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Permanent part time opportunity – 22 hours per week across 3 days: either Mon, Tues and Weds, or Tues, Weds and Thurs working flexibly from our Reading office, from home and within the community covering West Berkshire, Reading and Wokingham

Salary range: £14,713 to £17,982 pro rata per annum depending on experience (£24,745 to £30,243 full time equivalent)

Make a difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse. PACT's Bounce Back 4 Kids (BB4K) team is growing, and we need a passionate individual to join us in this innovative programme.

Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. Sadly, the demand for our programme continues to rise. We supported 223 families in 2023 through individual and group therapeutic support sessions.

We are recruiting a Support Worker to be a guiding hand for children and families on their healing journey.

At PACT, we offer:

· A chance to use your skills to directly impact a vulnerable community.

· A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contribution is valued.

· The opportunity to learn and grow professionally alongside dedicated experts in trauma recovery.

· The immense satisfaction of knowing you're making a lasting difference in children's lives.

Please visit our website for more details and to complete your application. You will also find contact details for an informal conversation about the role or if you would like to visit our office and meet the team before you apply.

Closing date: Monday, 12th August 2024

Interview date: Wednesday, 21st August 2024

We look forward to hearing from you! Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and we may close the vacancy or interview earlier than stated.

We particularly encourage applications from those with personal or work experience in the field of domestic abuse who meet the essential requirements for the role.

We continuously look to progress the ways in which we bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities.  We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries.  These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced plus barred check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period.  All opportunities are based in the UK.

We are looking for a talented Policy Officer to join our team to support the development of influential evidence-based policy advice that shapes the UK government’s approach to developing, maintaining and governing the infrastructures and technologies that will take us into the future.

The economic and social challenges we face are increasingly complex and connected. Working across digital and physical domains, engineers are uniquely placed to offer solutions that accelerate us towards a more sustainable society and inclusive economy that works for everyone. To inform the development of impactful policies, we work across sectoral and disciplinary boundaries to collate evidence from innovators, researchers and business leaders at the forefront of their fields, partners in the National Engineering Policy Centre, a partnership of the UK’s 42 professional engineering organisations, and seek to build public listening into our work.

The role

This role would be joining the Digital and Physical Infrastructures policy team, one of three thematic engineering policy teams alongside Climate and Sustainability and Health and Resilience. The team develops expert advice on how to develop, maintain and govern the infrastructures and technologies, providing an engineering perspective on UK policy priorities. Working across the team’s current projects on the sustainability of artificial intelligence and ageing infrastructures and building on work in autonomous systems, data sharing and the built environment – this role is about supporting the delivery of high-impact policy projects by bringing diverse experts together across disciplines and clearly communicating the evidence, insights and advice in engaging ways.

Who are we?

Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change to global health pandemics and cyber threats.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together, we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Our policy work is largely delivered through the National Engineering Policy Centre, which brings engineering thinking to the heart of policymaking, creating positive impacts for society. It is a partnership of 42 professional engineering organisations that cover the breadth and depth of our profession, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Together, we provide insights, advice, and practical policy recommendations on complex national and global challenges.

Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future, which we’d love you to be part of.

We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference to join our team – is this you?

Company benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits, including:

• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Independent financial advice
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance, 4x annual salary
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Generous holiday allowance
• Wellbeing days and office-wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development
• Regular social activities
• Subsidised restaurant

Location

Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office-based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.

How to apply/Interview process

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website. As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.

Closing date: 4 August 2024.
Interview date: w/c 12 August 2024.

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.

Mentell is seeking a seasoned and proactive Executive Assistant to deliver top-tier administrative support to our Chief Executive Officer, Head of Fundraising and Trustee Board. In this newly established position, you will bring your expertise and efficiency to support daily operations and our senior leaders in a dynamic environment.

Mentell is a UK charity that provides men’s groups, in-person and online for males aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement. We raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, suicide risk and support men through the challenges of life’s journey.

About the Role:

The Executive Assistant will be at the heart of the charity's activities, providing an efficient organisational hub around which the charity operates. Your key responsibilities will include coordinating diaries, managing meeting logistics, and handling agendas and minutes with precision. We have established a new office home in Stockport and are growing fast, building partnerships with social prescribers, GP practices and numerous other bodies as we seek to support as many men as possible.

This role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a growing men’s mental health charity. Given the high-paced nature of this position, you must be exceptionally organized, adept at time management, and capable of meeting tight deadlines under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, Head of Fundraising, and Trustee Board, ensuring seamless communication and preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality and a professional and discreet approach.
• Manage online systems to enhance administrative efficiency and support team needs.
• Conduct research and gather information to aid senior decision-making processes and special projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, supporting senior management and building strong working relationships across all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to prepare comprehensive papers, reports, and presentations, and take effective minutes.
• Proven experience in improving administrative systems and working to empower a wide range of stakeholders including senior leaders, staff team and highly committed volunteers.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and provide relevant information for senior decision-making and special initiatives.
• Familiarity with the health or charity sector is a plus, with a good understanding of charity governance and compliance being highly desirable.

Skills and Qualities:

• Highly proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels.
• Ability to draft clear, well-structured communications and documents.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to thrive in a busy and varied role.

Working Hours: 

Part-Time (We envisage the working pattern to be 5 hours per day from 9.30am or 10am, with a break for lunch. Although mainly office-based, there would be the opportunity to work from home one day per week on any day other than Wednesday.)

About us:

Carers’ Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, supporting the many unpaid carers across the borough with 1 to 1 and peer support, signposting, training, workshops and social activities. Our work stems from the fact that carers often go about their roles despite the toll it might take on their own wellbeing, often having to make sacrifices that hamper their own ability to lead a normal life. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, we seek to limit the challenges that carers face. We achieve this through four core workstreams: 

1. raising awareness of carers, 

2. influencing local policy through community engagement activities, 

3. improving carer wellbeing and

4. connecting carers to each other and to support and training opportunities through our services. 

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Office Administrator to join our team. To manage the overall running of the Carers’ Hub office, including overseeing HR admin, implement policy and procedures, including Health and Safety, maintain administrative processes, manage stakeholders, serve the trustee board, and work closely with the Carers’ Hub team in the implementation of events and projects.

The Office Administrator role is a new position that will provide a wide variety of operational support to the Carers’ Hub Leadership Team as we develop our offer and increase the number of carers who access our services. This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be subject to change, particularly as the needs of the charity change.

About you

As the Office Administrator you will be responsible for managing the overall running of the Carers’ Hub office and administrative processes.

The post holder will:

• Work collaboratively and have excellent communication skills. 

• Be organised, self-motivated and able to manage your time effectively

• Have the ability to solve problems effectively and make decisions in the face of competing priorities

• Be adaptable and flexible, able to embrace change and quickly adjust to the evolving charity’s needs

• Be able to work unsupervised and under pressure.

• Be technically proficient, experience of a CRM system is desirable

What can we offer you?

• Professional development,  induction,  ongoing training and support

• Hybrid working

• Holiday pay and pension

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Bright Exchange - an online marketplace that gives you access to hundreds of products, services and special offers from a wide range of different companies.

Closing date: 9am Friday 9th August

Interviews:  Thursday 15th August at 336 Brixton Road

About the Role

This is a mid-level role in a leading international consultancy and research organisation in the field of social development. As a Technical Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work within the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) portfolio, with the potential to work in other thematic areas on gender and social inclusion. 

We are seeking candidates who will thrive in a smaller, specialist consultancy organisation in the international development sector. Please read on to learn more about the company, team and role, and the kind of applicants we are looking for.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Summary of role

Reports to: Tina Musuya (Head of Gender-Based Violence Portfolio)

Location: This is a UK-based role. You must have eligibility to work in the UK.

SDDirect's Head Office is located in Old Street, London. We operate a hybrid working model with flexibility on the frequency of office visits. This can be discussed further during the recruitment process. International travel may be required for this role.

Appointment term: Full time, permanent contract

Remuneration Package: This role is Band C with a salary range of £33,500 - £43,000. Salary upon appointment will be commensurate with experience and in line with team members in equivalent roles.

As a Technical Specialist, you will focus on providing research and technical support on GBV across a number of SDDirect’s projects. Your role will involve providing research for our two helpdesks, including the Ending Violence against Women and Children Helpdesk (for UK government staff) and GBV AoR Helpdesk (for humanitarian actors). You could also be involved in providing support to knowledge products and guidance material, policy and programme guidance, specialist research, and monitoring and evaluation of GBV programmes.

Click on the Job description below for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV and cover letter. The deadline for applying is 21st July 2024. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

As this is a UK-based role, please confirm your eligibility to reside and work in the UK as part of your cover letter.

Location: Salisbury Hospital

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

At Help for Heroes, we help the Armed Forces community live well after service.

There are many ways we help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, and people who worked under UK Command.  We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support gives people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Community Nurse to join our team. Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Help For Heroes are looking for a highly skilled, professional, and experienced Band 6 Nurse with experience operating within the Defence Medical Service/MOD to join our expanding clinical team. Are you a committed, flexible Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience.If you have the ability to work independently but still enjoy having the support of a team, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve quality of life. Are you happy to embrace a flexible work pattern as the position will involve frequent travel to meet veterans in their own homes and communities and other organisational commitments including inductions, training and team meetings which will require some overnight stays?  

About the Role

You will work in Salisbury / James Cook Hospital to oversee and coordinate services, personalise the patient care pathway and meet the complex information and support needs of veterans and their families.  They will be embedded within, and support NHS Trusts seeking Veteran Awareness accreditation, using, and applying technical knowledge of veteran experiences. Also build strong links with the local communities and healthcare providers The successful candidate will either need to have served in the Armed Forces or be able to demonstrate experience and understanding of the Armed Forces Community

About the Team

You will be joining the clinical team at Help for Heroes to provide input to armed forces veterans within a hospital setting. We are resourceful in finding ways to deliver what is right and fair in the healthcare domain. Our aim is to champion the Armed Forces Community and to do this as one team of Registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists. If you feel that you could join a team that is excited, confident, and ready for tomorrow’s challenges this may be role for you.

What we offer

To enable our employees to thrive in all aspects of their lives we proudly support flexible working practices. You can tailor your working day around your work and private commitments providing you maintain high class service to the team and our veterans at all times. And there are also a wide range of other benefits we offer like 29 days paid holiday, enhanced family friendly packages, health cashback plan.
 

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.

Salary: £34,525 per annum  
Hours: 35 hours per week 

This is a full time permanent position.  

Interviews will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate.  

  

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, as part of the policy and public affairs team.  You will work on projects with our corporate partners and high-level Parliamentarians, people with type 1 diabetes, policy makers and researchers. You will help to deliver JDRF’s influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology.

This role will be fundamental in delivery of our advocacy mission: to reduce health inequalities in type 1 diabetes, to widen access to type 1 diabetes treatments and technologies and to ensure that people with type 1 get access to emerging new treatments and future cures.

An experienced public affairs professional, you may have worked for charities, in parliament or an organisation before in a similar role.  You will have excellent written and communication skills, the ability to understand complex policy issues and communicate them effectively, as well as fantastic interpersonal skills. 

Experience required 

• ​drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions

• communicating across a range of parliamentary and professional stakeholders at all levels

• working in a public affairs and/or policy-based environment

• experience of leading public affairs delivery of a cross sector, multi stakeholder programme

• conducting research and analysis, summarising findings clearly to a range of audiences 

About JDRF 

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

DEBRA is seeking members for its Charitable Purposes Committee to inform to inform and develop the Charity’s evolving care and research strategy. Our Charitable Purposes Committee advises our Board of Trustees and is responsible for ensuring that the Charity’s resources are used effectively to support our provision of lifelong care and support for sufferers of the genetic skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa, and to support our investments in cutting edge research to find a cure for this debilitating condition.

Key responsibilities of the Charitable Purposes Committee are to:

• Review DEBRA UK’s Research & Care Strategy as it relates to research, health and community support and social policy on an ongoing basis.
• Receive and review reports from medical and scientific experts on current research activities.
• Determine, taking appropriate advice, the priorities for care and research expenditure each year.
• Oversee collaborative partnerships on care and research.
• Develop membership engagement, support and services.
• Review and develop healthcare initiatives to support member care.
• Receive reports on changes in national policy or practice within health and social care and agree appropriate responses from the Charity.

We provide any training necessary to allow you to fulfil your committee duties. This is an unpaid volunteer role, but any reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.

Meetings of the Charitable Purposes Committee currently take place four times a year, each lasting between 2.5-3 hours. The term of appointment is three years.

About the Organisation
DEBRA was the world’s first EB patient support group, set up in 1978. We have come a long way since then, working internationally through a network of nearly 50 DEBRA groups to share information and best practice. We fund pioneering research, provide specialist healthcare, promote international best practice, and deliver lifelong support to individuals, families, and the entire EB Community.

Diversity
The charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and therefore welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. The charity aspires to maintain a representative and diverse Board including women, individuals from ethnic and LGBTQIA communities and those living with disability. Applications from these communities would be welcomed.

Selection Criteria
We’re looking to recruit people from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. If you believe you have skills developed from your professional life combined with the proactivity, commitment and drive to make a difference and bring a new perspective we would love to hear from you.

We are particularly encouraging applicants who have experience of operating within the NHS, have worked with charities that run a health/support service (including hospices), practising specialty health professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, podiatrists, or dieticians) or applicants with experience as a GP.

Essential Skills
Experience of one or more of these fields, Healthcare, Medicine, Health Tech, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Research, Social Care, Ability to challenge and to be a critical friend where necessary, Innovative, and collaborative mindset, ‘Can do’ and positive attitude.

How to apply
If you think you can help steer DEBRA as we journey forward, please email [email protected] to express your interest, and answer the following questions:

1. Why do you want to become a DEBRA Committee member?

2. What skills do you believe you can bring to the committee??

3. What experience will you bring to the committee?

You can send this submission as a written statement, a video or aural submission. DEBRA is committed to being an inclusive charity, and we welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Job Title: Advancement Coordinator

Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)

Duration of contract: Permanent

Reports to: Director of Advancement

Location: This role can be based in either London (UK) or Berlin (Germany) - hybrid working 

Salary:  £36,300 per annum (London) or 46,000 EUR  per annum (Berlin) 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you our new Advancement Coordinator?

We are looking for a fundraiser eager to take the next step in their career by joining us and becoming our Advancement Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you'll support the Head of Philanthropy and the established Advancement team across key fundraising priorities. Your previous experience with managing executives/senior volunteers will contribute to supporting the Director of Advancement in managing the activities and priorities of a volunteer-led fundraising board. 

This is a pivotal new position created to contribute to a significant uplift in UWC International’s fundraising and prospect identification efforts in support of the new UWC Endowment and a future campaign. Your work will support the strategic and tactical planning and operational effectiveness of UWCI’s fundraising programme and the strategic development of global UWC funding priorities. 

Our Advancement team will provide you with plenty of opportunities to try what you know, manage key projects whilst being part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

If you're motivated to work closely as part of the frontline fundraising team significantly contributing to uplifting our fundraising success, this role is an ideal fit for you.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin
● Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).

● The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.

● We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.

● We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
 

UWC International London

● We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.

● Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.

● Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Candidates should state which UWC International office location they would like to work from in their application. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK or Germany in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team?  To apply visit our website and send an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.

• Explain why you want to join UWC International, and specify your preferred location.

• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK or Germany.

• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday 28 July 2024

Interview dates:  

1. First round interviews and assessments will be held on Friday 2 August 2024
2. Second round interviews will be held on Monday 12 August 2024

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Supporter Experience Officer, to deliver supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support, and increase engagement with Battersea and inspire them to continue, increase or diversify their support.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns, with demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing across a range of media channels. They should also have experience of accountability and reporting for results, income and expenditure.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 11th August 2024

Interview date(s): w/c 19th August 2024 (1st round); w/c 26th August 2024 (2nd round if applicable)

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic team administrator to join our small, friendly and relaxed team at SCONUL, the professional association for academic and research libraries. The team currently works one to two days a week from our modern offices close to Euston station and the remainder of the week from home. 

You will be responsible for providing administrative support across all aspects of the organisation’s work, including diary management, the organisation of meetings and supporting the delivery of the SCONUL Access Scheme. It’s a role that provides scope for autonomy and to become involved in the full range of the organisation’s work and to develop a broad set of skills.

We are looking with someone with relevant office or administration experience who is well organised and with strong communication and IT skills. The role would suit someone who is self-motivated, flexible and happy to take the initiative.

This is a full-time, permanent post. Excellent benefits are offered that include 30-day holiday allowance, defined benefit pension scheme, support with learning and development and season ticket loan after probation.

SCONUL is committed to fostering greater diversity in the library community and has an active programme promoting equity, diversity and inclusion across our member libraries.  The same applies to the SCONUL office team and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applications from the global majority.

Starting salary: £24,720

Employer:SCONUL (The Society of College, National and University Libraries), 94 Euston Street, London NW1 2HA

Contract: The Team Administrator post is a permanent, full-time position.

Location: This post is based two days a week at SCONUL's London office with the remainder of the time working from home. It will also involve occasional travel to other sites.

References: Appointment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references.

Job description

Reporting to the Deputy Director and working closely with the Project Manager and SCONUL Co-ordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Organising the schedule of meetings for the SCONUL Board and SCONUL working Groups.
• Managing the diary of the Executive Director.
• Supporting the delivery of the SCONUL Access Scheme including:
  • answering routine queries from Access Scheme users, applicants and university administrators
  • providing SCONUL Access contacts with timely and relevant information about the scheme
  • providing routine technical support to applicants and university contacts responsible for processing applications and refer potentially more complex or disruptive technical problems
  • drafting changes to website content to reflect the scheme’s current practice and procedures.
• Supporting the delivery of SCONUL events including:
  • drafting and following up invitations to speakers and other participants with support from the Project Manager
  • managing and processing events registrations
  • booking accommodation and travel arrangements when required
  • production of event documentation
  • helping to manage events on site, including briefing and managing colleagues, volunteers, and external suppliers, supporting, advising and directing event participants.
• Processing invoices and other office paperwork.
• Answering general queries from members and students phoned into the office.
• Uploading content onto the SCONUL website and helping keep the content up to date.

Skills and experience required

The ideal candidate will relish the opportunity of working as part of a small dynamic team and be an outgoing, flexible individual with a can-do attitude who enjoys engaging with members.

Essential:

• previous experience of office administration.
• strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• customer service skills including a positive, customer-focused approach
• strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
• excellent written skills in relation to the production of letters and other documents.
• a high level of IT literacy
• proven ability to work as both a team member and autonomously
• willingness to engage with SCONUL’s purpose and mission, and with the needs and aims of our members
• demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise work and working under pressure.

Desirable:

• experience of organising diaries
• experience of organising events
• experience of using Sage
• experience of working with websites.

How to apply:

Please apply with a single document incorporating a written statement and CV by close of play on 18 July. The statement of no more than 1000 words should explain why you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this role.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30 July, please do confirm in your application if you are able to attend on this date.

The interview will also include a short writing exercise.

Due to the high volume of CV's we anticipate receiving, we can only respond to successful candidates.

Are you an innovative Philanthropy specialist who would like to use your relationship building skills to make the world a more inclusive place for autistic people?

The Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) is a small but mighty charity that commissions breakthrough research, campaigns and partnerships to improve the lives of autistic people through increasing inclusion and support while reducing harm and hardship. Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with ACE in their search for a Philanthropy Lead.

Salary: c£40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid with monthly team collaboration time in Cambridge.
Contract: Permanent, full time, but happy to discuss reduced hours and flexible working patterns
Benefits: 8% Pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and values led.

About the charity

ACE work closely with Cambridge University's Autism Research Centre to reduce barriers and stigma for autistic people. They do this through working with autistic people, parents, carers, and partner organisations to identify and evaluate new and existing evidence-based support to help meet the needs of autistic people. ACE then ensure this support is rolled out widely through partner organisations. ACE is a values-led charity which strives to achieve their vision of a world where autistic people are respected and valued through bringing high-quality, effective support.

About the role

The Autism Centre for Excellence (ACE) has ambitious aims to grow and diversify income over the next 5 years. The Philanthropy Lead will help achieve this through securing income from a portfolio of high values trusts, foundations and statutory funders. There will also be the opportunity to plan and deliver special events and develop their major gifts portfolio.

About you

You're a passionate and skilled relationship manager with experience of applying for and securing funding from a variety of trusts and statutory fundraising sources. You're target-driven, with a track record of meeting these income targets, and ideally have a track record of securing five and six figure gifts.

You'll be an excellent communicator, with project proposal and evaluation skills. You'll have experience managing projects and will be skilled at managing conflicting priorities and meeting tight deadlines. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people.

To apply

If you're as excited as we are about this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am Thursday 25th July
Interviews: Virtual on the 1st, 2nd, 7th or 8th August

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

About us

World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and organised Trust Fundraiser with outstanding written communication skills to join our friendly, hard-working, and ambitious Major Giving Team.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing relationships, reporting, and application cycles for Trusts and Foundations
• Leading on our prospect research programme to identify new funding sources
• Working closely with colleagues in the programme team to identify projects suitable for prospective funders.
• Using our database of potential donors, write quality and compelling proposals to attract new and significant sources of funding.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, meeting notes and project restrictions on World Jewish Relief’s database (Raiser’s Edge).

You should have:

• Proven track record of fundraising within a trusts, statutory, or a grants role, or other relationship management/business development positions
• Experience of researching and developing proposals for funders, clients, or other stakeholders
• Experience of building both narrative and financial reports for funders, clients, or other stakeholders
• Highly developed writing skills – the ability to write compelling and accessible proposals, reports and appeals

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

As part of your application, we ask you to demonstrate your suitability for the role by answering the following questions in your cover letter:

• Why does this role appeal to you?
• Referring to the Job Specification, what skills do you have that will enable you to excel in this role?

Programme Officer, Sustainable Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Officer to join our small new team focussed on green and sustainable chemistry. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years.

You will be joining the RSC at an exciting time as we develop our next organisational strategy. The team will help shape how we build on and connect across recent work in areas like Sustainable Labs, Digital Futures, Future Workforce & Educational Pathways, Chemicals Waste & Pollution and the 25th anniversary celebration of our journal Green Chemistry.

Reporting initially to our Head of Science & Sustainability Strategy Lead, your work will enable us to explore and prioritise opportunities to maximise our immediate and long-term impacts in everything from sustainability conferences and communities to tools, professional development and beyond.

In this role, you will:

• Scope and prioritise RSC Sustainable Chemistry programmes e.g. convening, conferencing, developing tools, resources, standards & metrics, training and professional development, new communities.
• Work in partnership with colleagues to identify, evaluate & prioritise opportunities and impacts e.g. collaborating with Publishing, Membership, Science & Communities, Professional Development, Communications, Marketing, Data Science & Insights, Product Management and Business Development.
• Build partnerships in the UK and internationally with organisations that share our commitment to driving and supporting sustainability in science e.g. research funders, sister societies, sustainability-focussed for- and not-for-profits, universities, chemistry-using businesses, and their suppliers.
• Develop effective relationships with our member and journal communities to align with their passion and expertise in achieving green & sustainable chemistry goals.
• Develop and deliver Sustainable Chemistry projects and programmes
• Track and report impacts, and contribute to a culture of continual improvement and innovation

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office a minimum of average two days per week initially, with some travel for meetings and events. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Background in science or science-related programme management and administration.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to deliver multiple projects in parallel and involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer focussed approach with excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable ability to work both as part of multifunctional teams and independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Good IT skills and abilities.

Desirable:

• Experience interacting with people at a variety of levels in different sectors.

If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description.

About the RSC

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a thriving community including over 60,000 members, an international publisher of high-quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

If you have any questions, please contact us

No agencies, please. All recruitment enquiries from third-party recruiters will not be considered.

Apply for this job online

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £39,925 - £44,359 per annum plus benefits
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

Closing Date: 04/08/2024

You may also have experience in the following: Sustainable Chemistry, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Project Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Development, Programme Lead, Policy Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Project Delivery, Chemistry, Science Administration etc.

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