Public Affairs Jobs

King’s Trust International is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Marketing to elevate our brand, expand our global reach, and engage key stakeholders in our mission to empower young people worldwide. As we mark our 10th anniversary, this is a pivotal moment to shape the future of an internationally respected charity. With major campaigns launching and high-profile events such as the King’s Trust Awards and Goodwood Partnership, we need a visionary leader to craft compelling stories, drive impactful campaigns, and amplify our presence across multiple platforms.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Communications & External Affairs, you will develop and execute a marketing strategy that resonates globally while staying true to our heritage. Your work will span multi-platform campaigns, digital engagement, content creation, and brand management, ensuring a consistent and powerful message. You will collaborate with teams across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, while leading a high-performing marketing team and managing key external partnerships. Creativity, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to work at pace will be essential.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a globally respected charity, driving real impact through world-class marketing. If you have a track record in brand strategy, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement, and are ready to take on a role where your work will make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Salary, Grade DL £45,581.89 per annum

Location: 30 Euston Square (hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 06 April 2025

Interview date: TBC

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom with over 55,000 members. Our mission is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general practice.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual to join the College’s Research and Innovation team. Are you an excellent problem solver, naturally curious and a skilled analyst and/or researcher? Do you want to help inform the solutions to the challenges facing general practice and our NHS? You will have strong data analysis and visualisation skills, attention to detail and experience of using analysis software (such as Excel, Power BI and R) and ability to draw out meaningful and accessible insights to inform policy and practice.

General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession, and the bedrock of the health service, providing more than a million patient consultations every day. The Policy, Research and Campaigns team is an ambitious and influential team working to understand the challenges facing general practice, to develop policy and practical solutions to these, and influence government at the highest levels to deliver positive change for our members and the health service.

The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for ensuring RCGP’s policy and external affairs activity is supported by strong and credible data and evidence. This will include working with a range of teams and partners, undertaking primary and secondary research and analysis, and commissioning and managing external research suppliers.

If you are a driven, collaborative problem-solver, with strong analytical skills, a demonstrable understanding of research methods, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail, and you are looking for a varied role where you will quickly be able to offer real value and impact, then this is the role for you.

The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a supportive environment where you can do your best work.   

Please download the Candidate Pack to view the full job description. To apply, please kindly complete the application form. 

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

                                     ~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~

Policy Manager (Paediatric Standards)
£45,864 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed-term contract for 12 months 

The Policy Manager (Paediatric Standards) is a crucial role at the College as you will lead the development of new paediatric service standards with College Officers, members and child health professionals, thinking afresh as to the standards needed to ensure children receive timely access to high-quality, safe and effective care in a changing health landscape.

As Policy Manager (Paediatric Standards) you will consult with the College’s membership, health systems across the UK and key decision makers in health service development and regulation, to form a credible, influential set of standards that will reap benefits for children and the child health workforce.  

Reporting to the Head of Health Policy, you will establish and lead the project’s expert advisory group to generate a consensus on new standards, attending and contributing to Health Policy Committees and ensuring the project’s successful completion. Throughout the project you will also ensure the voice of children and young people is influential within the development of standards.

Whilst based in the Health Policy team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues in research and quality improvement to design a systematic review of literature to bring an evidence base to the scope of new standards development, all the while applying audit and quality improvement principles to the design and update of new paediatric standards.

You will also take responsibility for reporting on project milestones to Membership, Policy and External Affairs meetings and the College’s project portfolio boards, to identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues.

Degree qualified and with relevant experience in a similar field of work such as standard setting, quality improvement or health policy, you will have demonstratable experience of understanding the critical role of quality standards within healthcare design, delivery and regulation (including quality improvement) across the UK.

With outstanding project management skills, evidenced by a recent and successful project, you will easily be able to identify, manage and mitigate risk.

You should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to understand and discuss complex issues. Your excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management abilities as well as experience of working at a senior level with a broad range of stakeholders, will ensure you are able to take forward programmes of work.

A formal project management qualification and experience and knowledge of the children’s health sector would be desirable. 

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

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

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

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

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

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

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

Closing date: 13 April 2025.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, this key leadership role will be pivotal in developing and implementing strategies across events, community initiatives, challenge events, individual giving, and appeals. As Senior Mass Fundraising Lead, you will grow income, foster long-term supporter relationships, and secure vital unrestricted funds to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma.

The successful postholder will lead our mass fundraising efforts to ensure they are high-impact, supporter-focused, and aligned with the charity’s mission. Whether it’s delivering memorable fundraising events, growing challenge participation, or developing and strengthening individual giving programmes, your work will play a crucial role in achieving ambitious income targets to make a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a dynamic and strategic mass fundraising professional with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies across multiple income streams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in mass fundraising – including events, community fundraising, challenge events, and individual giving.
• Proven success in developing and executing fundraising strategies to achieve ambitious income targets.
• Strong leadership skills – with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities – effectively engaging donors, supporters, and stakeholders.
• A data-driven and innovative mindset, with experience using CRM systems to optimise fundraising strategies.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.  

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required

First stage interviews: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

Governance Manager

Home/Office Based (Matlock)

Fixed, 37.5 hour per week permanent contract

£45,560 - £53,600 per annum

Our Governance Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all governance work, providing support to the Board, CEO and Executive Team in all matters relating to governance and in particular for the Board and Committee meetings.

You’ll ensure that transactional activities are accurately completed within specified timeframes and co-ordinate all committees of the YHA Board and advise on and implement good governance practice.

Why work for YHA?

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:

• 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
• Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
• Free YHA Membership each year
• Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program

What will you be doing?

• Lead and advising on all matters relating to governance including the constitution, memorandum and articles of association, standing orders and codes of conduct, including leading the implementation of any changes agreed by the Board.
• Provide best practice governance advice and support to the Chair, Board, CEO and Executive team, ensuring regulatory/codes of practice compliance, ongoing review of consultations on charity governance and promoting good governance in practice.
• Provide governance support to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, Finance Committee, People, Remuneration, Impact and Engagement Committee, and the National Officers and Committee Chairs meeting and any other meetings linked to governance.
• Monitor changes in relevant governance legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action.
• Project manage the organisation and delivery of the Annual General Meeting
• Plan and co-ordinate the annual Trustee induction programme.
• Responsible for the administration of the Company, for example: maintaining statutory company records and making the appropriate governance filings to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• You’ll be the Company Secretary for YHA (England and Wales) and YHA Trading Limited.
• Assist the CEO and Executive with internal and external promotion, PR or other publications and events as required and particularly in relation to corporate governance and Board related issues.
• Develop relationships of trust and confidence, working pro-actively with the Chair, individual Board members, the CEO, Executive team, and external lawyers, where appropriate. You’ll be key in liaising between National Office teams and Board members.

What Skills and Experience do you need?

• Experience of providing governance support at Board level.
• Chartered Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (or equivalent) or studying towards the qualification or suitable other experience. Experience of working independently, pro-actively and sensitively with senior stakeholders (Chair, CEO, Board members, Exec directors).
• Excellent project management skills and experience.
• Project team leadership skills and experience.
• Experience of budgetary control.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of corporate and charity governance, including of company secretary functional requirements.
• Friendly, supportive, authoritative and approachable with the ability to adapt communication style to build positive relationships and provide proactive support for internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to take comprehensive and accurate minutes at speed.
• Able to adapt written communication style to deal with formal Board and governance communications, but equally at home with more informal communications when appropriate.
• Good level of IT skills particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and a working knowledge of portals for distributing and viewing board and committee papers.
• Very well organised, self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative, to deal authoritatively with providing best practice advice, peaks and troughs in workload, and conflicting priorities including between departments and individuals.
• Able and willing to flex hours worked in order to cover Board and AGM meeting at weekends and frequent evenings and occasional early mornings (for committee meetings and distribution of Board and Committee papers) and travel to hostels throughout the network to support Board and other meetings, for which Time Off in Lieu will be provided.
• Flexible and adaptable, and willing to support the Chair, Board, CEO, Executive Team, and External Affairs Team.
• A good understanding of charity governance, operational and departmental organisation and requirements.
• A discreet and trusted confidante and source of advice for the Chair and CEO when needed, including tactful handling of sensitive/political issues.
• An advocate of YHA at all times, supporting our charitable object, vision and HEART values.
• Holds a current driving licence or able to travel independently, including to rural locations. For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.

At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Who are YHA?

YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.

Job Title: Communications Officer - Services and Partnerships

Salary: £33,500 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Do you have a talent for spotting a story and bringing important work to life through compelling communications? Are you looking for a role where you can collaborate with teams to create engaging content that informs and inspires?

We're looking for a Communications Officer - Services and Partnerships to help share the important work of our Services and Partnerships Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You will play a key role in informing and engaging audiences, including the public and health and social care professionals, through targeted and compelling communications.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Communications Officer, you will be at the heart of shaping and delivering communications that highlight the valuable support we provide to people living with and affected by MND through our services and partnerships. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure key messages reach the right audiences in the most effective way. Your role will involve:

• Working closely with colleagues in the Services and Partnerships team to ensure effective information sharing for communications planning.
• Identifying opportunities to showcase the team's work through owned and earned media platforms.
• Identifying and support internal spokespeople by providing training, briefings, and guidance to help them represent the organisation in the media.
• Providing end-to-end communications support for new and ongoing projects, including the creation and delivery of comms plans utilising multiple channels.
• Collaborating with regional teams to identify and support opportunities for regional media coverage.
• Ensuring staff are informed about key activities through engaging internal communications.
• Working with marketing colleagues to maximise opportunities to promote our services and partnerships at relevant events.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key media contacts to share our stories.
• Developing creative content, including written, audio, and video materials, for use across different platforms.
• Supporting wider communications activities as needed, particularly during busy periods.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will be someone who enjoys working in a varied and engaging environment, building strong relationships, and turning complex information into engaging content. You will bring:

• Experience in communications, public relations, or media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Confidence in working with and influencing people at all levels.
• A creative and strategic approach to storytelling.
• A collaborative mindset and experience in building strong working relationships.
• A team-focused attitude, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the opportunity to split your time between working at home and from our office. There is an expectation to attend the office for monthly meetings and as and when the role requires.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience in communications, public relations, or media
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities under pressure
• A creative and strategic approach to storytelling.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you are a skilled communicator with a passion for sharing stories that matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us make a difference.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a globally respected organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the city's World Heritage Site while promoting its positive role in a dynamic, living city.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive organisational culture, ensuring financial sustainability, effective governance and the successful delivery of strategic objectives. They will serve as the primary spokesperson for the World Heritage Site, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring experience in the culture or heritage sectors, strong communication and interpersonal skills, financial and fundraising knowledge, and a passion for Edinburgh’s historic environment. 

This role presents a chance to make a lasting impact on one of the world's most celebrated World Heritage Sites. 

Partnerships Executive (Interim)

The Partnerships Executive plays a key role in developing CST’s commercial relationships. Their primary responsibility is to secure conference exhibition sales to meet budget targets and manage all aspects of the exhibitor experience from prospecting to on-the-day support, to post-event communications. They also manage listings in the Directory of Services and work closely with the Partnerships Manager to support the prospecting process.

Reporting to: Partnerships Manager

Key responsibilities

1. Ensure that exhibition sales targets are met for each CST conference.

2. Maintain the CRM for commercial organisations, including creating and managing prospect groups and executing effective exhibition sales campaigns.

3. Create and maintain relevant webforms.

4. Provide excellent end-to-end support for exhibitors, including in person at larger conferences to ensure that all exhibitors’ needs are met on the day.

5. Gather feedback from exhibitors on the quality of their experience and report on what worked well and areas for improvement following each event.

6. Maintain and update marketing collateral to support CST’s commercial activities such as brochures, floorplans, briefings and manuals.

7. Cross-promote the Directory of Services to exhibitors along with other opportunities to work with CST where relevant.

8. Manage the sales and onboarding process for the Directory of Services, including overseeing the references, undertaken by a third party, sending out agreements and liaising with the marketing team on the promotion of new suppliers.

9. Support the Partnerships Manager in the development of the commercial pipeline for CST partnerships by holding initial meetings with new prospects and identifying opportunities for engagement.

Skills and Qualities of Applicant 

• Excellent customer facing skills
• Good communication
• Strong organisation skills and good attention to detail
• Independent worker
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Creative and solutions oriented
• Approachable and friendly
• A helpful team player
• Background and Experience 
• Sales experience appreciated •
• Target oriented
• Events/service industry experience beneficial

Closing date: Midday 7th April 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Microsoft Teams on 16th April 2025 with 2nd stage interviews via Microsoft Teams on 17th april 2025. 

Contract start Date: 2nd June 2025.

We reserve the right to close the advert early dependant on candidate responses volume.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.

You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.

With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.

Who are we looking for?

To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.

We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.

Person specification:

• Strategic thinker with significant experience of developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
• Expert knowledge of philanthropy fundraising methodology and current philanthropic trends.
• Experience writing successful five/six-figure high-value proposals to corporates and trusts and foundations.
• Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple activities with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• Demonstrable success in stewarding supporters/donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK. 

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

The London Mathematical Society has, since 1865, been the UK learned society for the advancement, dissemination and promotion of mathematical knowledge. As a registered charity, our mission is to advance mathematics through our members and the broader scientific community worldwide.

 About the role

As our Events and Marketing Administrator, you'll be at the heart of coordinating the bookings, sales, marketing, and operations of De Morgan House Conference Facilities. We estimate the role to be approximately 75% focused on sales and marketing activities and 25% on hands-on event support. Your role will be crucial in ensuring our clients, both internal and external, have exceptional experiences from start to finish.

 What You'll Be Doing:

 1. Conference Facilities (Sales):

• Engage with Clients: Respond promptly to enquiries, manage bookings, and ensure seamless event coordination.
• Build Relationships: Establish and nurture relationships with key clients, offering top-notch service.
• Showcase Our Venue: Conduct venue show rounds for clients and event agents. 

2. Conference Facilities (Marketing):

• Promote and Engage: Manage our social media accounts, run lead-generating campaigns, and engage with our audience.
• Drive Marketing Initiatives: Carry out marketing drives, research competitors, and develop new event packages.
• Network and Collaborate: Attend networking events, maintain relationships with venue finding agents, and distribute marketing materials.

 3. Operational Venue Support:

• Hands-On Event Support: Assist with AV needs, room setup, catering, and be the go-to contact for clients during events.
• Reception Duties: Greet clients, manage internal room bookings, and provide access to visitors.
• Facilities Support: Step in for the Head of Conferences & Buildings when needed, and take on keyholder responsibilities.

Who We're Looking For:

 Knowledge and Understanding:

• Familiarity with the operations of a conference venue or similar hospitality environment.
• Awareness of health and safety policies and front-of-house reception duties.
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit or academic sector is a plus.

 Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a customer-facing role within a conference venue.
• Proficiency in event sales, marketing, and digital marketing.
• Competence with AV equipment and presentation setups.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and room booking software (Rendezvous is a bonus).
• Knowledge of SEO and experience supervising contractors.

 Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and responsible.
• A team player with the flexibility to collaborate and achieve shared goals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Confident, proactive communicator with a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Quick problem-solver who exudes confidence and professionalism.

 The role will be based at our headquarters in De Morgan House, Russell Square, London. While the standard working hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, flexibility is essential to meet the demands of our conference facilities.

Salary: Grade: Band 2 - £26,694p.a. to £28,541p.a plus £3,264 p.a. travel allowance

In person interviews will be held on Tuesday 22 April 2025

Ready to make a difference and be part of an exciting team? Apply now and help us create memorable events at De Morgan House!

The London Mathematical Society is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all applications and will ensure that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age and disability.

The Administrators wish to appoint a Secretary and Chief Executive Officer to assist them in the management of the Fund’s affairs and the strategic development and operational oversight of its two Cemeteries.

This is a part-time position (three days per week, with flexible hours to be agreed) offering a salary of £30,000 - £36,000 per annum (£50,000-£60,000 pro rata). The role is well-suited to remote working, with regular visits to the cemeteries required.

Closing Date: 28 April 2025

About the Secular Clergy Common Fund

The Fund was established around 1701 and is a charity providing grants to support sick and retired Catholic priests in the South-East of England, who are the members of the Fund. The Fund also looks after two Victorian Catholic cemeteries in London. The six Administrators of the Fund are elected by the members and act as Trustees of the charity.

Key Responsibilities

1. To provide leadership for and line management of the Fund and its cemeteries, in line with strategies and policies developed in partnership with the Administrators.

2. Together with the Chief Administrator, to enable the Administrators to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity and to ensure that they receive timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.

3. To administer the grant making and membership activities of the Secular Clergy Common fund, in line with the rules of the Fund and in the light of the decisions of the Administrators.

Key Tasks

1. Governance

· To act as the clerk and executive officer for the Administrators of the Fund.

o To clerk meetings of the Administrators (3 or 4 per year).

o Liaison with Auditors, Investment Managers, Bankers, Solicitors, Health and Safety Adviser, Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and others as directed or agreed with the Administrators.

o To report significant matters in a timely manner to the Chief Administrator.

· To assist the Administrators in review of their operational and strategic risks and the implementation and monitoring of measures arising from this.

· To advise the Administrators on the strategic development of the charity.

· To ensure that the charity fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities

o To periodically review the charity’s arrangements for Employment, GDPR and Health and Safety other significant areas and present recommendations to the Administrators to bring them up to date.

2. Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘The Fund’)

· To maintain records of members, including correspondence for admission of new members and receipt of subscriptions.

· To liaise with the Administrators for the making of grants.

· To make payments of grants and other dues on behalf of the Fund.

· To receive donations and legacies on behalf of the Administrators.

· To maintain financial records for the Fund

o Including of investment portfolio transactions as advised by Investment Managers (HSBC Private Bank).

· To arrange the AGM and dinner.

3. St Mary’s & St Patrick’s Cemeteries

· To act as line manager for the two cemeteries and work closely with the Cemetery Manager.

· To assist the Administrators in developing a medium- to long-term strategy for the cemeteries.

· To manage the strategic development of the cemeteries as financially sustainable ‘places of rest and hope, comfort to the living, signs of their hope for unending life’.

· To assist the Cemetery Manager in development of action plans for the cemeteries, agree them with the Administrators and support their implementation.

· To ensure that all policies and procedures for the cemeteries are up to date and compliant with all relevant areas of legislation and regulation, and reflective of good practice, reviewing and developing them as appropriate and agreeing key policies with the Administrators.

· To assist with accounting and finance for the cemeteries, possibly including accounting, payments and payroll.

· To address issues concerning the cemeteries which the Cemetery Manager has been unable to resolve.

Person Specification.

The post-holder should be able to:

Work well with key stakeholders: catholic clergy and members of the public

Support the aims ethos of the charity

Advise on strategic development

Understand, develop and implement systems for regulatory compliance

Manage employees

Confidently use IT for communication and data management (Microsoft 365)

Effectively instruct and make use of professional services (accountants, surveyors etc)

Manage basic accounting processes with Xero

A successful candidate is likely to hold a good degree or equivalent professional experience.

Are you an experienced project management professional looking for an impactful role in a leading medical charity? If so, this role may be the one for you! 

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a membership organisation that supports and advocates for doctors that treat cancer (Clinical Oncologists) and doctors that interpret medical imaging (Radiologists) in order to diagnose patients. We are looking for a proactive Projects Officer with excellent organisational, people and coordination skills to join us to help achieve our goal of growing the workforce in each of our clinical specialties, radiology and oncology, to ensure patients receive timely diagnosis and treatment.

Sitting in our high performing and dynamic Workforce Initiatives team, the Projects Officer will work collaboratively to establish feasible and impactful new initiatives to grow the workforce, developing those with the greatest potential impact to become business as usual. To be successful in this role you will have strong project management skills, as well as confidence in building and maintaining positive relationships with a diverse range of high-profile stakeholders. You will either already possess or can quickly build a detailed understanding of NHS workforce challenges and postgraduate medical training. You will be highly organised and flexible, with the ability to plan and prioritise work against organisational objectives and to defined deadlines and budgets.

If you have a desire to work in a people profession which strives to have a positive impact on the lives of doctors and ultimately patients; this may be the opportunity for you. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of workforce projects and programmes with varying scope, deliverables, and focuses.
• Proactively lead on planning, monitoring and delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, to a high standard and within budget, managing risks that arise.
• Independently create project plans for new initiatives by developing established project aims into deliverables, milestones and timelines, accounting for dependencies, risks, and key stakeholders and partners. 
• Provide high level executive support for any groups that may be convened for relevant projects, including liaison with relevant experts and stakeholders, and coordination of any consultation activity.
• Support the clinical leads representing the RCR in the national recruitment process for Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology specialty training.
• Analyse data from a range of sources to inform and manage the quality assurance of curricula and UK specialty training.

What you’ll need:

• Significant experience of leading and managing a diverse portfolio of simultaneous projects, varying in size and focus, within a relevant context.
•  Experience of managing high profile and subject expert stakeholders, including building consensus from conflicting viewpoints, and leveraging differing motivations and skillsets to achieve maximum impact.
•  Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage delivery of project outcomes.
• Ability to independently develop project aims into deliverable plans, including defining milestones, dependencies, risks, and timelines.
• Ability to quickly develop an in-depth understanding of the complex issues and systems underpinning each project.

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

Why join us:

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