Project Coordination Jobs

London W1B 1QH / Hybrid

From £35,666 + Benefits

12 months FTC in the first instance

About the role

You will play a key role in advising on and delivering the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements of the Academy’s grant schemes and career development programmes, which will contribute to communicating the impact of our work and the evidence base for the continuous improvement of our schemes and processes. You will also contribute to the team’s wider portfolio of work, including monitoring awards for assurance of compliance with our policies, and the delivery of our strategy. The role is positioned within the Academy’s Biomedical Grants and Policy Team and will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

About you

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• A confident and friendly team player/collaborator (within and across teams)
• Highly numerate, with excellent data analysis skills
• Strong IT skills, e.g., Microsoft suite and online databases
• Excellent organisation skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• An interest in (and ideally experience of) using or developing monitoring and evaluation tools and systems
• An interest in biomedical and health research (desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to travel from time to time either in the UK or abroad, with occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Salary progression framework
• Hybrid and agile working
• 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
• Pension (the Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
• Life assurance
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• SimplyHealth Health Cash Plans
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
• Family friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work)
• Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
• Staff training to support your development including EDI training

Working at the Academy

We have grown rapidly in recent years and continue to expand our team and the work they do. We currently have a staff of 70 people, all are guided by the following values:

• We strive for excellence
• We act on evidence
• We behave with integrity
• We collaborate widely
• We are inclusive and actively seek diversity in all forms

We support our staff to be agile, kind and resilient in everything they do. Our talented and committed staff team who embody our values are one of our key strengths. We put physical and mental wellbeing at the heart of our organisational culture and the way we work.

What you can expect working with us

Our staff culture is shaped by the message of our MedSciLife campaign which states that a life outside work is not an extra, but an integral part of who we are. We encourage different working styles and practices to enable passions and achievements outside work to support individuals’ careers.

To enable all staff to find a working pattern that best suits them and the needs of their role, we have agile working principles in place and are investing in hybrid and digital technologies. For those who want it, we provide daily access to desks in our London office Monday to Friday. To support connections in the office, our onsite venue team regularly provide free lunches for staff in our lounge and hot drinks are available in our small staff café.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 5.00pm on 9 December 2024.

Interview date: w/c 16 December 2024.

We are committed to working towards full equality of opportunity in our own organisation, practices and activities, and in the wider academic workforce.

We want to ensure diversity of thought and experience in all we do and for our staff to be able to bring every part of themselves to work. We actively encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us engage with the diverse community we serve.

We will happily make reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. Please do specify these at the time of applying. We also welcome discussion of different working arrangements and locations with any successful applicant.

Are you looking for a new Challenge?

Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers?

Do you have relevant experience? This might be alcohol or injecting drug use, viral hepatitis or other liver disease. Have you supported anyone who has?

We are looking for passionate, skilled and self-motivated individuals who like to be part of a team but equally can work on their own. The post holders must have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis awareness & liver health among services and affected communities and by increasing access to hepatitis treatment and liver disease care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new project, within an existing team, across the Wessex area.

We are a patient-led organisation, and you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do. This post will require extensive travel across the region and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager, reporting to the Head of Outreach and Communications.

• Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
• Team: Outreach and Communications
• Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.  

• Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communication
•  Line Management: Senior Marketing Coordinator
• Term: Permanent Role 
• 28 hours per week
• Ideal start date: ASAP
• Annual salary: £38K–£46K (pro rata) depending on experience

We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate

About SEO London

SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.

OUR VALUES

Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

Who we support

SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.

Ethnic minority groups:  As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.

Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Manager role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach and allows the individual to apply their full range of marketing and communications skills. The primary responsibility is to lead and execute SEO London’s marketing and communications strategy,

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategy Development and Execution

· Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and objectives.

· Conduct market research to understand target audiences and adjust strategies accordingly.

· Further develop our plan for B2B marketing.

Business-to-business marketing

· Execute a B2B marketing strategy aligned with SEO London’s goals and objectives.

· Create and manage multi-channel campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and PR, to boost SEO London’s visibility amongst existing and potential corporate sponsor firms.

· Produce sponsor-focused content, including success stories, industry insights and data-driven reports, to demonstrate ROI and the value of partnership with SEO London.

· Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, sponsors and relevant individuals within existing and potential sponsor firms.

Brand Management and PR

· Maintain and strengthen the organisation’s brand image across all communication channels.

· Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across campaigns, events and SEO London’s online presence.

· Collaborate with sponsor firms and other external partners to promote SEO London content in the media.

· Work with the Impact Team to develop and promote testimonials and highlight SEO London’s annual impact metrics.

Content Creation and Management

· Oversee content creation, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts and website updates.

· Collect and promote engaging stories and testimonials that highlight the organisation’s impact and promote its mission.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

· Review and further SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics.

· Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

· Possess a deep understanding of social media, along with a high level of creativity and expertise, to make the organisation’s social media platforms stand out.

· Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media ads and SEO strategies.

· Manage Google ads and Google analytics.

Public Relations and Media Engagement

· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets.

· Draft press releases and pitch stories, and respond to media inquiries to increase the organisation's visibility and reputation.

Stakeholder Communications

· Coordinate and/or support communications with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and the broader community.

· Create targeted messages for different audiences, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.

Event Promotion and Support

· Support the promotion of events and fundraisers.

· Collaborate with external and internal event organisers to ensure consistent branding and messaging.

Marketing to student audience

· Drive the marketing and promotion of our programmes to students at campuses across the UK.

· Lead digital marketing campaigns for student recruitment during the recruitment season.

· Collaborate with the Outreach Manager to align outreach and marketing efforts, ensuring programme needs and KPIs are met.

· Analyse campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimise engagement and lead generation.

Internal communications

· Support the development of strong and consistent internal communications, working in the first instance with an internal project team.

Monitoring and evaluation

· Oversee quality control of all outputs.

· Use data to understand and improve the performance of the organisation’s communications efforts.

Analytics and Reporting 

· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications efforts, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.

· Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media insights, and email marketing reports to assess and refine strategies.

Team Collaboration and Line Management

· Work closely with other departments to align marketing efforts with programme goals and organisational priorities.

· Provide line management as required, including goal setting, performance management, task planning and execution, identifying learning and development opportunities, and hold accountability for the team member’s outcomes and outputs.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience of:

· Proven experience in B2B marketing

· Proven experience across communications functions, including PR and social media

· Using data to analyse social communications performance.

· Project management and stakeholder management.

· Demonstrable success in building and maintaining high-impact partnerships.

· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Canva.

· Internal communications.

· Event marketing and promotion.

Desirable skills and knowledge

· Salesforce CRM.

· Photoshop.

· Knowledge of the UK’s education system.

· A deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Behaviours:

· Positive and proactive self-starter.

· Creativity and thinking outside the box.

· Ability to influence and engage various stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Tact, diplomacy and integrity.

· Understanding and compassion.

· Highly organised, flexible, and independent.

· Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.

Required qualifications

· Minimum of 5 years work experience including experience in a management position.

· Native-level fluency in English, with strong creative writing abilities.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.

What we offer

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Enhanced pension scheme

· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

1. Employee Assistance Programm
2. Discounted gyms via Medicash
3. Charity workers discount Critical illness cover
4. Cash plan healthcare [AM1] and more... Timeline

Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interviews: on rolling basis

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. 

Equal opportunities Statement

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable. 

Right to Work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

We are looking for an Interim CEO who will be responsible for continuing to action our 2023-2027 strategy.

Job Title: Interim Chief Executive
Location: Bristol/Hybrid
Hours: Part-time – 4 days a week (28 hours)
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 FTE (£56,000 to £60,000 for 28 hours per week)

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre is seeking an Interim Chief Executive to cover the CEO position during a period of family leave.

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

In the last year alone:

• we provided nearly 24,000 days of care to domestic animals
• we rehomed, or reunited with their owners, nearly 500 animals
• we delivered over 2,600 consultations through our community outreach clinics

About the role:

In 2023 we embarked on an exciting new 5-year strategy “For people, for pets, for Bristol”.  We aim to expand our reach to more animals and residents in Bristol and the surrounding areas through a more comprehensive Community Pet Support Scheme. 

We have a number of key organisational projects that need to be driven through over the next 12 months and so are looking for a strong and authentic leader to work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees, and lead our Senior Management and Leadership Team, in the delivery of our services and strategic initiatives.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• a passion for the protection and wellbeing of animals
• a track record of senior roles in the charity or not for profit sectors managing multi-disciplinary teams
• substantial experience and success in organisational change and programme management
• inspirational leadership and people management skills with a commitment to motivating, multi-functional teams; optimising their knowledge, skills and potential
• a flair for engaging with supporters and internal and external stakeholders
• the skills and experience to maintain the financial viability of the organisation
• substantial experience of setting, monitoring & reviewing objectives, key performance indicators, and standard compliance mechanisms, including evidence-based measurement of improved outcomes

Full details of our current strategy and this role can be found in our attached strategy document and Job Description.

Closing date for applications: 15th December 2024
Interview dates: mid to late January 2025

To apply:

If you feel you have the necessary skills and passion to take this charity to the next stage, we would love to hear from you. Please upload a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the attached role requirements.

Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1).

No agencies please.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

Action Against Hunger UK invested in and accelerated the roll-out of the best approaches to prevent and treat severe acute malnutrition. This includes ensuring that operational research is supported by robust costing and cost-effectiveness analysis. 

We are looking for a Senior Research Advisor to work within the Nutrition Unit of Action Against Hunger UK’s Operations Department. The Senior Research Advisor will be expected to

1. Lead the implementation of a wide range of research projects (including evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, programme evaluations, clinical trials, and community studies) 
2. Support the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on the build-up of evidence in prevention and treatment of malnutrition research Project
3. Lead on evidence dissemination, knowledge management, research uptake activities as well as the development of training materials linked to research and Cost Effectiveness analysis.

You will be leading internal projects and external consultancy projects. In addition to members of the nutrition team, you will work with external partners which might include other NGOs, academic partners, UN agencies and independent consultants. You will apply analytical skills, strong technical experience and enjoy a flexible and adaptive working environment, while supporting the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on nutrition assessments and research. Most importantly, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.  For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing Date: 28-Nov-2024 23:30
Planned date to begin interviews: 20/11/2024 (on a rolling basis)

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. 

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Join our team as American Friends Fundraising Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in driving philanthropic support from our American donors. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an international mission, grow our impact and support life-changing work.

About this job:

As an American Friends Fundraising Assistant, you will:

• Manage administration of donations, ensuring all donors are thanked promptly and personally for their donation.
• Support creative cultivation and excellent stewardship of American donors and prospects.
• Assist the team with travel arrangements, stationery orders, organising team meetings and a variety of logistical arrangements.
• Work with the Prospect Research team to identify American prospects.
• Coordinate fundraising materials for the team, including updating brochures and producing communication materials in collaboration with creative agencies where necessary.

About You:

With strong organisational skills and an ability to work on number of projects simultaneously you will be a skilled communicator able to connect with different audiences. A skilled researcher you will be proactive and able to work independently and have a good writing skills.

About Dogs Trust:

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

About the team:

Internationally, Dogs Trust has recently united with Worldwide Veterinary Service and Mission Rabies to champion dog welfare globally and take the decisive step forward in the fight against rabies, one of the deadliest zoonotic diseases in the world. Dogs Trust USA is a registered 501 c 3 with the IRS and has a small founding of US supporters.

Mercy Ships is at an exciting juncture. With two hospital ships delivering hope and healing in Africa, our UK office team is committed to engaging with new supporters – to double our fundraising income and significantly increase the number of incredible volunteers we recruit to serve on board. 

As part of our growth strategy, we are investing in our events programme across the Christian, Medical and Maritime audiences, and are looking for an experienced Events Manager to help us deliver in 2025. 

You will bring excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skills, and be able to inspire and coordinate both staff and volunteers (some of whom have served on our ships) in the process. 

The role will include coordinating everything from Major Donor dinners with our Royal International Patron, to organising our 80 strong volunteer team at the Big Church Festival, and corporate maritime conferences. 
 
This is a brand-new role reflecting our ambitions for growth. You will be part of a small, strong team and working closely with the Volunteer Team. 

We are looking for an eye for detail to ensure a high professional standard is maintained – often under pressure – and with budget experience of large (c£50-100,000) events, within a charity environment. 

Apply by 30 November. 

New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC) runs London's only youth-specific emergency accommodation project in partnership with Depaul UK. The London Youth Hub, based in Islington, provides emergency accommodation and support to help young people facing rough sleeping to transition into safe, long-term housing and achieve independence. The Services Manager supports the Head of Services in overseeing NHYC’s Youth Hub, managing daily operations, coordinating with Depaul UK to facilitate smooth transitions into long-term housing, and building partnerships with external stakeholders to improve housing pathways. Additionally, the manager leads and develops a team of Assessment and Resettlement Workers, oversees daily work planning and safeguarding, while addressing complex cases and supporting staff in securing project resources. This position contributes to the broader goal of expanding the Youth Hub model across London. 

• Fixed-term 9 month contract
• Salary £37,024 – £41,600
• Deadline: 9am Friday 6th December

We are looking for an Engagement Manager to support the expansion of one of BITC's most prestigious offers - The King's Seeing is Believing programme of visits by ensuring an inspirational and top-quality experience for senior business leaders in the UK. The successful candidate will require experience working with multiple stakeholders across all sectors and delivering immersive events, programmes and comms.

The role will focus on both visit delivery and delegate management and will also support the raising of the programme’s profile and creation of comprehensive follow up process. 

Business in the Community was formed in 1982, and with His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Founding Patron, we are the largest and longest-established membership organisation dedicated to responsible business,

We want the UK to lead the world in responsible business.

We work with members to continually improve their responsible business practice, leveraging their collective impact for the benefit of communities. We grow the responsible business movement and collectively create a greater impact to ensure that:

• Every young person and job seeker feels supported and has clear pathway into work.
• Every employer is investing in skills that are needed for today and for the future, creating workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to grow and reach their potential, regardless of background.
• Every community has a shared sense of pride and hope, with support to tackle the difficult challenges and where there is a strong, collective vision for fairer, greener and better tomorrow.

We are currently looking for an experienced Engagement Manager for The King’s Seeing is Believing programme to work alongside Senior Programme Manager, delivering the programme of visits by creating high quality experience to senior business leader in the run up, during and after the visits, and to help support comms activity to raise the profile of the programme.

The role will involve:

• Delegate engagement
• Visit delivery
• Marketing and Communications

What is required

The successful candidate will have:

• Confidence to work corporately.
• Events management experience, especially external physical events and learning experiences.
• Developing and delivering programmes.
• Confidence in managing and engaging with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Development of clear briefings and materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and still work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent organisation, planning, prioritising and time management skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding or some experience of marketing and comms.

Business in the Community are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.

We are a Race at Work Charter signatory and, alongside 600 other Charter signatories, taking actions to encourage and support ethnic minority representation in recruitment, selection, and career progression as well as being committed to improve the working lives of our disabled and neurodiverse colleagues.  We are also a real living wage employer.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes. The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.

About the Role:

1. Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
2. Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
3. Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
4. Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
5. Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
6. Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
2. Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
4. High degree of organisational and time management skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
6. Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative. 

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Job Purpose

IRRI has given a high priority to growing our work and impact in Africa. The Regional Director will be responsible for providing strategic and practical insights and follow-through to position and grow IRRI in Africa. The Director will ensure a strong reputation for IRRI in relation to our capability to bring big solutions to issues critical for Africa like rural poverty, resilience and sustainability, nutrition/health and national economic advancements. 

The Director will lead the development and implementation of an overall Africa strategy as well as country strategies for IRRI's research needs, outreach, capacity strengthening, partnerships and resource mobilization. This will include identification and development of project opportunities, focusing on key contributions IRRI can make to develop the agriculture and food system in target countries in the region.

The Director will represent IRRI's interests before governments in Africa and liaise closely with relevant government offices and agencies. Act as one of the chief spokespersons for IRRI in Africa and interact with a wide range of national and international partners and donors to seek new opportunities for research and partnerships, including fundraising, private and public-private sector partnerships.

The Director will also advise IRRI management and scientists on regional and national developments, emerging issues for research, new opportunities for funding, and appropriate policies and procedures for working and traveling in the region. Manage IRRI's relations with CGIAR centers, other international organizations and development agencies operating in the region.

This position will be based at the IRRI Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya and is open for international applications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To position IRRI and its reputation as a major contributor to critical issues in Africa
• To significantly grow IRRI in Africa to better achieve our mission to impact on rural poverty, climate resilience, the environmental sustainability and nutrition/health
• Lead the development and implementation of an overall Africa strategy as well as country strategies for IRRI's research needs, outreach, capacity strengthening, partnerships and resource mobilization. This will include identification and development of project opportunities, focusing on key contributions IRRI can make to develop the agriculture and food system in target countries in the region
• Provide strategic leadership and enable effective governance and management of IRRI's major research and development programs in Africa by ensuring coherence and synergy between various research programs, projects and activities. This includes oversight of robust financial administrative and human resource systems
• Represent IRRI's interests before high government entities in Africa and liaise closely with relevant government offices and agencies, and local and regional research and education institutions
• Act as the chief spokesperson for IRRI in the region and at international forums with interest in research and development in Africa
• Interact with national and international partners and donors to seek new opportunities for research and partnerships, including fundraising, coordination and engagement with both public and private sector
• Build and maintain a strong and healthy working relation for IRRI with other CGIAR centers, international organizations and development agencies operating in the region
• Create and sustain positive relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors, local missions and development agencies to ensure continued support of IRRI's research and outreach activities in the region
• Coordinate regional and national projects in a manner aligned with IRRI's strategic plan and embedded in IRRI's research areas to ensure synergy and coherence
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to develop IRRI’s programs and activities in Africa
• Provide necessary advice for IRRI management and scientists on regional and national developments, emerging issues for research, new opportunities for funding and appropriate policies and procedures necessary for current and future strategic work in Africa
• Coordinate efforts and resources to build the funding and partnership base to grow IRRI in Africa
• In coordination with the HQ, oversee the management of IRRI offices, finances and human resources in the region

Qualifications

• PhD in agricultural sciences, rural sociology, development economics or related field
• Over 15 years of relevant experience in research, leadership and outreach activities

Skills Required

• Experience in developing large research for development projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary team
• Track record of managing multi-country research for development programs
• Record of high-quality publications
• Prior experience of leadership, partnerships, mentoring and team building

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources and Organizational Development Office, Ms. Anna Junsay with a subject: Application – Regional Director, IRRI in Africa - your full name.

The position is urgent and will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. Only qualified applicants with relevant skills and experience will be contacted. We recommend applying as soon as possible and not later than 4 December 2024.

The Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy for fostering strong relationships with Ackworth School’s Old Scholar community, supporting the long-term interests of the school as we head towards our 250th anniversary in 2029. This role is responsible for fundraising, donor relations, and legacy initiatives, as well as coordinating and delivering events and communications aimed at engaging with Old Scholars and the broader Ackworth School and Quaker community. 

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will collaborate closely with various school departments to elevate the school’s profile and optimise income generation. The focus will be on relationship management with key high-value donors and promoting a culture of philanthropy. Additionally, the role will drive support for Ackworth School capital projects and cultivate a culture of donor care that motivates current and potential supporters.

Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions and is still governed by the Society. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular opportunities, recently achieving "Excellent" in the FCI/EQI (February 2023). The Head is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads.

Our pupils are one of Ackworth's USP's. Visitors to the school never fail to acknowledge how amazing they are and how positive the encounter is. All staff at Ackworth pay a key part in the operation of the School to make sure that it runs smoothly and so that we can focus on delivering an excellent education for our pupils. 

The successful candidate will be able to:

·Collaborate with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications to create a fundraising strategy centred on capital projects and bursaries.

·Lead personal engagement fundraising, developing strategies for securing principal and major donors.

·Meet annual personal income targets, increasing both donor numbers and regular giving income.

·Monitor and report on fundraising income, events, and activities, including producing financial reports.

·Design and manage a program of events aimed at engaging Ackworth School Old Scholars and wider Ackworth School community members.

·Develop robust data sets to inform strategic goals, particularly those related to income generation and maintain detailed records of Old Scholars and donors, building comprehensive individual profiles in the contact database.

In return we offer:

·a competitive salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based on experience and qualifications.

·generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff.

·all food and refreshments during the working day.

·free on-site parking.

·flexible pension, health benefits and an electric car purchase scheme

·a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.

·a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school to arrange a confidential discussion. Please contact our HR Administrator, Kim Reather.

Closing Date:Friday 13th December 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Due to the School’s Christmas closure period, interviews will be held in early January 2025.

Completed school application forms should be submitted with a cover letter of no more than one page

Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website under “Working For Us”. 

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.

Job Purpose:  To lead our Step Forward project for young adults aged 17-24 to support mental health and emotional wellbeing, by delivering group sessions across venues in Surrey plus some 1:1 support.

Salary: £26,000 - £29,120

Hours of work:35

Working Pattern: Monday 12:30-8:30, Tuesday 9:00-5:00, Wednesday 10:30-6:30, Thursday 9:00-5:00, Friday 10:00-6:00

Employment type: Permanent full-time

Contract Type: Permanent full-time

Location: Phoenix Youth Centre, Preston Manor Road, Epsom, Tadworth KT20 5FB  Phoenix Centre Tadworth, but working across various locations in East Surrey as necessary

Annual leave:Starting allowance - 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods.

Benefits:

Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.

Free Parking : There is free parking availableat all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.

Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 9th December 

Interviews to be held: Monday 16th December 2024

Proposed Start Date: January 2025

Main Responsibilities:

· To help assess the needs and strengths of the referred young adult and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change

· To deliver early support/targeted group interventions which aim to improve mental health and well-being, build on existing strengths and increase levels of resilience

· Record and collect data with various tools such as Outcome Star and Session Feedback Questionnaires to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions

· To take responsibility for own caseload of young adults, some with complex and multiple needs, with support from senior EWMH staff

· To help involve project participants in the co-production of programmes, activities and services

· To be proactive in connecting with other agencies who can provide activities to support Step Forward sessions

· Attending networking events and meetings, online and in-person, to promote Step Forward

· To work collaboratively with Surrey CCGs, GPs, local CYPS and adult mental health teams and other community-based services to provide the most effective service for young adults and reach targets set by partners whilst keeping within the YMCA values of service

· To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with participants

· To record and report the appropriate data to ensure the project can be accurately monitored and evaluated 

· Where appropriate, to apply safeguarding and child and vulnerable adult protection procedures

· To organise and provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions and activities

· To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in one to one, peer and group supervision

· Support summer activity programmes with partner group WAVES with supervising young people off-site

· Planning, organising and running summer activities for Step Forward participants

· To take responsibility for Youth Support Workers, volunteers and colleagues volunteering time to the project, taking charge of a staff rota and ensuring guidelines are in place and updated regularly to ensure best practice

· Outreaching to external volunteer workers and communicating closely with HR

· Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role

· We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults).  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £31,500 GBP gross per annum (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Based within UK-Med’s two (2) warehouses at Stockport (SK4 and SK8) including occasional visits to UK-Med’s office in Manchester.

This position is based in the UK; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation upon request.

Do you have significant experience in warehouse/pharmaceutical supply chain supervision. Can you use your expertise as a Warehouse Supervisor to help UK-Med deliver life-saving medical aid?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years.

As our Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for all UK-Med’s medical warehouse activities and provide day to day supervision of our medical warehouse Unit 9.

You will oversee the administration and practical control of all systems and procedures to manage pharmacy, medical supplies and equipment whilst ensuring stock is maintained in accordance with MHRA regulations.

With a qualification or equivalent experience in Warehousing/Logistics/Supply Chain, or qualified as a Pharmacy Technician, you will have relevant knowledge in the distribution of medicinal products (WDA/GDP) and awareness of MHRA licencing requirements.

You will have a positive and flexible problem-solving approach and be willing, able and ready to deploy to support all UK-Med programmes and projects.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Warehouse Supervisor - November 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your cover letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday 4th of December 2024

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.