Research Support Jobs

About the role

Ever wondered what it means to work at a grassroots organisation, working hard to fight poverty in the community? Well, this is your chance. We have a unique and exciting opportunity for someone interested in gaining first-hand experience working on the frontlines of a fast-paced, guest-facing charity. 

Sufra has always been #MoreThanAFoodbank, and this role is key to Sufra’s journey in trialling different methods of supporting residents. We are partnering with SALIENT, a team of researchers who are working with the public, partners from local and national government, food charities, community support teams, and the food industry on a range of food-related trials. In particular, they will be conducting a trial at Sufra where a range of different support is offered to Food Bank guests. The aim of the trial is to assess the impact of these different methods, and hopefully come closer to learning what support our guests prefer to receive from our food bank service.

The ideal candidate will work well in a busy environment and will have great people skills. They will have some experience in a customer-facing role, dealing with the public and potentially vulnerable individuals. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for members that register with the pilot project and will be confident answering queries confidently speaking about the trial. The candidate will work closely with the Food Aid Manager and SALIENT researchers to ensure accurate data tracking once participants are registered, including collating receipts, supporting with feedback interviews, capturing case studies and logging visits. The role will also include supporting the distribution of both parcels and vouchers and ensuring meticulous financial records of this are kept.

People skills are crucial to success in this role, as the successful candidate will be working alongside a range of people, ensuring that they are supported throughout the trial. Due to the diverse nature of Sufra guests, it would be beneficial for this candidate to speak Arabic, Somali, Farsi, or another community language.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries. There will be training provided by both Sufra and the SALIENT team before the successful candidates starts leading on this exciting project.

We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent to apply.

Role Description

Supporting the smooth running of the SALIENT Food Trial, conducted at Sufra NW London. Supporting across the trial, focussing on participant recruitment, distributing different support methods and maintaining data throughout the trial. We hope to have this candidate in place by mid-August.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Guest Recruitment

• Sharing information about the research trial
• Leading the recruitment of the trial, checking guest eligibility and contacting Sufra Food Bank guests and clearly communicating the trial in a non-biased and informative manner.
• Answering queries and concerns from Sufra guests and current participants and obtain consent to share data with researchers.
• Anonymising data sets for sharing with researchers.
• Creating awareness of the study amongst Sufra Foodbank volunteers through briefings, sharing links to the study video and information sheets so they are informed of how the study will operate.

Pilot data collection and tracking

• Work alongside SALIENT researchers to maintain a dataset to track participation in research.
• Distributing different methods of support for participants, during usual Food Bank collection hours.
• Implementing financial tracking of transactions made, and ensuring all financial monitoring is up to date and accurate.
• Exploring methods to reengage and support participants with low attendance.

Other Duties

• Joining staff meetings once a month and updating the wider team on the progress of the trial.
• Ensuring that our health and safety protocols and policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensuring that the service reflects the ethos, values and core principles of the charity and oversee the project’s development, so it is continuously and sustainably meeting community needs as they evolve.
• Attending regular supervisions with your line manager and staff meetings with the wider team.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small but high performing philanthropy and special events team. This role works alongside our senior trusts and statutory manager and head of trusts and statutory to secure funding from charitable trusts and foundations. It’s responsible for managing and growing support from small to mid-level value trusts through compelling proposals and exceptional stewardship.

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to grow and develop their experience in trust fundraising and make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer. You’ll be a strong written and verbal communicator who’s passionate about building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. With a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail, you’ll be able to work well independently and as part of a busy fundraising team. You’ll have experience of managing competing priorities, with the ability to stay calm and positive under pressure.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruiment Team. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Monday 22 July 2024

Interview date Week commencing 29 July 2024

The successful applicant will work closely with the Support Line Manager and team to deliver support for anyone affected by sarcoma. The post holder will be part of a growing Support Line team and be part of the continued expansion of the service as we grow in exciting new directions in 2024/25. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to expand their knowledge and experience in a role that can make a real impact for people affected by sarcoma and their families.

Sarcoma UK aims to produce the highest quality information for the sarcoma community. We work in line with NHS England’s certification scheme, The Information Standard, to ensure the information we produce is clear and reflects the most up to date clinical guidance. We involve sarcoma experts and people with personal experience of sarcoma as reviewers of our information to ensure our information is accurate and relevant to our target audience.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activites throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Values

• Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
• Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
• Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.

Duties and key responsibilities

Support and Information

• To deliver the Sarcoma UK Support Line, a confidential telephone and email support and information service for anyone affected by sarcoma. This includes:
  • Providing individual information and support to service users on sarcoma and related issues, by telephone, email and other media as the service develops.
  • Adhering to quality standards, confidentiality, Sarcoma UK policies and the standard operating procedures of the Support Line.
  • Under direction from the Director of Research, Policy and Support and Support Line Manager, contribute to Sarcoma UK’s social and other media as appropriate.
• To provide clinical input to the development of the charity’s information materials including the revision of existing information materials and the development of new information products.
• To provide input to the clinical content of the charity’s website.
• To raise awareness of the charity’s information and support services within the health professional field.
• To contribute sarcoma knowledge and clinical expertise across all the charity’s programmes.

Maintain Professional Knowledge

• Keep up to date with treatment and care of sarcoma through research and review of publications, horizon scanning, and attending study days and conferences, and disseminate this information within the charity.
• Adhere to the standards of good practice outlined in the AHP / NMC professional code of conduct, or relevant professional body’s standards.
• Maintain professional registration and compliance with revalidation requirements ensuring ongoing clinical education and professional development.
• Attend mandatory clinical supervision sessions.

External Relationships

• To maintain positive relationships with key Sarcoma UK stakeholders including sarcoma patients, family members/carers and support group leaders.
• To develop and maintain contact with sarcoma specialist healthcare professionals, including clinicians, specialist nurses and allied health professionals who have reviewed our information materials.

Other

• To support new work within the information and support team. 
• The role will require some travel to meetings and events throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
• Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
• The post holder will be working in a developing environment and will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.

Part time (30 hours per week) permanent post

Based in Reading with hybrid flexible working arrangements

Salary in the range £20,064 to £24,522 per annum (£24,745 to £30,243 full time equivalent)

We have been at the forefront of adoption services for over 60 years, working with local authorities across the country.  With our outstanding rating with Ofsted, we work with a high degree of flexibility and innovation and with a range of adopters from all backgrounds and provide a range of Adoption Support services to families to support them on their adoption journey. 

We are delighted to have secured funding to set up and establish a robust impact and data collection process and database so that clear outcomes can be measured and collected for the different areas within our adoption support services. This is a new role and the postholder will play a key part in delivering on this work.

Working alongside Adoption Support colleagues, the Database Officer will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the database, ensuring data is kept up to date as well as inputting, monitoring and evaluating data and service user details.  They will also contribute to the collection of feedback and case studies from service users.

The Database Officer will produce comprehensive and tailored reports using both qualitative and quantitative data, derived from the new monitoring and evaluation system.  These evidence-based reports are produced for a variety of audiences and will contribute to evidencing the effectiveness of PACT’s adoption support services.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in an administrative support role, with database and/or data capture administration experience.  To succeed in this role, you will be proficient in producing reports from a database with a keen eye for accuracy and detail and have strong data analysis skills with an ability to derive meaningful insights.

If you want to make a real difference and join our inspirational team, please visit our website for more information, how to apply and the full job description.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday, 24th July 2024

Interview times available on: Thursday 01 and Thursday 08 August 2024

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please do not submit your CV, only completed application forms will be accepted.  No agencies please.

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds.  We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities.  We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

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

Salary: £34,500 - £38,324 per annum

Hours/Contract: Permanent - 35 hours per week

Based: Home Based (with option to work from Bocam Park office)

Closing date: 10th July 2024

Interview date: 15th & 16th July 2024

We are dedicated to assisting individuals and families affected by terminal illness and bereavement across the UK. As a Peer Support Service Team Leader, you will play a key part in making a real difference to those in need throughout the UK.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance - for all employees
• Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you?

• Annual leave allowance:
  • England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Scotland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
• Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS/PVG/Access NI

What we are looking for:

• A confident leader with line management experience of both staff and ideally volunteers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well the ability to influence, enthuse and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Managing emotional support services can be challenging at times, you will need resilience to deal with difficult situations in a busy virtual environment,
• Someone with an eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Whilst this role predominantly involves day to day operations, you will be an ambassador for our department and services, so experience with media and PR interviews would be beneficial.
• Ideally you will come from a charity, health or social care background or have demonstrable customer service management experience from a similar industry (such as a contact centre).

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

Joining our Information & Support Team at an exciting time of growth in this new role, you'll provide crucial operational management for Marie Curie's Peer Support Services - our telephone companion and bereavement services. You'll line manage our Volunteer Co-ordinators and Peer Support staff ensuring the high quality provision of emotional support offered by over 150 volunteers, and be responsible for the development and expansion of these services, at a time when we know that more and more people need our support.

Whilst this is a busy role, responsible for the delivery of two growing services, the fulfilment that comes from seeing the positive impact on someone's life that we have supported, makes this role incredibly rewarding.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of Marie Curie's Peer Support Services to provide volunteer-delivered emotional support by phone to people living with a terminal illness, carers, family and friends as well as those who are bereaved from terminal illness.
• Line-manage a team of Volunteer Co-ordinators and Peer Support Officers ensure a high-quality service is provided to all service users and volunteers are recruited, trained and managed at the highest standard.
• Be responsible for service key performance indicators (KPIs), governance, leading on design and delivery of training to volunteers, and proactively managing the quality of our services.
• Alongside the Team Leader of our Support Line, act as a safeguarding lead, ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed and staff and volunteers receive the support that they need to deal with difficult situations.
• Support the growth plan for the services by proactively identifying opportunities to develop the services, working in partnership with other teams, and being an ambassador for the services within Marie Curie, and externally as required.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

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

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via our recruitment team.

This role will be subject to receiving a Basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

  

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Role Title:Research & Development Manager 

Reports to:Head of Growth & Branding 

Based: Battersea Park

Salary:£40,000 - £50,000 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement:  40 hours per week, Hybrid Work Environment

DBS: Basic 

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Growth & Branding, the Research & Development Manager will be responsible for leading Research and Development function at Enable. 

Working closely with colleagues in the Growth Team and managing the R&D Officer, this person will manage conduct research, summarise findings and make recommendations in line with Enable’s strategic plan. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They will be responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.

Main Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Use quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop and support research across Enable’s many product and service offerings
• Work collaboratively with Business Development colleagues to understand Enable’s business model, current projects and potential growth areas
• Review and summarize data and research findings and make recommendations to Enable teams and services 
• Analyse current and prospective bids and grants, gathering supporting evidence and presenting findings to the Leadership Team 
• Work closely with the Business Development colleagues and other well-connected Enable colleagues to identify and engage with stakeholders who can support aspects of the R&D process (for example, community organisations, universities, think tanks). 
• Lead the development of an R&D Strategy and R&D Action Plan to guide Enable’s and the R&D Team’s approach to R&D. 
• Conduct and lead feasibility assessments of initial R&D ideas (sourced from Business Development, broader Enable colleagues, and/or community) to determine feasibility of an idea to progress to the proceeding R&D stages (i.e. research, design, development) 
• Lead data gathering and design-thinking workshops with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. potential consumers) to feed into the research, design and development of new products or services and/or the expansion of current products or services. 
• Test prototypes or early-stage versions of product/service with potential consumers and stakeholders and iteratively refine based on feedback and testing. 
• Lead analysis of qualitative and quantitative data collected through research, design and development stages (including monitoring and evaluation, and consumer testing feedback) and summarise into recommendations presented to Leadership Team / Growth Team to assist with the implementation of proposed R&D projects. 
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop communication and marketing products (i.e. emails, flyers, consent forms, presentations) to support R&D activities. 
• Collaborating with services to ensure social impact other tangible outcomes are being measured 
• Budget and forecast new research plans and developments.
• Line management and leadership of the Research and Development Officer, including performance and workload management, skills analysis and identifying and supporting opportunities for professional development. 
• Represent R&D as a legitimate and integral function in internal and external engagements. 
• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for prototypes and the launched product and/or service, and lead quality assurance.
• Any other relevant duties that the Head of Growth & Branding may see fit

Skills and Experience: 

• 3-5 years of experience in a Research and Development role and  Experience designing and leading research studies through mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) with diverse community groups
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills (internal and external) through a range of engagement pathways (i.e. roundtables, meetings, emails) and platforms (virtual, in-person)
• Strong Project Management skills for research studies and interventions (including resource identification, workflow management, and budgeting)
• Experience developing strategies and action plans to guide work processes.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and efficient time and workload management.
• Experience managing research projects or programmes within timeframes and budgets
• Excellent communication, spoken and written skills 
• Experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure performance. 
• Proficient written and oral communication skills, including evidence of writing for a range of audiences and translating technical information into comprehensive and accessible communication materials and products.
• Managerial and leadership experience, including managing and leading teams in the development of quality products and/or services
• Degree- or Masters-level qualification in research, with strong academic background. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Research and Evaluation Manager (Maternity Cover), Together for Childhood 

Child abuse is preventable if we all work together. This is our belief. It drives us. Our purpose is to work with communities to fight for every childhood. 

Together for Childhood at the NSPCC is our place-based initiative working with local communities to make them safer for children. We work with local partners and families to come together to prevent abuse and tackle the problems that cause it through systems change. Join the Together for Childhood team as a Research and Evaluation Manager (Maternity Cover) and nurture the development and implementation of meaningful research, evaluation and learning work. 

Do you have the skills to lead and grow excellent research and evaluation work? 

• We're looking for an experienced researcher/evaluator to support and mentor embedded research and evaluation teams in the design and implementation of central and local Together for Childhood projects.
• The candidate will also be interested in the strategic development of Together for Childhood's evaluation and learning framework.
• Excitingly, this role will also have opportunities to contribute to the NSPCC's wider research and evaluation work, to help build the evidence base that can stop child abuse. 
• This role will be a great fit for a candidate with a strong background in qualitative and quantitative methodologies and their application in community settings, including with children and minoritised groups.
• experience will be supported by a commitment to making an impact through collaborative, inclusive and participatory practice in all areas of their work.
• Experience researching intersectional, poverty-aware and trauma-informed practice in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, or a related field, will also be incredibly valuable to the team. 

Do you want to foster empowered local leadership within your new team? 

• As Research and Evaluation Manager, you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with.
• Your team values diverse perspectives and is committed to being learning-oriented.
• This is a great opportunity to be a passionate manager and supports your team to grow, for example, by developing person-centred and trauma-informed approaches to research and evaluation.
• As part of this team, you will also be supported to develop in relation to our compassionate and relationship-centred ways of working. 

Additional considerations for the role 

The post is full-time and fixed term (14 months) but part-time/flexible/hybrid working will be considered. The role line manages research colleagues in both the Glasgow and Grimsby Together for Childhood sites, as well as working with colleagues in the NSPCC's London office. Travel to the Together for Childhood sites is an important part of the role. We would also be open to candidates seeking a secondment opportunity 

This is a 14-month maternity cover and will start in September 2024. We expect to be interviewing in early July. The interview process will have two stages to ensure recruitment panel representation from diverse NSPCC perspectives, and will cover both a competency-based and value-based interview. Competency-based interview questions will be shared in advance, in line with the NSPCC's inclusive recruitment approach. 

This advert may close early if enough applications are received. 

Are you passionate about health and care and keen to influence policies that shape the future of nursing and midwifery? Do you have a curious mind and a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment? If so, the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) invites you to apply to join our team as our new Research and Policy Associate!

About Us:

At FNF we are dedicated to advancing the nursing and midwifery professions through research, policy influence, and leadership development. Our mission is to ensure that the voices of nurses and midwives are heard at the highest levels of decision-making, driving improvements in patient care and health outcomes. After a period of incredibly growth, FNF is now ready to launch the UK’s first ever nursing and midwifery Think Tank and you would be a critical part of making that happen.

Your Role:

As a Research and Policy Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting our policy and research initiatives, particularly our impact and evaluation work. You will work closely with our small but experienced team to conduct research, analyse data, and develop policy recommendations that impact health and care on a national and international scale. You will also serve as a Secretariat function for our three Subject Expert Groups (SEGs), working with our expert FNF community to drive change on the issues that matter most to nurses and midwives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive research on nursing and midwifery policies and practices.
• Serve as secretariat for our Subject Expert Groups (SEGs)
• Analyse data and trends to inform policy recommendations.
• Work across the organisation to automate our internal impact data and compile internal evaluations of our programmes as required
• Assist in drafting policy briefs, reports, and other publications.
• Support the organisation of events, workshops, focus groups, and roundtables
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the health and care sector.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in health and care, and specifically nurse and midwifery, policy and research.

What we’re looking for:

• A keen interest in health and care research and policy 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a growth mindset
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Commitment to our FNF values

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field, e.g. nursing, policy, public health or equivalent experience
• Experience in research or policy work is desirable but not essential. A strong willingness to learn and  develop is key!

What we offer

• We aim to offer a competitive but affordable charity sector salary. We review pay annually and we have a pay progression scheme for all team members.
• Generous annual leave policy starting at 27 days pro rata
• Flexible working – our office is in London, but we all work in a hybrid way. Plan to be in the office at least once a fortnight on average, but it could be more or less depending on what we have going on in the team.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution of between 7.5 and 10%
• A small close knit team of FNF colleagues who will be some of the most passionate, talented and kind people you will ever work with

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful change in healthcare, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experiences align with our mission.

Join us in honouring Florence Nightingale’s legacy and help shape the future of nursing and midwifery. Apply today!

The Florence Nightingale Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Date of Interview: Monday 29th July 2024.  Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Reporting
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.

Responsibilities

 Office and facilities administration

o  Liaison with office owners about accommodation, facilities, services and supplies to ensure smooth running of charity HQ.

o  Ordering office stationery and supplies.

o  Off-site storage oversight and organisation.

o  Printer supplier contract management.

o  Implementation of the Health and Safety action plan and obtaining landlord documentation on a timely basis.

o  Maintaining a log of laptops, organising new laptops where required and the return of laptops from leavers.

o  Maintaining company credit card and petty cash records.

 Lead responsibilities

o  Office Fire Warden.

o  Office First Aider.

Senior Leadership Team support

o  Researching, organising and booking travel.

o  Support for diary management.

o  Meeting venue sourcing research, organisation and booking.

o  Expenses administration.

o  Project implementation support as required.

o  Venue sourcing, travel, accommodation and refreshment support for staff and team away days as required.

Trustee Board support

o  DBS checks for new Trustees.

o  Updating Trustee induction pack.

o  Maintaining contact details.

o  Booking training for Trustees and maintaining Trustee training records.

o  Supporting Trustees travel to meetings, including researching and booking travel and accommodation.

o  Sending diary invites for Board and Committee meetings as required.

These responsibilities may change depending on the needs of the organisation and as agreed with the line manager.

Experience

Experience is sought in the following areas:

· General administration in a busy office environment, ideally with a dispersed workforce working in the office and at home throughout the UK.

· Meeting logistics organisation including venue identification; venue booking liaison; travel booking; accommodation booking.

· Processing confidential information about staff and partners in compliance with GDPR.

· Working with international partners would be ideal but not essential, including multiple cultures and currencies.

We are looking for empathetic, motivated and professional individuals to join a team of people who are passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and those close to them; who are committed to learning from and supporting each other. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the role
 
Location: Hybrid role based in our Warrington Office. 

The Dementia Support Line Team Leader is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Support Line which receives over 60000 calls per year and operates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

The Dementia Support Line Team Leader manages a team of Dementia Advisers providing leadership and direction to ensure they provide a highly responsive service, giving appropriate advice and support to people affected by dementia. 

In this role you will coach and develop your team to deliver high quality person-centred support for everybody affected by dementia. You will be part of the team ensuring management cover across the operating hours of the service. We are looking for someone who exemplifies our values, someone who is: Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most. A Trusted Expert who believes in working Better Together and demonstrates true Compassion.

Key responsibilities: 

- Responsible for the recruitment, development and performance management of Dementia Advisers working within the service. Use coaching and mentoring and strong people management skills to ensure a positive outcome on service quality, employee satisfaction, productivity, absence management, and employee emotional resilience.  
- Engender a positive, solutions focussed working environment with a good team spirit and sense of equity. 
- Manage competing demands and deadlines by adopting a flexible and proactive approach. 
- Enable and empower advisers to work to their potential and contribute to the supportive and collaborative culture within the hub management team.
- Support advisers across sites and maintain the rota to ensure appropriate levels of staffing are in place throughout the service hours to meet the demand and needs of people affected by dementia.
- Contribute to projects and continuing service improvement activities. 

About you
 
As a Dementia Support line Team Leader you will:

- Be able to manage your team to ensure the provision of a high quality service to people affected by dementia.
- Have experience of managing staff as well as strong IT skills and the ability to use management data to ensure KPIs and standards of service are met.
- Have experience of integrated telephony systems and service user databases.
- Have an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers and direct experience of working in a lead role in a telephone and e-mail based service.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Have the ability to coach, mentor and support staff, getting the best out of them. 

Closing date: 18th July 2024
Interview date: 31st July 2024, from our Warrington office. 
 
About Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Exciting challenges. Collective goals. One clear purpose.

Divisional Business Manager

£58,000 - £65,000 plus

Reports to: Head of Retail operations

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based - Travel Required throughout Essex, Norfolk, Midlands and Wales

Closing date: 12th July 2024 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We're looking for an innovative Divisional Business Manager to play a leading role as part of the senior Leadership Team contributing to and influencing decision making beyond the division and Trading. As the Divisional Business Manager, you will successfully develop the CRUK retail business both strategically and operationally in order to achieve income and profit targets, delivering through the Divisional Management team. You will be managing circa 8/9 Area Managers, 200 shops with a field-based infrastructure of approx 600 employees and 3,500 retail volunteers.

What will I be doing?

• To be the key decision maker to drive commercial performance of the division by working with both internal business partners and external partners where appropriate.

• In collaboration with the Divisional Manager leadership team, ensure retail operational objectives are delivered to the highest standard, that efficiencies are achieved and regular reviews are completed to continuously improve the operating model.

• Develop and deliver the divisional income, expenditure and contribution budgets; identify key financial risks and opportunities to maximise cost efficiencies.

• Monitor and evaluate area and divisional financial and non-financial performance against key performance indicators, benchmark against internal divisions and external competitors, report on variances and implement appropriate remedial contingency plans.

• To develop a divisional stock management strategy to maximise income, operating efficiencies and maintain statutory H&S standards.

• To develop excellent relationships with key internal stakeholders and CRUK departments both inside and outside of Fundraising and Marketing, in particular Volunteer Fundraising, Volunteering, HR and Research Engagement.

• Work with other Departments in a lead capacity for Trading and across the Directorate to ensure a collaborative approach to achieving objectives and influencing future strategies.

What are you looking for?

• Significant experience of managing substantial budgets

• Significant analytical skills and the ability to work with complex information

• Experienced commercial or charity retailer with experience in a field management capacity of working in a large and complex organisation, having an understanding of leadership and management of multi-site retail shops at a national or regional level

• Experience of initiating and implementing change, receptive to new ideas and able to participate fully in developing business plans and strategy

• Experience of identifying, monitoring and meeting customer needs using sector lead insights

• Evidence of strong leadership and people management, inspiring and empowering team members to believe in the vision and direction of a role, its department and the organisation as a whole.

• Experience of Project Management including development, implementation, review and monitoring success.

• Creative and innovative, able to influence decisions at a senior level and articulate the reasons behind their ideas in a challenging environment.

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

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

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

What will I gain?

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

How do I apply?

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

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

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Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks. 

This role will see the successful candidate manage and develop a portfolio of successful national events. You will be involved in all aspects of the project management cycle from marketing and participant recruitment to supporter stewardship and race day logistics. With support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) you will prepare and track budgets for your assigned events and continuously look for opportunities to improve income and participant retention.

The role requires a good attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct events fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role.

Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but the role is flexible and is open to remote working with monthly visits to the office (this will need to be more regular during events season). We offer an annual salary of £23,000-£28,000 (job titles and salary banding currently under review), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year. You will report directly to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team. This is a really exciting opportunity to join Meningitis Research Foundation and build a career with a world-leading charity working to defeat meningitis.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of national events including TCS London Marathon and Great North Run executing the planning, delivery and evaluation of these events

· Inspire individuals with a connection to the cause to take on events for Meningitis Research Foundation to support our vision of a world free from meningitis

· Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to ensure we reach our targeted number of participants for each event

· Deliver best in class stewardship (across phone, email, SMS and post) to all supporters ensuring they have the best experience with Meningitis Research Foundation

· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to ensure we maximize income potential from each event through improving key performance indicators i.e. average value

· Develop the events portfolio by evaluating and monitoring current products and seeking out new events when appropriate

· Manage relationships with external partners including event companies, logistical suppliers and fundraising platforms

· Work with the Communications Team and Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to identify strong supporter stories and PR opportunities

· Seek opportunities to share knowledge and learning with other members of the Events & Community Team

· Identify supporters with high value potential (i.e. corporate or major donor) and ensure they are shared with the Head of Fundraising

· With the support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community)  create and deliver budgets and KPIs targets for your area ensuring you monitor and report on progress against these budgets and KPIs

· Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising

 

Skills and experience required

· Strong project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

· Good organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise, juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· IT competent including Microsoft office package, Teams and Outlook

· Numerate, able to understand and manage financial information

· Experience managing external partner relationships

· Proven experience and current understanding of the events fundraising market

· Working knowledge of social media

· Experience using a CRM or database

· Effective team player with an ability to build effective working relationships

· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative

· Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work

· Able to work occasional unsocial hours and a willingness to travel, occasionally overnight for events

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate HR Manager to join our team and support our mission by overseeing all aspects of human resources management within our organisation. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting the professional development of our staff.

This role is important to the charity’s success. People are our most important asset, and you will be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives. Promoting the organisation’s values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of the role.

Reporting

This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment and Onboarding:

· Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.

· Coordinate the hiring process, including job postings, interviews, and offer negotiations.

· Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for new employees, including orientation and training programs.

2. Employee Relations:

· Advise employees and management on HR-related matters.

· Handle employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolution as needed.

· Conduct investigations into employee complaints or disciplinary issues and recommend appropriate actions.

· Nurture a positive working environment.

3. Performance Management:

· Oversee the performance appraisal system, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.

· Provide support and training to managers on performance management best practices.

· Identify opportunities for employee development and career advancement. Assess and monitor training programmes.

4. Policy Development and Compliance:

· Improve and maintain HR policies, procedures and initiatives in accordance with legal requirements and organisational strategy.

· Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.

· Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in HR management.

5. HR Administration:

· Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, absence records and HR databases.

· Prepare and analyse HR metrics and reports to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field. CIPD certification is essential.
• Proven experience in HR management, preferably in the charity sector or a similar non-profit organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to the mission and values of our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to the success of our charity and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about HR and dedicated to supporting our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Meningitis Research Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.

Call for expression of interest - Health Systems Researcher to support data collection, analysis and report writing for the Uganda Eye Health Systems Assessment. 

Title: Health Systems Researcher

Consultancy length: 32 days, over 5 months

Location: Uganda, hybrid working - Home working, office based, and field work (north and west Uganda, and Kampala)

Sightsavers is seeking an experienced and motivated Health Systems Researcher to support the data collection, analysis and report writing for a study which aims to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of the eye health system. The results of this assessment will support the Ministry of Health and partners to (i) plan, prioritize key weakness areas, and identify potential solutions or recommendations for eye care interventions, (ii) include eye health systems interventions in eye care programme design and implementation, and into the general health system in Uganda.

The study is being conducted in two connected phases - the first phase, a desk-based review and analysis of existing documents and data, is complete and the report will be shared with the selected consultant. Phase 2 will be informed by the findings of Phase 1. Phase 2 will primarily involve collecting primary data using in-depth qualitative interviews with purposively selected stakeholders, analysing the data, and writing a combined report to address the aims of the assessment, and synthesise recommendations for improvements. A detailed study protocol for both phases is available and will be shared with the selected consultant.

This consultancy will support the second phase of the study - conducting in-depth interviews and FGDs (Focus Group Discussions), analysing these data, and writing the study report. The consultant will be expected to undertake detailed and rigorous analysis of the data and provide a study report. The consultant will work with the study investigators to review the analysis, synthesise conclusions and recommendations, and write the report.

This call is for an individual consultant, not a team. The consultant will be expected to participate in an initial assessment review meeting with the study investigators, which will take a half-day, followed by 13 days of data collection, 12 days of coding, analysis and report writing. Regular feedback and communication with the study team lead is expected to ensure quality and consistency. The consultant will then meet with the study investigator team to present and discuss the findings of the analysis for a further half-day; followed by 5 days to address any further questions, and 1 day to review and make any final edits.

In total, the consultancy will be for 32 days spread over 5-months. The consultant's work is envisaged to start in July 2024 and may continue until December 2024.  

This is an ideal consultant will possess a post-graduate degree in discipline related to public health, health economics, social or behavioural science, or other relevant fields.

Further requirements include:

• Strong demonstrable expertise in health systems research. 
• Familiar with, and demonstrable experience, in exercising concepts related to research ethics such informed consent, and confidentiality, and local laws and guidelines pertaining to research involving human subjects.  
• Demonstrable experience in conducting i) qualitative interviews, ii) qualitative data analysis, and iii) writing up study reports. 
• Proven ability to prepare compelling scientific presentations and written reports for a range or audiences. 
• The consultant will have experience as a primary author on at least two peer-reviewed journal publication.

This is a varied and involved consultancy and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

To apply for this exciting consultancy, please submit your CV and complete the online Expression of Interest (EOI) form via our application portal, we are also keen to receive examples of peer-reviewed journal publications or other past peer-reviewed written work as part of your application (links to online examples can be included in your EOI form). Applications will be considered based on all of these documents.

We will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview during the advertisement of this role, so the advert may close early if the successful candidate is found, please therefore do not hesitate to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Closing date: 7 July 2024

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.