Project Development Officer Jobs

Salary: up to £41,000 per annum plus generous benefits 

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location:  Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week) 

Closing date: at 12 noon, Thursday 16 January

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate. 

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people. 

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the communications directorate across a range of disciplines for organisational outputs and initiatives. Your primary focus will be on showcasing our policy work through digital and traditional channels, helping to plan, create and execute effective, engaging and impactful communications activity. You will also support on all internal communications across various channels.

You will take responsibility for providing strategic and operational communications guidance to colleagues in support of their projects, leading on communications plans and project managing the production of reports, briefings, emails, social media and other outputs. 

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team. 

 This is a key role within the RSA, responsible for developing and leading strategies to grow the number and value of our partnerships and engagements, our reach, reputation and impact, and our member community.

You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, networks and organisations across the regional and urban research, practice and policy sectors, in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values.

Identifying and cultivating business development and income generation opportunities, your work will make a demonstrable contribution to the sustainable financial growth of the Association.

About the RSA

The RSA is a world-renowned learned society and UK-registered charity, which promotes regional and urban research, development and policy. We support the global community for regional researchers, practitioners and policymakers by publishing specialist journals and books and running conferences, events and networks for our members.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer our staff flexible arrangements for combining working from home with work based at our offices located at the University of Sussex campus (Falmer, Brighton). Our offices are situated on campus at the University of Sussex, in the beautiful South Downs. We are easily accessible by public transport, have dedicated cycle routes from Brighton and Lewes.

Our benefits include:

· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

· Workplace pension scheme available.

· Superb on-site facilities including café, library, relaxation facilities.

· Discount on campus sports/gym membership.

· Cycle to work scheme

If you are looking to work for a charity focused on making a genuine impact on regional and urban development, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced evidence (systematic) reviewer to support the development of clinical guidelines, guidance statements, national audit and new product reviews, as well as supporting the wider membership and Faculty officers in responding to evidence and research enquiries. Part of the role will be to help establish the technical team and providing advice on appropriate methods and processes for the programme of work.

As part of the CEU team the postholder will work closely with the Clinical Director for the CEU, CEU team, clinical fellows, FSRH Clinical Quality Committees and senior faculty officers as well as national and international clinical experts involved in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Key duties will include identifying and appraising relevant evidence using established systematic review methods and developing structured evidence summaries across a range of products. The postholder will also support the development of methods and new ways of working in conjunction with other members of the team.

Who we are:

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all. 

The Clinical Effectiveness Unit (CEU) at the FSRH develops a range of evidenced-based clinical guidance documents including clinical guidelines, statements and new product reviews as well as associated activities such as national benchmarking audits and responding to member evidence enquiries. The CEU is part of the wider Clinical Quality programme overseen by the Director for Clinical Quality who manages this role.

The role:

1. Analytical and technical:

Responsible for developing a range of literature reviews (scoping, umbrella, and systematic reviews) for clinical guidelines and guidance in accordance with FSRH processes and established evidence synthesis methodologies. This includes:

• Contributing to the development of scopes,
• Developing review questions and protocols,
• Systematic searching and identification of relevant evidence,
• Full quality assessment of evidence including application of GRADE framework
• Synthesising, collating and summarising quantitative and qualitative evidence
• Summarising and presenting evidence to guideline committees (GDG)
• Preparing written summaries of the evidence / GDG discussions as part of the guideline, guidance statements, evidence enquiries or new product reviews
• Collaborating closely with the Clinical Director, Clinical Fellows and GDG to write the guideline and guidance in line with FSRH approach
• Preparing technical responses to comments received during consultation or peer review of guidelines and guidance
• Contributing to webinars, blogs, articles and publications relating to guidelines and guidance products
• Contribute to audit and national benchmarking activities
• Responding to FSRH Officer, member or internal evidence enquiries including in relation to new research or products
• Contribute to surveillance process of new evidence relevant to the update of guidelines or guidance

2. Supporting methodological developments

• Contributing to the technical review of methods and the continuous improvement of methodological practices, proposing changes to processes and methodology as appropriate
• Keeping up to date on the latest developments in evidence-based practice methods
• Contribute to identifying new ways to deliver member evidence review services

3. Planning and project management:

• Working with the team, in particular the project co-ordinator, to help plan the work of the CEU and the delivery of guidelines, guidance and associated activities
• Monitor and control guideline development progress, ensuring adherence to project plans
• Contribute to identifying and mitigating risks and issues in relation to the development of guidelines, guidance and associated products
• Co-ordinate and lead guideline development project meetings, ensuring effective communication among team members

4. Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and engagement with a range of internal and external staff, including senior FSRH staff and officers, clinical experts, academics and patient organisations.
• Presenting complex information to multidisciplinary and lay groups such as guideline development groups or FSRH clinical committees
• Contributing to publications and articles on FSRH guidelines and guidance
• Responding to member, press or officer enquiries regarding FSRH outputs and relevant evidence

You will have:

•  A Master’s degree level or a higher postgraduate qualification in a related area (for e.g. Public health, life sciences, epidemiology or medical statistics), or medical degree with experience in health services research, or equivalent level of experience gained in a relevant role
• Specialist knowledge of literature review methodology (incl. systematic review)
•  An understanding of guideline development and assessment methodology
• An understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of clinical research
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• An understanding of sexual and reproductive healthcare (Desirable)

You will have experience:

• Conducting literature reviews from inception to write-up
• Working in systematic reviewing methodology including undertaking quantitative and qualitative methodologies either in an academic, clinical or healthcare research environment
• Performing systematic searches in Cochrane Library, PubMed and Ovid (Medline, Embase)
• Familiarity with study design, health care methodology, conduct and reporting
• Preparing summaries of research findings
• Presenting complex information to multidisciplinary group
• Developing personal networks within the field of evidence synthesis (Desirable) 

We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:

• ­ 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
• Birthday leave day
• ­ Annual Volunteering Day
• ­ Flexible working culture
• ­ Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• ­Employee discounts portal
• ­Free Lunch Thursday
• ­Interest free season ticket travel loans
• ­ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• ­ Free eye tests
• ­ Training and development

­To Apply

A full job description can be found on our website.

Deadline for applications is 16 January 2025 at 12pm

Interviews will be scheduled w/c 27 January 2025

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £40,000 - £42,000 based on experience

Duration: 10 months

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (Hybrid Working) or remote working options within +/-2 hours of UK Time

Are you passionate about developing and coordinating innovative capacity building approaches for complex humanitarian contexts? Could you be our new remote Capacity Building and TeleHealth Project Lead?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

As the focal point for UK-Med’s Telehealth and Capacity Building in Sudan project (REACHES Sudan), the Project Lead will play a critical role in delivering this 10-month initiative, funded by the Sudan Humanitarian Fund and in collaboration with Relief International. The project aims to provide integrated, life-saving healthcare to vulnerable populations in Sudan through innovative remote telehealth and capacity-building interventions.

The Project Lead will focus on designing and coordinating impactful training programs for healthcare workers, ensure learning is aligned and developed based on real-time needs, and managing digital capacity building and telehealth delivery platforms. This role includes working closely with the Health Advisor and senior leadership to develop and document UK-Med’s telehealth methodology, paving the way for sustainability and future use in emergency response programming.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in learning and capacity building, preferably with experience in designing and piloting new training methodologies. Ideally you will be able to use your experience in humanitarian programming to ensure that solutions are fit for purpose, impactful and accessible in complex humanitarian emergencies. You will have excellent project management skills and the ability to adapt to evolving needs.

A positive, flexible, and solutions-oriented approach is essential, as is the willingness to support in-person training delivery when required.

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 – Project Lead - Telehealth & Capacity Building - December 2024 before applying for this role.

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

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Friday 17th January 2025

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.

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the longest-established public health body in the world, with more than 6,500 members drawn from the public health community in the UK and across the globe.

As we move to the next phase of delivering our current strategy, this role - alongside the Head of Programmes Development and the Deputy Chief Executive - will be instrumental in building capabilities within our organisation and in facilitating future innovations.

Core functions of the role

• To develop and lead specific projects which support the RSPH objectives and strategy including supporting the development of future products or services.
• To undertake primary and secondary research for the development of RSPH’s projects/programmes.
• To coordinate data collection activities for evaluation and monitoring processes.
• Write up or contribute to the write up of research, evaluation, monitoring and delivery reports.
• Write up or contribute to the write up of briefs and other project documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor tender portals to identify potential funding opportunities for projects that align with RSPH’s strategic aims of the organisation and department.
• Liaise with departments across the organisation to gather evidence to complete bids or grant application documents.
• Draft bid and grant application documents.
• Support the up-to-date record keeping of project key information including the timely inputting of data in project databases and trackers. 

Skills and knowledge requirements

Development of innovative work

• Creative and collaborative working: Ability to work with a wide range of people in the development and implementation of new ideas.
• Project coordination: Good coordination skills that can deliver projects from design through to implementation and evaluation.
• Adaptability: Capacity to experiment, learn from feedback, and adjust strategies in response to emerging insights.

Evaluation of public health initiatives

• Strong analytical skills: Capability to design, implement, and interpret public health evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Knowledge of evaluation frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as Logic Models, Theory of Change.
• Data analysis: Proficiency in analysing datasets to extract meaningful insights and inform public health interventions/innovations.

Research and report writing

• Research: Ability to employ a systematic approach to respond to knowledge gap questions in relation to our projects. 
• Report development: Ability to present findings clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including decision makers, stakeholders, colleagues, and laypeople.
• Writing proficiency: Ability to write professional reports, briefs, and funding proposals.
• Attention to detail: Accuracy in searching data/information and in documenting methodologies, findings, and recommendations.

Behaviours

• Collaboration: A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
• User-centred: Good understanding of the needs of people benefiting from the interventions
• Curiosity: A passion for learning, development, exploring new methods, and staying up to date with developments in public health and innovation.
• Resilience: Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain focus in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• A degree in Social Research, Social Sciences, public health or a related field (Essential).
• Experience with qualitative data tools (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA) and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) (Essential).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook etc (Essential).
• Experience in the evaluation of public health interventions, projects or programmes (Desirable)

In return we offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Agile working structure
• Pension contributions
• BUPA Cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
• Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses and qualifications
• Organisational commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees
• Welcoming and friendly team of colleagues, and an active Health Champions programme

 RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination.

RSPH operates an agile working policy with some attendance at our London office according to business need.

Please do let us know if you require any adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Wave Project is the UK’s leading Surf Therapy charity, a pioneer in using surfing as a form of therapy. As a multi-award-winning charity we pride ourselves on delivering a big impact with a small, committed team of 35 staff and 1,600 wonderful volunteers. In 2024, we supported over 2,500 children and young people to improve their confidence, self-esteem, resilience and social skills. 

The Head of Fundraising is a key member of the charity’s Senior Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all fundraising and marketing activities, ensuring sustainable income growth and enhancing The Wave Project’s visibility and impact. The role is critical to fostering a strong supporter base, developing innovative campaigns and cultivating partnerships that align with the charity’s mission of transforming young lives through Surf Therapy.

Hybrid - London WC1H (We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 20% of your time per month being office based)

Join the ACU as Programme Officer and use your experience of programme delivery to help us build a better world through international collaboration in higher education.

The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the higher education sector. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 500 universities in 50 countries. Championing the power of higher education to improve lives, we support our members – and our people – in contributing to sustainable development across the Commonwealth and beyond.

The role

As the Programme Officer, you will support the administration of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCCP) Scholarships and the associated OCPP online training programme, as well as the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) and ACU-funded Grants and Fellowships. 

Who are we looking for?

You will need:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build, maintain and strengthen relationships within an international context.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrable experience of working with administrative processes and procedures including processing basic finance documentation, with the potential to present information to a wide variety of audiences.

• High level of proven competence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite as well as evidence of database skills and an aptitude for learning to use a variety of software packages such as to maintain databases, and/or portfolio management.

• High level of proven competence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite as well as evidence of database skills and an aptitude for learning to use a variety of software packages such as to maintain databases, and/or portfolio management.

• Strong attention to detail to process complex paperwork and situations.

• High level of motivation and flexibility with proven ability of balancing competing priorities under pressure to deliver to deadlines on time.

• Experience managing online events, meetings, and/or training workshops through a range of virtual meeting platforms.

What to expect:

We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website by clicking here).

We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.

We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days

• Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

• Significant investment into your personal and professional development

• Regular social activities

• Health and wellbeing programmes

• Give as you earn charitable donations scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Interest-free travel season ticket loan. 

How to apply

To apply, click the apply button and visit our recruitment portal. 

Closing Date: 20 January 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will take place from 20 January 2025.

If we receive sufficient applications before the closing date, interviews may take place earlier, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Interviews will take place virtually.

Cardiomyopathy UK is for anyone whose life is impacted by the heart muscle disease, cardiomyopathy. We work to save and improve the lives of people with the condition, and their loved ones, throughout the UK because we believe that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy should live a long and fulfilling life.

We bring together people with cardiomyopathy, their loved ones, medical experts, researchers, professional staff and other stakeholders to ensures we have the insight, lived experience, clinical knowledge and skills we need to make a real and lasting difference to people's lives.

We provide support and information so that nobody has to face cardiomyopathy alone. We fight for better access to treatment so more people get the help they need, we shape research so that it truly addresses the needs of our community and we raise awareness so more people seek help sooner and fewer people are at risk.

We are now seeking our next CEO to build on our strong position and enable us to do even more for our community. It is a great time to be joining the charity. We have a strategy in place, a strong reputation, and financial stability. Our new CEO will have the time they need to find their feet and work with staff, trustees and volunteers to develop plans and identify new ways in which we can support people affected by cardiomyopathy.

Our next CEO will be a strong leader, confident spokesperson, and powerful ambassador, who is able to develop successful partnerships and influence stakeholders to ensure the future growth and development of the charity. They will need to be commercially astute with proven expertise in driving financial sustainability and effective fundraising, and have the desire to foster a positive and caring culture.

Above all, our new CEO will share our passion for improving the lives of those living with cardiomyopathy and their families by making a positive difference. If you feel you have the passion, ambition, enthusiasm, and leadership skills we are looking for, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please download our Appointment Brief for more information and details on how to apply

Age UK is currently looking for a dynamic campaigner to mobilise our campaigns community and help change how we age. You will have fantastic organisational and project management skills, with an understanding of advocacy and campaigning (online and offline).

You will also have the creativity and communication skills to help us achieve important change working with and for older people on key issues such as poverty and access to health and social care. Find out more about the role below and apply to join our collaborative and passionate External Affairs Team.

This role is permanent and offered on a Hybrid / London contract. There is a requirement to be in the office at least once a month . There will also be occasional travel to support at events across the country.

Age UK Internal Job Grade - 7L

Must haves:

* Excellent project management skills.
* Experience of organising events.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Experience of writing persuasive communications to engage a range of supporters online and offline.
* Understanding of political processes and key decision-making environments, including the UK Parliament.
* Ability to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships. Ability to be proactive and flexible, and to identify new opportunities.
* Strong interest in creating change and passion for social justice.

Great to haves:
* Knowledge and experience of campaigning both online and offline.
* Some knowledge of the issues affecting people in later life.
* Experience using Engaging Networks or other campaigning platform.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Requirement to be in the office at least once a month and to be available to support meetings and events in London when required. There is a requirement to travel and occasionally to stay overnight (e.g. running events in different parts of the country, party conferences or filming storytellers in different parts of the country); some out of hours working (e.g. occasional evening Parliamentary events).

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Chief Executive – Providence House
Location: Battersea, London
Salary: £40,000 per annum + 5% pension contribution
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you a passionate and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of a thriving youth and community charity? Providence House, a Christian charity with over 60 years’ experience of serving the communities of Battersea, south London, is looking for an inspiring Chief Executive to lead its mission to empower local children, young people and families.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A personal Christian faith, aligned with our mission and values.
• Proven leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• A track record in strategic leadership, operational management and income generation.
• Exceptional relational and communication skills to collaborate with our team, Trustees, funders, partners and the wider community.

This is an opportunity to bring your vision, expertise and faith to a role where you’ll make a real  difference.

For the Job Application Pack, visit our website (google us). 

Do contact Ian Smith, Chair of Trustees for an informal chat about this role (his email is in the Job Application Pack.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday, 13th January 2025

Title: Project Driver Office Assistant

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Acholi subregion, Uganda

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers Uganda office is recruiting for a Project Driver Office Assistant to provide logistical support to the LF (Lymphatic Filariasis) - Uganda Project and ensure that staff and visitors are transported to project sites and other locations when required, and that clerical duties are completed to support of the efficient running of the office.

Further duties required by the post holder include:

• Provide logistical support to the Acholi suregion PIU.
• Keep the project vehicle in clean condition, properly maintained and fuelled at the designated service stations.
• Ensure that vehicle logbooks are properly maintained and compile summaries on vehicle movements and fuel utilisation as per monthly vehicle reporting form.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are documented, and report shared with immediate supervisors and the Country Director and relevant government authority.
• Develop and maintain a regular schedule for vehicles' servicing and insurance.
• Undertake courier or dispatch tasks and duties including running errands such as payment of bills, mail collection, delivery & distribution of letters.
• Receive and direct Uganda Country Office (UCO) visitors in absence of the Project Officer, providing information where needed.
• Respond to general requests to Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
• Provide administrative support in filing, photocopying, and binding documents.
• Logistical support during field visits - play lead role, take photographs.
• Ensure the maintenance of vehicles is held to the highest standards.

As the successful candidate you will have a UCE certificate or its equivalent, possess previous working experience as a Driver, have a background in an administrative role, and hold a clean and valid driver's license.

Further requirements for this role include:

Essential

• Valid Driving licence class A and E

• Mechanical skills

• Certificate of good conduct

• Minimum 3 years accident-free driving record with reputable private firm or NGO

• Ability to work at weekends if and when required and agreed

Desirable

• Working experience in a reputable private firm or NGO

• Basic office produces experience

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week of 20 January 2025 and the evaluation process will include a driving test and an oral interview, to be held in our Kampala office.

Closing date: 5 January 2025

About us

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

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

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of a 3-year Train the Trainer pilot programme in the chosen pilot locations in England or Scotland.

The pilot will train and equip local health care professionals, health promotion workers and local community workers with the knowledge and resources to promote breast awareness, breast screening and risk reduction messages in their own communities.

You will support the 2 public health development managers, train the trainer, with the development and delivery of the in-person programme, including, marketing materials, resource packs and ongoing support for trainees. You will also be responsible for the organisation of training delivery within the pilot areas.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience of working on public health focused projects, and engagement experience with a range of audiences from health or community-based organisations.

The right candidate will have a good understanding of health inequalities, the challenges they present to health behaviours and outcomes, and be passionate about addressing these challenges.

You’ll have strong communication and engagement skills and enjoy working to develop successful partnerships with a range of organisations, communities and stakeholders.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

These roles involve significant travel across England (Westminster and Leicester) or Scotland (Glasgow and Lanarkshire).

Therefore, these posts can either be home based or office based at our London, or Glasgow offices (if within reasonable commuting distance).

When applying

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

Please confirm which location your are applying for in your application.

If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment (please note our offices will be closed from the 24th December 2024 to January 2nd 2025).

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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

Closing date: 9.00am on 13 January 2025

Interview date: W/C 27 January 2025 via MS Teams

We're seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our Macmillan Cancer Support Projects and Community Connections Lewisham Social Prescribing initiatives. This role offers a unique chance to impact vulnerable adults' lives, including those affected by cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Macmillan Cancer Support Projects and social prescribing services

• Manage and develop Social Prescribers and Cancer Champions

• Foster partnerships across health, social care, and voluntary sectors

• Drive service innovations and improvements

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in social prescribing or community health

• Strong leadership and partnership-building skills

• Understanding of cancer care pathways

• Passionate about improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities

Why Us?

• Make a tangible impact in your community

• Lead innovative health initiatives

• Grow professionally in a supportive environment

We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Ready to empower individuals and transform lives? Apply now and be part of our mission to create a healthier, more connected Lewisham!

Job Title:  Finance Officer
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time 40 hrs a week, 9am – 5.30pm

Bridge for Young People provides a home and support to young people (aged 16-25) who are leaving care or who are homeless. We have three houses in West Berkshire where we provide young people with a stable home, emotional support and practical help as they move into independence.

We are seeking a resilient, organised and self-motivated Finance Officer that has an exceptional eye for detail.  The Finance role is varied and includes a broad range of charity, financial and budgeting responsibilities as well as working with the Support Services Manager in supporting young people in their tenancy sustainment.

Principal Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Process all financial transactions within QuickBooks and perform reconciliation of all control accounts and bank accounts monthly
• Carry out bank reconciliations and month end procedures as required
• Record and monitor donations and grants, restricted and unrestricted, ensuring they are error-free
• Prepare and process monthly support invoices
• Process payments, following authorisation, via our Faster Payment’s system
• Ensuring bank protocols and records are up to date concerning authorised signatories
• Provide high quality and effective financial reporting, support and assistance to the CEO and Corporate and Community Fundraiser
• Creating and updating budgets and forecasts for overall operations
• Coordinating the Payroll submission and payments in collaboration with payroll company
• Preparation of Housing Benefit Schedules for new properties
• Monitor and review financial systems and procedures and recommend, devise and implement more effective and efficient procedures
• Highlight financial risks to the CEO and suggest/develop possible mitigations
• Advise and adhere to Financial Policy and protocols and authorisation protocols.

Tenancy Management

• Act as the primary contact for young people’s questions and concerns on issues such as rent payments and service charge queries
• Manage housing benefit claims, liaising with young people and West Berkshire Council
• Calculate young people’s rent on receipt of monthly payslips
• Track rent and service charge payments to identify any delays or arrears, liaising with young people and the Support Services Manager as necessary
• Manage arrears.  Communicate with young people to remind them of overdue payments using a supportive approach
• Keep the Support Services Manager informed of persistent non-payment by young people, following procedures when necessary.

Technology

• Lead in providing technology recommendations to CEO
• Managing relationship with outsourced IT function

General Responsibilities

• To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of Bridge for Young People and its services at all times
• To support the CEO in the development of strategies and the financial plans
• To operate and comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation and relevant Bridge for Young People policies on data protection during the course of undertaking the role
• To undertake training as required
• To assist with other work, events and projects as needed 
• To undertake additional tasks reasonably requested by the CEO and the Charity Team

Additional Training Provided

• General on-the-job training.  The successful applicant will also be required to undertake training identified and set out in Bridge for Young People’s Training and Development Policy and Procedures.

Personal Specification

Essential

• Financial management/bookkeeping qualification
• Experience of using an accounting package
• Ability to present financial and written information clearly, accurately and to a standard appropriate for external presentation
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to be able to deal with a multitude of tasks and a range of priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• A DBS check will be required

Desirable

• Working knowledge of charity accounting including principles of restricted fund accounting
• Experience of using QuickBooks
• Familiarity with charity accounts
• Experience with providing tenancy sustainment support
• Awareness of technology / managing outsourced IT function
• Understanding of challenges facing care leavers and homeless young people

Why work for Bridge for Young People

• Supporting young people and making a difference
• Opportunity to develop your career as charity grows
• Training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Employer’s pension contribution to NEST scheme