Policy And Practice Advisors Jobs in Edinburgh

About SafeLives

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

About the role

We are looking for a values-led, senior People professional to provide maternity cover for the role of our Senior People & Culture Manager. The successful postholder will be responsible for providing high quality generalist People & Culture services at SafeLives, in conjunction with a People & Culture Officer. The role will oversee the smooth running of key HR operations and will be instrumental in building a culture amongst our employees that reflects our values through the provision of excellent People support.

As part of a small, ambitious team you will provide a range of comprehensive, and customer orientated human resources services which support the implementation of SafeLives’ People & Culture strategy. You will be the lead operational HR professional, supported by the Director of People and Culture on strategic matters and a full- time People & Culture Officer on transactional matters, and access to external legal and HR consultancy support when needed. There will be a strong focus on supporting the embedding and development of our culture and behaviours; employee engagement; learning and development, and staff well-being across the organisation.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term, maternity vover for 9 months.

Location: Remote with occasional travel to London and Bristol offices.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
• Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Clinical supervision
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Professional development fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative practice training
• Time off in lieu 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on 3rd April 2025. 

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

Drive Partnership Practice Advisor

Location: Homebased

Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel throughout England and Wales, to sites when the role requires it

Responsible to: Program Project Manager/Deputy Director

Responsible for: Triage teams

Salary: Point 42-45 £44,637- 47,667 (a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London, plus 6% employers pension subject to an additional 2% contribution by the employee).

We are pleased to offer a starting salary at the beginning point of the salary band. This position offers opportunities for salary increases based on performance and tenure.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week with flexible working hours and provision of an out-of-hours response to the Drive Director as needed. We will consider requests for 4 days per week.

Job type: Fixed term

Benefits:

· 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)

· Contributory pension scheme including up to 6% employer contribution (subject to employee minimum 2% contribution)

· Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay

· Occupational sick pay of up to 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay over 12 months per year (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: This is a rolling recruitment until recruited all the posts we need.

Interviews to take place: Online

About the role:

Working as a key member of the practice team, the Practice Advisor’s role is primarily to support and work alongside sites in the delivery of interventions from the three core strands of our work, to ensure they are delivering high quality interventions in line with the Drive Partnerships model and Respect standards. Tasks include training, quality assuring cases, and supporting and in some cases supervising the service managers and/or team leads in the continued development of their teams. It also includes being a key member of local forums and working with other members of the Drive Central team, local commissioners and local Drive partners, who are often Police Staff, local authorities and local voluntary sector provider, to think about the long-term development and sustainability of the projects.

The Practice Advisor supports new areas and services to mobilise and then works closely with them to ensure they are operating with fidelity to the model and to establish excellent practice. They will also be required to work with the key multi agency partners such as Police, IDVA and social care that are essential in making the project work.

The Drive Partnership is always trying to learn from delivery, and it is important that the Practice Advisor is able to identify themes that emerge across the sites they are supporting. Practice Advisors, alongside the different delivery strands managers, the deputy director and other members of the Drive Central Team look at ways to take these themes forward, continuously developing the models to ensure what is being delivered is best practice and compliments other strands of work such as national policy and systems change.

The Practice Advisors generally support multiple sites at once so need to be able to multitask and build effective communication across teams both internally and externally.

This is a very exciting opportunity to be part of a creative team, where each team member is encouraged to keep learning.  We aim to continuously development our work with perpetrators, keeping victims and children safe, not only within Drive Partnership sites but also through developing resources for the sector, such as online webinars for practitioners.

About you:

The candidate should have the following skills and experience:

· An excellent understanding of the IDVA and MARAC process and best practice when working with high-risk victims of domestic abuse.

· Experience of working with those with related/complex needs, for example substance misuse issues, mental health, offending history.

· Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.

· The ability to manage a complex workload, across multiple geographic regions, and effectively meet reporting deadlines and the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.

· Belief in the propensity for perpetrators to change their behaviour.

· A demonstrable commitment to improving responses to domestic abuse across all agencies working in the sector.

· Proactive, self-motivated and self-reflective, with a positive response to challenging situations and the ability to make effective use of support and supervision.

About Respect

Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 23 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.

How to apply

Please visit our website for full job description and person specification, where you can find and complete the application form and equalities monitoring form.

Successful applicants must reside in the United Kingdom.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team:

· Black and minoritised people

· Deaf and disabled people

London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Manchester or homebased in the UK

Closing Date: 23 March 2025

Ref 6935

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an influential and collaborative individual with extensive child participation and campaigns experience to join us as our Child & Youth Participation Advisor where you will work with children and young people from diverse backgrounds to support change. 

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. 

This role will require occasional travel with some weekend/evening work (every 6 weeks or so) where TOIL will be given back for this time. 

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

Please note: Save the Children UK is currently going through a large change programme to ensure we have the greatest possible impact for children. As we evolve this brings opportunities for innovation and growth but also means that our ways of working will develop too. 

About the role 

As the Child and Youth Participation Advisor, you will be part of the Child and Youth Participation team, which supports children and young people—particularly those from refugee and diaspora communities—in driving change across our campaigning, fundraising, communications, and governance efforts. 

In this role, the Advisor will work on a variety of projects involving children and young people, including managing the Young Peacemakers' Assembly, leading key external partnerships, and developing new participation opportunities for schools and young campaigner networks. A key focus will be ensuring that engagement is sensitive and appropriate, particularly when working with children and young people who may have direct experience of conflict or displacement. 

The Advisor will deliver projects both within the Child and Youth Participation team and in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation. This includes contributing expertise in child and youth participation within our cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams (known as squads), ensuring best practices are followed and that participation is safe, ethical, and meaningful. 

In this role, you will:   

• Lead engagement with the Young Peacemakers' Assembly, a group of young people from refugee and diaspora communities who work together to create campaigns. You may also work with other groups of children and young people, such as the Youth Advisory Board, Scouts, schools, young campaigner networks, and external partners, working closely with colleagues across teams. 

• Plan and run projects that enable children and young people to actively participate in Save the Children's work. 

• Design and deliver engaging activities, workshops, training, and events tailored for children and young people. 

• Support and advise colleagues on best practices in child participation, including developing and delivering internal training and resources. 

• Ensure all projects follow safeguarding policies and risk assessment processes to keep children safe. 

• Manage communication with children involved in projects, including handling inboxes, obtaining consent, and gathering feedback to improve participation. 

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Experience working with diverse groups of young people in a professional or voluntary role, engaging them in campaigning, fundraising, programs, governance, or education to drive change. Ideally you will have direct experience of working with young people from refugee and diaspora communities. 

• Proven ability to develop and design projects, campaigns, and activities specifically for children and young people. 

• Strong facilitation skills, with knowledge of inclusive techniques to ensure meaningful participation, particularly when discussing difficult or emotionally sensitive subjects. 

• Understanding of youth participation best practices and safeguarding requirements. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to tailor written and verbal communications to a wide range of different audiences, particularly young people

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here. 

To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached Documents. 

Closing date: Sunday 23rd March (midnight) 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Location – Flexible with travel to Sheffield once a quarter

Contract type: Temporary until end of March 2026

Salary:Grade 4 - £34,085 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week  

Closing Date: Thursday 13th March 2025 at 11:30pm 

About the role

You will provide second tier expert housing advice at a specialist level to housing professionals from across the sector. The advice will need to be tailored to the individual needs of your clients and you will use your expertise to influence decisions and best practice. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Shelter, especially the legal teams, content teams, policy and campaigns. You will also produce content for Shelter’s website and other external publications as required. 

About you

You will have technical experience of homelessness and housing law and are able to take complex language and processes, making them easy to understand for professionals with varying levels of experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, you'll promote user-focused advice and support content delivery. You will also be responsible for managing your own wellbeing and use the tools we have in place to support you when needed.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the Team

The Expert Advice Service is provided by Shelter, funded by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as part of its Voluntary and Community Frontline Sector Grant Programme. The service has been awarded AQS accreditation from the Advice Services Alliance.

We provide high-quality housing advice on complex cases to housing professionals and volunteers, as well as creating and maintaining comprehensive online advice tools and resources. We promote joint working between voluntary and statutory agencies, building partnerships to prevent homelessness and provide solutions for people in housing need.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. 

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the points in the ‘About you’ section of the Job Description of no more than 350 words each.

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:

We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Wales)
£33,824 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer is an exciting and influential role as you will work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Wales), Head of Devolved Nations and colleagues across the College to develop and deliver policy and communications activity for Wales.

As Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales) you will work with key stakeholders to coordinate and develop policy position statements unique to Wales, coordinating and producing draft responses to consultations in Wales, whilst supporting colleagues across the College with expertise on the political, governmental and health service landscape in Wales.

Communicating policy and public affairs priorities to stakeholders to maximise influence and impact, you will attend meetings with senior figures in Wales, produce content for blogs, social media, bulk email, web and other digital communications specific to our audiences in Wales, whilst also providing administrative support for the Wales Executive Committee.

With a good standard of education, you should have demonstrable experience in policy and public affairs and a solid knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Wales.

You will have proven experience of producing high quality policy and communications outputs such as consultation responses, reports, policy briefings and press copy, as well as demonstrable experience of producing high quality content for digital and social media.

With outstanding oral communication skills you will be able to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Your excellent communication, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills will ensure you are capable of supporting committees and other governance structures, particularly supporting the delivery of new processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.

The Membership, Policy and External Affairs Division actively promotes the membership, stakeholders and the public awareness of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and core child health priorities.

The RCPCH sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 16 March 2025
interview date: 27 March 2025 (remote)

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful national charity as our Communications and Policy Officer.

Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support and that is testament to the talents of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Through listening and engaging with people who face difficulties because of their convictions we have an impressive track record of identifying issues, finding solutions and putting them into practice. We also influence policy and create systemic change.

Whilst we are a small charity we punch above our weight; we’re resourceful, impactful and work efficiently with like-minded organisations so that, together, we can achieve our aims. We are widely recognised as the go-to organisation in this arena.

We’re looking for an organised, motivated individual with communication and policy experience whose creativity and strategic thinking will be at the heart of communicating our work and advocating for a fairer future for people with criminal records.

If you are motivated to help people move on positively with their lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society, and based in London or the South East, this is the place for you.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role

You’ll empower your clients to take actions for themselves or will advocate on their behalf for better service, support and outcomes, so they can live their life with Parkinson's in the way they choose.

You’ll deliver tailored information and support through a range of channels including telephone, video and email and, where appropriate, home visits and in community settings.

You’ll be responsible for building excellent relationships with healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies, as well as our network of volunteers and groups.

What you'll do:

• Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources.
• Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients. 
• Work flexibly across the service responding to enquiries through a range of channels.
• Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.

What you'll bring: 

• Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate  the health and social care system 
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and  implementing organisational policies and procedure
• Ability to be calm and use emotional intelligence in challenging casework
• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems
• The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally 

You must live in the area you’re applying for in order to carry out this role. 

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Live in the area specified of London, within the radius of Hillingdon, Hounslow and Ealing, and be able to travel freely and flexibly throughout the area and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• Preferably hold a full driving licence
• Provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays
• Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Parkinson’s UK works with health and social care professionals to transform Parkinson’s services across the UK.

We do this through the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network (PEN), a network of around 6,000 health and care professionals with a shared vision: to build an expert Parkinson’s workforce and improve health and care services for people with Parkinson’s.

We bring together and support health and care professionals to share best practice, network and collaborate, share resources and education, and drive improvements to services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Since its establishment in 2015, the Excellence Network has provided networking and collaboration opportunities for professionals across the different regions of the UK. In England, the Excellence Network is moving to a new regional model aligned to the 7 NHS England regions. The regional model in the devolved nations will remain the same: 3 regions in Scotland, 2 in Wales and 1 in Northern Ireland.

To help us deliver this new regional model, we are looking for 2 healthcare professionals to take on the role of Regional Clinical Lead on a consultancy basis.

We currently have vacancies in the following regions in England. To apply for the role, you will need to be based in these regions: 

• Midlands
• South East 

What will be expected of you in this role

You’ll:

• Be expected to co-opt a multidisciplinary leadership team to support you in your role. This team should reflect the multi-professional composition of regional services, as well as the geography and should include at least one person with Parkinson's.
• Drive engagement and participation with the Excellence Network at a regional level.
• Inspire, challenge and collaborate with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements to Parkinson’s services across your region.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the Excellence Network and help represent the professionals in your region.
• Engage with Integrated Care Board (ICB) leaders to help influence the development of your Integrated Care System (ICS).
• Work closely with the Professional Engagement team at Parkinson’s UK to organise and hold engagement opportunities in your region. This will include working with the team to hold and lead at least one in-person meeting in your region per year.
• Attend the annual in-person PEN National and Regional Clinical Leads meeting.
• Support the PEN national calendar of events through attendance or promotion. This includes Excellence Hub meetings and other activities centred around our national priorities.
• Work closely with the PEN National Clinical Leadership Team (CLT) to discuss and review national and regional priorities. Attend a virtual meeting with CLT 2 times per year.

What expertise you’ll bring

You’ll:

• Be a UK-based clinical healthcare professional, working in Parkinson’s or with extensive interest and expertise in the condition, with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills. Healthcare professionals living with Parkinson’s are also encouraged to apply.
• Have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.

What you can expect from Parkinson’s UK

You’ll:

• Be formally welcomed and introduced to the Excellence Network and your role as a regional clinical lead.
• Be provided with an introduction pack, which outlines all the activities of the PEN at a national, regional and local level, so that you can gain an understanding of where your role fits in.
• Meet regularly with the Professional Engagement team to discuss and plan activity in your region, working to a co-developed engagement plan for your PEN region. We will be flexible, taking into account your individual needs.
• Meet with the Professional Engagement Lead or Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy after 6 months in the role for a review meeting and then annually thereafter (or more frequently if required).
• Be provided with a set of resources and information to support you in your role eg. a ready made presentation on the PEN, data from the services within your patch, including relevant data from the UK Parkinson’s Audit.
• Be invited to an annual event for the National and Regional Clinical Leads, to provide updates, training and opportunities for discussion.

A bit more about the opportunity

Time commitment will be 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.

Monthly rate will be based on skills and experience.

Term of consultancy services will be set tenure of 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend once for a further 3 years.

We will also ask you/your employer to send across a monthly invoice to the Professional Engagement Manager at Parkinson’s UK and include a short paragraph outlining what you’ve done in the role each month. We can provide an example of this.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing us with your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined above. Please state the area you’re based in your application.

Closing date for applications: 12 midnight on Sunday 16 March

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and we’ll be aiming to hold interviews week commencing 24 March or week commencing 31 March.

For further details of the role or to have an informal conversation, please contact Emily Dell, Professional Engagement Manager.

Parkinson’s UK works with health and social care professionals to transform Parkinson’s services across the UK.

We do this through the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network (PEN), a network of around 6,000 health and care professionals with a shared vision: to build an expert Parkinson’s workforce and improve health and care services for people with Parkinson’s.

We bring together and support health and care professionals to share best practice, network and collaborate, share resources and education, and drive improvements to services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Since its establishment in 2015, the Excellence Network has provided networking and collaboration opportunities for professionals across the different regions of the UK. In England, the Excellence Network is moving to a new regional model aligned to the 7 NHS England regions. The regional model in the devolved nations will remain the same: 3 regions in Scotland, 2 in Wales and 1 in Northern Ireland.

To help us deliver this new regional model, we are looking for 2 healthcare professionals to take on the role of Regional Clinical Lead on a consultancy basis.

We currently have vacancies in the following regions in England. To apply for the role, you will need to be based in these regions:

• Midlands
• South East

What will be expected of you in this role

You’ll:

• Be expected to co-opt a multidisciplinary leadership team to support you in your role. This team should reflect the multi-professional composition of regional services, as well as the geography and should include at least one person with Parkinson's.
• Drive engagement and participation with the Excellence Network at a regional level.
• Inspire, challenge and collaborate with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements to Parkinson’s services across your region.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the Excellence Network and help represent the professionals in your region.
• Engage with Integrated Care Board (ICB) leaders to help influence the development of your Integrated Care System (ICS).
• Work closely with the Professional Engagement team at Parkinson’s UK to organise and hold engagement opportunities in your region. This will include working with the team to hold and lead at least one in-person meeting in your region per year.
• Attend the annual in-person PEN National and Regional Clinical Leads meeting.
• Support the PEN national calendar of events through attendance or promotion. This includes Excellence Hub meetings and other activities centred around our national priorities.
• Work closely with the PEN National Clinical Leadership Team (CLT) to discuss and review national and regional priorities. Attend a virtual meeting with CLT 2 times per year.

What expertise you’ll bring

You’ll:

• Be a UK-based clinical healthcare professional, working in Parkinson’s or with extensive interest and expertise in the condition, with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills. Healthcare professionals living with Parkinson’s are also encouraged to apply.
• Have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.

What you can expect from Parkinson’s UK

You’ll:

• Be formally welcomed and introduced to the Excellence Network and your role as a regional clinical lead.
• Be provided with an introduction pack, which outlines all the activities of the PEN at a national, regional and local level, so that you can gain an understanding of where your role fits in.
• Meet regularly with the Professional Engagement team to discuss and plan activity in your region, working to a co-developed engagement plan for your PEN region. We will be flexible, taking into account your individual needs.
• Meet with the Professional Engagement Lead or Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy after 6 months in the role for a review meeting and then annually thereafter (or more frequently if required).
• Be provided with a set of resources and information to support you in your role eg. a ready made presentation on the PEN, data from the services within your patch, including relevant data from the UK Parkinson’s Audit.
• Be invited to an annual event for the National and Regional Clinical Leads, to provide updates, training and opportunities for discussion.

A bit more about the opportunity

Time commitment will be 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.

Monthly rate will be based on skills and experience. 

Term of consultancy services will be set tenure of 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend once for a further 3 years.

We will also ask you/your employer to send across a monthly invoice to the Professional Engagement Manager at Parkinson’s UK and include a short paragraph outlining what you’ve done in the role each month. We can provide an example of this.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing us with your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined above. Please state the area you’re based in your application.

Closing date for applications: 12 midnight on Sunday 16 March.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and we’ll be aiming to hold interviews week commencing 24 March or week commencing 31 March. 

For further details of the role or to have an informal conversation, please contact Emily Dell, Professional Engagement Manager.

Premier League Stadium Fund Technical Executive

The role is home-based, with regular travel to sites and facilities. Occasional travel to further locations and our main office at Wembley Stadium may be required to support business needs.

We currently have a vacancy in the Premier League Stadium Fund for a Technical Executive to support the Stadium Accreditation Programme and to support the assessment of applications to  the Premier League Stadium Fund.

Premier League Stadium Fund

The Premier League Stadium Fund (PLSF) provides grants to improve stadium facilities for players, supporters, and officials. Supporting over 1,000 clubs, it aids teams in the National League System (Steps 1-6), Women’s Football Pyramid (Tiers 1-4), and newly promoted EFL clubs.

Through its Stadium Accreditation Programme, PLSF collects facility data for The FA, ensuring targeted investment. This digital process helps clubs track required works and report improvements. By funding upgrades, PLSF helps non-league and women’s clubs meet standards, avoid relegation, secure promotion, and enhance financial sustainability and matchday experiences.

Football Foundation

Whilst the Technical Executive will be responsible for the successful delivery of the Premier League Stadium Fund, they will be employed by the Football Foundation, and therefore it’s important that they understand the wider context – in terms of what we do and how we go about it.

The Football Foundation transforms lives and communities by creating great places to play. As an independent charity, we work in partnership with the Premier League, The FA, and Sport England to invest in community sports facilities. With an additional £205 million government investment in grassroots football over the next three years, we are well-positioned to continue improving pitches and facilities nationwide.

The role

The PLSF Technical Executive will support Stadium Accreditation for clubs in National League System Steps 5-6 and Women’s Football Pyramid Tiers 3-4, ensuring grounds meet FA standards on time. The role includes reviewing grant applications, managing risks, and aiding stadium development. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in stadium design, development, and compliance. You'll support the PLSF grant process and Stadium Accreditation Programme, working with clubs to ensure grounds meet FA standards. Responsibilities include reviewing grant applications, managing risks, and supporting stadium development.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to develop professionally. A qualification in a construction field (Level 4 HNC or HND minimum) is required. You don’t need a passion for football or in-depth knowledge of the football pyramid—your technical or construction background is what matters most. Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in grant management and technical processes while working with an experienced team. Over time, you'll manage your own portfolio of clubs, guiding them to meet Stadium Accreditation requirements on schedule.

What are we looking for?

You’ll need an HNC/HND (Level 4/5) in a construction-related field and some experience on building sites, with knowledge of construction processes and quality standards. Understanding the FA’s league structures is desirable but not essential. We support team development and progression. To be eligible for promotion to a Technical Manager role, a degree in a construction-related field is required. With the right degree, we aim to prepare you for promotion within two to three years.You’ll need strong people skills to engage and motivate others while managing projects from start to finish. Excellent organisation is essential, balancing multiple tasks, prioritising, and meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

For more details about the role, please download the recruitment pack.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £26,000 - £30,000 per annum. This will be reviewed periodically, providing opportunities for your salary to grow as you develop and gain experience in the role. You’ll start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years), and additional time off for volunteering. Benefits include an 8% employer pension contribution, free healthcare, gym subsidy, death in service benefit, and access to match tickets.

Using their knowledge of land and buildings and their use and maintenance, in addition to knowledge of governance in the Methodist church context, the postholder will ensure a coherent and holistic approach to property across the District.

· Provide advice to churches and circuits on property-related matters

· Work with colleagues, including ministers and lay members of the circuits and churches within the District, to maximise utilisation of property and land across the District for mission and income generation, in line with Connexional property strategy

- Support with selling properties

- Collaborate with colleagues on seeking alternative opportunities for mission or income generation

- Provide guidance on potential grant opportunities

· Provide support with the instruction of professional advisors and contractors and liaise with surveyors as necessary

· Provide advice and support to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in compliance with relevant standards and legislation

· Support the management of the consents process

- Advise the consent giving body of the District regarding property projects and the feasibility of District grants

- Provide support on the use of the online consents system

- Oversee the submission of annual returns

· Provide oversight of quinquennial inspections

- Ensure inspections are undertaken in a timely manner

- Ensure action points are followed up

- Collate copies of returns

· To assist in the development and continual review of the District Development Plan for property

· Ensure work is in line with the requirements of relevant bodies and legislation

- The Methodist Standing Orders and Connexional Team (including as a member of the Connexional Property Group)

- Maintain the District relationship with TMCP and action any correspondence as required

Report at District Policy Committee/Synod as required

his is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful national charity as our fundraising officer.

Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support and that is testament to the talents of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Through listening and engaging with people who face difficulties because of their convictions we have an impressive track record of identifying issues, finding solutions and putting them into practice. We also influence policy and create systemic change.

Whilst we are a small charity we punch above our weight; we’re resourceful, impactful and work efficiently with like-minded organisations so that, together, we can achieve our aims. We are widely recognised as the go-to organisation in this arena.

We’re looking for a professional fundraiser with a record of developing compelling and successful grant applications and positive funder relationships.

If you are motivated to help people move on positively with their lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society, this is the place for you.

It is an exciting time to be joining Engineers Against Poverty (EAP) with the organisation growing in its impact to improve infrastructure transparency, advocating for greater openness and integrity in climate finance, and promoting our work on green cities and infrastructure.

EAP is a leader in infrastructure and international development with strong links with development agencies, government and industry. We develop research, policy and practice in infrastructure investment, labour standards, climate change, transparency and accountability and local content in line with our mission to help reduce poverty.

The appointee will also take on for the same role for CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency, participation and accountability programme which operates in 20 countries and for which EAP hosts its International Secretariat. 

As Senior Finance Manager you will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will also lead on the charity's year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements and liaise directly with the organisation's external auditors.

You will be an experienced finance professional with at least 5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (including at management level) and ideally in a not-for profit organisation. You will possess qualification or part-qualification in AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA with knowledge of UK charity accounting. You will show high levels of initiative, an ability to work with minimum supervision across a varied workload, and possess strong communication skills. Further detail on requirements of this role in the attached job pack.

Key responsibilities include:

• As a member of the senior management team, you are responsible for the management of the financial systems including producing, maintaining and managing budgets and financial management reports (including management accounts, preparation of annual accounts and other statutory reports)
• Ensure compliance with corporate and charitable law, and ensure that financial systems comply with statutory and other requirements (e.g. SORP)
• General finance management such as ensuring financial management policies and procedures are up to date, assist in the preparation of financial proposals and bids, and other responsibilities that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation.

We are a flexible employer and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with potential candidates. We are an international team and this is a fully remote role (with travel and in-person attendance required at meetings a few times a year likely in London, UK). We encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Inclusion North is a Community Interest Company which exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families. We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our fundraising efforts and drive impactful campaigns that raise awareness and increase financial sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Inclusion North at a critical time. We have a strong reputation, a dedicated team, and a clear vision for growth. However, we need to diversify our income streams and strengthen our campaigns to ensure long-term sustainability. This role will be instrumental in securing vital funding, developing partnerships, and amplifying our voice.

As a values-led organisation, it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Inclusion North is built on an equal partnership between people with lived experience and professionals committed to making inclusion a reality. We are looking for a Campaigns & Fundraising Manager who embodies these values and can bring creativity, strategic thinking, and fundraising expertise to our team.

If you are passionate about social change, have experience in securing funding, and want to lead campaigns that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Hours, Contract, and Location

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered).
• Permanent contract.
• Home-based, with occasional travel across the North East, North Cumbria, Yorkshire, Humber, and Derbyshire.
• Salary: £40,000 per annum.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th March.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

To apply, download our application pack we do not accept CVs or covering letters