 16^th December (In person, Central London)

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

You have substantial experience of working in Housing and Social Care and an in‐depth understanding of mental health issues. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough as a Service Manager.

The Service Manager at Carlisle's Melbourne View CQC Registered supported living scheme is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the on-site recovery team. This will include ensuring outcomes are achieved, supervising and managing the team, maintaining quality standards, liaising with external care teams and at times covering shifts. The service consists of 11 self-contained flats, a community service and dispersed housing.

The Service Manager will be a role model for inclusion and diversity, ensuring the Waythrough values are lived through day-to-day practice, whilst maintaining the highest possible standards of support and customer care. They will have accountability for delivering the services in-line with contract and commissioners’ requirements.

Substantial experience of managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as is the ability to lead by example using a firm but inclusive management style. Some housing management experience would be useful too. Open and encouraging, you have lots of tact and diplomacy and are great at managing conflicting priorities. You also have a flexible approach to working hours and are happy to participate in on call arrangements.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities. Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience.

On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation.

Interim Contract Manager
Job type: Temporary
Duration: 3 months +
Hybrid Working: 4 days remote
Location: London, the nearest station, Holloway Road

Excited to announce an immediate opening for an Interim Contract Manager within the NHS. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic Complex Contracts team, part of the Chief Nursing Directorate.

The Complex Contracts team focusses on:

• Safeguarding adults and children
• Quality governance and improvement
• Person-centred commissioning for individuals, including children with complex needs, whose requirements cannot be fully met by local services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, primarily in continuing health care (CHC), including care homes and home care providers
• Transitioning contract and performance management, along with supplier relationship management, to the Atamis/Health Family online system, based on the Salesforce platform.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking individuals who possess a blend of administrative skills, data analysis capabilities, and the ability to engage stakeholders and build relationships within the wider team.

The ideal candidate would have:

• NHS contract management experience
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft 365 products
• Experience with Atamis or similar procurement systems
• An understanding of CHC is beneficial.

If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to be available immediately.

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Permanent contract

35 hours per week

£37,646.16 per annum (London) / £34,837.08 per annum (National)

Location: The Children's Society office at Whitecross Studios, Old Street or home based by arrangement with the ability to travel to either our national office or one of our regional offices (Birmingham, Greater Manchester, Essex)

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Policy, Advocacy and Influencing Knowledge Group within the Youth Impact domain. Your role will support developing and driving forward impactful campaigns to secure policy change for children and young people.

TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are currently looking for two ambitious and talented campaign managers to develop and deliver our campaign strategies, ensuring that they are youth informed. With a new government, there is a renewed momentum and opportunities for change.

We are looking for someone to work with colleagues across the organisation, including service providers, policy and public affairs, to develop and deliver youth-led and impactful reactive and proactive campaign strategies. You will work to influence policy, practice and public attitudes at a local and national level, on the road to achieving our 2030 Goal.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Knowledge and understanding of the key issues facing children and young people in the UK, including in the areas of mental health and wellbeing, child poverty, and risk and exploitation.

-A proven track record in effective campaigning in the UK political space at the local and national level that resulted in tangible policy change.

-Demonstrated experience using and measuring the success of a wide range of online and offline campaign tactics, including using Engaging Networks or other digital advocacy tools.

-Experience and expertise in working with a wide range of audiences, attracting new supporters, and diversifying campaign bases.

-Networking and relationship building, and collaborating internally and externally to achieve our goals.

-Safeguarding knowledge and experience - proven experience of working in an environment where the safety and safeguarding of children and young people is a priority.

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is at 23.59 pm on Sunday 8th December 2024.

Interviews will be held in January 2025.

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We are recruiting for Supporter Care Manager to join our Fundraising team; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Supporter Care Manager

Location: Homeworking (with a requirement to work from our head office in Vauxhaul, London on some occasions)
Salary: £42,444 per annum
Contract type: Full-time. Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Supporter Care Manager, with responsibility for the strategic development, management, and delivery of the Supporter Care function across the Fundraising, Comms and Policy Directorate.  

Closing date: 9am on 5 December 2024

Interview date: 11 December 2024

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to join their team in London, Delhi or Accra. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

The role is critical in understanding and learning from the difference which CAF makes. By streamlining and managing data processes and systems, leading on data analysis and reporting from across CAF’s portfolios, tracking performance at an organisational, portfolio, and grants level, we will build a foundation for learning and insights, and drive maximum impact as CAF delivers an ambitious and exciting strategy. 

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience; 

• Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills and experience. 
• Demonstrable experience synthesizing learning from large volumes of data and communicating these in a clear and structured manner. 
• Extensive experience managing data throughout the programme cycle from data collection design to final reporting. 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel and Powerpoint. 
• Strong ability to communicate results to non-technical audiences in a variety of ways. 
• Solid experience managing MEL frameworks (including Theories of Change and results frameworks) and implementation of MEL for large international projects and programmes. 
• Experience creating a culture of - and mechanisms for - openness and learning across a team of multiple partners and geographies. 
• Some experience of various MEL tools and approaches such as outcome harvesting, most significant change, participatory evaluation alongside experience/understanding of quantitative MEL tools and approaches. 
• Resilient self- starter. 
• Comfortable working at pace and dealing with multiple demanding priorities. 
• Shows a pragmatic and flexible approach to work. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships, coordinate across teams and to provide feedback in a sensitive and constructive manner. 
• Ability to deal with diverging views and opinions and to negotiate professionally to reach agreements and solutions. 
• Inquisitive, and able to think critically and expansively. 
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail. 
• Proven ability to work internationally across different cultures and geographies.
• Strong workshop facilitation skills. 

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis
• Salary – Depending on location
  • In UK £51,838 - £66,583 gross per annum
  • In Ghana GHS 412,536.11 - 526,337.76 gross per annum
  • In India INR 3,807,625 - 4,858,003 gross per annum
• Type of employment - Permanent 
• Interviews- We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

Trusts & Foundations Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Location: London EC1Y Office with Hybrid Home Working
Work pattern: 4 – 5 days per week (28 – 35 hours per week)

About MQ Mental Health Research:

MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.

We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy, MQ is at a critical point in its development.

About the Role:

As the Trusts & Foundations Manager you will be responsible for generating income from grant making trusts and foundations.

You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.

We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and research new and pipeline trust, lottery and statutory fundraising opportunities and progress them to application stage.
• Developing the trust and foundation pipeline to generate new income and multiyear grants
• To lead the development of new fundraising proposals for priority fundraising projects, including potential research partnership opportunities where MQ collaborates on a joint bid with another institution
• To carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals
• Build long-term relationships with new and prospect trust, lottery and statutory donors, including through meetings, attendance at conferences and events, regular update calls/comms and – when possible – direct face-to-face engagement.
• Report on performance against agreed budgets and targets
• Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ Trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal

About You:

This role is for you if you are an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, with good knowledge of the sector. You'll have demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure grants to achieve annual income targets, both through stewarding existing supporters and through researching and cultivating a pipeline of new opportunities.

You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.

We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-orientated.

Essential role requirements include:

• Experience of trusts and foundation fundraising and able to demonstrate continual growth in expertise and results in this area.
• Good understanding of the trusts and foundations fundraising environment and associated processes and different types of grant making bodies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise and inspiring funding applications and to make presentations.
• Creative thinker, with ability to identify funding opportunities and match them with the right trusts.
• Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels.
• Ability to work as part of a team and spot opportunities to grow and develop relationships for the good of the organisation.

You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of using Monday[dot]com

What We're Offering You:

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Benefits

• Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
• Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
• Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
• Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
• Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

Management Accountant - leading university in London

Charity People are proud to be working with a leading university based in London to help recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly created role, where you will be reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and working closely with the Head of Management Accounts and other senior budget holders.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + LGPS pension scheme

Contract: 35 hours per week, full time, permanent

Hybrid: Flexible home working coming to London once a week

 

This is an exciting time to join this ambitious and growing team. Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong experience working with senior budget holders (Directors and Head of departments).

Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;

1. Assist budge holders in managing their monthly accounts, forecasts and future financial budgets
2. Be a critical friend and finance business partner to all relevant budget holders
3. Complete all month-end tasks and assist in the completion of the full consolidated monthly management accounts report and forecasts
4. Prepare and provide accurate and timely full monthly management accounts to budget holders and lead the annual budget setting process
5. Advice the Senior Management Accountant and Head of Management Accounts on risks and opportunities
6. Assist in the completion of various external reports such as the annual TRAC returns
7. Demonstrate value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect and show commitment through everyday practice in the role

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• Qualified Management Accountant with strong business partnering experience (CCAB recognised qualifications - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA)
• Experience leading on detailed management accounts, including monthly reports, forecasts and budgets
• Very strong partnering experience with budget holders at all levels, challenging and training them
• Experience working in Charity, university or NFP sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to challenge budget holders in a positive way
• Ability to manage upwards and championing initiatives
• Experience using Agresso or any cloud-based finance system

Deadline: 29^th November, 2024

Interview date:

Interviews will take pace w/c 2^nd December, 2024, face to face.

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Permanent

37 hours per week, 5 days over 7 days Monday to Sunday.

£25,253.25 per annum (pay review pending).

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Location : The Children's Society Shop, Tithebarn Street, Keswick, Cumbria. (parking space available).

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

Have you got retail management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a shop manager to lead and build a team in our brand new Keswick shop. You will be working in a creative environment with donated goods, to maximise sales and net contribution. You will need to be driven and focused on making money and have good communication skills.

As the shop manager you will manage an assistant shop manager along with a team of diverse volunteers. You will need great people skills and be able to create a welcoming and positive experience for all our staff, volunteers and customers.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 20th December 2024. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier if enough applications are received.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

Job Role: Retail Assistant Manager    

Salary: £22,310 per year              

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week        

Contract type: Permanent 

Location: Bradford-On-Avon

 The Role:

To assist the Shop Manager in the dynamic and efficient management of volunteer staff, premises, and stock for our brand new Julian House Charity Shop opening in Bradford-On-Avon! The role is crucial in maximizing sales, achieving performance targets, and ensuring outstanding customer service that drives repeat business. You will also ensure compliance with all security, health, and safety standards, stepping in to lead the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Collaborate with the Shop Manager to meet and exceed income and profit targets by optimizing sales strategies, minimizing operational costs, and continually seeking innovative ways to enhance business performance. 
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations, with a proactive approach to health and safety standards. 
• Promptly manage unwanted donations, maximizing revenue from these items through effective disposal methods. 
• Identify and nurture key volunteers to deputize effectively for the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager when needed. 

 

Qualifications / Requirements: 

• General management, preferably in retail.
• A proactive, customer focused approach to work, demonstrating responsiveness and flexibility.
• Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and ability to identify potential risks.
• Retail experience.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
• Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

   If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. 

Get in touch

If you have any questions about the Retail Shop Manager role, please get in touch with us today! We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to strive for a cure.

We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills who is excited by the opportunity to engage with dementia researchers and raise the profile of our research programmes, funding opportunities and events within the research community. This role sits within the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team, working closely with the Science Communications team and across the wider organisation, to ensure that we are communicating how we are transforming the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Research engagement strategy

· Develop and implement a comprehensive research communications and engagement strategy to build our relationship and position with the UK dementia research community.

· Lead cross-functional projects to build our reach and engagement, developing communication plans to engage our research partners to increase our reach to research focussed audiences.

· Oversee the project management of the strategy, including setting objectives, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes.

· Identify key opportunities to enhance the visibility and impact of our research through strategic partnerships and digital platforms.

· Track and analyse the effectiveness of communications strategies, using metrics to inform continuous improvement. 

· With the Senior Research Manager, identify new opportunities to engage with and support our funded researchers.

 

Researcher-facing communications

· Manage and deliver the production of high-quality communication and engagement material to our research audiences to engage the wider research community and disseminate information about our funding opportunities, conference and other key programmes such as ECR and research culture pieces.

· Lead on the redevelopment of the researcher-facing website structure, pages and content, to ensure that information about ARUK, funding opportunities, and our strategic programmes are communicated in an engaging way to the dementia research community

· Work with the Senior Science Communications Officer to ensure all researcher-facing materials meet comms best-practice and wider comms plans are developed and supported for launch

· Support the Senior Science Communications officer to deliver research-related public-facing web pages and trade press 

Conference and key research programmes

· Lead on the cross-organisational researcher-facing communications activities for the ARUK Conference, supporting the Senior Science Communications Officer to develop and deliver a media and PR plan.

· Support the Senior Research Manager to develop an engaging scientific programme for the conference, using insights and knowledge from the dementia community

· Support the cross-organisational Conference steering group to deliver and communicate development plans and related events.

 

What we are looking for:

· A degree in relevant biomedical science or equivalent experience

· Experience of working in a research environment and an excellent understanding of the experiences and needs of researchers.

· Strong communication skills with the ability communicate effectively and influence a wide range of stakeholders

· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks

· A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement

· Willingness to embrace and drive change to maximise impact

· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands

· Ability to work independently

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel

Additional Information:

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

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

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

Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits.

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

The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2024, with interviews likely to be held on the 10th & 11th December 2024. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

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

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Role purpose

As Digital and Social Media Manager, you will be using digital communication channels to support the engagement of our community of supporters, partners, patients, families and staff in the work of the charity and helping realise our shared ambition with the Trust to be national leaders in the delivery of patient care and health innovation.

The Digital and Social Media Manager is part of a collaborative and creative team responsible for the development and delivery of the CW+ Communications and Marketing strategy, including on- and offline communications, PR and media, donor stewardship and marketing collateral, and events support.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the Digital and Social Media Manager will be proactive in shaping and managing the charity’s digital presence (including the website), with a strong focus on tracking and using data. They will inform the direction of multiple exciting strands of work by providing insight into digital trends and performance.

Highlights for the year ahead include:

• Maximising the impact of the charity’s new website (launched September 2024) and ensuring that tracking and conversion metrics are optimised.
• Building and sustaining momentum for the Thirty at Thirty campaign, ensuring that we are consistently focused on building relationships and widening our supporter base via digital channels.
• Celebrating the continued success and impact of the CW Innovation programme, which marks its five-year anniversary in October 2024.
• Promoting the impact of our Arts in Health programme, including the creation of new world-class facilities for staff and patients on both of our hospital sites.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to ensure effective, data-driven use of CW+ digital channels (website and social media) in support of marketing, communications and fundraising plans.
• Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop the annual social media plan.
• Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager to ensure that the charity’s fundraising activities are being effectively supported and promoted across all channels.
• Working closely with the Fundraising Team on the development, launch and management of fundraising campaigns and leading on the use of paid socials (including budget management, tracking and reporting).
• Leading on using digital tracking, analysis and insights to inform and adapt digital content and strategy as the charity’s strategic needs evolve.
• Providing expert ownership of Mailchimp (or other mailing platforms as required) and ensuring PECR/GDPR compliance.
• Strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the CW+ website and social media channels, including creating accurate, creative content and assets that conform to the CW+ style and brand guidelines.
• Recommending improvements and optimising content to increase performance. 
• Being the main point of contact with external developers, designers and suppliers where necessary.
• Leading on website accessibility, updating and informing colleagues as necessary.
• Supporting the delivery of CW+ events.
• Commissioning and creating content for offline channels.
• Proofreading and editing copy, ensuring that it adheres to the CW+ tone of voice and style guidelines.
• Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the line manager.

Person specification Essential skills and experience 

• Communications and content creation experience across a wide range of channels including digital and print.
• Demonstrable experience of tracking and analysing data in support of effective marketing and communications activities in line with strategic objectives.
• Experience of website Content Management Systems and Customer Relationship Management systems, and how they interact.
• Strong understanding of Google Analytics and Meta Ads Manager.
• Track record of running end-to-end income-generating campaigns.
• Extensive experience of using digital marketing email platforms.
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and SEO.
• Understanding of current PECR and GDPR guidelines.
• Understanding of running reports, segmenting audiences and setting up automated flows in an email marketing platform such as MailChimp.
• Experience of updating, monitoring and managing multiple social media platforms including managing paid campaigns.
• Knowledge of social media publishing tools such as AgoraPulse or Hootsuite.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, tailoring messages for different audiences and stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working in a busy communications, PR or marketing team.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing schedules internally and with external suppliers.
• Experience of working to corporate style and brand guidelines.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Desirable skills and experience

• Intermediate/advanced Adobe InDesign skills.
• Experience in a healthcare or NHS charity setting.
• Experience of Asana or a similar work management platform.

Personal attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive and collegiate approach to work.
• The ability to work in a collaborative and sensitive way within a team, across an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• The ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, manage competing deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Well organised and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to the purpose and ethos of CW+.
• The ability to interpret data and extract valuable insights.

Key terms and benefits

• Hours: 35 per week (normally 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please note that there is a requirement to be in the office approximately 50% of the time.
• Pension: employer contribution of 8%.
• Holiday: 27 days per annum, plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
• Probation: six months is standard unless you have a specific reason to reduce/increase.
• Other benefits available: HSF health plan, season ticket loan.

Job Title: Media and Publicity Manager

Location: London Hybrid or Home based with occasional travel to London

Salary: £37,355 - £42,653

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented Media and Publicity Manager to lead our public relations (PR) strategy. In this pivotal role, you will enhance our visibility and impact by managing media relations, celebrity engagement, and public-facing PR campaigns to raise awareness of speech, language, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

PR Strategy and Execution

• Develop and execute strategic PR plans to maximize visibility and meet/exceed agreed targets.
• Secure media coverage and engage with celebrities and public figures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts and celebrity supporters.

Media and Celebrity Engagement

• Lead initiatives to engage celebrities and influencers for long-term support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure PR campaigns align with organizational goals.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of Digital, Engagement, and Communications, and other departments, to identify and maximize PR opportunities.
• Support and train media spokespeople to deliver key messages effectively.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of media and celebrity interactions.
• Evaluate PR activities and outcomes to optimize future campaigns.

What we are looking for:

• Professional qualification in PR/Communications.
• Proven success in securing national press coverage and working on high-profile media campaigns.
• Experience with celebrity engagement and producing PR materials for both print and online platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of media outlets and press opportunities.
• Ability to lead PR strategies and deliver impactful campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, media databases, and online evaluation tools.

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs. If you’re ready to make a difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.  

How to Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing specifications in Job Description and Person Specification. Please find candidate pack attached 

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday, 9 December 2024.

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team (email address in attached pack) and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.