Research Officer Jobs

Radiotherapy UK (RTUK) is delighted to offer the opportunity to join its small and dynamic team as Policy and Research Officer. 

At RTUK, we believe that every cancer patient in the UK, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to the best radiotherapy treatment available. We are the team behind national campaigns such as #CatchupwithCancer and #Radiotherapy4Life, delivering award-winning, high-profile campaigns that have informed parliamentary debates and policies, and highlighted key health issues in national media. Our charity provides trusted information resources for patients and the radiotherapy workforce.  We are a small charity, delivering big impact. 

As Policy and Research Officer, you will play a key role in advancing our advocacy campaigns through research reports, data analysis, and enhanced collaboration with key stakeholders. This is a new role, and we are seeking a diligent and dynamic candidate to work closely with our team and stakeholders to amplify our impact for cancer patients. 

Job Description 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the charity’s role the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Radiotherapy (APPG-RT): plan and organise events and meetings and maintain regular communication with members. 

• Monitor and research parliamentary developments, consultations, and legislation of interest to RTUK, producing briefings aligned with the charity’s objectives. 

• Conduct stakeholder mapping to identify and engage key political figures, including policymakers, parliamentary body leaders, officials, and advisers. 

• Maintain and develop RTUK’s current policy positions, and create new ones as required. 

• Collaborate with partner organisations to support the strategic development and delivery of campaigns and public engagement initiatives. 

• Foster and maintain relationships with key parliamentarians, staff, and partner organisations critical to RTUK’s campaigns. 

• Develop and conduct in-depth research and robust data analysis to inform policy and advocacy efforts. 

• Identify opportunities to capture data and case studies from RTUK’s service delivery to inform stakeholders and policymakers. 

• Produce reports and briefings based on RTUK data, research, and case studies. 

• Lead or contribute to joint policy or research initiatives with partner organisations. 

• Represent RTUK at policy and networking events. 

• Establish means of monitoring and evaluating activities, and produce regular, high-quality reports as required. 

• Collaborate with the RTUK team to enhance the charity’s social media and communication profile. 

• Build strong working relationships with RTUK’s team and volunteers. 

• Act as a positive ambassador for RTUK. 

Person Specification 

Professional Experience: 

Essential: 

• At least two years of experience in a similar role. 

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

• Experience developing research and reports to support policy and campaigns. 

• Proven ability to write engaging reports, briefings, and campaign materials. 

• Skilled in collecting and utilising data and case studies for research and advocacy. 

• Demonstrated success in policy and campaigning delivery. 

• Familiarity with the UK’s political institutions. 

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage complex schedules. 

• Proven experience working and communicating remotely. 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of the UK health system. 

• Experience delivering patient-centred policy and campaigns for a health charity. 

Personal Attributes: 

• High personal integrity. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 

• Collaborative and team-oriented with leadership skills. 

• Dynamic, solution-focused, and self-motivated. 

• Excellent relationship-building and people management skills. 

• Flexible and responsive to evolving circumstances. 

• Strong commitment to RTUK’s mission and beneficiaries. 

What We Offer: 

• 25 days of holiday per annum (exclusive of bank holidays). 

• Workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contribution. 

• A positive and supportive work environment. 

• Learning and development opportunities. 

• Flexible working approach. 

If you are an energetic and experienced professional with a passion for impactful health advocacy, we would love to hear from you. Join RTUK and be part of our mission to ensure every cancer patient in the UK has access to the best radiotherapy treatment. 

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 

Interview date: Friday 24th January 

Radiotherapy UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Closing date: 9 a.m. Tuesday 21st January

Who we are

Gatsby Charitable Foundation is one of the 16 Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT) established by individual members of the Sainsbury family.

Gatsby established a small team focused on education policy in England almost 40 years ago. While priorities have changed and evolved, our approach has been consistent: we aim to be more than a funder. We act as an enabler for projects, working with partners in designing, developing, and, in some cases, delivering activities. We take a long-term view as we do not think much can be achieved by short, one-off projects.

About the role

We are now looking for someone to join our education team as a Research Officer.

You will manage complex projects in support of Gatsby’s objectives in education, including undertaking quantitative and qualitative research and scoping and commissioning research from academics, consultancies and think tanks to inform Gatsby programmes. You will be expected to represent Gatsby at external meetings, organise meetings and events, and develop strong working relationships with key partners.

A primary purpose of the work is improving our understanding of the FE teaching workforce and teacher education in FE.

This role requires excellent research and organisation skills and the ability to collaborate to deliver high-quality outputs that support technical education. You will have (or be comfortable undertaking) training as an accredited researcher to be able to access appropriate public datasets. You will be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders at different levels.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your research and influencing skills to influence education policy in England.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Undertaking quantitative and qualitative research, and scope and commission research from academics, consultancies and think tanks to inform Gatsby’s programmes to support technical education, in particular, further education (FE) workforce and introduction of T-levels.
• Working with the Director of Programmes to commission research on the supply of specialist teachers in FE and T-levels.
• Collecting and analysing public data on technical education (FE workforce, T-levels) and communicating the data through the website and other routes as appropriate.
• Providing day to day support for the Director on the oversight and communication of research programmes in FE workforce and T-levels implementation.
• Identify potential organisations and individuals who could support Gatsby’s research agenda.

Who are we looking for?

First and foremost, we are looking for someone with a strong interest in our areas of work, especially supporting improvement for technical education.

The specific experience criteria that we are looking for in the successful candidate include:

• Use of data and evidence in the development of projects or policy.
• Managed projects to achieve successful outcomes, including some budget responsibility.
• Managed external contracts or grants to deliver agreed objectives on time and within budget.
• Experience of using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods in a professional or academic context.
• Have worked independently and within a team, contributing to the success of others as well as self.
• Written well-received documents (such as minutes, briefings, reports, articles).

As mentioned above, our work involves both qualitative and quantitative research, and it is important that the successful candidate feels confident reading, interpreting, discussing, and commissioning both.

Please note that you must also have the existing right to work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 21st January. 

Policy and Research Officer 

Would you like to work in a dynamic forward-looking organisation as the Policy and Research Officer, where you can help to advance, promote, and maintain high standards of practice of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the benefit of all?

Position: Policy and Research Officer

Location: Hybrid/London (in the office at least once per month on average)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full and part time hours considered

Salary: £33,824 per annum (FTE) (pro rata for part time hours)

Closing Date: Monday 20th January 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the Role

We are looking for a Policy and Research Officer who is passionate about mental health service provision in the UK, to join a vibrant and thriving team, working to build the psychotherapeutic evidence base in support of the public interest and the charitable objectives. This is a particularly exciting time to join as we have just launched our three-year strategy. 

You will be pivotal in developing and implementing the research and policy strategy, including campaigning to national policymakers to drive positive change in the mental health arena. To help to support and promote the research work of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors.

Key responsibilities include:

• To assist the policy and research manager and wider campaigns team in their ongoing national policy and campaigning work, such as raising awareness of psychotherapy and improving access to psychotherapy.

• Supporting all aspects of policy, campaigning and public affairs work – including MP engagement, campaign design and administration.

• Leading on the devolved policy engagement work in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• Building relationships with stakeholders within parliament, public bodies, higher education institutions and the wider mental health sector.

• Contribute to work to lobby Government, NHS England, local commissioners and other decision makers and stakeholders.

• Undertake desk-based research to support policy objectives, such as literature reviews and scoping research.

• To support appropriate research projects, including collecting and analysing survey data.

• Provide administrative support to the organisation’s research committees.

• To assist in the organisation’s advocacy work on behalf of members and services.

• Produce written briefings, publications and other materials that communicate complex messages clearly and effectively to different audiences.

• To provide policy and research input to support the delivery of the organisation’s strategy.

About You

This is a role for an individual who is open to new ideas, who is motivational and pragmatic. You will enjoy the opportunity to support an important cause where there is a growing demand in society for greater choices of high-quality mental health service provision. There’ll be scope for professional development as well as personal reward in working with autonomy in a small team and for an important charity. In short, it is an opportunity to make a real difference.

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• A good working understanding of policymaking, public affairs and campaigning.

• An understanding of parliamentary procedures and how to influence the political and policy making process.

• Ability to understand and analyse information including research reports and legislation.

• Experience of conducting research in an academic context.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write for a range of non-academic and academic audiences.

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships, including with colleagues from other organisations across the sector, and with higher profile stakeholders such as MPs and policy makers.

• Excellent ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets, and ability to respond to tight deadlines and changing circumstances.

About the Organisation

The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for members, they are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all. They represent training organisations and over 8,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.

You may have experience in areas such as: Policy Assistant, Research Assistant, Policy Officer, Research Officer, Policy Lead, Research Lead, Policy Analyst, Research Analyst, Public Affairs Officer, Public Affairs Lead, Communications Officer, Communications Lead, Communications Analyst, Engagement Officer, Engagement Lead. 

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

About Global Health 50/50 

Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) is an independent, evidence-driven initiative to advance action and accountability for gender equality. GH5050 was formed around a unique model which brings together the rigour of academic research, the knowledge of how policy change can occur and the momentum of advocates and communicators to catalyse progress on gender equality. GH5050’s mission is ‘To improve health, well-being, and social justice through the promotion of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, by conducting research, disseminating the useful results of such research, and providing information, advice and advocacy.’ Established in 2017, GH5050 is a non-profit organisation (as a UK registered charity) headquartered in Cambridge, UK, that initially focussed on the health sector and is increasingly active in the justice and finance systems, globally and at country level. 

Context 

Through our flagship annual report and Gender and Health Index, GH5050 provides the only bird’s-eye view of gender, inclusion and equality in the global health sector today. The report assesses 200 organisations annually across a core set of variables on policies and practices to tackle power and privilege imbalances within the workplace, the gender and geography of organisational leadership, and whether gender is considered in any organisations' external-facing programmatic or policy work. Working with research and advocacy partners, supported by an advisory group, gender and health experts and a team of research consultants, GH5050 leverages the research data and evidence to engage with the assessed organisations directly.

The successful candidate for this post is expected to play an integral role in contributing to the research, dissemination and impact work of GH5050, during a time of rapid growth. 

Role Summary 

GH5050 is looking for a mixed-methods researcher with excellent statistical analysis skills, experience in gender analysis, and proven ability to communicate complex results. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the world’s leading research and accountability initiatives for gender equality. You will join a small and growing team of staff working at GH5050. We are looking for a motivated, proactive, dynamic, collaborative and meticulously detail-oriented individual to join our team and work across our thematic workstreams on health, justice and economics. 

The programmatic priorities of this role in Year 1 include supporting the processes of research, data collection, cleaning, validation and analysis of the following projects: 1) Disability inclusion, gender and health report, 2) Gendered Health Pathways data visualisation tool, 3) 2025 annual health sector report, 4) inaugural global justice 50/50 report. It is expected that over the course of Year 1, approximately 70% of this role will be dedicated to the health sector data and research and 30% to the justice sector. In Year 2 of the role, data and research support in the new economics and finance sector will be required.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct mixed-methods research at the intersection of global health, global justice, global economics/finance, career leadership, and gender justice in support of GH5050 annual and thematic reports, projects and activities as required. This may include literature reviews, scoping reviews, data collection and evidence mapping, or other research tasks as required.

• Utilize standard statistical and/or data management software packages to execute data processing and data analysis activities and to summarize and present findings.

• Manage large datasets; clean, aggregate data and perform quality control; evaluate/analyze and interpret data. 

• Develop and maintain documentation on work procedures covering all aspects of the production cycle of reports.

• Prepare internal briefs, reports and presentation on statistical results. Work with the report team to prepare results for external dissemination.

• Work creatively to suggest new chart types and data visualisation functionalities, including dashboards.

• Work with website developers to present and visualise data on the GH5050 website.

Knowledge/Experience:  

Essential 

• Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant disciplinary area – e.g. statistics, demography, social sciences, economics 

• Experience conducting mixed methods research 

• Programming skills SPSS and/or Stata.

• Experience in managing and querying large databases and practical experience with relevant software and programming languages. Excellent command of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel (including macros and pivot tables). 

• Experience of data management processes to ensure data validity and reliability 

• Ability to produce clear, concise, engaging and evidence-led written outputs including reports, policy briefs, academic papers and op-eds. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain strong channels of communication with GH5050 staff and external collaborators 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment 

• Excellent organisation skills, flexibility and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines 

Desirable 

• Experience conducting research on gender 

• Experience in Python would be an asset. Some familiarity with programming in R an advantage.  

• Good knowledge of the main frameworks for data visualisation, data processing, machine learning, or willingness to learn those frameworks. 

• Experience in conducting evidence reviews – e.g. systematic reviews, scoping reviews – an advantage 

All Staff are required to: 

• Demonstrate commitment to GH5050’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards and research integrity, with attention to teamwork and collaboration

• Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures 

• Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the charity 

• Act always within the charity rules, policies, procedures, and any other statutory requirements 

• Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity 

• Undertake training as required 

• Attend staff and team meetings as required, including in-person at the Cambridge office at least one or two days per week 

• Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors 

• To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge 

• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities and support the development and growth of the organisation 

Our generous staff benefits include:  

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In addition, we may provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period 

• Flexible working arrangements – with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office 

• 5% employer pension contribution 

• Employee assistance programme (EAP) via Health Assured

• Professional development and training 

About Women's Equality Network (Wen) Wales

WEN Wales is the leading gender equality charity in Wales. Our vision is of a Wales free from gender discrimination, where all have equal opportunity and authority to shape society and their own lives.

As a membership organisation, we work in coalition with our organisational and individual members connecting, campaigning and championing women to realise our vision.

About the role

This role is about researching the barriers to gender equality in Wales, developing our policy recommendations around them, and then using the evidence to advocate and influence, ensuring that our work has real impact.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of researching and drafting effective writing for a policy audience, ideally in a Welsh policy or third sector context. You will know how to identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, have strong political awareness and the ability to think strategically. You will also need a good eye for detail and excellent self-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have lived experience of intersecting discrimination, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Welsh Speaker: Desirable

Key responsibilities of the role

Policy and Research: You will contribute to the production of our policy writing, including reports, briefings, consultation responses and blog posts. Working under the supervision of, and often co-authoring with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will receive guidance on the format, tone, and desired impact of publications. But we expect you to use your analytical skills to develop an excellent understanding of the subjects at hand and produce a robust first draft. In practice, we will expect you to:

• Develop expert knowledge in specific policy areas relevant to gender equality in Wales;
• Contribute to primary data collection by supporting the design, fieldwork and evaluation of surveys, interviews and focus groups;
• Prepare clear briefings, reports and responses to Welsh Government and Senedd consultations, working with relevant team members and partner organisations as necessary;
• Analyse and visually represent data from trusted sources;
• Review and adequately reference policy and academic literature and maintain a high standard of accuracy.

Advocacy: To ensure our research and policy recommendations have an impact, you will contribute to our advocacy work by supporting the Policy and Public Affairs Manager in developing and fostering relationships with policy makers and other key stakeholders. In practice, you will:

• Monitor parliamentary activity in our key work areas, flag relevant developments with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and other staff members as appropriate;
• Work with the Head of Communications and Engagement to promote WEN Wales’ policy recommendations and reports to our members and other audiences.
• Represent and speak on behalf of WEN Wales at meetings and events where appropriate;
• Support the delivery of WEN training on women’s rights and intersectionality, WEN’s secretariat function to the Cross-Party Group on Women, the Gender Network and other forums as appropriate, including through arranging meetings, coordinating communication and taking notes;
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required by the role.

Location: Remote working / Cardiff office / Hybrid

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum pro rata

Working hours: 18.75 hours (50%) to 22.5 hours (60%) per week

Contract type: 1-year fixed term with potential to extend (subject to funding)

Flexible working

How to apply

Please send a CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 sides of A4). Demonstrate how you meet the job criteria and tell us why you are the right person for the role. Please also include a short piece of written work (e.g. briefing, article, blog or equivalent).

Closing date: Thursday, 2 January 2025, 5pm

Online interview: Monday, 6 January 2025

ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.

What you’ll do

The Corporate Climate team works to pressure some of the world’s largest companies to act on climate change and transition away from fossil fuels. We do this by working with investors, through a combination of public campaigning and private engagement, and encouraging them to use their shareholder rights for change.

Working with the Senior Research Manager, you will produce research and analysis on high-carbon sectors and companies, their business strategies, their climate impacts, and how they can decarbonise. Our research needs are varied, from technical deep dives into new technologies to quick-fire briefings on companies’ new climate targets. To separate facts from greenwashing, an eye for detail is a must.

You will work closely with the Campaign Manager and Communications team to promote our research to investors and public audiences. You will also contribute to other climate-related work inside ShareAction and manage relationships with a range of civil society organisations across the climate movement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting and leading research on a broad range of topics at the intersection of climate change, the financial system, and a number of industry sectors. Our current focus is on European chemicals, but future work may include work on real estate, energy, and the food system.
• Producing reports, briefings and ad-hoc research for a range of audiences, including investors and the media.
• Supporting the climate campaigns team to prepare for meetings with companies and financial institutions.
• Working closely with our internal communications team to coordinate press and social media around publications and collaborate with other teams across the organisation as needed.
• Liaising with external audiences and developing/maintaining relationships with civil society organisations and financial institutions.
• Identifying new developments and trends in the external environment which may provide opportunities for our mission.

If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll bring to the team

We’re looking for an analyst with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in decarbonisation. You needn’t have worked on the sectors we cover, so long as you want to put your skills to tackling climate change now.

We welcome applications from anyone who shares our passion for environmental and social justice through the transformation of the financial sector. Please feel free to apply even if you’re not sure you tick every box.

Essential

You will:

• Have experience of leading or being part of a research project.
• Have a good understanding of how climate change affects companies in a range of sectors and an awareness of how climate change creates risks for financial institutions.
• Have strong analytical skills, being able to quickly grasp new, complex subjects and pull out relevant insights.
• Be comfortable analysing, manipulating, and presenting quantitative information.
• Have excellent written and verbal English and be able to communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences.
• Be able to plan, manage and deliver your work to agreed objectives and timelines, balancing competing priorities and reprioritising when needed.
• Be a natural collaborator and team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Any experience working as an analyst in financial services or industry experience in energy, heavy industry, the food sector, or real estate.
• An understanding of companies’ financial reporting (being able to read balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements).

What we will do for you

We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.

Currently, we are pleased to offer:

• A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
• Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
• Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
• The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
• A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
• Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
• 8% non-contributory pension, invested with NEST and their green funds.
• A healthcare cash plan with Westfield that gives you money back on your healthcare costs.
• An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
• Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
• Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

Please note that this recruitment is for a role that will not start before April 2025, so if successful, you will not be offered an immediate start date.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 13th January 2025.
First-round interviews: Between Monday 20 and Wednesday 22 January 2025 (online).
Second-round interviews: Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 January 2025 (in person at our offices in Whitechapel, London).

To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Position: Senior Prospect Research Officer - Maternity Cover
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed Term until 3 April 2026
Location: Office-based from one of our national offices (London, Cardiff, Belfast, or Edinburgh) with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £32,301* per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity

*You will start at our entry point salary of £32,301 per annum, increasing to £34,320 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £36,338 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK. 

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. 

About this job

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 3 April 2026

Our Philanthropy & Partnerships team, which solicits support from major donors, companies, trusts and foundations, is at the heart of the Stop MS Appeal. Our dedicated Prospect Research team is looking for an individual who wants to develop their skills and experience in a busy fundraising team, working on a variety of exciting fundraising projects; we’re looking for a good communicator and a team player. 

Your core responsibilities will include: producing high quality prospect research, identifying new prospects for support and influence, and ensuring the database is effectively configured to meet the needs of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team. Ideally, you will have demonstrable experience of identifying and qualifying potential high value prospects and making recommendations on actions to take, along with a good working knowledge of supporter databases and prospect research tools and resources.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on 3 January 2025

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a vital role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our Research Grants Officer. This role will be responsible for supporting research scientists who are applying for grants or are carrying out funded research for us. This work is critical for us to achieve the charity’s main objective of funding Parkinson’s research to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s.

As our Research Grants Officer you will be comfortable building relationships and providing support for researchers. You will be an effective member of our pioneering Research Team, ultimately helping us to drive scientific discovery forward and bring us closer to a cure.

Senior Development Research Officer

Manchester

Grade 7 (£34,866 to £39,105)

Ref: 7983

Permanent

Are you a curious and organised professional looking to advance your career in prospect research and fundraising? Look no further. 

Join our vibrant and forward-thinking Development and Alumni Relations team at Manchester Metropolitan University as we seek a Senior Development Research Officer, to underpin our fundraising efforts. We foster strong, positive connections between the University and its alumni and supporters. We also lead the University's charitable fundraising initiatives. 

The role:

In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage the University's efforts in identifying and analysing potential donors. Your methodical approach will enhance our systems for documenting and tracking prospects, and you will develop customised strategies to engage them. This position is crucial to our fundraising activities, ensuring the delivery of precise and relevant information about prospective and current donors, including high net worth individuals, corporations, and charitable foundations. As a Senior Development Research Officer, you will utilise sector-leading software and databases to drive efficiencies and have the support and opportunity to thrive.

You will:

• Lead the identification and analysis of potential donors.
• Develop and manage systems for documenting and tracking donor prospects.
• Create and implement customised engagement strategies for potential donors.
• Provide detailed research and analysis to support the Development and Alumni Relations leadership team, Philanthropy Managers, and senior colleagues.
• Expand the portfolio of potential major donors and manage initiatives to accelerate growth.
• Offer strategic guidance and support to Philanthropy Managers and fundraising colleagues.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on prospective major donors and present findings in clear, logical reports.
• Collaborate with external agencies on prospect research and development projects.
• Drive efficiencies in the prospect research function by identifying and integrating effective software and systems.

 

We need:

• Excellent research skills and tenacity to seek external and internal information about potential supporters, at all levels.
• Ability to sift through large volumes of information quickly, from a range of sources, identifying key points and summarising concisely.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues.

 

Why Join Us?

• At Manchester Met, we're not just an institution; we're a community.
• Exciting Office Environment: Our modern office space is just a stone's throw away from Oxford Road Station. With a convenient location, you'll have easy access to public transport and all the city has to offer.
• Flexible Work Schedule: We believe in work-life balance. You'll usually spend two days a week in the office, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds.
• Impactful Work: As the Senior Development Research Officer, you'll contribute directly to our strategic goals; your role will shape the future of our alumni relations and fundraising efforts.
• Professional Growth: Join a team that values your growth. We'll support your development and provide opportunities to learn and thrive.

 

We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contributions. Develop your skills, further your knowledge and be part of a team who are transforming lives, every single day!

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Please note that the University is closed from 21 December 2024 and will reopen on 02 January 2025. Any recruitment queries received will be responded to after this date.

Closing date: 8 January 2025

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.  

Chance to Shine takes cricket to new places and uses it to ignite new passions, teach vital skills, unite diverse groups, and educate young people from Cornwall to Canterbury to County Durham.  

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.  

The Fundraising Team is tasked with helping Chance to Shine achieve its ambition, securing new funding partnerships and the stewardship of existing donors across a range of funding streams: Corporate, Events, Trusts and Foundations, Individual giving, and statutory funding to support the delivery of Chance to Shine programmes. 

We are looking for an individual with experience of prospect research within the charitable sector, who can lead the prospect research, pipeline management, and information management function within the Fundraising team. The person in this role will have excellent attention to detail and a keen analytical eye to enable the fundraising team to succeed. 

The role does not require an understanding of cricket but does require an enthusiasm towards changing children and young people’s lives.  

Purpose of the role 

We are seeking a Prospect Research Officer working 3 days / 22.5 hrs per week, who will work across the fundraising team to research and identify individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates whose values and interests align with Chance to Shine’s mission. By doing so, you will be making a major contribution to growing the charity's high value supporter base; and to maximizing its engagement with existing and potential supporters. 

The post holder will: 

• Lead on the research for new business prospects across all fundraising streams (individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates) 
• Create detailed briefs for key stakeholders at Chance to Shine events 
• Lead on the pipeline management process, ensuring records are up-to-date 

1) Key Responsibilities
 

Prospect research

 

• Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts, and corporates for the fundraising team, members of the charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.
• Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and the charity’s supporter journey.
• Lead on network mapping for current donors and key prospects including links to Chance to Shine Trustees and Development Board members.
• Create prospect and supporter bios ahead of fundraising meetings and cultivation events.

Prospect management

• Support the fundraising team with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database.
• Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, and trusts and foundations.
• Maintain the fundraising team’s prospect pipeline process within The Raiser’s Edge database.

Strategy and Planning

 

• Work with the Head of Fundraising and other team members to develop a prospect research strategy and manage its implementation within the fundraising team.

 

Compliance and due diligence

 

• Lead on data protection compliance for Fundraising working with the Fundraising Assistant and wider team as appropriate.
• Draft due diligence on prospective supporters where required in line with Chance to Shine’s gift acceptance policy.

2) Key relationships

 

The job holder will liaise with:

· Fundraising team

· Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications & Digital and Finance & Resources teams.

· Trustees and senior volunteers.

3) Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

 

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
• Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.
• Experience of using and championing the intelligent use of Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM system for data capture and reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work proactively, managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines and priorities are well handled.
• A desire and aptitude to develop a career in prospect research.

· Good IT skills with experience of using MS Office, Word, Excel.

· Good team player.

· Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun. 

1) Key Responsibilities
 

Prospect research

 

• Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts, and corporates for the fundraising team, members of the charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.
• Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and the charity’s supporter journey.
• Lead on network mapping for current donors and key prospects including links to Chance to Shine Trustees and Development Board members.
• Create prospect and supporter bios ahead of fundraising meetings and cultivation events.

Prospect management

• Support the fundraising team with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database.
• Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, and trusts and foundations.
• Maintain the fundraising team’s prospect pipeline process within The Raiser’s Edge database.

Strategy and Planning

 

• Work with the Head of Fundraising and other team members to develop a prospect research strategy and manage its implementation within the fundraising team.

 

Compliance and due diligence

 

• Lead on data protection compliance for Fundraising working with the Fundraising Assistant and wider team as appropriate.
• Draft due diligence on prospective supporters where required in line with Chance to Shine’s gift acceptance policy.

2) Key relationships

 

The job holder will liaise with:

· Fundraising team

· Impact & Evaluation, Operations, PR & Communications and Finance & Resources teams.

· Trustees and senior volunteers.

3) Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

 

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
• Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.
• Experience of using and championing the intelligent use of Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM system for data capture and reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work proactively, managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines and priorities are well handled.
• A desire and aptitude to develop a career in prospect research.

· Good IT skills with experience of using MS Office, Word, Excel.

· Good team player.

· Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Prospect research

• Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts, and corporates for the fundraising team, members of the charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.
• Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and the charity’s supporter journey.
• Lead on network mapping for current donors and key prospects including links to Chance to Shine Trustees and Development Board members.
• Create prospect and supporter bios ahead of fundraising meetings and cultivation events.

Prospect management

• Support the fundraising team with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database.
• Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, and trusts and foundations.
• Maintain the fundraising team’s prospect pipeline process within The Raiser’s Edge database.

Strategy and Planning

• Work with the Head of Fundraising and other team members to develop a prospect research strategy and manage its implementation within the fundraising team.

 

Compliance and due diligence

• Lead on data protection compliance for Fundraising working with the Fundraising Assistant and wider team as appropriate.
• Draft due diligence on prospective supporters where required in line with Chance to Shine’s gift acceptance policy.

Key relationships

The job holder will liaise with:

· Fundraising team

· Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications & Digital and Finance & Resources teams.

· Trustees and senior volunteers.

Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
• Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.

The award-winning Black Swimming Association is recruiting a CEO to lead its close knit, passionate team into its fifth year of establishment.

In 2019, four cofounders came together in an attempt to make a difference. Nearly five years on, our small and dedicated team are committed to changing the narrative. What's our why? Through research and insights and programme delivery, we work to raise awareness of water safety and drowning prevention, in particular amongst African, Caribbean and Asian communities across the UK. By amplifying the voices and experiences of ethnically diverse and other marginalised communities, we aim to challenge the status quo and dismantle the barriers that prevent individuals from fully participating in and benefiting from aquatics.

Why do we want to hear from you? The BSA Group has been growing from strength to strength and is looking for an experienced leader to take us into this new chapter. The BSA group consists of the award-winning Black Swimming Association (charity) and Inclusive Aquatics (C.I.C) and the CEO role will contribute to the work of both the charity and the C.I.C.

If you're ready to make a difference to communities across the UK and be part of something truly impactful and inspiring, this is the job for you. A corporate title without the corporate faff.

Position: Head of Research
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £63,654 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

The Head of Research enables successful delivery of the organisation’s ground-breaking Research Strategy. They will provide vital leadership, strategic direction and day to day management of the MS Society’s research programme as well as leadership of the Research Team.

This varied and exciting role also involves developing and maintaining strategically relevant partnerships, annual grant round, new research strategy and acting as a spokesperson for the MS Society as well as being a key ambassador – inspiring internal teams about the MS Society’s research programme.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 8 January 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

No agencies please.

Do you have a passion to help Children and Young People and want to make a difference?

Are you a senior leader with excellent insight, research, evaluation and impact knowledge, skills and experience?

Are you a driven, collaborative leader who wants to work to shape and significantly grow The Children's Society's impact and reach?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Research, Evaluation and Impact to join our dynamic and ambitious team.

The role can be situated in our The Children's Society's national office at Whitecross Studios, Old Street, London, or one of our regional offices (currently in Birmingham and Greater Manchester), with hybrid working options available. Alternatively, home-based by arrangement with the ability to frequently travel to the national office and other venues as required.

Permanent contract (following 6-month probation period), working full time (35 hours a week).

Salary: £61,125.54 per annum (National), £63,990.72 per annum (London based)

The Children's Society is clear on the impact it wants to create for young people - directly through our services for young people and through our systems change and influencing work at all levels in society. The Director of Research, Evaluation and Impact is part of the Leadership Team at The Children's Society, a Senior Leader within the Youth Impact domain. The Youth Impact domain is where all of our service delivery for young people and a lot of systems change activity takes place.

The Director will lead the Research, Evidence and Impact Team who have a vital role in ensuring that The Children's Society retains a clear and authentic understanding of young people's lives, with a focus on what is most important to building or preserving wellbeing. Our charity has been at the forefront of research on children's wellbeing for 20 years, alongside conducting child-centred studies on adolescence, risk and vulnerability (e.g. on Child Exploitation), and child poverty, exploring the issues that jeopardise young people's safety, health and opportunities. We have a track record for innovation (e.g. developing a validated and widely used 'Good Childhood Index') and work with academic partners and other organisations who share our vision of a society built for all children.

The Team are also responsible for overseeing and supporting the range of external evaluations that The Children's Society commissions to evidence the effectiveness of our direct services. Collating and sharing learning so we deepen our understanding of what interventions and support is effective for young people, or contributes to creating wider systems change for young people in our society.

Our collaborative culture at The Children's Society means that we closely work with colleagues who lead lobbying and political campaigning activities, as well as external communications and messaging, bringing together compelling evidence to drive change - in public awareness and attitudes, and in policies and systems - that can improve young people's lives. We also work closely with colleagues in our services across the country - sometimes to study the issues they see in their direct work with young people and families, and sometimes to support them when they commission independent evaluations or learning exercises.

The Research, Evidence and Impact Team's work is also pivotal to two flagship reports that The Children's Society publishes every year - The Good Childhood Report and our Annual Impact report. The role holder will be responsible for leading both these pieces of work, as well as the continued development of The Children's Society's Impact Measurement Framework.

This is a newly formed Director role that will become an active member of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Executive Director of Youth Impact. It is a strategic, national role. With your energy, enthusiasm and passion to make a difference in young people's lives, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic research, evaluation and impact programme to drive forward the achievement of our goal - leading a team of experienced researchers to help you achieve this.

Key responsibilities will be to:

-Deliver the organisations Impact Measurement Framework, and drive forward the measurement of impact across the charity - reporting to a range of audiences

-Lead colleagues to produce robust, ethical, anti-discriminatory research and evaluation focused on children's wellbeing, in accordance with our safeguarding approach - disseminating findings in accessible ways to a range of internal and external audiences

-Develop and lead a strategic research, evaluation and impact programme that support The Children's Society's ambitions for growth of the reach of our charity - prioritising young people's voice and experience.

-Leading external research and impact partnerships, working collaboratively across the sector - growing opportunities for research and impact.

-Lead the annual production of the Good Childhood Report and Annual Impact Report.

You will be expected to represent the organisational externally, at the highest levels, with a wide variety of people and organisations. These could be researchers, supporters, politicians, civil servants, funders, media, partners - the list is endless. The effective verbal, written and visual communication skills you have will be important here. You are likely to be required to undertake media and public speaking - a good track record here will be encouraged. You will play a crucial role in developing and managing strategic relationships.

The Children's Society ensures that youth voice is central to its work and drives its strategic objectives. The post holder will be expected to develop youth voice activity throughout our work, upholding the highest standards of promoting safe and ethical practice.

The Director of Research, Evaluation and Impact is a senior leadership position in the charity. This means you will get involved in cross-organisational development activities and will have an important role in championing our strategic objectives.

Here are just some of our benefits:

-Flexible working hours: 8 to 4, 9 to 5, 10 to 6, or in between (to be agreed with your manager).

-Family-friendly policies: Including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

-Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme: with company-matched employee contributions of up to 8%.

-'Xtras': Employee discount scheme offering a range of savings across groceries, fuel, clothing, and holidays.

-Free confidential counselling service: Available to all staff and volunteers.

-28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.

Recruitment process

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 19th January 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 3rd January 2025 onwards.

First interviews will be held on the week commencing 27th January 2025, followed by further shortlisting.

Second interviews will be held on the week commencing 3rd February 2025.

We are currently working on agreeing a date for a young people's panel. We will advise shortlisted candidates of this date as soon as possible.

About us

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run more than 70 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we lobby and campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - you can find out more by reading our 'Impact Report' https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our-impact

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

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Who we are: Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, open and compassionate justice system. We believe that evidence about what works to reduce crime and prevent reoffending should be at the heart of policy decisions and embedded into practice. 

We work to promote change by generating research and evidence to show how the system works and how it could be improved, and by influencing practitioners and politicians to make changes to the justice system. Current projects include our #FairChecks campaign for criminal records reform, our mass court observations programme CourtWatch London, and our work promoting greater use of diversion from court through our crime resolution tracker and policy advocacy.

About the role: Transform Justice is seeking a research and policy officer to play a vital role supporting its work for a better justice system. Working closely with the charity’s director and deputy director (and alongside our communications officer), you will conduct high quality research, draft policy briefings, and organise and participate in meetings and events. This role will support a range of projects including the next round of our innovative courtwatching project, and our research into victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system. You will also work closely with the director on a piece of research and policy work into the single justice procedure. 

We are looking for someone inquisitive, flexible, and organised. The role is home-based using your own equipment, so you will need to be able to work on your own with minimal day-to-day supervision. The team meets regularly online and for in-person meetings in London, with the option to work together for a half day in a cafe on a weekly basis. 

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Undertaking qualitative and quantitative research including phone interviews, survey design, submitting FOI requests and analysing published data

• Reviewing relevant academic evidence and policy documents and identifying what’s important for our advocacy work 

• Writing, editing and proofreading reports, briefings and submissions

• Liaising with policy makers and stakeholders including organising and attending meetings and drafting correspondence

• Organising online and in person events to support Transform Justice’s advocacy work 

• Supporting the CourtWatch London project including engaging with volunteers, organising and supporting the delivery of training, reviewing data collection 

• Support the drafting of funding applications

• Other reasonable duties as required including administrative tasks such as generating invoices 

Skills and experience:

• At least one year of work experience in a research or policy-related role

• Demonstrable qualitative and quantitative research skills, for example using interviews, surveys, or published statistics to produce insights and recommendations 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing 

• Ability to take ownership of tasks when working remotely with little supervision, seeking advice and support when needed

• Ability to prioritise your workload when working on a range of different projects and tasks 

• Excellent computer skills, with knowledge and practice of Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

• Interest in criminal justice policy issues, and a commitment to help achieve Transform Justice’s vision

Location: Remote working with regular in-person meetings in London

Contract: One year term with the potential to be renewable

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 pa full time (pro rata if part time). There is also the opportunity for this to be a freelance role if preferred

Hours: Full time (also open to part-time 3 or 4 days a week)

Reporting to: Deputy director

Holiday/pension: 25 days FTE (pro rata if part time)

Probationary period: three months

How to apply: Please submit a CV and answer the screening questions through the CharityJob website by Saturday 4th January 2025. Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th January and Friday 17th January and will be conducted in person in London.

Candidates for interview will be notified by email. We are sorry that due to limited staff capacity we are not able to reply to all applicants.

Transform Justice is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For this role, the disclosure of a criminal record is not required. 

To reduce bias in the hiring process, Transform Justice uses CharityJob’s anonymous recruitment process. This automatically replaces personal information (i.e. name and email address) with pseudonyms on CVs until we invite a candidate to interview.