Quality Manager Jobs in Finsbury Park, Greater London

About GDI Hub

Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub accelerates ideas into impact for a more just world - for disabled people, and all people.

We are a world leading delivery and practice centre, an Academic Research Centre at UCL (University College London) and the first WHO Global Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology (AT). As an Academic Research Centre and a Community Interest Company, our diverse portfolio and unique set up enables rapid translation of research into practice. GDI Hub is also home to the UK aid funded AT2030 programme which tests ‘what works’ to improve access to life-changing Assistive Technology (AT) for all.

Launched in 2016 as a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, our office and research lab continue to be based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, at UCL’s East London campus. We work in 40+ countries, with a reach of more than 34 million people since 2016, GDI Hub develops homegrown technologies alongside new knowledge and research. In collaboration with global partners we deliver accelerators and market shaping initiatives - building ecosystems with a focus on low-and middle-income countries.

Role Purpose

GDI Hub are looking for a Research Assistant to support the team across its portfolio of projects with a diversity of clients, partners and stakeholders.

The Research Assistant role sits within GDI Hub’s Community Interest Company’s Research and Delivery Team, led by Mikaela Patrick, Head of Research and Delivery.

For a portfolio of clients (for example, Asian Development Bank, World Bank & IFC, Carbon Trust and Dubai Expo City), and projects under the UK Aid funded AT2030 programme cluster ‘Integrate - Strengthen the systems which make inclusion a reality’ (for example, Local production Systems of AT, Designing Inclusive Dignity Kits for Dissemination in Humanitarian Crises and Climate Resilient Cities), GDI Hub’s Research and Delivery Team:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative, primary and secondary research
• Report academic research and grey literature publications with recommendations, blogs and insights reports
• Provide strategic and operational consultancy and technical assistance
• Design and deliver training and workshops, host and present speaker sessions
• Organise knowledge dissemination for high impact
• Track impact and reach of research and delivery

GDI Hub’s Research and Delivery Team have a range of thematic expertise, including inclusive design, accessibility, inclusive infrastructure, inclusive climate resilience and responses, disability and gender, financial inclusion and inclusive private sector practice.

The majority of GDI Hub Research and Delivery Team’s work has a focus in Low or Middle-Income Countries (LMIC).

GDI Hub’s Research and Delivery Team and work is growing fast, and this role has been created to strengthen the team and its delivery across its portfolio of work.

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience working or academic study in relevant fields (including working closely and collaboratively with disabled people and disabled people’s organisations is desirable), such as international disability inclusion, assistive and accessible technology, accessibility and inclusive design, disability innovation and global health; with willingness to grow expertise across these areas.
• Ideally have some experience (approx. 2-5 years) working on research projects and/or practice-focused research in a related field. This could be as part of further study, research or in a work capacity. Real work experience is desirable.
• A post graduate qualification or equivalent work experience, focused on an area relevant to disability inclusion, accessibility and / or assistive technology.
• Experience and confidence to independently conduct qualitative research and analysis, and literature reviews.
• Experienced in quantitative research and analysis with proficiency in designing and running quantitative data collection via surveys and analysing results to inform statistically representative and robust results. Confidence to independently conduct descriptive and correlational analysis using for e.g., ExCel, Python, R or SPSS.
• Independence in producing clear and insightful infographics and data visualisations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with ability to take on writing of reports using clear and compelling narrative; experience authoring lucid and informative insights and reporting.
• Excellent ability to communicate, work in a small dynamic team, and collaborate with individuals with diverse technical backgrounds and with external stakeholders.
• Confidence in client relationship management for organisation of meetings, email engagements and clients and stakeholder presentations.
• Flexibility and dynamism, to take on a range of tasks supporting multiple projects across the Research and Delivery Portfolio.
• Aptitude for independent and timely delivery management whilst work closely with other members of the GDI Hub team.
• Ability to effectively manage own commitments to the benefit of the team
• Positive and proactive attitude, with a genuine passion for this work

About the role:

When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.

Back Up’s Regional Outreach and Engagement team are the very face of the organisation and are based across the UK, working directly with spinal cord injury centres, major trauma centres and hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.

As a Regional Coordinator, you will build relationships and take ownership for what happens in your geographical area. Whether it be providing peer support to newly injured people in a clinical setting, facilitating wheelchair skills sessions, making referrals for ongoing support or supporting volunteers and fundraisers – you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.

Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.

Location:

From home and able to travel extensively to hospitals and other clinical settings around the region, if required.

Occasional visits to Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and the surrounding area.

South Region: London and South of England (likely based South East)

The Access to Justice Foundation is seeking a Development Officer to join us at an exciting time, as we launch new organisational and fundraising strategies. We are offering a unique opportunity to learn and apply your skills across a range of fundraising streams.

You will be responsible for promoting and administering pro bono costs orders, supporting volunteer organisers of our annual fundraising walks, and maintaining key stakeholder relationships and securing new donors (principally law firms and charitable trusts).

You will work closely with the Development Director (who oversees our fundraising and development strategy) and the other Development Officers (who will share responsibility for fundraising, alongside their broader promotion and awareness raising activity).

For the full job description, please download the applicant packet below.

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 underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success. 
OUR VALUES:  We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and we provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all. 

SEO Europe was launched in 2021 with its first France programme piloting in 2023. We have a big focus on gender balance and social inclusion so we’re looking for someone who is motivated and keen to ensure that in France, more female students and other underrepresented students from low-income backgrounds can be build successful careers in competitive industries.

Role Description

Role Purpose
As a Programme Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless execution of all student-related events. This role involves gaining a comprehensive understanding of SEO London and SEO Europe’s programmes, the relevant industries and integrating this knowledge within our organisation. You will liaise with students and partner firms to organise, execute, and promote successful events. In collaboration with the team, you will provide recommendations for enhancements and innovations to improve the student experience, while upholding a high standard of customer care.
French language is required: we are seeking a professional with a strong work ethic, who is adept at fostering robust working relationships and taking initiative in developing organisational processes. A thorough understanding of the French academic system and a genuine commitment to diversity and social mobility are essential.
This position offers substantial responsibility and opportunities for professional advancement.
 
If successful, you will sit within the France team of SEO Europe, where you will support the preparation and delivery of multiple impactful and engaging initiatives, such as: 

• SEO Potenti’ELLE Closing event: A celebratory event showcasing inspiring women leaders, introducing the long-term vision for our female leadership programme, Potenti’ELLE, and providing networking opportunities for mentors and mentees.
• France Finance Programme: A 6-month career readiness programme where master’s students benefit from educational Lunch & Learn sessions, industry insight sessions, coaching, soft skills training and access internship opportunities at top investment banks, asset managers and alternative investment funds.
• SEO Europe Finance Academy: A 1-week immersive event taking place in Paris and designed to educate and train students intending to secure summer and off cycle internships and providing them with authentic exposure to top employers while demystifying the industry landscape and application process.
• Student outreach: The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for implementing exciting outreach campaigns, namely, to help us recruit more students from engineering schools and public universities in France
• There will be occasional trips to Paris to deliver in-person events and execute our student outreach strategy

Accountabilities

There are three main activities within the France team:

• Outreach (student recruitment),
• Programme Delivery (education and training events for students),
• Business development (attracting new sponsors)

The Programme Coordinator will serve as the administrative officer for the team. You will support the France team as needed and have specific responsibilities for identifying and onboarding students at business schools, engineering schools and universities across France, both online (social media, email marketing, webinars) and offline (in-person campus events and sponsored events). You will also play a key role in executing our social media strategy and managing our presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Responsibilities include:

• Overall administration of student events, ensuring exceptional communication and coordination.
• Event management, student and partner communication, and coordination of all relevant stakeholders.
• Posting job opportunities on our student portal and creating content for our newsletter.
• Managing student queries and maintaining relationships.
• Coordinating outreach programmes and managing our Student Ambassador network.
• Identifying and onboarding students, managing relationships with academic institutions and partners.
• Maintaining working documents, event calendars, and reports.
• Thinking creatively to improve outreach programmes and manage social media platforms.

Quality Assurance

• Ensuring all information and student data is managed within GDPR guidelines and updated in Salesforce.
• Running reports to track and monitor events from the CRM.

Required qualifications

• University degree (any discipline)

Candidates without the required qualification will be considered if they have at least 1 year of relevant and relatable work experience in a similar role.

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Project Management
• French language is required
• Interest in Diversity and Inclusion
• Strong understanding of employability skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Team player with proactive attitude
• Effective communication, organisation, time management, and listening skills
• Strong business writing and presentation skills
• Fluent in French and English

 
Desirable:

• Experience with CRM systems, specifically Salesforce
• Experience with Databases and Data Analysis
• Outreach and networking experience
• Social Media Management
• Experience in communication and creating visual content
• Previous work with charities (associations) focused on diversity and inclusion
• Experience working with postsecondary institutions or student clubs

What we offer?

• Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata + Bank Holidays
• Salary: £24k for 4 days - open to 3 days arrangements 
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
• Remote Working/ Part time working 3-4 days per week
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, 
• Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and many more…

Closing date for applications

Closing Date for Applications: 20.11.2024
First interviews: 27th September  -  8th October 
Second interviews:  10th – 11th October 
Subject to change

Equal opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

Safeguarding

All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.

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.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: in London: £47,304 / Out of London: £44,753
• Hours: up to 35 hours
• Contract type: fixed term - up to 24 months.
• Location:  we really don’t mind, working anywhere in the UK from home would be fine.  There will be occasional travel to meetings in the UK (mainly in London and Bristol so you need to be able to travel there.) Depending on your location you may be able to work in a hybrid way in our Bristol or London office
• Closing date: 20 October 2024
• Week commencing interview date: 4 November 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

This is an awesome role focussed on improving our ways of working and processes when it comes to those who support us. We want all of our supporters to have a first class experience when they decide to donate their time and/or money to supporting children and young people with cancer and their families. However we know that as an organisation we have more to do to make this happen and the time is now.

Working in Income Generation, this role will take a recently conducted diagnostic carried out by a business improvement consultant and not only work through the next steps but make change happen, prioritising the areas with the biggest wins. This role really will have a lasting legacy in the organisation.

We're not just looking for someone to map change, this person will lead operational design and process re-engineering that transforms the Income Generation directorate and it's workforce into high achievers. 

You’ll be based within the Project Management Office (PMO), a supportive team of professionals that lead transformational change across the organisation as well as corporate planning. You’ll also have close relationship with the Head of Planning and Strategy in Income Generation as well as the Associate Director Supporter Engagement.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Building on the diagnostics carried out already within Income Generation directorate to optimise organisational design and scope improvements. 
• Using the diagnostics to identify pain areas, develop a sequenced plan to tackle these issues and then implement the plan to improve performance, processes and services i.e. “getting hands dirty”.
• Embedding a culture of improvement in the organisation and developing these capabilities within the workforce.
• All of these activities will involve facilitating workshops, engaging audiences with tailored communications, debating and negotiating ideas with leaders, managing governance, risks and dependencies, evaluating progress etc. 

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience of delivering transformational change by using process improvement principles & methodologies such as TQM, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma to design services and processes that deliver value, efficiency, higher quality, lower costs and better results
• Ability to do big picture thinking and drive the change that is needed, don’t sit back and react to the change that is happening.
• Challenging directly with assertive communication style balanced with caring deeply through consultative and listening skills. 
• Being curious,  looking beyond the obvious to get the real picture.
• Being proactive to get stuff done but in a flexible way, not being tied to a solution and having a healthy dose of pragmatism
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
• Creative thinker and ability to encourage innovation amongst colleagues
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make smart decisions with limited information and changing priorities as well as support people to define issues.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Responsible to: Kerry Smith, CEO

Hours: Full-time 37 hours 10 months cover, flexible working available at a minimum of PT/0.8 FTE)

Salary: £55,000 p.a.

Benefits: 27 days holiday (pro rata) plus 4% marched pension contribution

Start Date: December 2024 

BACKGROUND

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a specialist UK charity which provides expert care and support survivors of torture, trafficking and other extreme human cruelty. We work with hundreds of clients every year from all over the world.

The expertise of the Foundation is renowned in the field. Through the Model of Integrated Care, HBF offers survivors access to an individually tailored programme of specialist therapy, medical advisory services, legal protection including providing expert medico-legal documentation as part of the MLR Service, welfare and housing support, and creative and skills activities within an integration programme. Survivors of human trafficking benefit from HBF’s counter-trafficking programme of support.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

HBF is seeking an experienced and dynamic lawyer for an interim period to give direction to the Legal Protection, Medico-Legal and Client Services of the Foundation. This role is crucial for advancing the rights and protection of our clients, many of whom are vulnerable individuals seeking asylum or are survivors of trafficking. We do not provide legal representation directly to our clients, instead we act as a support team to our clients and their legal representation by providing second tier advice.  The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, ensure the highest standards of legal protection, and contribute to the overall mission of the Foundation including developing relationships that promote HBF’s expertise and reputation. This role requires exceptional people management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead a team, foster collaboration, and articulate complex legal issues clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunities

HBF is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. If you are a refugee and meet at least 50% of the criteria we will guarantee that you will be longlisted for one of our initial 15 minutes interview.   We particularly welcome applications from Minority Ethnicities. All are welcome to apply for this role.

As is the nature of work in this sector, the role will expose the postholder to traumatic and distressing material and, whilst they will be supported by the CEO and the surrounding team, they should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of the self-care principles needed to manage working in an intense work environment and be able to collaborate in the dissemination of those principles to other members of the team. Clinical supervision will be offered to support the appointed post-holder where necessary.

Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to HBF to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.

Application Process

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience matches the listed responsibilities and person specification for the role.

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Sunday 29th September 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 30th September and 7th October 2024

The ideal start date for this role is December 2024.

For any queries about the role, please direct them to Kat Hacker, Director of Legal Protection & Client Services on our phones or reception email.

We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. Please note you will need the right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor individuals. No agencies.

Grade & Salary: £29,132
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract: Fixed Term contract
Job Type: Full-time
Based at: 23 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AE

Main Responsibilities:

- To provide a high quality, client-led trauma informed support service to children and young people affected by suicide, enabling them to Address issues resulting from experiences of suicide
- Empower children and young people to aspire to a positive future
- Contribute to the prevention of future potential attempted suicide by promoting healthy attitudes to relationships, life, resilience, families and their communities and friendships

Role tasks:

- Provide early identification, intervention and support to CYP to prevent the development of negative health outcomes for children who have been affected by suicide. With a focus on identifiers such as poor school performance, decreased social adjustment and higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression.
- This service will have a pathway dedicated to working with children and young people that runs parallel to the core service. This will comprise of:
- • Immediate response following the suspected incident of suicide loss with a focus on supporting children and young persons around communication and addressing immediate issues of uncertainty, anxiety, anger and blame.
- • Deliver Group interventions and peer support focused on exploring reactions to death and suicide and strengthening coping skills for bereaved children.
- • Individual emotional and practical support and signposting to appropriate specialist services.
- • Coordination with other key stakeholders that may be involved in the care of the child or young person. This may include schools, community groups, GPs and other professionals.
- The service will be sensitive and adaptable to the child or young person’s communication style and ensure any support materials developed are relevant and age appropriate. Parents and carers will also need support to find the best words to share 11 information with children, ways of opening up conversations and how to respond to difficult questions.
- The service will provide support to education settings such as schools, colleges and universities located within NW London. Offer guidance on developing and implementing postvention protocols and procedures to be followed in the aftermath of a suicide in the community.
- This might include providing resources and support to affected students, staff, and parents, as well as facilitating open and honest communication about the incident. In addition, it will offer emotional and practical support and signposting for students and staff who may be experiencing grief and trauma related to the suicide loss.
- This can be done through individual or group sessions, which provide a safe space for individuals to express their emotions and receive guidance on coping strategies.
- Work within a whole family approach to supporting young people, facilitating clear pathways into relevant services and maintaining effective information sharing between services.
- Assess, manage, and review risks to children/young people (CYP), parents, colleagues, and self.
- Assess the needs of CYP and develop outcome focussed support plans using solution focussed, strength-based methods, in partnership with the CYP and, as appropriate, parent/carer, enabling them to increase feelings of safety and recover from their experiences of suicide postvention
- Implement and review support and risk management plans to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
- Develop and deliver planned interventions to meet needs and improve outcomes for CYP and families, including tailored one to one support and group work.
- Deliver appropriate interventions for CYP relating to postvention suport
- Deliver programmes promoting safe relationships to prevent future experiences of abuse.
- Plan and implement activities to ensure the service is informed by the voices of CYP so we understand their needs and how we can improve our services.
- Work with colleagues to deliver an effective service in line with stakeholder needs, policies & procedures, and budget parameters.
- Ensure personal safety and that of CYP and other staff.
- Safeguard the health & welfare of CYP and their families.
- Work effectively in partnership with multiple statutory and voluntary agencies to enhance service delivery.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute monitoring information for the service.
- Set up and facilitate various user led support groups
- Attend multi agency meetings to support work with families.
- Prepare and present reports where appropriate, including to support legal processes.
- Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
- Respect and value the diversity of the community and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of individuals and families ensuring the service is accessible to all.
- Remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant procedures, policies and codes of conduct, upholding standards of best practice.
- Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery, and evaluation of services
- Work in association with other professionals to deliver a holistic service to families living with the effects of suicide
- Accountable for and review own practice using supervision, reflective practice and other opportunities for continuous professional development.
- Promote the work of Mind and the issue of suicide postvention specific to young people
- Contribute to the formulation of operational policy and future development of services as a whole
- Such other duties as Managers or the Chief Operating Officer may from time to time reasonably require.

Application process

Please check Job description to ensure that you meet the requirements of the role.
Deadline for submission of application is Monday 30th September.
Please note, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications

Benefits: Hybrid-working if nature of role permits Learning and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period) Employee Assistance Programme (A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems) Free eye test Flexible working - core working hours 10.15 - 4pm (depedent on nature of the role)Interest free loan, those in financial hardship

REF-216 672

Improving the mental wellbeing of Londoners by supporting them to gain and sustain good employment

We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey.  We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support.  Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.

As an Employment Specialist at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our IPS Workwise Employment Services programme. The service provides employment support to people across Northeast London, with serious mental health challenges, to gain and sustain work, using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.  Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.  A day in the role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining and partner databases, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.

Why Twining Enterprise?

Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A commitment to Twining's mission, vision, values;
• A dedication to promoting mental health and meaningful employment;
• A positivity to champion equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Deliver a high performance, quality-driven service. You will be required to lead by example in line with our values, motivate the team and demonstrate best practice principles of delivering an IPS employment service. This will include working alongside managers and frontline staff and members of partner/commissioner organisations.
• Deliver a role with a dual responsibility to clinical partners and Twining, while complying with Twining's internal procedures and all relationships, both internally and externally.
• Manage a caseload of up to 25 people, advising and supporting clients to overcome barriers, to help them find new employment and remain in work.
• Ensure Twining's CRM and the Trusts Rio system are updated with all plans and actions relating to your clients. Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service performance requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, taking ownership for problems, adopting forward thinking strategies for improvement in everything we do and take the lead on making change happen.
• To prepare participants for employment through assessing their individual employment needs through vocational profiling and then actively support them to achieve their employment goals in partnership with the clinical team.
• To provide individualised, ongoing support to participants once they have secured employment to assist them in sustaining employment.
• To promote the benefits of supporting participants to access employment, aiming to raise the profile of IPS services and raise expectations around the ability of participants to access paid employment.
• To proactively engage and work with external employers to open up and secure paid employment opportunities for participants who have experienced health problems. Ensuring the service is focused on accessing the hidden labour market to unlock jobs that match with participants preference.
• To provide advice and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments and ongoing contact with supervisors to ensure job retention.
• To assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc.
• To provide effective in work support to individuals once they secure paid employment to ensure they retain it.
• To deliver employment workshops with other members of staff as required.
• To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who might be better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, local colleges, training providers and external supported employment services.
• To maintain a professional relationship with the clients and with staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and maintenance of professional boundaries.
• Update and maintain NHS patient record (Rio).

The role holder must also:

• Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level.
• Possess excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, as well as experience updating and maintaining databases.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service performance requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
• Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization's needs.
• Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
• Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• IPS delivery experience (D)
• Demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development (E)
• Experience of internal (and external) partnership working (E)
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working to targets (E)
• Experience working within a quality assured framework/standards and commitment to adhering to the IPS model of employment support/fidelity and employment retention (E)
• Experience of working with and supporting people who have experienced mental health problems and other unemployed disadvantaged groups into employment (D)
• Experience of joint working and working in multi-agency partnerships (D)
• Excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software and previous experience of working with databases (E)
• Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to communicate concisely and effectively (E)
• Demonstrable experience of providing excellent customer service skills (E)
• Understanding of our participant group and the barriers they may face (E)
• Skilled in coaching and guiding people to maximise potential (E)
• Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between employment and mental health (D)
• Effective marketing skills with ability to build networks and develop successful partnerships across health & social care and employment sectors (D)
• Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels (D)
• Experience of opening job opportunities with a range of employers (D)
• Understanding of data protection and information security (E)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (E)
• Dynamic personality, confident engaging with a range of stakeholders to promote the service (E).
• Good at building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (E).
• Ability to use initiative when required and take a problem-solving approach to work tasks with the capacity to appreciate the strategic service context (E)
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when required (E)
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation and resourcefulness, being committed to seeing plans through to conclusion within agreed timescales (E)
• Strong belief in the value of employment in supporting good mental health (E).
• Empathetic and person centred (E).
• Open to feedback and proactive in addressing self-development (E).
• Proactive in managing one's own health and wellbeing (E).
• Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults (E).
• This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced level (E).
• Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (E).
• Trained in the IPS approach (D).
• Willingness to travel in designated Borough of Redbridge (E).
• Able to work flexible hours as the needs of the job dictate (E).

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Role: Debt Advisor
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £30,000 – 33,000
Hours: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: London (Hybrid)

We are delighted to be working with a debt advice and education charity to recruit an experienced Debt Advisor.

About the role:

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions of people across the UK, we are recruiting new team members to help meet the growing demand for debt advice and support. You will help prevent homelessness, reduce food and fuel poverty and ensure clients are supported through vulnerable circumstances with empathy and dignity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focused advice service to all clients.
• Give advice on the following areas:
o Income maximisation
o Budgeting
o Priority debts
o Unsecured debts
o Debt solutions
• Identify client vulnerabilities and prioritise household emergencies.
• Provide comprehensive advice, next steps and actions in a way that the client can easily understand.
• Signpost or refer to the appropriate party at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain punctual, accurate and compliant records using our case management system.
• Support Senior Advisor/Supervisor with duties and act as a deputy in AM absence

About you:

To be considered for this role you’ll need an Accredited Debt Advice Qualification to Caseworker Level (Institute of Money Advisers Certificate of Money Advice or Community Money Advice Level 3 Award in Debt Advice or similar) with a minimum one-year experience of providing comprehensive Debt Advice in line with Financial Conduct Authority and Debt Advice Quality Framework. Or alternatively an accredited Generalist Adviser with at least one year’s experience and are willing to complete the relevant Debt Adviser training qualification.

You will have:

• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple cases on an ongoing basis,
• Ability to independently manage own workload and delivering on project KPIs
• Support junior and trainee members of the team through coaching and mentorship
• The proven ability to build rapport and empathise with clients from a variety of circumstances.
• The proven ability to deal calmly and professionally with difficult situations, e.g., Supporting clients at risk of imminent enforcement action, facing emotional distress and or suffering from mental health or physical health challenges
• Consistent attention to detail and ability to adhere to necessary guidance and rules such as FCA, GDPR and all other organisational policies and legal obligation to ensure strict compliance

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Housing Options Officer

Location: Hackney

Posts Available: 2
Reports to: Service Manager
Responsible for: Case load of 22

Pay: £13.72+holiday pay = £15.38 per hour or £18.00 via umbrella agency
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00 or 12:00 - 20:00

Assignment Length: 13 weeks on temporary contract, then permanent role starts

To apply for this role, you must be available to take the permanent contract on. Any candidates who are only interested in temporary roles will not be considered, but we do have plenty of other posts available!

Permanent Contract Information:
Annual Leave: 33 days per annum (inclusive of public holidays when permanent contract starts)
Other Benefits: Pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loan, and a free confidential telephone counselling service

Salary: £27,986 per annum

Job Context:

Working within a well-established charity, providing essential services for vulnerable individuals in an 87 bed hostel setting. Their mission is to empower young people by offering them the resources, skills, and opportunities to create a brighter future. At the heart of their work is the provision of accommodation and holistic support services to young people aged 16 to 35 who are facing homelessness.

The housing project operates 24/7, offering temporary accommodation for single young people facing a range of challenges, including issues related to mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, and previous offending. Working in close collaboration with external agencies to provide a comprehensive support system that addresses not only housing needs but also the broader, holistic needs of our residents.

Job Purpose:

The Housing Options Officer will provide direct support to vulnerable young people, assisting them in moving toward independent living. This involves offering high-quality advice and guidance on housing options, benefits, budgeting, and life skills, all within a psychologically informed environment. The role requires collaboration with various external agencies to ensure that the diverse needs of the residents are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Housing Needs:

• Conduct interviews, assessments, and move-ins for potential residents in a timely manner, ensuring thorough inductions for new residents.
• Develop outcome-focused support plans and conduct needs and risk assessments.
• Provide benefit advice and guidance to residents, helping them maintain their accommodation and prevent rent arrears.
• Work closely with external agencies to address the wider needs of the residents, including Floating Support, Housing Services, and more.
• Ensure incidents and complaints are reported and managed in accordance with organizational policies.
• Actively source and manage move-on opportunities for residents, coordinating with housing providers as necessary.

Support Needs:

• Provide a welcoming environment for new residents, supporting them with life skills, social behaviour management, and access to other services.
• Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and benefit claims, and collaborate with the Income team to address any rent arrears.
• Address any anti-social behaviour issues and take appropriate action in accordance with policies.

Health and Safety:

• Support residents in understanding and adhering to health and safety policies, including security and safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure all incidents related to safety and security are appropriately managed and reported.

General:

• Serve as a shift lead when required, managing daily tasks and resident movements, and handling emergencies such as fire alarms.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies to benefit the support needs of the residents.

Income Maximisation:

• Work proactively with residents to minimize rent arrears and manage rental income, ensuring that all targets are met in line with organizational policies.

Regulatory Standards and Compliance:

• Ensure all residents can influence service delivery and comply with regulatory standards.

Data Protection:

• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of residents' personal data, ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations.

Other:

• Provide cover at other locations as needed for holiday or sickness within the housing department.
• Stay up to date with current housing legislation and welfare benefits.
• Attend training and development activities, including occasional overnight stays.

Competency:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Commitment to working flexibly when needed and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people is essential.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a real passion and desire to support young people facing homelessness, this could be the opportunity for you! Apply Now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we are beating cancer.

Head of Health Information

Salary: £75,000-£85,000pa depending on experience

Reports to: Director of Information and Involvement

Department: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)

Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week)

Closing date: Sunday 6th October at 23.55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Health Information to join us to provide strategic oversight and management of Cancer Research UK's (CRUK) health information to the public, covering cancer prevention, screening and diagnosis. The team is one of a number at CRUK that reviews and synthesises evidence, differing in terms of their audience focus and/or topic focus. The successful candidate will need to work closely with their peers to ensure that CRUK has the maximum impact across all their audiences to improve cancer outcomes.

About the team

The Health Information team work to inform and engage the public with information on cancer prevention, early diagnosis and screening. We do this using evidence and look for opportunities to reach those who need it most. We use our knowledge and communications expertise to guide and shape activity across the charity including policy, partnerships and fundraising.

What will I be doing?

• Oversee the provision of high quality, accessible and evidence-based health information including maintaining a good understanding of best practice

• Provide strategic direction for CRUK's health information priority topics to maximise impact across public facing channels including but not limited to health marketing, communications and partnerships

• Act as a senior subject matter expert on health information and use of evidence, advising senior internal and external stakeholders (Executive Board, other charities, researchers)

• Act as a senior media spokesperson and provide expert sign-off for health information content used in a range of external channels (including press and policy influencing)

• Provide functional leadership to the health information team, ensuring that their time is prioritised effectively to focus on the areas of greatest impact - including balancing proactive workload and support for other teams.

• Responsible for managing the team budgets to ensure activity and services are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Build effective relationships with other evidence teams and policy to minimise duplication of effort, ensure consistency of messaging, and maximise our impact on a range of topics in support of CRUK and PIC's wider influencing and engagement strategy

What skills are we looking for?

• Excellent judgement of sound research methods, ability to critically appraise qualitative and quantitative evidence and research

• Experience in translation of evidence into targeted, relevant and accessible public information

• A good understanding of either cancer prevention or early detection with the ability to develop expertise in both of these areas

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team, and prioritise workload in a complex matrix environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to sign off health information positions and represent this internally and externally

• Experience of setting strategies and overall team direction that align with department and organisation objectives

• Ability to balance risks and opportunities and advise peers and senior stakeholders appropriately in decision making.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus and instil confidence and credibility of advice and decision making with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to constructively challenge and push back, whilst maintaining good working relationships

• Proven understanding of digital technologies used in content and marketing and the ability to keep abreast of the digital landscape, innovation and application of new initiatives, tools and techniques

• Experience of setting and managing budgets.

• Passionate about leading high performing, empowered, inclusive and diverse teams which represent the communities and people living with and affected by cancer.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provides a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Please note: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Part time: 14 hours a week

Salary: £27,300 (pro-rata £11,000 p/a)

Responsible to: Director 

Key Duties:

Lead work on providing an information service for Healthwatch Camden, helping to ensure that it is readily accessible and can effectively direct people to the support or advice they need to access services or make choices about services.

-Lead on providing information to residents via our phone and emails, signposting and offering advice where available.

-Assisting projects and events formed by the Projects Lead and Engagement Lead.

-Ensure that our information resources are up to date and user-friendly.

-Take minutes and notes from Healthwatch Camden board and team meetings. 

-Work with colleagues to plan and use appropriate approaches to evidence gathering and to brief and support volunteers.

-Engage in local health events supporting our outreach officer, spreading news about what we do, offering information to the community. 

-Support our research projects, conducting interviews, supporting edits, and recording and transcription of interviews and focus groups.

Key Qualities:

-Be empathetic and proactive in your approach to including people who face barriers in using health and care services (for example disabled people, homeless people and people from migrant communities).

-Champion accessibility and inclusivity.

-Stay up to date with local health and social care news and has a key interest in health research and policy within the borough.

-High level of accuracy and attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

-Ability to communicate well and with confidence to a diverse range of people verbally and in writing including external partners.

-The ability to use initiative, multi-task, and work as part of a small team.

Demonstrated experience in administration, minute taking and organisational skills is required. This role also requires one day in our office located in King’s Cross, additional travel may be required to Camden for events.

Essential/Desirable tasks:

Essential

Desirable

·Minute and note taking for Board meetings and team meetings

·Fielding phone calls and emails

·Support with outreach work where needed

·Support with events where needed

·Lead on providing an information service

·Main point of contact for resident inquiries

·Working with volunteers

·Director support

·Informed about health and social care

·Support website and news updates

 

Core elements of our roles

To enable Healthwatch Camden to reach local people, consult and engage them about health and social care; and help them get the best out of services they use.

All Healthwatch Camden staff are expected to:

-promote equality and diversity in all aspects of the work

-support the day-to-day work of the organisation, undertaking any reasonable task required including supporting Healthwatch Camden events and taking part in outreach activity including some evening and weekend work

-support the activities of volunteers involved in the organisation

-share responsibility for responding to requests for information from the public.

 

Conditions of service (summary)

Healthwatch Camden is committed to promoting equality in all aspects of

our work. We operate a flexible working policy, and will make reasonable

adjustments as necessary.

Annual leave entitlement is pro rata from 25 days’ a year (approximately 15 days). Sick leave entitlement depends on length of service, to a maximum of four weeks’ a year.

Healthwatch Camden operates a pension scheme provided by the People’s Pension and makes an employer contribution of 3%.

This is a permanent role, subject to available funding. All other terms and conditions are in accord with your statutory employment rights.

 

About Health Watch Camden

Healthwatch Camden is an independent organisation, run by and for local

people. 

Our role is to ensure that Camden people have a strong VOICE in local health and social care services; that they know about the CHOICES they can make in health and social care services; and that local people’s views lead to positive CHANGE in health and social care services.

Our ambition is to lead strong, influential and inclusive engagement for all

of Camden’s residents:

-We aim to connect and strengthen local voices.

-We aim to set the standard for excellent engagement in the borough.

-We want to see real sharing of decision making, based on the views of People from every part of Camden’s community.

-We want to see all services actively using what people tell them, to make big and small improvements.

Healthwatch Camden is part of the national Healthwatch network; every local authority has a local Healthwatch and we are supported by a national body, Healthwatch England. We were created through the Health and Social Care Act 2012 which gave us some specific powers and duties.

Healthwatch Camden has specific duties to gather local people’s views and experience, to make recommendations for improvement in services and to give people information about their rights in services. We work in a diverse borough and our work must promote equality and seek out the views of people who are the most disadvantaged.

In everything we do, we aim to work in ways that empower local people and that build on the strengths of Camden’s large and diverse voluntary and community sector. This includes involving local people as volunteers in some of our projects, and working in partnership with other local organisations.

Job description - Senior Public Affairs and Research Officer

Reporting to – Public Affairs, Policy and Campaigns Consultant

Location – Hybrid/London

Contract: Permanent

Hours – Full time (35 hours)

Salary - £31,000-£32,754 per annum

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.

Main purpose of this role 

The Senior Public Affairs and Research Officer will drive policy change to increase surplus food redistribution by engaging with stakeholders across government, media, industry, and academia. They will support FareShare’s public affairs strategy by producing well-researched briefings, organizing impactful events, and fostering relationships with key partners.

About FareShare 

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups. The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

Every year, more than 4.5 million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 10 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost-of-living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help use surplus food to support those struggling to make ends meet, and strengthen communities across the UK through our network of local charities and community groups. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

FareShare’s vision 

Our vision is of a UK where ‘No good food goes to waste’. 

Every year, food wasted in the UK adds millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. During a climate crisis, and with record levels of food insecurity, it doesn’t make sense to be throwing away perfectly good food.

FareShare believes that with long-term ambition and quick, decisive action, the UK’s food system can become a driver of positive social and environmental impact. 

Our values run through everything we do and set out a clear framework for us to approach our work: passion, ambition, respect, collaboration, and focus. 

The role  

The role will sit within FareShare’s public affairs—part of the wider marcomms team—which is responsible for advocating for policies that create an economic and legislative environment that is beneficial for surplus food redistribution. This will help FareShare achieve its long-term goals of redistributing a higher proportion of the UK’s surplus food and benefiting more communities across the UK.

FareShare recently published its manifesto, ‘Where’s The Food? Strengthening Communities Through Surplus Food Redistribution.’ The manifesto sets out a path for government, businesses, and charities to work together to turn an environmental problem into a social good.

The Senior Public Affairs and Research Officer will be critical in advancing FareShare’s policy agenda, as outlined in the manifesto. Working closely with the Public Affairs, Policy and Campaigns Consultant, you will lead efforts to engage influential stakeholders, create compelling content, and coordinate high-impact events. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence national policy and contribute to meaningful change in the food redistribution sector.

Key responsibilities 

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, media, and academia, to advance FareShare’s policy objectives.

Policy, Research, and Briefings: Develop in-depth policy knowledge and produce well-researched briefings and reports articulating FareShare’s policy goals. Identify opportunities for FareShare to feed into Government consultations and Select Committees.

Events: Support the planning and execution of public affairs events, including parliamentary engagements and engagement with industry conferences.

Person specification 

About you

• Deeply passionate about politics and driven to create progressive change through political advocacy.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex political landscapes.
• An intellectually curious person with the ability to understand and communicate complicated topics, with an eye for detail and nuance.
• A skilled writer, who is adept at producing excellent briefings and other written communications.
• A self-starter, who can work independently and does not need constant oversight and management.
• A diligent person with good organisational skills.
• A motivated and persistent individual who is willing to invest the time, effort and energy that is required to succeed in bringing about positive change in the world of policy and politics.  

Experience 

• You will have had two or more years of experience working in politics, policy or research for an MP, political party, government department, think tank, charity, agency, or similar organisation. 
• You will have had extensive experience producing well-researched briefings, reports, and other written material.
• You will be used to dealing with senior stakeholders in a professional and organised manner.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well developed research and academic skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
• A self-starter with the proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A deep understanding of the UK political system.
• Experience in food policy, environmental policy, or social policy is highly desirable.
• Ability to understand data to support evidence-based policy recommendations

Values and behaviours 

• Appreciation of FareShare’s mission and strategy.
• Flexible approach and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations with internal and external audiences. 

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support 
- Delivering more practical information and support 
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience  

Your role in our mission…
- We are seeking two ambitious New Partnerships Leads with a strong track record of identifying, cultivating and winning six and seven figure charity of the year, cause related marketing, sponsorship, brand and strategic partnerships.
- With a sector-led approach, you will have responsibility and accountability for developing and implementing successful sector strategies and proactively generating leads to build, maintain and convert your own high-value pipeline.
- You will be a motivated, tenacious, resilient expert in corporate partnerships, and be able to seek out and develop new strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships that will generate significant income and awareness for Marie Curie.
- These roles require someone who is a strategic and commercial thinker, with the ability to maximise both short term opportunities and plan for the long term. You will have strong sector/industry networks, an expert understanding of corporate partnerships and have a proven ability to lead, develop and implement ambitious sector strategies.
- Essential to these roles is an ability to build strong internal and external relationships, and the ability to lead, motivate and support other team members. You will need to collaborate to produce high quality, tailored new business proposals, pitches and vote strategies at pace.

These roles will also require a willingness to travel across the UK.

Additional Criteria for Success:
- Proven track record in securing 6 or 7 figure corporate partnerships
- Experience of working on Charity of the Year (COTY), strategic, commercial and foundation partnerships.
- Experience of winning new business across a range of income streams, including Charity of the Year, CRM and sponsorship.
- Evidence of writing proposals, delivering pitches and winning corporate partnerships with a £100k+ value.
- Experience of identifying, prospecting and securing commercial relationships with corporate organisations in a charitable and / or commercial setting.

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,500.00 - 41,500 + LWA £3,500 if applicable
Location: This role can be hybrid or home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application please submit your CV plus a paragraph outlining your interest in/suitability for the role.
- Close date for applications: Tuesday 8th October 2024. We encourage early applications as we may start screening prior to the deadline.
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]