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Policy and Advocacy Officer – NCD Prevention

London, United Kingdom

Title:Policy and Advocacy Officer – NCD Prevention

Contract Type:Employee (100%) or consultancy

Contract Duration:Fixed term until end of March 2026, with a 3-month probation period 

Team:Policy, Advocacy and Accountability

Reporting to:Policy and Advocacy Manager – NCD Prevention

Start Date:April 2025

Location:Employment in London, United Kingdom (UK) or remote consultant

Deadline:Sunday, 23 February 2025, 23.59 CET

Salary Range:circa 3'000 GBP/month

Job description

The NCD Alliance (NCDA) seeks a UK-based officer to support our global policy and advocacy work, with a particular focus on noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in working for a respected civil society organization, engaging with multilateral institutions and governments, and leading strategic advocacy and coalition building on a priority global health and development issues. The successful applicant will join our Policy, Advocacy and Accountability (PAA) team of 6 professionals located in Geneva and New York City.

NCDA is preparing a strategic advocacy campaign in the lead up to the fourth United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on NCDs and Mental health in September 2025, and the officer will play an integral role in supporting NCDA’s engagement around and beyond this UN HLM. The officer will also support with several World Health Organization (WHO) processes and initiatives, including on air pollution as a major NCD risk factor, climate change and health, nutrition and food systems, social determinants of health and other NCD prevention priorities. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to develop experience, networks and skillsets in global health policy and advocacy.

About the NCD Alliance

The NCD Alliance (NCDA) is a registered non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to supporting a world free from preventable suffering, disability and death caused by NCDs. Founded in 2009, NCDA brings together a unique network of over 400 members in more than 60 countries into a respected, united and credible global civil society movement. The movement is unified by the cross-cutting nature of common risk factors including unhealthy diets, harmful use of alcohol, tobacco smoking, air pollution and physical inactivity, and the system solutions for chronic NCDs such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, diabetes, mental health and neurological disorders.

NCDA is at the forefront of elevating NCDs onto the global health and development agenda through strategic relations with the WHO, UN, and governments, with staff around the world, including Geneva, London, and New York City. Our network includes global and national NGOs, scientific and professional associations, academic and research institutions, private sector entities and dedicated individuals.

NCDA’s activities aim to influence policy, raise awareness of NCDs, broker knowledge and good practice to prevent and treat NCDs. NCDA supports capacity development of NCD civil society organizations and alliances, mobilising a network of 70 national and regional NCD alliances around the world. Our achievements to date include supporting the adoption of landmark political commitments on NCDs – including from the UN HLMs on NCDs in 2011, 2014 and 2018, the global 2025 NCD targets, NCD-related targets in the Sustainable Development Goals and the declaration of the UN HLM on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in 2019 and 2023. 

NCDA is currently running a pivotal global advocacy campaign, in close collaboration with our network, in the lead up to the Fourth UN HLM on NCDs in 2025. NCDA continues to be the convening civil society voice advocating for action on existing NCD targets at the global level, and calling for governments, and other stakeholders, to be held accountable. Integration of NCDs into other global health priorities such as HIV, tuberculosis and maternal and newborn health are fundamental for reaching NCD targets, and organisations working on NCDs at regional and country levels are at the heart of an engaged civil society movement. The PAA team focuses on four impact goals: Prevention, Care, Financing and Community Engagement. More information about NCDA is available on our website.

The Policy and Advocacy Officer will:

oSupport the PAA team elevate the importance of addressing NCDs, in particular through health promotion and reducing exposure to the major NCD risk factors, within global health and development policy and political processes;

oSupport and enhance the impact and effectiveness of NCDA’s advocacy and accountability activities at the UN, WHO, and in other global fora;

oSupport the delivery of policy and advocacy activities and deliverables for partners and members (e.g. reports, events, conference sessions, webinars, etc.).

Main duties and responsibilities:

oTrack and analyse global policy processes and trends on NCD prevention with a particular focus on air pollution, climate change, food systems transformation and social determinants of health; 

oIdentify opportunities to influence policy in these focus areas by sharing NCDA’s policy positions in relevant consultations and other processes, including around the next UN Climate Conference (UNFCCC COP30);

oRepresent NCDA at external meetings and initiatives relevant to NCD prevention policy;

oSupport NCDA’s activities in preparation of the UN HLM on NCDs in 2025, including analysing NCDA’s members priorities on NCD prevention, and monitor the roll-out of an advocacy plan on air pollution for the UN HLM on NCDs in coordination with NCDA’s members. 

oDraft materials including reports, toolkits, briefings, statements, consultation submissions, op-eds, blogs, event concept notes, presentations and speeches to provide information to policymakers, partners and media as necessary;

oSupport the preparation of NCDA events, including strategic roundtables, high-level advocacy events, mission briefings and webinars, coordinating preparations, including the programme, speaker outreach, logistics, promotion and communications;

oAssist the PAA team to strengthen and build on existing partnerships and strategic relationships with NCD prevention champion governments, key teams at WHO, other relevant UN agencies, civil society, academia and other partners;

oSet up and maintain a process to monitor in-country developments on marketing, labelling and fiscal policy acrossNCD risk factors, identifying champions and opportunities to promote NCDA’s knowledge products on these policy areas;

oSupport the ongoing promotion of NCDA’s knowledge products on prevention with the communications team;

oSupport coordination with the partnerships and membership (P&M), capacity development (CD) and PAA teams,and liaise where relevant with NCDA’s network of NCD alliances, members and supporters on joint deliverables on priority prevention-related topics;

oMonitor and contribute to the Peer Learning Advocacy Network (PLAN) on NCD Prevention (including fortnightly updates, webinars, coordination of network input into relevant consultations, and identifying opportunities for joint outputs);

oSupport PAA team processes as required, including tasks that involve setting up processes, note-taking, planning and reporting. 

Experience and skills:

Essential

oUniversity degree in public policy or a health-related subject, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant job or internship experience;

oStrong interest in public health, and knowledge of global health and development multilateral processes, particularly within the WHO;

oExcellent analysis, writing and oral communications skills in English, including presentation skills;

oAbility to make presentations and organise effective online meetings;

oExcellent organizational skills and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with ability to take initiative;

oDeveloping judgment and strategic thinking;

oCapacity to work independently and collaboratively in an international team environment with solid interpersonal and communication skills;

oAvailability for international travel required (around 2 to 4 trips a year).

Desirable

oProfessional experience supporting policy development and the implementation of advocacy campaigns for non-profit organisations;

oKnowledge of, and professional experience on, issues related to NCD prevention, health determinants, air pollution, climate change and/or food systems;

oProfessional experience working with international institutions such as the WHO, UNEP or FAO;

oWorking knowledge of UN and WHO processes;

oPolicy research skills and experience;

oWritten and oral communication skills in other languages.

Requirements:

oFor a fixed-term employment contract in the UK, a British or Irish citizenship or valid work permit to work in the UK. Please note that only applicants with a pre-existing right to work in the UK can apply. We regret that we cannot support visa applications. 

oFor a consultancy, registration as self-employed in your country of residence. 

Terms of employment:

oStart date: April or May 2025

oDiversity and inclusion are central to the way we work at NCDA. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone.

NCDA values:

Our work is underpinned by values which align with well-established principles of global health and sustainable development:

oPeople-centred

oCollaboration

oEquity, diversity and inclusion

oAccountability

oIndependence

oExcellence and results driven

Your application should include:

oA cover letter (no longer than two pages) outlining how you meet the required experience and competencies, and when you would be available for employment. 

oYour curriculum vitae (no longer than two pages), including two references. 

oOne relevant piece of your written work, this could be a presentation, short report, or article that you have written (main author) during your studies, while working or volunteering for another organization.

Important note: Sending incomplete applications reduces chances of being shortlisted.

St Sidwell’s Community Centre

We are a community centre in the heart of Exeter giving a warm welcome regardless of background, ability or circumstance. We offer a wide programme of activities, events and services for the local community.

At the heart of St Sid’s is our volunteering and work-experience programme, which provides opportunities across all areas of our work. We run a community café, a bakery and a cookery school; we grow vegetables and look after one of the few large green spaces in the city centre; we offer affordable meeting rooms and venue hire; free English for Speakers of Other Languages classes; and provide a wide range of additional support to the local community.

St Sidwell’s is open to all, but we specialise in working with people facing barriers to participation including people experiencing long-term unemployment; people with disabilities; people with convictions; people experiencing mental health problems; people with English as an additional language; refugees and asylum seekers; people experiencing addiction; and those who are homeless or vulnerably housed.

Background

Over the past few years there has been increasing demand for volunteer placements within the organisation alongside a growing need for a wide range of support within the community. We want to build and develop our offer to meet the needs of the community in a financially sustainable way. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund – we are now able to hire a person to a new role to help grow and reshape our volunteering and support programmes, helping to better meet the needs of our community and making our work more resilient for the future.

Role description

Key responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to lead the development of our Volunteer and Support programmes to:

- Provide a greater number of meaningful volunteering opportunities within the Community Centre

- Increase and enhance our support and training for all volunteers

- Ensure there is a clear, consistent and sustainable support offer for the local community

- Design and establish new Support Volunteer roles, to help provide increased support for the community, as well as increased volunteer opportunities

Volunteer Programme Development

- Set up volunteer working groups and committees to ensure the voice of a wide range of volunteers and potential volunteers is always integral to project development

- Lead the design and development of new volunteer roles within the organisation, in particular a range of roles focused on supporting others (Support Volunteers)

- Work with volunteers and staff across the organisation to identify training needs, design and embed appropriate training and induction for volunteers

- Support design and delivery of new volunteer pathways, including structured and/or accredited training enabling volunteers to develop in the ways they want to e.g. moving onto employment or education, supporting others or learning new skills

- Ensure volunteers are recognised and achievements are celebrated

- Ensure a consistently inclusive and compassionate approach to volunteers

Community Support Development

- Conduct a strategic assessment of ongoing support needs of centre users

- Creation of clear framework for support offered within the community centre by staff and volunteers

- As above, development of new Support Volunteer roles providing support to others including: peer mentors sharing lived experience; skills-based support e.g. IT; wellbeing and 1:1 listening support

- Facilitate other organisations providing support from within the Community Centre

- Development and implementation of partnership-based volunteer roles

Overarching project and organisational development

- Work collaboratively and proactively with key partners and stakeholders to improve volunteering and community support across organisations

- Develop new partnerships to improve outcomes for our beneficiaries and improve access to services

- Embed a framework for trauma-informed and compassion focussed ways of working within the organisation

- Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework, support project staff to collect monitoring data and evaluate the programme for continuous improvement

- Report to funders

- Work with the Centre Manager on developing a sustainable funding model for the programme and contribute to funding applications as required

- Contribute to organisational strategic development and innovation

Safeguarding

- Safeguarding Lead for the organisation

Staff management and relationships

- Manage the Volunteer Coordinator and Mental Health, Support and Wellbeing Lead. Potential to add management of Gardening Lead in Programme Year 2.

- Identify staff training and support needs

- Work collaboratively with team members from across the organisation to ensure effective project development and implementation

- Responsible to Centre Manager

Additional duties

- Attend team meetings and participate in community centre events

- Participate in training as required for the role and by the organisation

- Promotion of environmental sustainability throughout the project

- Any other duties as required by St Sidwell’s Centre

Person specification

Essential

· Minimum two years’ experience working with volunteers

· Experience working with people experiencing barriers to participation (see background description above)

· Strong understanding of community mental health needs and challenges and the support services available locally and nationally

· Understanding of trauma and compassion-informed approaches

· Experience designing and facilitating training

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence communicating with people from a wide range of backgrounds and with people who have English as an additional language

· Project management experience, including budget management

· Ability to work effectively within a team

· Ability to effectively manage time and workload

· Experience implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework and keeping accurate records

· Experience reporting to funders

· Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and data protection

· Strong IT skills including Word and Excel

· Strong commitment to our organisational values particularly equality, diversity and inclusion

· Willingness to undertake additional formal training and self-directed learning

Desirable

· Personal experience as a volunteer

· Experience working in the field of mental health and wellbeing support

· Evidence of training, CPD or qualifications relevant to the role

· Experience of providing supervision / 1:1 support to colleagues

· Experience writing successful funding bids

· Experience developing a monitoring and evaluation framework

· Experience developing income generation activities within a charity or social enterprise setting

· Skills in conflict resolution, de-escalation and non-violent communication

· An interest in and understanding of social justice and community development

Contract and employment terms

· £31,560-£33,392 (pro rata) depending on experience

· 22.5 hours / week (0.6FTE)

· 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) pro rata, with additional day added for every year of service (to a maximum of 5 additional days)

· Lunch in our community café on working days

· Statutory pension contributions

· Contract will be on a 3-year fixed term basis, with possibility to make the role permanent subject to project development and funding

· Role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Farm School Leader – Growing to join our dynamic social mobility charity which exists to remove the barriers that prevent children and young people having meaningful access to the natural world.  Through a week on one of our three heritage farms, Nethercott House in Devon, Lower Treginnis in Pembrokeshire, and Wick Court in Gloucestershire, children and young people experience increased learning and engagement, improved connections and wellbeing, and leave us with an enhanced sense of environmental citizenship.  Visiting children are immersed in the natural world of countryside through a food and farming offer that allows them to participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. In partnership with our commercial farming neighbours, children experience the benefits of collaboration, enjoy plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discover the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds and experiences to inspire their creativity. Spending time working alongside real farmers fosters children’s independence and helps them to grow in confidence, develops their self-esteem, and encourages them to become more resilient.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role responsible for leading engaging countryside, food and farming sessions for groups of beneficiary children at Wick Court, a 50-acre farm with a kitchen garden; raising pigs, poultry, sheep and cattle, equines and bees.

The postholder will create and deliver a plan for a productive growing in line with environmentally sensitive land use and lead practical management of the gardens and orchards, and maintenance across the farm.

While the role will be responsible for growing at Wick Court, the postholder will also work with the animals. As part of the wider farming operations team, the Farm School Leader will deliver knowledge-rich farming and countryside sessions for visiting children as well helping with daily farming tasks and maintenance works.

As comfortable in wellies mucking out livestock as engaging with visiting children and teachers, this role requires a can-do attitude, endless positivity and enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting disadvantaged children and young people to access the benefits of the countryside life.

The role requires the ability to undertake work outside of 9 to 5 hours, including some weekend and lone working on a rota basis.

This position is a farm-based role which will require only very occasional travel within the Charity’s regions in order to attend training or meetings.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification and Job Information Pack.

Appointments will not be confirmed until the Charity has received two satisfactory professional references, evidence of the existing proof of right to work in the UK. Referees will not be contacted without candidates’ prior consent.

Farms for City Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to a Social Media check and a DBS check at the appropriate level. Employment with the charity is conditional upon the charity being satisfied with the result of the DBS Check. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration related to their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK, additional information may be required from you to satisfy safer recruitment checks.  Any criminal records information that is disclosed to the charity will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or code of practice published by the DBS.

Farms for City Children is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and supports and encourages under-represented groups.  We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, with diverse lived experience, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a starting salary of £23,967.33 per annum and a range of benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 12 February 2025

Interviews: Interview Thursday 20 February 2025

To apply, please go to our website, download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form. 

We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY

Pharmacist Support, crowned Small Charity of the Year 2023 and recognised for excellence in workplace wellbeing, is looking for a Central Support Officer to join our dynamic team.

Who Are We?

We’re the pharmacy profession’s independent charity, providing vital support to pharmacists, former pharmacists, and pharmacy students. Over the last five years, we’ve undergone transformational change and are now gearing up to deliver our next five-year strategy, driven by our wellbeing-focused vision and mission.

What’s the Role?

The Central Support Officer will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth delivery of the charity’s activities. You’ll lead on event coordination, office management, and provide essential support to our volunteer, wellbeing, and services teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Event Coordination: Organising internal and external events, ensuring logistics, safeguarding, and health and safety policies are followed.
• Office Management: Overseeing the Manchester office, managing suppliers, liaising with the landlord, and keeping the workspace functional.
• Volunteer Engagement: Supporting and managing communications with volunteers, trustees, and ambassadors, ensuring they feel informed and valued.
• Team Support: Assisting wellbeing and services teams with bookings, project delivery, and resource development.
• Compliance & Administration: Developing and maintaining effective systems to support the charity’s operational objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a proactive and organised individual with:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a charity.
• Strong project management skills and experience developing processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with great attention to detail.
• High level of ICT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to multitask effectively.
• A commitment to equality and diversity and alignment with our charity’s values.

Why Work for Us?

At Pharmacist Support, we take pride in fostering a flexible, inclusive, and wellbeing-focused work culture. When you join our team, you can expect:

• A supportive and collaborative environment where people matter.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A role that directly contributes to making a positive impact on the pharmacy profession.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to suit your needs.

How to Apply:

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? To apply, please complete the application form which can be downloaded from our website. More information can be found in the Recruitment Pack: 

• Application deadline: 12noon 10th February 2025.
• Interviews will take place on: 25th February 2025 at our Manchester office.

 Be part of something meaningful – join us and help shape the future of our charity!