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About The Murray Parish Trust

Children with a serious illness are three times more likely to struggle with their mental health. Their childhoods are overshadowed by coming to terms with diagnosis, hospital stays, treatment, feeling different from friends or managing how their illness affects daily life. Many of them struggle with severe anxiety and depression, experiencing isolation and trauma during their journey. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that are more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs.

Actors Jim Murray and Sarah Parish’s first daughter, Ella-Jayne, was born with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome in 2009 and spent half her short life in paediatric intensive care, Southampton Children’s Hospital. Ella-Jayne died, at home, just eight months old. After they recovered from the immediate horror, Jim and Sarah felt an overwhelming drive to help other children and families and founded The Murray Parish Trust in 2014. They were awarded MBE’s in the King’s New Years Honours 2025 for services to seriously ill children and their families.

Our charity delivers projects that support the mental health of seriously ill children and their families. We improve access to specialist, imaginative and empowering support, at the earliest possible moment, to prevent long-term mental health difficulties. We do this by delivering a vast range of projects in children’s hospitals, hospices and other health or community settings across the UK. These include drama, dance, art, nature and music therapy; bereavement and mortuary suites, distraction equipment that reduces anxiety, sanctuary and quiet rooms; sibling support; counselling and therapy rooms; and psychological support for children/family members.

The role - Head of Public Fundraising and Operations

This is an exciting new chapter for The Murray Parish Trust. Our new Head of Public Fundraising and Operations will work closely with the Board of Trustees and our Head of Philanthropy and Projects to scale our impact and expand reach nationwide. They will play a pivotal role in leading operations and shaping the charity’s future, as well as leading on growing income from community, corporate, individual fundraising, which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We anticipate time will be split roughly equally between leading public fundraising and operational management. There is some freelance support with marketing, corporate and community fundraising, and volunteer coordination, plus trustee support with events; there is scope to expand the team as income grows. This role will support their work as well as personally deliver public fundraising activity, taking sole responsibility for individual giving and legacies.

This is a job of variety, innovation and opportunity. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, perhaps an aspiring charity CEO, who is looking to develop skills and knowledge in charity management and strategy. This is a job for someone who is ambitious, collaborative, proactive and who has a genuine passion for championing the mental health of seriously ill children and their families.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising: Work alongside with the Head of Philanthropy and Projects to implement the fundraising strategy, including:

• Delivery of the specific fundraising activity delegated to this role to grow income year on year (individuals, community, corporate, legacies, events), supported by the work of freelancers.
• Strategic oversight of all public fundraising including monitoring, evaluating and reporting to the Board.
• Ensure excellence in donor stewardship that helps retain, grow and diversify support from existing donors.
• Maintain a proactive focus on donor acquisition, across the UK, prioritising areas where we have projects.
• Effectively utilise the CRM to proactively and accurately capture donor information and consents.
• Strong focus on return on investment to ensure efficiency in working nationwide, carefully prioritising activity.

Charity management and operations

• Help to shape organisational strategy, using data insight to drive decision making.
• Data management lead; incl. CRM management, data protection, embedding a culture of data collection.
• Lead on setting and managing annual income and expenditure budgets.
• Ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
• Coordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Provide support for financial management; incl. outsourced book keeping/monthly management accounts; working with accountants to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Work closely with Board members with specific lead responsibility, incl. with the Treasurer in the production of cashflow and other financial reports.
• Supported by the volunteer coordinator (freelance), manage and develop a network of volunteers and ambassadors (e.g. talks, photo calls, events, collection tins, admin, research).
• Act as Secretary to the Board; including statutory filing, coordinating quarterly meetings and taking minutes, compiling/circulating Board papers, diarising other meetings and communication as needed.
• Represent the charity externally with diverse stakeholders.
• Responsible for the effective management and leadership of the public fundraising and operations team.

International Project Officer

Animal welfare/Research/Veterinary

permanent, full time

Remote working

£37,684.00 per annum

World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through education, campaigning and hands-on care. The International department is responsible for implementing the charity’s strategy in developing countries and aims to improve the welfare of as many working equids as possible.

We are seeking a project manager to join our International team to manage funds, budgets and accounts and become familiar with the working of local administration and legal requirements relating to partner organisations.  This is not a role that is hands-on with Equids, you will be working with people who rely on them for their livelihoods in the community-based projects that underpin the charity’s presence in lower middle-income countries.

If you are a qualified Veterinarian this would be advantageous but not essential, as the focus of this role is Veterinary and Equid Welfare; ensuring that all practices by anyone associated with the programme are of an acceptable quality in terms of welfare and accepted professional  veterinary standards.  Working with Veterinary specialists you will co-ordinate all veterinary perspective discussions on interventions to address equine welfare across the programme. You will stay informed on current practices, related to Welfare and Veterinary intervention in terms of other organisations and institutions (including other welfare NGOs, Governments, or institutions such as WOAH) and represent World Horse Welfare in meetings, conferences, seminars and consultations concerning equine welfare.

Although UK based you will be required to travel internationally at least four times per year. This role is suitable for remote working, however, there is an expectation for attendance at our head office in Norfolk throughout the year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

We offer a generous pension scheme, cash health plan, death in service benefit as well as the bike to work scheme.  Employee sickness pay scheme and a minimum of 31 days holiday including bank/ public holidays and a mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year.

World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide. 

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.  

Closing date for applications:  12th February 2025

Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK) is the UK patient organisation for people impacted by antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our legitimacy to advocate for change, with policy makers and NHS organisations, comes from our small-scale research projects, our engagement with patients and their families, and from our direct support of patients through our information service and peer-support activities. 
The Operations Manager role is a new and a very crucial one within our growth plans. The postholder will ensure that all aspects of our operations – from direct patient services to back-office support – are of exceptionally high quality.
To be successful in the role you will need proven experience in areas covered by the job description so that you can make immediate impact on appointment. You will also be highly organised, data rational and solution-focussed. Above all, you will be passionate about improving the lives of people in the UK impacted by AMR.
For more details, please see the Role Description

Please note that our website is currently under redevelopment and will be relaunched with a much stronger focus on our role as a Patient Organisation. We are also in the process of re-branding.

About Koreo

Since 2004, Koreo has grown into one of the UK’s leading consultancies with a social purpose. Our aim is to build a just and regenerative world by accelerating the potential for people and organisations to create systemic social change. 

We provide consultancy services to a range of clients across the purpose-driven sector while also delivering our own programmes. Our consultancy services focus on: 

• Organisational Development: Driving culture change, embedding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles into practice, and organisational design and restructuring.

• Talent Development: Strengthening leadership capacity through the design and delivery of bespoke management training programmes, while creating customised talent development initiatives to diversify and enhance workforces.

• Purpose and Impact: Helping organisations define their social purpose, design effective strategies, and measure progress through robust impact and evaluation frameworks.

• Fieldbuilding: Supporting organisations build networks and partnerships that foster shared learning, collaboration, and innovation across the social change ecosystem.

Our flagship programmes, Charityworks and 2027, complement our consultancy work and are aimed at building a more diverse and better-equipped social change movement. They focus on bringing diverse talent and inclusive practices into the social change sector while enhancing the leadership capacity of both emerging and established changemakers.

The Role in Brief

With the recent launch of our new strategy, Koreo is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth. As we embark on this new chapter, we are working to broaden our reach beyond our historical focus on UK charities, aiming to impact a wider demographic of clients across the social change ecosystem. To support this growth, we are seeking a proactive and organised Development and Communications Coordinator to join our team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to hone their craft in both business development and communications while playing a key role in supporting Koreo’s expansion. This role is vital in managing the operational aspects of business development and communications, supporting the growth of Koreo’s brand visibility and narrative and expanding our network of prospective clients.

As Development and Communications Coordinator, you will:

• Business Development:

  • Identify and research funding opportunities, tenders, and potential new clients.

  • Manage Koreo’s tender and proposal database, ensuring submissions are tracked and outcomes recorded.

  • Assist in preparing proposals and tender responses, including drafting sections and coordinating inputs.

  • Conduct market and horizon scanning to identify trends and opportunities.

• Client Engagement and Campaigns:

  • Manage data on prospective clients using HubSpot (or similar CRM platforms).

  • Coordinate campaigns to engage clients and build Koreo’s client base.

  • Support the delivery of integrated campaigns promoting Koreo’s offers across portfolios.

• Brand and Communications:

  • Update and manage Koreo’s website, ensuring content is engaging and accurate.

  • Manage Koreo’s LinkedIn presence, including posting updates, engaging with followers, and monitoring performance.

  • Contribute to thought leadership content, such as blogs, articles, and reports, to support campaigns.

• Administrative and Operational Support:

  • Manage systems and processes related to business development and communications, including CRM updates and reporting.

  • Provide administrative support for tender responses, ensuring all documentation is complete and submitted on time.

  • Monitor and report on business development and communications activity, supporting the Managing Director with dashboards and data.

SUMMARY

This maternity cover role will be responsible for the Lab's internal workings - people, culture, ways of working and operations. As an Executive level role, it will share overall responsibility for the Lab’s impact with the other members of the Exec (CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Campaigns).

The role will be specifically responsible for:

• the people function, including team days, our annual retreat, and internal communications, as well as Human Resource management and our staff handbook),
• programme support, including stewardship of our Monitoring, Evaluation, learning and Planning system),
• coordinating the team’s fundraising work, and
• managing other areas of our operations, such as IT and infrastructure, including our new CRM system.
• The post-holder will be responsible for line managing the Operations Manager.

The post-holder will work closely with the COO, who will be leading on finance and governance. Together, they will be responsible for drafting the plan for the Lab’s Operations function in 2026.

This post is a 13 month fixed term contract, running from mid-May 2025 to mid-June 2026.

LOCATION

The team work remotely for the majority of the time, but as this role is responsible for people and culture ideally you will be able to attend monthly ‘team together days’ in London (travel paid if outside of London area) as well as an annual two-night retreat elsewhere in the UK in November. However, we don’t want this to be a barrier to applicants, so you can let us know at the interview stage if this would not be possible or will cause you challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

People: Ensure we recruit, retain, support and nourish a strong staff team and maintain a culture that reflects our values of ambition, collaboration and empowerment.

• Lead implementation of the Lab’s people and human resources strategy (together with the COO), in line with our core values, to maximise the team’s contribution to our mission (including team structure and roles, recruitment, onboarding and retention, staff handbook, and professional development).
• Develop and hold our team culture (together with the COO), aligned to the Lab’s core values, and ensure that the organisation maintains an effective, efficient and human working environment. Help ensure that we live our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, in general as well as in areas that fall under your remit.
• Lead internal communications, ensuring that the team are informed about and involved in new developments as appropriate, including planning and coordinating team away days through the year.
• Support effective management of staff: Line manage the Operations Manager. Support Heads of Programme and others to develop and manage staff and freelancers, ensuring that we treat all our people fairly and responsibly.

Operations: Oversee effective systems and support colleagues who manage those systems.

• Oversee and support the Operations Manager to ensure that our core processes run smoothly; we have the infrastructure to support our growth, including office space and IT, and supplies; and that they are able to effectively support the programme team with reports, events and other projects.
• Oversee the Lab’s fundraising process, including identifying and researching potential new funders, maintaining our overview of our fundraising pipeline, funder timelines, monthly priorities, and record keeping. Support the Lab team to manage funding proposals and coordinate the development of funding proposal budgets, working closely with programme leads. Ensure funding reporting requirements are met, including supporting programme leads to draft programme reports, and the Finance Manager to prepare financial reports.
• Coordinate and oversee the Lab’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Planning system ensuring the team have what they need to complete the various elements, meet deadlines, and get the most out of the process. [RSS1] 
• Ensure high standards of information management across the organisation, enabling staff to share and access resources, insights and know-how. This includes maintaining high standards of data protection and privacy that embody the Lab’s commitment to responsible use of data, and maintaining the Lab’s new CRM system. 

Executive Team support: you will be a collaborative and engaged member of a strong executive team.

• Lead and manage organisational development projects to ensure that the Lab has effective, appropriate operational policies and processes, and that staff understand and implement these policies and processes.
• Be a collaborative, engaged and supportive colleague and be willing to take on or change responsibilities to help the organisation operate effectively, including offering general support to the other members of the Exec as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

Ideally you will have the following key skills and experience, but we know that all candidates will vary and we are looking for the best fit, not the perfect unicorn.

We hope you will:

Be a caring, collaborative and effective people manager, team player, and organisational culture builder committed to creating an ambitious, collaborative and empowering culture.

• You will love supporting others to succeed, helping them to learn and grow, and develop their resilience and self-care, but also to support and care for people when work or life are difficult.
• You will have experience and a passion for ensuring recruitment, induction, personal development and other processes and culture work to attract, recruit, retain and support high quality, committed staff.

Be a well organised project and function manager with a strong understanding of systems and operations, supporting the team, board and CEO to keep on top of organisational systems such as monitoring, evaluation, learning and planning (MEL-P) and fundraising, as well as day-to-day coordination of various other processes

Have a strong commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Lab.

• A desire to work in a collaborative, empowering and ambitious organisation, and develop the Lab’s culture with care, sensitivity energy and good humour, taking pride in enabling others to succeed.
• Demonstrable dedication to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice and an understanding of intersectionality.

See the full job pack (including interview dates and information) and apply via the link.

The Digital Transformation Strategy sets out a renewed vision for how digital technology can transform our mission to strengthen health partnerships globally. 

The team will focus on transforming GHP’s internal operations by embedding relevant digital practices into our organisational culture and supporting health partnerships with digital innovation to deliver impact in underserved communities. 

This role will require engagement across the different departments of GHP including programmes, and research, evidence and learning, and external engagement, as well as engaging with external stakeholders to drive and raise visibility of this agenda. This is an external-facing role - the ideal candidate will be able to translate their technical digital skills to non-technical experts both in the UK and different cultures around the world. 

Main responsibilities 

Product Management

1. Develop and enhance the user experience of both external and internal stakeholders across key digital products

1. Conduct user research and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive a long-term strategy across our digital portfolio 

Stakeholder and project management  

1. Project manage key digital projects including scoping, testing, implementation, and review.

1. Lead and develop GHP’s digital reporting mechanism to track the success of digital implementation across programmes.

Operations  

1. Manage third party providers including vendors and Managed Service Providers, ensuring compliance with SLA’s.

1. Working with the COO and Digital Transformation Manager, review IT infrastructure and cybersecurity processes in support with IT MSP

Candidates can apply by submitting a maximum two-page cover letter stating why they areinterested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person specification. This letter should be submitted with a CV by midnight Sunday 9th of February, with ‘DTO’ in the subject line. Please see job pack for further details. 

This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid and ongoing permissionto work in the UK.

GHP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity ofthe health community and wider society. We welcome applications from people of allbackgrounds and personal characteristics. All staff must comply with GHP’S Safeguarding Policy and Code Conduct (visit our website for more information).

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for creating an inclusive society? We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead our charity which is dedicated to empowering visually impaired and hard of hearing people in North Somerset to thrive and achieve their full potential.

About Us

Celebrating our fiftieth anniversary this year, we are proud to be the only local charity providing support, advocacy and services to people with sensory impairments. We are committed to breaking down barriers, promoting accessibility, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

The Role - As our Chief Executive Officer, you will:

• Develop and deliver our strategic vision.

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.

• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including service users, partners, and funders.

• Champion the rights and needs of sensory impaired people at local and national levels.

• Drive income generation and financial sustainability to expand our impact.

About You - We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic leader who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in strategic leadership, ideally within the charitable, health, or social care sectors.

• Proven financial and people management skills

• A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by sensory impaired people.

• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills.

• A track record of successful fundraising and partnership-building.

• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

What We Offer

• Salary range £43-£48K.

• The opportunity to lead an established charity which is already making a real difference.

• The challenge of helping the charity to grow and expand the services we offer our sensory impaired members

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Apply Now

If you are ready to inspire change and lead our charity into a brighter future, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 7 February 2025

To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. To do so, please click the 'Quick Apply' button

Together, we can create a world where sensory impairment is no barrier to a full and fulfilling life.

Community Engagement Officer (Hub pilot)

Location: Home based – within the southwest area, close to Bristol
Hours: 21 hours p/w, FTC for 12 months
Salary: £31,500 FTE (£18,900 pro-rata – 21hrs/wk).
Closing Date: Noon, 19 February 2025
 

About Dogs for Good

Inspired by the way her own dogs instinctively wanted to help, our founder, Frances Hay set up the charity in 1986. France’s vision was to help disabled people by training assistance dogs to make daily life easier. In 2015 we changed our name from Dogs for the Disabled to Dogs for Good to reflect the wider community that we support.

Our groundbreaking work has shown us how dogs and the bond we share with them can lead to happier, healthier lives. Our work is bringing the best out of a person and dog relationship and we achieve this in many ways- some of these are: · matching people with our highly skilled assistance dogs

· helping families make the most of the relationship with their own dog

· providing community-based support for groups of people who can benefit from a connection with our dogs

· working with research partners to advance our work and advocate for the wellbeing and inclusion of people and dogs who support them
 

About Our Workplace

Dogs for Good is dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier and happier for everyone involved. We want to support more people to benefit from these connections and we have an exciting new strategy to expand our reach and impact.  As Dogs for Good moves towards establishing a community-led way of working by 2028, planning for the growth of our existing network of community-based services and volunteers is part of our new Hub Development programme.

We want our Service Delivery Hubs to be a place and space that:
· Nurtures a person-centred Dogs for Good community and enables multi-service design and delivery in a locality that is informed by the needs within the community

· Provide a focus for awareness raising, attract local funding and create partnerships with organisations that support and advocate for our core audience groups

· Provide a friendly and supportive Dogs for Good go-to contact, space and voice in a locality for anyone who’s part of the Dogs for Good family already or could benefit from our support and services.

We’re looking for a team member to help drive our Service Delivery Hub pilot project in the southwest area, close to Bristol, during 2025.

Are you someone who enjoys a role that’s all about:

· making impactful connections and partnerships with people and organisations

· creating and nurturing a welcoming and supportive community for everyone connected to Dogs for Good in that locality – our staff, our dogs, our volunteers and the people we support (potential, new and existing)

· being part of a pilot project team; objectively testing what works and what doesn’t, providing feedback and evidence on the best structures, tools and processes we want to keep and repeat

· Getting stuck in and hands on – and equally enjoys looking at ‘the big picture’ and helping shape future organisational plans

Community Engagement Officer (Service Delivery Hub pilot)

This fixed term role is all about supporting the design, plan and test of our Service Delivery Hub pilot project, working closely with the Head of Hub Development and the wider Dogs for Good team. Building on experience from our other project work, this role will:

· Raise Awareness: Lead initiatives to promote our work, building and developing relationships with organisations that support or connect with our key audience groups

· Community Engagement: Be a key contact for our local Dogs for Good community, including those we support, our volunteers, and potential beneficiaries. Nurture and grow our community and help manage enquiries, provide guidance, and track interest to anticipate future needs

· Volunteer Management: Actively recruit, support, and manage volunteers, leveraging best practices we've piloted

· Fundraising: Seek and prepare responses to local funding opportunities and collaborate with central teams to support existing projects and develop new community fundraising initiatives

· Service Integration: Work with the Dogs for Good team to integrate our services within the Hub for maximum impact, ensuring we have the necessary processes, tools, and materials

· Evaluation and Reporting: Engage in evaluation and reporting to assess the pilot's impact, providing objective feedback and ideas for improvement. Ensure data collection aligns with our Data Protection policy and partner agreements

· Service Support: Assist our service delivery team, for example by finding and coordinating suitable venues for safe and effective service delivery

· Safeguarding: Monitor and take appropriate steps to safeguard clients, including vulnerable children and adults, in line with our Safeguarding Policy

· Additional Tasks: Perform any other tasks as agreed with your line manager

This role is very much helping to shape and trial our pilot project, so elements of the role and specific tasks will develop as the project progresses – the areas above are the main areas of focus.
 

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with the following key skills and experience:

·  Community Engagement: Building connections with local public, voluntary, and community sector organisations, especially in Bristol

·  Volunteer Management: Recruiting, training, developing, and managing volunteers

·  Project Assessment: Objectively assessing and reporting on project progress, issues, and risks

·  Communication: Excellent skills in communicating with clients, families, professional service providers, and the public

·  Welcoming Environment: Creating a warm and inclusive community

·  Client Support: Experience in supporting a diverse range of clients, with a focus on listening to their needs

·  Health and Social Care Knowledge: Understanding the support landscape, particularly in Bristol

·  Project Adaptability: Comfortable handling change, reporting progress, and adapting as new information arises

·  Organisational Skills: Highly organised, experienced in data collection and input, using data to inform decisions

·  Time Management: Ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

·  Innovation: Open to new ideas and confident in suggesting improvements to colleagues

·  Teamwork: Self-motivated and effective in a dynamic team with diverse skills and experience

·  IT Proficiency: Skilled in using technology to support service delivery and ensure easy access to data and records

Other knowledge and experience that would be beneficial in this role includes:

· Understanding of the services of Dogs for Good.

· Occupational Therapy related skills and experience.

Person profile

for a person who can demonstrate the following qualities:

·  Commitment to a person-centred approach

·  Proactive, positive and flexible approach

·  Outcomes-oriented; a ‘can-do’ person

·  Self-motivated and organised

·  Creative approach and problem-solver

·  Inclusive style, willing to share and learn

·  Operates to professional and high standards

·  Acts as an Ambassador for Dogs for Good

·  Creativity in problem-solving, ability to ‘think outside the box’ and responding appropriately to new ideas and unexpected situations.

Other Requirements

· The ability to drive is part of the job, so a full driving licence is preferred, but where applicable, we will work with the chosen candidate to find alternative solutions where reasonable adjustments can achieve the desired outcome.

· As you will be working with vulnerable people, you will be required to undergo a DBS check.

· You are expected to have a good understanding of safeguarding issues and how they should be applied to the work of the charity and its partner organisations.

· Flexible working hours will be required in some instances to facilitate the effective delivery of the hub pilot.

Apply now

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jude Palmer, our Head of Hub Development

To apply for this position please visit the Current Vacancies page on Dogs for Good's website, where full application instructions can be found.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 19 February 2025

1st interview: Tuesday 11 March, Little Stoke, Bristol

2nd interview: w/c 17 March at Dogs for Good, near Banbury

We’re looking to recruit a Marketing Campaigns Officer with experience in running marketing campaigns to proactively contribute to the development and delivery of our membership campaigns and communications and engagement activity.

This is an exciting new role within the organisation and will play a key part in helping CharityComms to grow and engage our network of more than 12,000 charity communicators. 

Engagement Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South West and Channel Islands engagement team to support the charity’s exciting work in Guernsey. 

This is a part-time role offering remote working.

Position: S11234 Engagement Officer

Location: Home-based, Guernsey, as part of the South West & Channel Islands locality team. However, extensive national travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week 

Salary: £20,938 per annum (FTE circa £34,800 per annum)

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 16 February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 24 February 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Engagement Lead for the South West and Channel Islands, the Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across the locality to deliver against engagement activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the involvement of people affected by stroke to prioritise our work and improve the experience of people affected by stroke.

• Development of the Stroke Group Network in Guernsey.

• Working with health care professionals, including clinicians, managers and leads.

• Managing volunteers.

• Build stroke communities to enable stroke survivors and their carers to rebuild their lives after stroke.

About You

You will bring experience and understanding of the meaningful involvement of lived experience, working to address health inequities, using a data driven approach to prioritisation and focus of work.

You will be:

• Data driven.

• Able to prioritise activity and focus to increase impact and reach.

• Willing to travel.

• Experimental and willing to learn.

• Dependable.

• A team player.

This role requires travel across Guernsey as well as some overseas visits to the UK. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. 

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of Guernsey and have the right to work in Guernsey.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further 

information on the role. 

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. 

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Community Engagement, Impact and Engagement, Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Impact and Engagement Officer, Health Engagement, Community Health Engagement. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Railway Children is looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to cover maternity leave and be responsible for implementing our supporter engagement strategy.

About you:

The Supporter Engagement Officer is an integral role in the public fundraising and engagement team, continuing to develop our individual giving income streams and ensuring that our supporters feel valued and understand the amazing impact they have.

This is a great role for someone who is equally as comfortable analysing details in data as they are coming up with creative ways to engage our audiences. You’ll have a proven ability to grow income from individual donors while having the supporter’s needs at the heart of every interaction.

The role entails delivering supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences so that we deliver excellent supporter care to all donors ensuring that their relationship with Railway Children is enhanced, their support retained and lifetime value maximised.

The Finance and Administrative Project Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and administrative efficiency of our projects in the DRC. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. Additionally, the role includes supporting partner NGOs in their organisational development, ensuring they meet donor requirements, and providing guidance on financial management. The officer will also be involved in procurement, travel logistics, and the publication of financial information. 

This role is pivotal in maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, contributing to the overall mission of RFUK to protect rainforests and support Indigenous Peoples and local communities. 

Location: London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)  

Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in one of these countries. Please note RFUK is unable to cover any relocation costs. 

Salary: GBP 33,835 in the UK / EUR 32,042 in France / USD $41,395 in DRC 

Please note that all salary amounts are gross and exclusive of employee contributions and taxes. Variances in salary amounts are due to different employer costs. The DRC salary figure applies to DRC nationals only, as expats are subject to additional 25% tax.  

RFUK operates a fixed salary grid, and salaries are non-negotiable. 

Contract type: 12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension) 

Other entitlements: 30 days annual holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays); other benefits depend on the location of the candidate 

Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and a detail-oriented professional with a background in financial management and administrative support, particularly within the context of international development or charity work. Excellent written and spoken fluency in both English and French is a non-negotiable requirement to ensure that you’re able to effectively communicate and collaborate with our diverse teams and partners.

Your experience should include managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and producing high-quality financial reports. You should be well-versed in working with local NGOs, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and supporting their organisational development.

Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure are integral qualities for a member of the RFUK team. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop new skills and contribute to the cause of protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. You should be committed to the mission of RFUK and be enthusiastic about contributing to the success of our projects. 

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description. 

Are you passionate about making a difference and have experience in relationship management and project delivery? 

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Join the Samaritans as a Regional Development Lead for the Southern Region and play a key role in our mission to reduce suicides on the rail network.

• Fixed term contract until 20 February 2026 

• £32,850 per annum pro rata plus benefits 

• Full time (35 hours per week) 

•​The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region (Dorset, Hampshire, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London). Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.

• We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences

• Hybrid working: A blend of working from home and from regional rail and Samaritans offices. Significant travel throughout the Southern region shall be required.  The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region . Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.

About the Role:

As a Regional Development Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our work with key stakeholders, including Network Rail, British Transport Police, train operating companies, and local organizations. You'll represent the Samaritans Rail Programme at regional and local levels, guiding and supporting stakeholders on suicide prevention initiatives and developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSSPs). Your role will be to:

• Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.

• Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.

• Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.

• Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.

• Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.

• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.

This role can be exposed to emotionally challenging material and data relating to suicide and self-harm, including personal individual lived experience, which can be traumatic. You’ll receive training and support throughout your time at Samaritans to manage the demands of the role, but it’s important to be sure that this role is right for you.

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Why Samaritans?

Samaritans is a unique workplace. Here, you’ll find an organisation that’s dedicated to making a real difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people and grow professionally.​

Working at Samaritans

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure here - Recruitment Brochure

Being Inclusive  

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a 2 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on Wednesday 5 February, with video interviews w/c 10 February. 

Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.

Apply today and make a real difference to people’s lives.

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 -, 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.

The purpose of the PR & Media team is to support the vision and values which enable Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy and strategic goals:
- To grow our influence, scale and impact to reach more people
- To grow our brand voice and influence thinking around end-of-life experience
- To build integrated place-based end of life services
- To build financial sustainability and grow our income.

Your role
As a Senior Regional PR Officer for Yorkshire and North East England, you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie amongst key target audiences by developing and delivering projects that command media attention and coverage, and you will work with the media to shape major fundraising and influencing campaigns and build our brand. You will ensure excellent PR support for our integrated place-based end-of-life services. Seeking to strengthen our regional and local voice and influence thinking around end-of-life experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with substantial experience in public relations (in-house or agency) who wants to take the next step in their career in one of the UK's largest charities.

Key requirements:
- Experience in building strong relationships with key target journalists.
- Excellent knowledge of the media - print, broadcast and online.
- Excellent understanding of digital and social media.
- Influencing and negotiating skills - e.g. working with internal and external key contacts to ensure the right PR opportunities are prioritised and maximised.
- Broad knowledge of the health and social care sector to ensure a competitive and relevant approach to media strategy development.
- Must be based within Yorkshire or North East England.

Please see the full job description .

Salary: £30,000- £32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week)
Location: Home-based anywhere within the assigned region - Yorkshire and North East England. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 29 January 2025

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.