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About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is a diverse role and will offer scope to develop and lead specific projects that fulfil strategic ambitions of the research, support and influencing directorate. The main 4 areas of the role are to:

· provide support on research management issues, and to assist with the management of the long-term research programmes portfolio. This includes being responsible for delivery of scientific reviews and building relationships with our grant holders

· provide secretariat and governance support for the high-level scientific and advisory committees. This includes the Scientific Strategy Committee (SSC), which is responsible for making strategic recommendations to the board of trustees about Breast Cancer Now’s research portfolio, and the Biobank Advisory Council (BAC)

· develop and deliver ad hoc grant funding schemes, organise funding committees, and be the key contact with funding partners

· be the key point of contact between the research and research communication teams for the delivery of research tours and scientific events.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated person to join our team and someone who brings a strong background in scientific research and grant management. You’ll have a degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience, with knowledge of research grants management. You’ll also be able to demonstrate independently managing and prioritising complex projects, showing an ability to navigate multiple tasks.

A PhD in a relevant scientific field is desirable, as well as experience working with and supporting high-level scientific committees. Familiarity with operating databases and engaging in patient and public involvement in research would also be a plus.

In addition to your technical expertise, you should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to foster effective working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. You’ll have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to understand complex scientific information. You’ll also be adaptable and prepared to travel occasionally for conferences and meetings.

Your commitment to the values and methods of the voluntary sector, combined with your ability to quickly absorb new information and pay attention to detail, will make you a valuable asset to our organisation.

If you are passionate about advancing scientific research, have a solid understanding of the UK research funding landscape, and are ready to make an impact within a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Monday 17 March 2025 at 09:00am

Interview date Tuesday 25 March 2025 (London office)

Cardiff Students’ Union is looking for a forward-thinking and experienced leader to head our newly merged People and Governance team. This pivotal role requires a strategic mindset, a passion for supporting people, and a commitment to ensuring excellence in governance.

As the Head of People and Governance, you will lead a dynamic team that provides professional HR services and robust governance support to over 100 career staff, 600 student staff, and our trustees. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our people and governance functions, streamline processes, and drive cultural and operational improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in a progressive organisation, championing a people-focused approach while safeguarding governance excellence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today!

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Head of People and Governance will oversee the strategic and operational delivery of HR and governance services across the organisation.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable weather and climate scientist to join us at The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) as the Science Engagement Officer.

This is an exciting career opportunity for an individual who is keen to use their skills and knowledge to make a positive impact and advance the understanding of weather and climate in society through informal education. In this role, you will provide scientific support across science engagement project development, delivery and wider RMetS team operations. Reporting to the Science Engagement Manager, you will have responsibility for developing training materials and co-delivering sessions for our climate change communication training, and you will deliver RMetS early career initiatives such as our career events. You will also create engaging content for various RMetS activities and stakeholders, and work with the media to enhance public awareness of weather and climate.

If you have a passion for weather and climate science coupled with a relevant PhD or Master’s degree with industry experience, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you will do in the role:

• Develop training materials and co-deliver sessions for our RMetS training programme, including climate change communication training.
• Deliver youth and early career activities including events, training, the RMetS mentoring scheme, publishing and membership initiatives.
• Support RMetS career activities, producing career guidance, booklets and running workshops.
• Work alongside the RMetS Membership and Accreditation Manager to develop and maintain the Student Ambassador Scheme.
• Generate content across RMetS activities including scientific publishing, events, special projects and COP/IPCC initiatives.
• Support increasing opportunities for engagement with the media, deliver regular interviews, and work on activities to improve the communication of academic research into mainstream media.
• Design and deliver public engagement activities, e.g. Weather Photographer of the Year touring exhibition, citizen science projects, and outreach training.
• Work with the RMetS Science Engagement Fellows on Insurance Special Interest Group and Energy Special Interest Group sector-specific projects and their associated outputs.
• Support ad hoc formal education initiatives.

Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate:

• A background in weather and climate, either through: a PhD in a scientific field relevant to weather and climate; OR a Master’s degree within a scientific field relevant to weather and climate, with a minimum of three subsequent years working in industry.
• Extensive knowledge across weather and climate, and evidence of involvement in activities to ensure ongoing current knowledge across diverse areas.
• Experience in communicating scientific concepts and information to a different range of stakeholders (for example policy makers, the wider scientific and social science community, or the general public).
• A friendly and open-minded approach, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a small team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to prepare documentation for outside stakeholders and willing to communicate with the media.
• A people person who has the confidence to proactively reach out to and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage time effectively, balance multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively, be innovative and embrace new ideas and ways of working.

Desirable skills

• Experience and keenness in public engagement and science engagement activities to a variety of audiences.

What you can expect when you work for the Royal Meteorological Society 

• Hybrid working, 2 days per week at home and 3 days per week at the RMetS Headquarters in Reading (Tuesday to Thursday).
• Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week), with options to consider flexible working.
• 25 days holiday per year in addition to 8 public holidays and an extra day off on your birthday. 
• 10% employer pension contributions. 
• Private healthcare.

If you would like to grow in this challenging and exciting Science Engagement Officer position, working in a well-respected and internationally renowned charitable organisation with Royal charter, we would love to hear from you. For more information about us, please visit our website.

Recruitment information and timetable 

• The deadline for applications is Friday 14th March 2025.
• To apply please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
• Interviews are expected to take place once the deadline for applications has closed with some flexibility for interview times outside of core working hours.
• The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value diversity of background and perspective.
• We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.

Are you an organised and detail-oriented administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact?

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) have an exciting opportunity for a talented Exams Quality and Project Administrator to join our high performing Exams teams.

The RCR is a leading membership organisation that supports and advocates for doctors that treat cancer (Clinical Oncologists) and interpret medical imaging in order to diagnose patients (Radiologists).Exams are a core tenet of producing high quality doctors and this role ensures the success of Clinical Radiology and Oncology exams by providing support to both the Exam’s Content and Projects teams, notably through project activity, the editing of exam content and the coordination of appeals and misconduct processes.

The Exams Quality and Project Administrator will be a proactive and adaptable professional, with project work dictated by project priorities you will enjoy a varied role. You will be a skilled communicator, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and examiners. To provide essential business support you will have excellent administrative and organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload, as well as a confident approach to developing expertise in use of the RCRs exam platforms.

You will be joining a dedicated and proactive exams team who enjoy the challenge of ‘making a difference’ in what can be a high-stakes, deadline-driven environment and be a part of an organisation that values continuous learning and professional growth.

What you’ll do: 

• Coordinate and prepare materials for project board meetings and related events, including examiner training, and working groups related to project work.
• Conduct testing and the checking of content and processes to improve our offer and minimise risk to exam standards and quality.
• Support the drafting of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to process changes arising from project work.
• Collate exam content from examiners and check to ensure they adhere to the format and standards.
• Coordinate the standard setting of exams, including compiling exam set data, preparing and issuing documentation, collating scores from examiners and aiding discussion/re-scoring to calculate the final pass mark.
• Research, evaluate and document evidence on appeal and misconduct cases, managed through the functions bespoke candidate hub.
• Schedule, minute and administer appeal and misconduct panel meetings.

What you’ll need:

• Experience in an administrative/coordination/project support role in an examination, assessment or educational setting.
• Experience of – or aptitude to - working with bespoke software for content manipulation/case management.
• Experience of using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve information so that information is kept up to date and readily available.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders to meet agreed outcomes, handling issues with sensitivity, discretion and tact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Exams Quality and Project Administrator role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Horsham Matters seeks a visionary CEO to lead our dynamic charity in transforming the lives of those facing poverty and hardship across the Horsham District. As a cornerstone organisation addressing both immediate needs and long‐term solutions, we are looking for an inspiring leader to set our strategic vision, empower our team, and secure sustainable growth across our diverse range of community services.

For over fifteen years, Horsham Matters has been at the heart of the community, dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty by providing essential food supplies, expert advice, and holistic support to those in need. As a Christian charity, we are driven by our values of compassion, dignity, and service, ensuring that everyone in crisis receives the help they need, regardless of background or circumstance. We embrace all people regardless of their faith, and this can be seen across our staff and volunteer teams as well as with our clients. We operate a wide range of initiatives designed to address both the immediate and long-term challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Through our committed team of 17 staff and wide network of volunteers and supporters, we deliver a range of innovative projects including our mobile "Hub on the Move", which takes vital support directly into local communities, ensuring that people who may struggle to access traditional services can still receive the help they need. We also run an expanding network of foodbank sessions, which provide not just emergency food parcels but also wraparound services such as budgeting advice, energy support, and signposting to other agencies. Our community cafés offer warm spaces where people can access affordable meals, social connections, and guidance in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. Beyond food provision, we are committed to early intervention, working to address the root causes of poverty through advocacy, training, and targeted support services.

As we build on this strong foundation, we are seeking a CEO who can skilfully balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, fostering collaboration across all areas of the charity. This role is about more than just overseeing services, it’s about driving innovation, securing long-term sustainability, and ensuring that our programmes continue to evolve in response to the changing needs of our community. With increasing demand for our services and the need to diversify funding streams, we want to grow to deliver more impact for our community. The incoming CEO will play a pivotal role in making this vision a reality, shaping the future of Horsham Matters and strengthening our ability to provide life-changing support to those who need it most.

Key details:
Job title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Horsham Matters

Location: Horsham, with up to 1 day per week working from home

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and articulate a compelling vision and strategic direction that aligns with our mission and values.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the delivery of high-quality, integrated services – from foodbank operations and early intervention to advocacy and community outreach.
• Financial Sustainability: Secure and diversify income streams, replacing expiring grants and driving our ambition towards a £1 million turnover within five years.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build robust relationships with local authorities, funders, corporate partners, and community stakeholders, representing Horsham Matters as a key ambassador
• Organisational Culture & Team Leadership: Empower staff and volunteers by fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture, and promoting continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven senior leadership experience within the charitable or not-for-profit sector, with a track record of driving organisational transformation and sustainable growth.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience in budgeting, financial planning, and securing diverse income streams.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex, multi-faceted operations and implement effective delegation models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to inspire and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to addressing poverty and enhancing community welfare, with a demonstrable alignment to our Christian values.
• Experience in fundraising and stakeholder engagement, with an enterprising approach to driving innovation in service delivery.

 
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting people affected by cancer? Are you a good communicator with the ability to engage a wide variety of people? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as Assistant at The Leveson Centre, York Against Cancer’s cancer support centre.

The Leveson Centre provides a friendly, welcoming, “home-from-home” environment for cancer patients, friends and family to access holistic support services or pop in for a cuppa and a chat, away from a clinical environment. Named after one of the founders of the Charity, Steve Leveson, the Centre offers a range of services to help cancer patients and their loved ones, including a weekly coffee morning, a well-being choir, complementary therapy sessions, Pilates and Yoga classes, benefits and welfare support from a Citizens Advice Advisor and support from a Chartered Clinical Psychologist for young people with family members going through cancer.

We are looking for someone to support the day-to-day running of the Centre. Working closely with the Managers of the Centre, you will ensure Centre services are delivered to a high standard, providing administrative support, supporting and signposting cancer patients who attend the Centre, and supporting and inspiring a team of Centre volunteers. You will also support the work of York Against Cancer, attending charity events and raising awareness of the Centre and its services.

As Assistant at The Leveson Centre, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Centre can continue to offer meaningful services to people whose lives are touched by cancer.

Main Responsibilities:

· Work closely with the Centre Managers to manage the day-to-day operation of the Centre, ensuring high standards are always adhered to in all areas

· Provide excellent customer service to all service users

· Under the guidance of the Centre Managers, assist with the continuation of existing services and the implementation of new ones

· Assist with all procedures and policies for the operational needs of the Centre

· Assist with the administration of the Centre, including the facility booking system, managing emails and answering the phone and documenting and recording Centre activity

· Be responsible for the tidiness of the Centre, ensuring it is fit for purpose each day 

· Act as Key holder for the Centre, opening and closing

· Inspire and support the team of Centre volunteers, ensuring they understand how their contribution is vital to achieving wider strategic aims

· Proactively promote the Centre and the work of York Against Cancer, assisting with Charity and fundraising events

· Support York Against Cancer’s Marketing Team with marketing and promotional material as required

· Become an integral member of a small team

What we are looking for…

We are seeking a motivated and confident individual with excellent communication and customer service skills. You will have a good knowledge of cancer services and clinical pathways in the region, and will be committed to supporting cancer patients and their loved ones. The ability to manage, prioritise, and meet deadlines is crucial, as is the ability to work cooperatively within a small team.

Join us in the fight against cancer and be a driving force in our mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected.

Salary: £25,000 per annum with additional benefits, including a generous pension scheme and free health insurance (after 12 months)

Location: The Leveson Centre, York Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York, YO32 9AF

Hours of Work: Full time, 35 hours per week. 32 hours will be worked over 4 days, with a flexible day off per week. The 3 hour difference each week will be made up over the year by assisting with charity events outside the normal working week

Essential: A full clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential due to the requirement to attend events

The deadline for applications is Friday 14th March 2025. Interviews will take place at The Leveson Centre w/c 31st March 2025.

If this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to explore further, please apply with a CV and covering letter that outlines your experience and qualifications.

Location: London (remote working within the UK is possible)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (5 or 4 days per week)

About FILE

The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) was set up in 2018 to be the major philanthropic re-granter scaling up legal action globally to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises.

We work as movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, using the law in pursuit of three interconnected system-level goals:

• Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to protect the climate
• Safeguarding nature
• Delivering climate and environmental justice

We pursue these goals not just by supporting legal action directly. We believe in growing the strength of the climate and biodiversity legal movement globally, and in enabling people and movements to use legal action to shift narratives.

As movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, we at FILE do not ourselves bring litigation. As a regrantor, FILE is not an endowed foundation, but rather we engage in fundraising to secure resources to support our partners globally.

The Role

The Head of Finance plays a pivotal role co-leading the Finance Team at FILE, ensuring strong financial resilience, investment and foreign exchange strategy, global finance policies, financial compliance, and internal financial controls. The role involves leading the finance operations, systems, and processes globally while providing strategic financial insights to key stakeholders to support decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Resilience (25%) 

• Lead the Global Accounting Team, setting the vision, annual team planning, and objectives.

• Ensure key stakeholders across the Board, Senior Leadership Team, Partnerships Team and across FILE receive high value business partner support on financial resilience, reserves, cashflow, investments and foreign exchange to enable strategic decision-making, in addition to support with individual donor proposals 

• Develop and maintain best practice cashflow forecasting, foreign exchange management, and investment strategies to support financial resilience.

• Ensure global finance policies are robust and align with FILE’s strategic ambitions and regulatory requirements. 

Financial Compliance & Control (25%) 

• Ensure robust finance policies support a strong control environment

• Drive a prompt monthly close process across all entities in the FILE network, including full Balance Sheet reconciliations and moving towards automated reporting

• Ensure financial systems have strong controls and data structures in place, collaborating with FP&A team. 

• Manage the Financial Controller, including overseeing banking, payroll, expenses purchase ledger, statutory financial statements, audit and tax compliance, and work with the Financial Controller to ensure high-quality support from external outsourced providers  

Team Leadership & Development (25%) 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and empowerment within the Global Accounting Team.

• Set clear objectives and development plans for team members, ensuring continuous growth and performance improvement.

• Provide training and induction materials to wider team to enhance financial literacy across FILE.

Systems & Process Optimisation (25%) 

• Oversee finance systems and operations, driving automation and smart data utilisation to improve processes.

• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure systems align with business needs.

• Ensure global processes are standardised and efficient. 

• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Create robust accounting, compliance environment, and processes that support the delivery of FILE’s strategic objectives and value for money while assets are safeguarded. 

Key Outcomes

• The Global Accounting Team has a clear vision, with ambitious but resilient annual planning

• The Global Accounting Team has a strong culture of collaboration, trust, integrity and empowerment, and individual team members have clear objectives and development plans

• High quality financial accounting supports senior stakeholders including SLT and FILE’s Boards in strategic decision making and ensures a robust compliance environment.   

• FILE’s global accounting processes are accurate, efficient, compliant and on time, supporting the delivery of FILE’s strategic objectives, and value for money while safeguarding assets 
• Best practice approaches to cashflow forecasting, foreign exchange management and investments are implemented to support FILE’s financial resilience.

• The Global Accounting Team has a continuous improvement mindset, with best practice processes and moving towards automation and integrated, streamlined systems 

 Travel and working hours  

• You will be expected to travel periodically, especially to either the UK or the Netherlands, depending on your location. 

• You will also be expected to provide some flexibility around availability as part of a team spread across multiple time zones, which will involve some meetings outside of standard working hours. This could mean early hours or late evenings at least once a week. 

• We will always return the same level of flexibility demonstrated by our team. 

Essential Criteria 

• Understanding of UK or Netherlands tax compliance for non-profits, particularly payroll taxes, corporation tax, and VAT.
• Experience in complex financial accounting

• Experience in strategic financial management

• Experience with multiple finance systems

• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP or DASB

• Proficiency in financial modelling using Excel and financial planning tools

• Expertise in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, including transfer pricing regulations.

• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

• Experience in managing global cash flow, working capital, and investment portfolios.

• Experience with audit, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

• Experience with donor compliance reporting requirements in the non-profit sector

About you 

We know that long lists of criteria can be discouraging and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences. 

Location

FILE has offices in London and the Netherlands. We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK, or the Netherlands.

Therefore, please note that this role will be advertised in multiple locations, but we are only hiring for one position. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location.

Working for FILE

FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission. To find out more about FILE please follow our website. 

How FILE supports its staff

FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offer a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare and a contribution to a pension scheme.

FILE is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply.

Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change by creating spaces where diverse voices come together to drive impactful solutions.

Applications

Please apply on our website and upload your CV. This role is open for applications immediately and we accept applications on a rolling basis. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. The role will close on the 16th of March.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

As a Representation Coordinator at SUSU, you'll be part of a fast-paced, expert team working together to deliver our Representation offer. You'll coordinate and assist in the effective operation of the Representation team by encouraging and supporting our Student Officers, Academic Representatives, and subject based societies.  You will maintain and develop the Academic Representation structure, and maintain the transparency and integrity of the democratic structures of SUSU. You'll work to strengthen the student voice and identify issues that SUSU can take forward on behalf of SUSU.  

About You 

Whilst not essential, it's desirable that you hold demonstrable knowledge and understanding of University academic structure and processes in the Higher Education sector, and have experience in the specialist area of work - Student Representation. It's essential that you have experience in project development and management, delivery of training, and have excellent office administration skills, and you must be able to work in a student-lead environment of elected officers. You can find the full Person Specification within the Role Profile attached. 

About Us

We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU). Independent from the University, we're run by students, for students and our vision is that every student loves their time at Southampton. 

As an employer, we offer a range of benefits: 

• Holiday of 24 days per annum. In addition, there are six closure holiday days during Easter and Christmas and eight bank holidays. 

• Defined contributions pension scheme where we contribute 10%. 

• Discounted bus passes (UniLink and Blue Star) and a cycle scheme 

To find out more, visit our website.

Apply Now

You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'. 

Please note that should a high volume of applications be received, the advert may close early. We would therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To know before applying:

Regretfully, SUSU is NOT a sponsoring organisation and is, therefore, not able to sponsor you for a visa if you require one (such as Tier 2) to work in the UK. 

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.   

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.  

Joining us as Social Media & Communications Officer is a chance for you to help bring our message to life and reach new audiences. This role is really important for us in putting our best foot forward to the world, and showcasing what we do - so we can generate support to help more families facing tough times. 

It’s a varied and fast paced role that means you’ll be involved in planning, creating and managing our day to day activities on our social channels, as well as creating content for website and email marketing campaigns. A large part of the role will be video editing content, with a social-first approach. 

We’re looking for someone who is up to date with social, excited by trends and is able to create and edit content.

The role is being advertised as up to full-time (35 hours per week) but we’ll consider options for part-time (0.6 FTE or 0.8 FTE). We’re flexible about how the hours are delivered so talk to us and let us know how you’d like to work.

About the role: 

Social Media (approx. two thirds of role): 

• Social media content: Working closely across the team, develop a calendar of social media content in line with the social media strategy, that meets a wide range of objectives and goals and considers different audience needs.
• Content creation: Create compelling visual and written content for different social media channels in line with the plan, including short and longer form videos (e.g. family stories), graphics and so on.
• Content sourcing: Plan, source and collect the content needed for social media. 
• Content management: Manage the content bank and photo library, making sure assets are kept up to date, tagged and searchable.
• Channel growth and engagement: Lead on growing follower numbers and engagement levels for our social media accounts in line with the social media strategy.
• Trend monitoring: Keep up to date with channel trends and suggest content ideas in line with the social media strategy.
• Reporting: Produce monthly reports on social media performance, and present key findings to quarterly content meetings to help inform our test and trial approach.
• Digital advertising: Work with key team members to produce content for digital advertising campaigns.

Digital Communications (approx. one third of role):  

• Website editing: Update and create content for our website, including family stories and campaign pages. 
• Email marketing: Create, write content for and report on emails for key target audiences in line with our new email marketing strategy.

About us

We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever.

We're here for children living near the coast, who've never seen the sea. For teenagers who can't remember when they last saw mum smile. For parents having to choose between a day out and a new pair of school shoes. For young carers, grandparent carers, for families facing illness, isolation, or bereavement.

Holidays open up new possibilities. There’s time to reconnect, to try new things, and to make happy memories together. Time for running, playing, climbing trees and flying kites, time for picnics and bare feet. There’s time enough to share a laugh and watch the tide come in - for buckets and spades and sandy sandwiches.

Once we find out what each family needs, we take care of all the details. That way families can take care of the most important thing - each other.

Families choose the holiday they need. It could be a caravan on the coast, a woodland adventure, or a day out at a theme park, museum or gallery. And whatever the weather, if it means time spent together, even a day’s holiday helps build relationships, confidence and hope for the future.

Holidays also bring

• increased participation in education and paid work
•  improved learning and behaviour at school
•  more proactive and positive attitudes towards other types of support

Application deadline and interview process

• Applications close: Sunday 9 March 2025
• 1st Interview: 13/14 March 2025
• 2nd Interview: 17 March 2025

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Working Hours: Part-time – 18 hours per week
Salary: £19,656 per annum (£40,950 FTE based on a 37.5-hour week)
Base: Home-based with occasional travel

About Us
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led organisation that promotes independence, choice and quality of life for teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions. We empower individuals to take control of their health, access opportunities and contribute to their communities.

Rooted in the social model of disability, our work is driven by collaboration, lived experience, and evidence-based practice. Together, we champion choice, inclusion and better services for our community.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance. The CEO will be the public face of the organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholders, advocating for the voice of adults with muscle-weakening conditions and driving the organisation’s strategic vision.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone with lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions to shape the future of a dynamic and impactful organisation. You will ensure the charity’s sustainability, provide operational oversight and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, staff and beneficiaries to meet the priorities of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement the strategic vision of the organisation.

• Represent Pathfinders as its public face, advocating for the needs and voices of adults with muscle-weakening conditions in public, media, and campaign spaces.

• Build partnerships and networks across sectors, fostering collaboration to support our mission.

• Work with trustees to oversee governance, ensure statutory compliance and risk management - building a culture of open communication with the trustees. 

• Build teamwork and co-operation within the Charities Management Team

• Manage an appropriate risk management policy and ensure all policies are relevant and up to date.

• Oversee fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable income, working across diverse funding streams.

• Manage organisational finances, including budget preparation, financial oversight, and reporting to the Board and funding bodies.

• Be responsible for budgeting and oversee payroll, HR and contracts.

• Be able to manage projects and add extra project delivery capacity when needed.

• Foster a positive and inclusive culture among staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Pathfinders’ mission and values.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions

• CEO experience, or equivalent within a large organisation

• Experience of successfully working with Boards in order to ensure the current and future success of the organisation

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting and risk assessment.

• Experience in fundraising, securing income from a range of sources (e.g., trusts, corporate sponsors, and community support).

• Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, data protection and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience of building relationships with stakeholders and engaging with diverse audiences.

• Understanding of human resources and personnel management.

Desirable Attributes:

• Confidence in public speaking and in writing, with the ability to represent the organisation in high-profile spaces.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify trends and opportunities to advance the charity’s mission.

• Empathy, adaptability and a collaborative approach to leadership.

• Proficiency in IT tools and financial software.

Our Values:
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is built on the principles of:

• Enabling and encouraging independence.

• Being user-led and collaborative.

• Rooted in the social model of disability.

• Valuing shared lived experiences.

What We Offer

• A unique leadership opportunity within a values-driven, user-led organization.

• Flexible, home-based working arrangements.

• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with muscle-weakening conditions.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your lived experience, leadership skills and vision for the role. Applications close on Tuesday 11th March at 6pm.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

As Community Social Action Officer you will work within our delivery areas to support develop, facilitate a vibrant, dynamic and connected voluntary and community sector in Ealing, overseeing the delivery of a range of community activities working closely with stakeholders in Acton including residents, voluntary and community organisations and local businesses. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Identifying local community needs and priorities.

•Organise and deliver activities for residents.

•Identifying, developing and supporting events and partnership projects

•Bringing an entrepreneurial approach to development and collaborative opportunities.

•Support people to connect to their community through active involvement e.g. volunteer positions, leisure and social to recued isolation. 

•Create opportunities, take initiative, use creative approaches for relationship building. 

•Support people to be regular consumers of local services. 

•Provide opportunities to explore a variety of experiences.

•Support people to have valued roles and be full members of their community.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•To contact businesses through social media

•To ensure local residents from hard to reach communities or isolated areas of the local area have access to activities opportunities

•To coordinate regular training and events to promote activities opportunities and the benefits of activities for individuals according to an agreed work plan

•To empower local volunteers to develop the skills to progress from supporting roles to taking lead.

•To provide weekly drop-in sessions for residents and community groups

•To support VCS groups and individual residents to design, develop and implement a wide range of social action activities, including campaigns, sponsorship events and volunteering.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

•To record monitoring information; review progress of current projects on a weekly basis and manage upwards.

•Prepare written evaluation reports for EHCVS, projects and services.

•Conducting in-person interviews/surveys to gather qualitative feedback 

• promote activities  to local residents, VCS groups, the statutory sector and local  

OTHER DUTIES

•Assist in producing briefings, information, and web material.

•Assist in producing monitoring and evaluation information

•Assist in developing and organising events

•Represent Ealing & Hounslow CVS at meetings and events relevant to your project.

•Undertake other related project duties as may be required.

•To work in co-operation with other members of the staff team of EHCVS, attend appropriate internal and external meetings.

•Support EHCVS with other project developments and funding applications to funders.

•To undertake, as identified by EHCVS’s Board of Trustees any occasional additional duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post which may not be purely related to this role.

•To ensure that all social action activities are inclusive, including making logistical adjustments to the activity to support the participation of all interested members of the community

•To conduct risk assessments prior to any planned volunteering and social action activity and give briefings to all participants

•To record monitoring information and report progress of current projects on a weekly basis and complete monitoring and evaluation reports for funders

•To be able to work flexibly including one Saturday morning per month and occasional evenings and be willing to travel to Ealing outreach locations as required

Experience & Abilities

• Willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a close attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of voluntary and community sector ‘umbrella’ organisations and their support role
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and social media management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• An ability to work collaboratively as part of the EHCVS team and with other groups and agencies
• Ability to make presentations and write reports 
• Ability to problem solve and to prioritise  competing demands of the role for the benefit of service users
• The ability to plan and manage own work and to take initiative to improve wider services on offer. 
• Strong organisational skills. Willingness to gain proficiency in all Office programmes. 

Personal Qualities

• To be able to contribute to team decisions and strategic thinking
• Ability to contribute to team decisions and strategic thinking
• Experience and knowledge of the voluntary sector
• Willingness to engage in training and development opportunities 
• Willingness to learn about database management

Groundwork is seeking a passionate and dynamic Goals for Climate coordinator, to work with the Suatinability manager to deliver an exciting new programme. Working in partnership with the Irish Football Association Foundation and Queen’s University, the programme aims to harness the unifying power of sport to mobilise communities in climate action across Northern Ireland.

Goals for Climate Co-ordinator
Location: Hybrid Working, Belfast Office + Programme Delivery across NI
Starting salary: £24,716 per annum
Term: 3 year fixed term
Hours of Work: Full Time (37.5 Hours per week)

About Us

Groundwork NI is part of a national federation, supporting and championing communities. We want to see empowered communities grown from the ground up, that are sustainable, happy and healthy places to live, work and play. 

Established in 1991, Groundwork Northern Ireland is a charity that is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement: work with local football clubs and communities to take part in climate action. and adopt sustainable practices
• Training Delivery: delivery of a tailored training program to equip a network of Green volunteers with the skills to understand their carbon footprint,
• Developing Climate Action plans-supporting the design and implementation of climate action plans.

Role Requirements:

• Engage with emerging climate change concepts and coordinate a multi-layered work programme. Opportunity to develop skills in programme design, training, event organisation, and gain valuable experience in leading climate action initiatives.
• Represent Groundwork at events and meetings, collaborating with other organisations in the community and climate action sector.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with key partners, stakeholders, and colleagues across the Trust and the Groundwork Federation.

Why Join Us? Groundwork NI is committed to being an inclusive employer, offering flexible working arrangements and supportive, family-friendly policies, including

• 25 days pro rata per annum rising by an extra 1 day per year after 5 years employment.
• 11 customary days pro rata per year
• Pension contribution
• Flexi-time arrangements
• Enhanced terms for expectant mothers and fathers
• Salary sacrifice benefits including childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme
• Personal development and training
• Financial support with professional membership fees

This role is perfect for a driven, curious, and collaborative individual looking to make a significant impact in climate action.

Closing date 5pm Monday 17th March 2025
We expect to conduct interviews during the week beginning 24th March 2025

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.

Groundwork NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees, and we aim to select the best person for the job.

In accordance with national provisions for the protection of children and adults at risk, applicants for jobs will be required to undergo Access NI checks with the Police Service for Northern Ireland.

No agencies please.

Programme Coordinator - North of England
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid Salford, M50 (Mostly homeworking with attendance at Salford Into Film office for meetings)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,500, plus Into Film benefits

About Into Film

Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.

We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. 

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person.
Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.

Role Summary

The Programme Coordinator is a key point of contact for the Into Film Programme in the north of England and delivers Into Film’s programmes and projects face to face and online with a bespoke approach for the region. This requires detailed knowledge and understanding of the education and screen industry landscape in the north of England.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver all elements of the Into Film programme in the north of England including but not limited to CPD/training for teachers at all career stages, careers events, conferences, round tables, Teachmeet style gatherings and teacher panels, online and face to face.
• Develop, sustain and be the local point of contact for schools, partners, individuals and organisations that add value or are users of the Into Film programme, including a focus on EEDI and how Into Film can specifically, positively reach and include those who are underserved and underrepresented. 
• Feed into and deliver the plans in the area across the programme including Teaching with Film, Careers and Progression, and Young Creatives (plus the Into Film Festival, the Into Film Awards and additionally funded programmes, as needed).
• Work with all departments at Into Film to ensure a joined-up approach and delivery of set outcomes and KPIs whilst adhering to budgets and deadlines.
• Ensure reach across the north of England, feeding into UK-wide work and awareness of Into Film Programmes, responding where possible to local needs.
• Activate and deliver the programme across the north of England including feeding relevant regional content into email campaigns and co-manage the regional social media account. 
• Support the recruitment and delivery of the Youth Advisory Council and Education Ambassador schemes in the area, working with young people and teachers across the region to support the development of the Into Film programme.
• Manage local partnerships and relationships with individuals and organisations. 
• Utilise the Salesforce CRM to input and analyse data, create dashboards and reports. 
• Feed into fundraising proposals and assess the activity needed to achieve outcomes when planning a project.
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film.

General Responsibilities:

• Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with Into Film’s stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public.
• Commitment and active participation in helping Into Film live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does.
• Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources.
• Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of Into Film’s work. 

Due to the nature of the role, occasional weekend and extended working hours are required, along with regular travel to designated regions and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK.

Person Specification:

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in activating and delivering a programme of activity within an educational context or youth setting including training for teachers, workshops, events and panels.
• An interest and some experience in planning or delivering participatory activity for young people.
• Knowledge of the north of England landscape including English education policy and curriculum, the screen careers landscape and the screen industries more broadly. 
• Ability and experience in activating and delivering other film, careers or education related work including, but not limited to, film screening events, hosting Q&A sessions, and attending educational careers events.
• Experience of starting, sustaining and managing relationships and partnerships with individuals and organisations locally and sometimes nationally. 
• Experience of successfully delivering projects to budget and on time.
• Ability to work across a variety of strands within programmes.
• Ability to work with and agree work plans across departments to ensure KPIs, targets and agreed outcomes are met.
• Experience and full understanding of monitoring, reporting and evaluation to ensure the programmes continually improve and evolve.
• Experience and knowledge of project planning, liaising across different departments, delivering to time, managing expectations and achieving the necessary buy-in from industry. 

Desirable:

• Awareness of the process of fundraising and feeding key information and research into successful applications. 
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience of using CRM/Salesforce.
• A love and knowledge of film.

Into Film employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual Leave – 28 days (full time/pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Additional long service holiday award – after 3 years at Into Film, staff are awarded one extra day of holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days, i.e. on your 4th anniversary at Into Film your leave entitlement will rise to 29 days, on your 5th anniversary, your entitlement will go up by another day to 30 days etc. 
• Pension – matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution).
• Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. – all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of Into Film.
• Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Support for professional qualifications – money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role.
• Interest-free non-essential study loans. 
• Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. 
• Career break – up to 4 weeks' unpaid leave, after 2 years’ service (at team director's discretion). 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance. 
• Wisdom health insurance cover – non-contributory (apart from employee tax contribution).
• BenefitHub portal – offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services.

Into Film has offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford; this role’s local office will be Salford. All Into Film staff work in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at their local and national offices as required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role.

We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours

All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.

Closing: 9:00am, Monday 31st March 2025

Interested?

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

Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. The responses are anonymised, and reviewed in a random order by members of our team.

No agencies please.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for someone who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our centre in Nottingham.

The role at a glance

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until August 2025

Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)

Education Workers are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres.

Location

We have positions available in Nottingham

The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day) this can involve journeys times of 1 hour+. Occasional travel out of your local area e.g. to London is also required, this may include overnight stays.

Salary

£27,400 per year

Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year 
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Application deadline - There is not a fixed deadline. Instead, we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and will appoint when we have found the right candidate, so please submit your application as soon as possible.