Research Officer Jobs in Stratford, Greater London

Are you good at talking to people and convincing them to get involved in a cause you're passionate about? 

Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish? 

With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions. 

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Marketing Officer (Fellowship) to help us achieve real impact by recruiting Fellows to the RSA to grow and diversify our network of Fellows in line with the overarching operational strategy. This involves marketing the Fellowship through a range of written and multimedia formats, responding to enquiries effectively and generating leads, and delivering digital recruitment campaigns.

This role is based from RSA House in London for at least three days per week, with hybrid flexibility for the remaining days. 

About You 

What we look for in a successful Marketing Officer (Fellowship) candidate:

• Experience in producing marketing copy and collateral, such as newsletters, videos, graphics and other assets.
• Proven experience in creating compelling digital and social media assets which drive engagement and amplify reach.
• Experience in persuading others to take an action through one-to-one conversations and public speaking, whether in sales, marketing, campaigns or another capacity. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to quickly build rapport with people at all levels and from a diverse range of professions, backgrounds, and enthusiasms. 
• Able to apply creative thinking and take initiative in suggesting and implementing improvements. 

To find out more about this role, please download our job description on our website. 

Apply 

In order to apply, please click ‘quick apply on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 November 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.  Please get your application in as soon as possible. 

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process. 

Inclusion Statement 

As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.    

We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination.  We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.  

Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .  

About Us 

We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.

The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world. 

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits . 

Exciting opportunity for a Prospect Development Officer!

Are you ready to take on a key role in driving impactful fundraising efforts to support groundbreaking research?

This opportunity is with a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing research in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Our client is looking for an experienced Prospect Development Officer to join their team in the Insight and Development function, focusing on identifying new prospects and ensuring data integrity.

Role: Prospect Development Officer
Organisation type: Non-Profit Health Charity
Salary/hourly rate: 16.48 per hour
Working arrangements: Hybrid/Remote - depending on location
Location: WFH
Employment type: Part-Time, Temporary

About the role:

In this position, you'll play a key role in helping secure vital funding by leveraging data-driven strategies to support high-value philanthropic efforts.

You'll also play a vital role in building partnerships across the organisation, collaborating especially with Philanthropy and Corporate functions to maximise fundraising impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about using research and data to drive meaningful change.

As the Prospect Development Officer, you'll have the chance to expand our fundraising reach and contribute to a highly supportive team environment committed to best practices and innovation.

What you'll do:

* Proactively identify new prospects from databases, networks, and other sources.
* Respond to ad-hoc requests for prospect insights, allowing us to seize new opportunities.
* Conduct in-depth research to assess prospects' philanthropic capacity and complete thorough due diligence.
* Undertake data mining and verification tasks to enhance prospect information.
* Build accurate research profiles on prospects to optimise fundraising asks.
* Manage and prioritise a diverse workload effectively.
* Engage in managing the fundraising pipeline and assisting teams in portfolio prioritisation.
* Train other teams in basic research and database use as needed.
* Build strong relationships across the Fundraising Department and beyond.
* Identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration to maximise fundraising income.
* Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and learning.
* Maintain clear and accurate prospect records in the fundraising CRM.
* Adhere to data protection and confidentiality best practices.
* Work with Data Services to improve data management processes.
* Engage in professional development through networking, relevant groups, and conferences.

The successful candidate:

* Research experience, ideally in Prospect Development, or other relevant and relatable prospect research experience.
* Experience with fundraising CRMs and understanding of data protection.
* Knowledge of major gift fundraising principles
* Experience of working within a non-profit organisation or similar

Skills and Personal Attributes:

* Independent, driven, and proactive approach.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Strong relationship-building and management skills.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and attention to detail.
* Comfortable with technology (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Creative, innovative, and resourceful.

If you're looking for a role where your skills in research, relationship management, and data integrity will directly contribute to impactful fundraising efforts, apply today!

How to Apply:

To apply for the Prospect Development Officer role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference 81603SOH and we can provide more information to you.

We eagerly await your response.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Executive Support Officer

Do you want to make a difference every day?  Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Are you excited to support the Chief Executive on high profile projects and in meeting important stakeholders working together to bring change for victims?

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Executive Support Officer to support the Chief Executive in this new and exciting role, where you will play a key role in delivering the Chief Executive's day-to-day tasks as well as being a key part in new projects and research.

Position: Executive Support Officer

Location: Homebased (with regular travel to London and other locations as required)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours Monday- Friday (flexible working)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,000

Closing Date: 22nd November. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.

The Role

As Executive Support Officer, you will:

• Support the CEO in the delivery of their role by providing secretarial and administrative support.
• Proactively manage the CEO’s diary, identifying and resolving conflicts before they arise.
• Arrange and support at a range of meetings, ensuring that the CEO is adequately prepared and taking minutes as required.
• Act as a first point of contact for the office of the CEO, responding to emails, calls and correspondence appropriately and effectively
• Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on designated projects, conducting research and preparatory work.

This is the perfect opportunity for a candidate who has excellent organisational skills and is motivated and skilled, to support the Chief Executive of the leading victims' support organisation to deliver her role.

About You

You will need:

• Previous experience of delivering administrative support and diary management
• Good computer skills with the ability to use MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook effectively
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to arrange and manage meetings taking notes and providing minutes
• Robust organisational skills, able to manage time effectively and deal with conflicting priorities
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to anticipate issues and deliver solutions
• Experience of conducting research and presenting findings

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.

The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Applicants are welcome from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if they are representative of the communities it serves in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter applicants are particularly welcome from BAME communities

You may have experience in areas such as Executive Assistant, PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Support Assistant, PA to the CEO, EA, EA to CEO, Administration Manager, Senior Administrator, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Secretary, Secretarial.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.  

Are you interested in telling the inspiring and powerful stories of the children and families that come to Great Ormond Street Hospital? Are you passionate about securing high profile, impactful press coverage to raise awareness for a renowned, well-loved national brand? If you are a seasoned comms/PR professional who is looking for their next step as part of a dynamic, motivated team, this could be the role for you. 
 

Salary
 

The salary for this position is £37,862 pro rata and the role is a 6 month fixed term contract. 

This position is known internally as Senior Communications Officer

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a confident and experienced Communications/PR professional to be part of GOSH Charity’s busy and ambitious External Communications team on a six-month fixed term contract. 
 

We’re looking for someone to take on a varied role where you’ll:

• Secure well messaged, impactful press coverage across national and broadcast media, to maximise reach and cut-through. 
• Act as comms lead on large campaigns and projects, including fundraising, events and research priorities.
• Research, write and distribute materials such as press releases, statements and Q&As. 
• Support the handling of any crisis communications. 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced communications professional to take ownership of high-profile projects across the organisation. 
 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for a seasoned communications professional with:

• Previous experience delivering high profile and effective proactive PR campaigns. 
• Previous experience of responding to reactive media enquiries on a variety of different subjects, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience handling issues and crisis communications, as well as dealing with sensitive issues. 
• Experience working with celebrities and/or influencers. 
• Experience of interviewing people sensitively and managing the consent process. 
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including proven ability to negotiate with senior internal and external stakeholders. 

Experience working in the charity sector is beneficial for this role, but not essential.  
 

About The team
 

You would be joining a friendly, driven and high-achieving Communications team, whose remit covers Family Stories, Media Relations, Social Media, Internal Communications and Celebrity & Influencer liaison. The Communications team forms part of the Marketing & Communications directorate.

How to apply
 

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.
 

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024 

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise and invest these vital funds at the hospital and within child health research nationally. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
 

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the 'Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.'  
 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.
 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

Are you a strategic, results-driven professional with a passion for building meaningful relationships? We’re seeking a Corporate Development Officer to join our dynamic Development Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of creating and nurturing brand partnerships that align with our values and elevate our mission. You will be instrumental in fostering lasting relationships with corporate partners, and delivering real impact, as well as cultivating relationships with new prospective supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Revenue Growth: Support the team in delivering core income and the team’s financial targets through strategic partnerships and business membership. 
• Corporate Memberships: Oversee and grow Southbank’s Corporate Membership program, ensuring partners receive exceptional service. 
• Stewardship: Coordinate benefits roll out including execution of events for our corporate members and sponsors. 
• Lead Generation & Prospect Research: Play a key role in identifying and securing new partnerships. Conduct in-depth research, produce detailed due diligence reports, and create compelling presentations that speak directly to prospective partners’ needs and priorities.
• Member Evaluation & Renewals: Produce detailed annual evaluation reports for corporate members, collaborating closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to ensure successful contract renewals and continued growth.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, with a strong track record in customer service and event management, and a passion for delivering results.

Ready to make an impact? If you have a proven ability to build connections, drive revenue, and elevate partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. 

For a complete overview of the role, please download the Job Description from our Career page.

We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre. 

By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. 

If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.

The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.

Our Artistic Mission

The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective. We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions. We have provided a home for art and for artists. A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience.

At the Southbank Centre we believe in:

Creating welcoming spaces

• Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities. 
• This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.

Making wonderful experiences together

• Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
• This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.

Sparking new thinking

• Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
• This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.

Benefits & Perks:

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting  sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5%  employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga 
• Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

About Us

Unfold is led by the people we serve and we get people where they want to be. We’re a bold, agile and growing organisation, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family), we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them. We provide mentoring and peer support groups to people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs.

We’re open to everyone, but we target those who face the most challenges: 93% of the people we work with describe themselves as coming from a racialized group, 85% of the families we support are single-parent households headed by a woman, and 75% of the children we support are eligible for free school meals. We also run specialized programmes of support for people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. Last year we provided one-to-one mentoring to over 246 people, and group support to a further 252 people. With increasing demand for our services, we expect to provide direct support to over 350 individuals in the coming year.

About the Role
As a Programme Officer at Unfold, you’ll ensure that our volunteer mentors feel supported and prepared for their work with young people. Alongside helping to recruit and onboard new mentors, including organising their training and reviewing their progress, you’ll be Volunteer Mentors main point of contact, making sure they have a rewarding and impactful experience. Your work will also include engaging with referrers, parents, and young people themselves, providing guidance and answering questions to ensure everyone feels connected to our mission.

You’ll also be hands-on with our youth programs, coordinating weekly Youth Support Groups and engaging with young people in outreach activities. You’ll work closely with our Programme Manager to build relationships with community organisations and support our Youth Advisory Council. Whether you’re planning group activities, creating outreach opportunities, or helping young people access resources, this role aims to empower youth across London.

About You
You’re passionate about youth development and have a strong understanding of London’s diverse communities, particularly in Westminster and nearby areas. You'll have great communication skills and will be comfortable connecting with people from a range of backgrounds. You'll also be able to positively represent Unfold at events, meetings, and group sessions. 

In this role, you'll apply your organisational skills to keep track of details, manage multiple projects, and ensure data is accurate and up to date. Regardless of your previous experience in a similar role, it's your empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment to improving outcomes for young people that will make you a strong candidate for this position.

We accept applications from everyone and based on the profile of our service users, are particularly keen to hear from:

• Male candidates
• Candidates from a global majority background
• Applicants who may be less experienced, but have a good understanding, or lived experience of Westminister and Kensington and Chelsea.

Working with Us

• Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
• Pension: We offer generous pension provision: New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
• Salary: We are committed to paying the London Living Wage in line with the Living Wage Foundation and review salaries annually.
• Team Working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse, and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
• Wellbeing - How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions support the delivery of our Wellbeing Strategy. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce three days a year dedicated to team building activities. These days are an opportunity to build skills, foster connections, and recharge as a team!
• Flexible Working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
• Hybrid Working: We work from the office or at least two days a week between Tuesday and Thursday. (Depending on your role you may need to work from the office or other London locations on other days.)
• Ecofriendly, Modern Offices: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace, free hot and cold drinks, breakfast cereals and fruit. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be. You can find out more about our on-site benefits at the Fivefields website. 

Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse. 

We have grown rapidly in recent years, and now have an exciting and varied programme of work which is funded from a wide range of sources. We have long-standing, high-value relationships with organisations such as the Mayor’s Office, Esmée Fairbairn and Clifford Chance, and continue to grow our income from a range of supporters from trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and community fundraisers.

We now have a need for two Development Officers to work closely with the Development Director and Development Manager in developing our trusts and foundations and statutory income streams, managing the accounts of existing supporters and generating income through securing new funding relationships. This role will involve a diverse range of work, from identifying prospects, creating compelling funding proposals, through to successfully managing relationships with funders.

One of the new Development Officers will have line management responsibility for a Development Coordinator, while the other Development Officer will not have any line management responsibilities. If you have a preference for one or other role, please note that in your application.

Success in this role would mean that, after six months you can:

• Confidently write and speak about Tender’s work, and how we prevent violence against women and girls, to a range of different funders.

• Write clear, compelling funding applications for five-figure sums to a range of funders.
• Proactively maintain positive relationships with funders you are responsible for managing.
• Support and work flexibly with other members of the Development team so that we can collaboratively reach our fundraising goals.
• Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies.

Please see the “Guidance Notes for Applicants” section at the end of the application pack for full details of how to apply. We ask for a copy of your CV and a 1 – 2 page supporting statement. We are happy to consider alternative application formats, such as video applications.

Position: Senior Public Affairs Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £35,020* per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/Technical

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,020 per annum, increasing to £37,209 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £39,398 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

With a new UK government and over half of the MPs in Parliament new to their roles, it’s an exciting time to join our public affairs team as we look to push MS up the political agenda.

We’re looking for an experienced public affairs professional to join our Campaigns and Public Affairs team to support all of our parliamentary activity. You’ll pull together significant pieces of our engagement with MPs, Lords, staffers and other parliamentarians across Westminster and Whitehall and be a visible expert internally and externally. Working across large and varied policy areas, you’ll manage our All Party Parliamentary Group for MS and coordinate colleagues across the organisation to deliver on our influencing objectives.

Whether it’s about making sure people access groundbreaking treatments, tackling the poverty people face when living with MS, or making sure the right support is there when people need it most, as a Senior Public Affairs Officer you’ll be working directly on influencing campaigns aimed at important political stakeholders to ensure people with MS have a voice in Parliament.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 15 November 2024

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.

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.

Policy Officer

Job Title:                        Policy Officer     
Contract:                        Full time, permanent   
Salary:                            £28,00-£32,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to:                     Impact and Evidence Manager
Place of Work:               BSH Headquarters, 100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF. (Hybrid working) 

Founded in 1960, The British Society for Haematology is a registered charity and professional membership body.  The object of the Society is to advance the practice and study of haematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested in haematology.  The Society has some 3000 members consisting of doctors, scientists and nurses specialising in the field of haematology.  The Society has the British Journal of Haematology as its official journal and offers a range of grants and scholarships for research. 

The Role 

The Policy Officer will take ownership of policy developments in fields relevant to the Society’s work and ensure you are up to date and well informed of recent developments. The post holder will monitor the political landscape and activity in relation to haematology and the haematology workforce.

You will develop expertise in the policy areas related to haematology and the haematology workforce. The post holder will gather and analyse a range of relevant information to support the work of the External Affairs team. You will write briefings, letters, reports and presentations providing relevant evidence for external affairs and communications, the CEO and Board as needed.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and written, and have the ability to work with a diverse range of people at all levels, including making complex information accessible to different audiences. You will have experience in the policy environment with an interest in healthy policy and bringing about change.

To Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date:  12pm on 2nd December 2024 

Interview dates: 12th-13th December in-person at our offices (100 White Lion Street)

No agencies please.   

The British Society for Haematology is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce

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Senior Philanthropy Officer - MS Society - £32,301 - London

Want to use your relationship-building skills to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by MS? Join the MS Society's Philanthropy team and help drive vital funding for groundbreaking research and support services.

Location: London Salary: £32,301

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time with flexible/hybrid working options

About us: The MS Society is committed to supporting everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. Our work funds research, campaigns for change, and provides vital support services that transform lives.

As our Senior Philanthropy Officer, you'll:

• Manage relationships with high-value donors and supporters
• Create engaging donor journeys and stewardship plans
• Work with our Special Events team to deliver exclusive events
• Identify and engage new philanthropy prospects
• Build strong networks across the organisation

What you'll bring:

• Strong relationship management abilities
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Great organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience in creating tailored fundraising proposals

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Regular learning and development opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine difference

Our culture: We believe in co-production and innovation. You'll join a collaborative team that values inclusivity and works closely with people affected by MS to ensure everything we do creates meaningful impact.

Career development: We're committed to your growth, offering ongoing training and clear progression paths within our fundraising teams.

What makes this role special? You'll work directly with philanthropists who share our vision of a world free from the effects of MS, helping to fund breakthrough research and life-changing support services.

Want to be part of transforming lives? Join our team and help create positive change for people affected by MS.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Senior Advocacy Officer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Advocacy Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role. 

Position: Senior Advocacy Officer

Location: London/hybrid 

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) with flexible working available

Salary: £35,800 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Close Date: Sunday 24th November 23:30

The Role

The Senior Advocacy Officer is responsible for supporting the targeted national and international advocacy efforts of selected partners in countries including Afghanistan, DR Congo, Mali and Sudan, as well as to support the general advocacy conducted by the charity. 

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Support to partner-led advocacy efforts

• Networking and external collaboration

• Cross-organisational coordination

• Representation 

• Organisational Learning

• Identify synergies with existing national and international advocacy efforts led by civil society organisations in those contexts and/or in the Global North and make decisions on which ones to pursue (with guidance from the UK Policy & Advocacy Manager). 

• When possible, organise advocacy visits with local partners to the UK.

• Under the direction of the UK Policy and Advocacy Manager, interpret complex information and situations to support policy briefs and submissions to the UK government and parliament to promote the organisation or partners’ key messages and influence policy processes.

About You

We are looking for a Senior Advocacy Offer with excellent representational, interpersonal and team working skills, who is able to communicate with a wide range of people. With excellent writing and verbal communication skills, you will be highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks independently.

You will also be fluent in written and spoken English and proficiency in French is a must and as such will be tested at interview.’

We are looking for someone who can think creatively and take decisions that impact colleagues and external stakeholders, but is also calm and positive under pressure.

You will have experience in a similar role, including:

• Supporting local partners in their advocacy efforts 

• Engaging directly with policymakers, governments or institutions to advance an organisation’s mission, influence policy change, and building relationships of trust. 

• Engaging directly with local civil society in the Global South and representing their policy or advocacy priorities authentically 

• Achieving shared policy or advocacy outcomes through networks.

You will also be fluent in written and spoken English and working proficiency in French (French will be tested at interview).

If you have a passion for the organisations mission, a focus on supporting locally led peacebuilding efforts and a strong commitment to anti-racism and decolonisation, then apply today!

In Return

The charity strongly advocate its DEI policy and a commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace culture; and take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent, so welcome a conversation about any DEI concerns you may have. People from all backgrounds are welcomed. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities you’ve had, it’s about you and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you.

As part of being a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome people with disabilities or health challenges to apply.

The Organisation

Join an international charity dedicated to stopping violence around the world by empowering local peacebuilders to resolve conflict and build lasting peace for their communities.

The organisation is happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. 

Please note this post is only open to those with the right to work in the UK. The organisation does not have a sponsorship license and therefore if you do not have the right to work in the UK, will not progress your application further.

You may also have experience in areas such as Advocacy, Advocacy Officer, Advocacy Lead, Advocacy Executive, Senior Advocacy Officer, Community Engagement, Community Officer, Engagement, Advocay and Engagement, Community Engagement. 

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Trusts and Fundraising Officer

We are looking for a tenacious, methodical, and organised person who can deliver sustainable income growth from trusts for the organisation. This role offers hybrid or remote working.

Position: Trusts and Fundraising Officer

Location: Hybrid (home and office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire) or Remote

Hours: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,000-£30,000

Closing date: Friday 15th November 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 26th November (First interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams)

About the Role

We want someone who shares the organisations core values of being child focussed, sparky, empowering, resourceful and kind and who can live by the ethos of who Roald Dahl was and what he is delivering through his legacy. We also need someone who is flexible and can react positively to a post- Coronavirus fundraising world.

The role’s main task is to maximise income from trusts by the creation of high-quality applications and

reports to funders, and by providing excellent account management and cross-team collaboration.

Supported by the Head of Development and the rest of the team, key responsibilities include:

· Trusts research - you will proactively identify trusts and research them for suitability.

· Trust applications – you will be able to gather project information, curate it, and write it up into informative, engaging, high quality applications, giving trusts the opportunity to fund the work.

· Trust relationships – you will communicate and will build relationships with funders through emails, letters, telephone calls, service visits and face to face engagements.

· Provide high quality account management - maximising income generation and relationship longevity.

· Reporting – you will gather the necessary information to compile reports that give funders real insight into what they have achieved.

· Support the rest of the team – to gain experience and maximise fundraising opportunities

· Building and maintaining team processes

About You

You will have experience working or volunteering for a charity and in writing successful bids and securing income, ideally from trusts.

You will have:

· The ability to take complex information and translate this into persuasive written communication which leads to action.

· Solid research skills, which can be applied to identification of suitable new prospects for a funding pipeline.

· Ability to operate in a highly cohesive, high performing team based on the principles of trust, mutual respect, and empowerment.

· Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting workloads successfully.

· A high level of competence in using Microsoft Office software notably Excel, Word and generic databases.

About the Organisation

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse and fundraising is core to achieving this. Our vision is that every seriously ill child has a Nurse to help them to lead a more marvellous life. Our mission is to provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions.

As a charity that works in partnership with the NHS, we find innovative ways to ensure that children and families have the care and support they need. We do this through improving the healthcare outcomes and resilience of children and families, and we focus on complex, lifelong conditions that are underfunded and under-resourced. The outcomes we are aiming to achieve are:

· Improved quality of care

· Improved experience of care

· Improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness of care

· Improved resilience of seriously ill children and their families

You may also have experience in areas such as Trust, Trust, Trust Fundraising, Trust Fundrasiser, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Trusts and Grants, Trusts Officer, Trusts Fundraising Officer, Legacy.

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

Communications Officer - Maternity Cover

Contract:  Temporary position linked to maternity leave cover

About Voice 21

Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.

Your opportunity

Tackle a vital challenge, with great people.  Voice 21 exists to transform childrens’ learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 2,000 schools a year by 2025. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.

Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach – our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. For staff working at home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.

Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent – whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions. We also offer paid study leave for team members taking part in formal studies outside of work.

Great benefits. 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and additional Christmas closure period. Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.

Remuneration. Our pay is a band and spine point approach where there is up to 7 years progression available (depending on starting point)

Role purpose 

This role sits in the Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs department , which is part of the wider Learning, Impact and Influence Directorate. As Communications Officer, you will support the department to make oracy education ordinary, through community management, content delivery, opportunity spotting and contributing to campaign planning. In doing so, you will play an integral role in ensuring all children, regardless of their background, find their voice for success in school  and in life.

Your responsibilities 

Content creation and campaigns support (70%)

• Play a key role in the development of business-as-usual and reactive communications opportunities across various channels including web content, social media, and local and sector press

• Support in the development and delivery of campaign materials for a range of key audiences and stakeholders, across various channels

• Support in the production of regular reports detailing both outputs and outcomes of communications activities

• Responsibility for the Influence team’s graphic design needs

• Development or commissioning of high-quality web content to support our audience’s understanding of oracy, our organisation’s work, and our SEO efforts

Community management and reactive opportunities spotting (30%) 

• Manage, maintain and grow social media accounts on Twitter and LinkedIn 

• Contribute to the design & maintenance of WordPress and HubSpot pages working alongside other departments 

• Maintenance and organisation of content databanks

• Editing Oracy Opinion newsletter

This job is for you if you… 

Have experience in these areas

• Contributing to the development of campaign plans

• Researching and making recommendations about the production of content (example, researching how to get a report printed)

• Content development and design

• Producing regular and ad hoc reporting

• Social media analytics and community management

• Wordpress or similar CRM editing

• Long form writing such as blogs

• Having a strong eye for detail, including in copywriting and proofreading 

You may also have experience in these areas 

• Relevant experience in and a strong understanding of the education sector 

• Writing press releases and dealing with the media 

Reporting lines 

Reporting to: Head of Campaigns, Communications and Public Affairs 

Managing: None 

Where you’ll work: Remote, with travel to our London office and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based. 

Contract: Temporary (linked to maternity cover)

Application details

To apply: Send a cover letter, the cover letter should address the  points in the This job is for you if you… section and show how you fit the criteria. 

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 15th November 

Interview date:  W/C 18th November

Start date: ASAP 

Valuing every voice

Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Voice 21.

We’re really excited to be working with the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability on their Trusts and Foundations Officer role. The Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability does amazing work caring for adults with a range of neurological conditions and brain injuries, from research and clinical care, music therapy, leisure and family services, to their young adults residential centre, Haberdasher’s House. The Trusts and Foundations Officer will work with the Trusts and Major Gifts Manager to generate income through grant giving organisations.

You’ll be responsible for writing grand bids for 4 & 5 figure donations, and with maintaining relationships with the charity’s portfolio of warm trusts and foundations.

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

• Experience in trusts fundraising and a proven track record of developing long-term relationships with trusts and foundations.
• Experience of developing prospect research and writing donor profiles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to write compelling and persuasive cases for support.

Salary: £33,000 FTE pro-rata to 3 days a week
Contract: Permanent, Part-time - 3 days per week
Location: 3 days a week in London office
Deadline: Rolling
Interviews: Rolling
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.