Researcher Jobs in London

Blood Cancer affects 250,000 people every year, with 40,000 newly diagnosed each year. We set out our fundraising strategy in 2022 with the ambition to beat blood cancer and we will achieve this by increasing the amount of research and services we fund. To do this we will be doubling the amount we invest over the next five years and continuing our current income growth across all fundraising streams. Public Fundraising is a key strategic area for the charity and Blood Cancer UK is looking to grow its presence and impact here, inspiring more people to choose to fundraise for us. As Head of Public Fundraising, you will set the vision for Public Fundraising at Blood Cancer UK and lead an ambitious team of Senior Managers to build individual strategies and operational plans to ensure continued income growth.

It is an extremely exciting time, as we celebrate 200 years, and are transforming our Sainsbury Wing entrance, the public realm and visitor amenities along with a new Supporters' House, Learning Centre and a new Research Centre.

We are looking for 3 passionate, talented and experienced operational managers to support the daily delivery of an exceptional welcome experience at the Gallery.  

Supporting the Head of Operations you will manage the day-to-day aspects of safety and visitor experience to provide a consistent, seamless welcome service for up to 6 million Gallery visitors annually.

This role will require you to work on-site 5 days a week as well as regularly on weekends and evenings, on a rota basis.

If this sounds like your next career move - we would love to hear from you! Join our ambitious organisation where you can contribute your talent and skills to support our vision, we will provide you with the tools to develop your knowledge and skills.

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

PAGE Business and Office Manager

Salary from £33,558 to £38,541pa inclusive with potential to progress to £41,404 pa inclusive of London allowance.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world. Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. In July 2023, we announced the appointment of incoming President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, a visionary leader and scholar who will advance with the School’s ambitious strategy.

In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE 2030 goals and to help shape the world for good in the process. More than 80% of our Campaign goal has been raised so far and there is huge momentum building as we advance the public phase.

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.

The Business and Office Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive business management for PAGE, covering business support and office management for the growing team of over 100 staff. The post holder will be responsible for facilitating the smooth running of the division, ensuring that internal operational needs are fulfilled, and that the office environment is welcoming and professional. The postholder will be required to quickly build effective working relationships with the central IT and Estates teams and ensuring that the division work within established LSE policies. This is an office-based role with the possibility of working one day a week from home, depending on business needs and only if agreed upon with the line manager.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

· Experience of managing an office and/or facilities management in a large complex organization.

· Ability to innovate, be responsive, resourceful and resilient.

· Ability to resolve problems when an immediate solution is not apparent.

· Ability to plan and manage the office space ensuring all staff are appropriately accommodated during a period of change and growth.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. 

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Malina Szreter, Deputy Director of PAGE Operations 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 August 2024 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in person on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.

Trusts and Foundations Manager

This is a new role at the DEC and developed as a key part of the DEC’s 2024-2029 strategy. The DEC has a wide range of established relationships with trusts and foundations, many of which give 6- and 7-figure sums to DEC appeals. The Trusts & Foundations Manager will be responsible for providing excellent stewardship to our portfolio of trusts and foundations.

In addition, the role will also be responsible for cultivating new relationships for the DEC through thorough research, and through the prospect development cycle, to raise money for DEC appeals. In addition to appeal fundraising, the Trusts & Foundations Manager will be responsible for delivering on a new core cost fundraising strategy, in close partnership with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships.

Demonstrable, transferable trusts and foundations experience and knowledge, (preferably within the humanitarian & charity sector), will hold you in good stead for this exciting new role. 

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Development: Develop and manage the trusts and foundations portfolio and create compelling proposals for future appeals and core costs income. Showcase new ideas and innovative approaches for growing and developing a pipeline of new prospects. Develop engaging stewardship plans.  

Administrative Compliance: Lead and manage, robust and professional grant management, ensuring systems and processes are fit for purpose, streamlined and accessible. Remain compliant with grant terms and conditions, ensuring you are clearly communicating the unique contours of the DEC model whilst providing comprehensive and inspiring impact reporting.

Relationship Management: Maintain regular contact and collaboration with internal teams to collate a high-quality suite of communication materials and stewardship plans specific to a trust and foundation audience. Proactively reach out and build long-lasting relationships with funders to reach ambitious fundraising targets.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor, measure and evaluate progress against the DEC’s strategic goals and funds raised from trusts and foundations. Prepare regular reports for senior management and trustees on the development, progress and future strategic actions for trusts and foundations at the DEC.

Essential qualities, experience, knowledge, skills, include:

• A track record of securing five- and six-figure donations from trusts and foundations.
• Experience of successfully executing cultivation plans and retaining positive, key relationships with trusts and foundations on behalf of a charity.
• Experience of producing professional and compelling funding propositions for a trust and foundation audience.
• Experience of delivering highly engaging and personalised stewardship journeys and meeting the reporting requirements of charitable trusts and foundations
• High level of technical ability with appropriate computer software packages and data analysis and visualisation software [i.e., Microsoft Office, Adobe, Box].
• Proven financial acumen to comfortably evaluate financial information and manage budgets.
• High attention to detail and numerate accuracy in analysing and using data and financial information, to write coherent reports.
• Clear and confident communicator both orally and in writing [in English].
• Able to present persuasively and influence decision making.
• Able to use initiative and judgement to proactively identify and resolve problems.

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your CV & cover letter.

By applying, for this role, you confirm your understanding of, and consent, to DEC's recruitment procedures, as noted below.

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

Corporate New Business Lead (fundraising) Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.

We are seeking an experienced, confident, and proactive person to join our team. You will be an integral part of the charity, leading on the majority of new business within our Corporate Partnerships Team, building your own pipeline, and partnerships, whilst acting as resident expert for external corporate opportunities.

Join Our Team!

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)

Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.

You will be ambitious in vision, feeling confident to develop strategic multi-year partnerships from the beginning. This is a role you can really make your own and know that your success does make a difference. By succeeding in this, we are helping to build better diagnosis, better care and better lives for everyone affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

About us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

About you

The role is suited to someone who:

• Has a proven new business track-record developing partnerships with commercial and corporate organisations across multiple sectors, ideally operating at five and six figures
• Experience of managing corporate fundraising partnerships, ideally from within the charity sector 
• Demonstrable knowledge of the commercial sector and how to access decision makers
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and a good networker
• Confident in presenting and pitching presentations to a variety of stakeholders
• Both empathetic and resilient, with an open, honest, and flexible approach to work
• Enjoys a challenge, is self-motivated and is open to new ideas
• Excellent project and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and report on financial performance
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Is a strategic thinker, and a team player.
• Is a fantastic communicator, able to build and maintain effective relationships with our stakeholders.
• Has experience of working with databases

A full description of the role and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive that include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Monday 12th August 9.00am

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement. Applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager to join our Governance & Fellowship Office, providing key support in the delivery of the Academy’s overall EDI ambitions across all aspects of its work.

The Role

Working closely with the Academy’s senior management and workstream leads within other teams, you will oversee the delivery of the Academy’s ambitious EDI activity and strategy. With experience of supporting and delivering EDI initiatives in similar contexts (HE, research funding, fellowship bodies or the charity sector), you will be responsible for both overseeing current and ongoing EDI activity, as well as initiating new areas of work as needed.

You will need excellent communication skills, to be able to liaise and report internally across all levels but also to provide high-quality external communications and act as an ambassador for the Academy and its work.

You will have up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and best-practice contexts of EDI matters and be able to bring these to inform the Academy’s activity, acting as both internal adviser across Teams and the Fellowship and an ally for staff, researchers and the audiences we serve. You will have an understanding of the specific EDI challenges within the UK HE funding and research sector, and work closely with internal and external partners to develop responses and new initiatives. You will have the opportunity to design and deliver new EDI initiatives, but also to influence our governance and accountability processes to ensure EDI outcomes are measurable and effective. You will play a key role in implementing the Academy’s cross-cutting EDI strategy, and ensuring this is evidence-based and supports our role as a key player in the UK HE and Research landscape.

This post sits within the Governance and Fellowship Office and reports directly to the Head of Fellowship Engagement & Governance. This Team supports the Chief Executive and the President of the British Academy, as well as its executive and strategic committees (Council and Senior Management Team). The Office also provides core Fellowship support, including their biannual meetings, nomination and election processes and a number of Fellowship engagement activities. This means that not only will your EDI activity be embedded across the main governance functions of the Academy, but you will also have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and decision makers across all of our work.

About the Academy

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,400 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engages the public with fresh thinking and debates, and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.

The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development, Policy, Research, and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10–11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy, 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

How to apply

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

To apply, and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please follow the link to access the Applied recruitment platform.

Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon on Monday 12 August 2024.

Please contact the HR team if you have any questions.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a long-term (chronic), fluctuating, neurological disease that causes symptoms affecting many body systems, more commonly the nervous and immune systems. M.E. affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK, and around 17 million people worldwide.

Action for M.E. is the only charity in the UK providing direct support to children and adults with M.E. We provide vital support services, campaign for change and invest in ground-breaking research to help put an end to the ignorance, injustice and neglect experienced by people with M.E. 

We are looking for an empathic and resilient individual to join a friendly and well-established team of part-time, remote-based Information and Support Officers, on a 12-month contract. The purpose of this role is to provide a holistic, client-centred, effective and efficient Information and Support Service to people affected by M.E. We do this primarily via outgoing calls made in response to triaged voicemail messages, and also via email.

You can choose to be home-based anywhere in the UK, work from our Bristol office, or a hybrid of the two.

Our Information and Support Service team has a deep understanding of the issues affecting people with M.E. and their family and carers. Some of our clients come to us in considerable distress so this work isn’t always easy, but it can be incredibly rewarding and is valued by our clients and the wider organisation.

You will need experience of working in a service providing information, advice, support or advocacy by telephone and email (or proven transferable skills). You will be experienced and confident at working with people in distress, and identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns, with the courage and emotional resilience to set and maintain realistic boundaries.

You can expect a warm welcome, daily huddles with your line-manager and peers, and a strong team culture of collaboration, self-care and peer support. Our Employee Assistance Programme, available to all staff and their immediate families, includes one-to-one counselling and a range of online support and toolkits.

Duties for the role include (this list is not exhaustive, please refer to the Information and Support Officer Recruitment Pack, which you can find below):

• Offering emotional support via active, empathic listening, including to people in significant distress.
• Setting and maintaining boundaries; managing clients’ expectations and ensuring commitments to them are met.
• Helping clients unpick a situation which seems overwhelming and break down complex situations into discrete issues which can then be progressed.
• Working with the client to understand their needs and wishes, empowering them to make informed choices and to take action to achieve their self-identified goals.
• Providing information and support on a wide range of issues, including on sensitive and confidential matters, in a way that is tailored and appropriate to the individual.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns as they arise from contact with clients and escalating these to a manager, in line with our organisational Safeguarding Policies.
• Making safeguarding referrals where directed to by the Information and Support Supervisor or other manager.
• Gathering outcomes and satisfaction data from clients to enable service evaluation and improvement.

All the following person specification criteria are essential unless otherwise stated.

1. Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience in a similar role is preferred, however no one specific qualification is required. 
2. Experience working on a helpline as part of an information, support, navigator or advocacy service, supporting clients to identify options and services available to them. 
3. An understanding of the challenges facing people with a long-term health conditions, physical impairments or disabilities, such as M.E. 
4. Demonstrable experience of working in a person-centred, needs-led way. 
5. Experience identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns, working strictly within organisational policies and procedures. 
6. Experience of working with people in distress, including people who disclose suicidal thoughts. 
7. Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, systematically and with nuance, both verbally and in writing. 
8. Ability to demonstrate empathy while setting boundaries; emotionally resilient and resourceful, with ability to adapt in the face of challenging circumstances to maintain your wellbeing. 
9. Strong team player and also able to work on own initiative; ability to work remotely while building strong relationships with your manager and peers. 
10. Ability to analyse complex situations, identify options available to clients and signpost appropriately. 
11. MS Office skills including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel, and proficiency with web-related programmes and software. 

Please note that an enhanced DBS check will be sought for the successful candidate.

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the road safety charity and the National Road Victim Service

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road collisions since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.

Join our team: We're looking for a dedicated Triage Caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate National Road Victim Service team in Scotland. Your role will involve delivering high quality support services to those at their most vulnerable following a death or injury on the road.

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in providing trauma-informed support services across Scotland. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road traffic collisions. 

What we offer:

· A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year. Pro-rata for part-time working patterns)

· An extra day of annual leave for your birthday to take whenever you choose 

· Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

· Death in service benefit 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Flexible working 

· Ongoing support and clinical supervision 

· Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees 

Who you are: We are looking for dedicated, adaptable and empathic people with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Experience gained in the following kinds of roles tends to transfer well to the role of caseworker at Brake: police force, roles within the criminal justice system, family liaison officer, counsellor, experience in health and social care or previous caseworker experience in any area. 

Key tasks

• Working with the team in Scotland to manage triage caseload, for cases coming into the National Road Victim Service.
• Undertaking an initial assessment of service users’ needs on entry into the National Road Victim Service
• With the support of the team manager and risk manager, prioritising and categorising cases which require immediate intervention, based on assessment of vulnerability and risk at an early stage.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience of an assessment or triage service, including remotely.
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments for service users with complex mental health and social care needs and taking appropriate action to stabilise them.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of working in a trauma informed way, providing trauma informed care to adults and families.

About the team and how we work:

Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. 

So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be required to go through an enhanced DBS vetting process due to the sensitive nature of the service delivered.

We do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work. Candidates will be asked to disclose any unspent points at interview. Employees are subject to driver licence checks. 

To apply:

Submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly demonstrate you have what it takes to perform this challenging and rewarding role.

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

We are Business in the Community, Formed in 1982, and with His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Founding Patron, we are the largest and longest-established membership organisation dedicated to responsible business.

We work with members to continually improve their responsible business practice, leveraging the collective impact for the benefit of communities.

We grow the responsible business movement and collectively create a greater impact focused on: 

• Developing a skilled and inclusive workforce
• Ensuring work is good for everyone
• Innovating to sustain and regenerate the planet
• Building thriving communities

We are looking for a passionate, strategic and results-driven Senior Marketing Manager to join our dynamic team.  You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies that raise awareness of BITC's work and drive engagement with our members and wider business community.

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive end to end marketing campaigns that align with BITC’s goals and objectives adhering to timelines and expectations
• Lead and manage a team, setting goals, supporting and developing people to thrive including on-boarding, coaching and mentoring
• Conduct market research and needs analysis on BITC’s key audiences testing overall ROI
• Oversee content creation for various platforms, ensuring high-quality and engaging content that resonates with our target audience
• Manage respective campaign budgets and timelines in line project plan
• Analyse campaign performance data and adjust strategies as needed to optimise results
• Identify and use innovative marketing trends and technologies to enhance BITC's reach and impact.
• Build and foster creative, positive and collaborative relationships within the marketing team and external stakeholders including members, partners, and media contacts
• Collaborate with key stakeholders internally and externally to design a cohesive marketing approach.

This role will require hybrid working - 2 days per week in our London office and the remainder from home. 

Please see the attached Job Description for additional detail in respect of the job requirements.

Junior UX Designer

We’re looking for a talented and innovative UX Designer to join our team. You will assist in creating user-centred designs by understanding business requirements, user needs and technical constraints.

This is a remote working role.

Position: CE319 Junior UX Designer

Location: Homebased, UK, Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role

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

Salary: £29,260 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 23 months

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

Closing Date: 9 August 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 12 August 2024 

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

The Role

Reporting to the UX Manager, the Junior UX Designer role will help develop user-centred products and services across our website and other digital platforms, with a strong focus on accessibility, usability and engagement to support those impacted by stroke.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Design and prototyping – create wireframes, user flows, site maps etc. across multiple devices.

· User research – conduct and analyse user research including surveys, usability testing and A/B testing.

· Collaboration – work collaboratively with developers, designers and stakeholders.

· Accessibility standards – ensure all designs are accessible for our users and inclusive.

· Help to conduct and evaluate research studies to inform the design process and ensure that our products and services meet the needs of our users.

· Convert research findings into actionable insights and present research findings to a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

· Collaborate closely with product teams to ensure that design solutions are aligned with the organisation's goals and are feasible to implement.

About You

You will need to be:

· Enthusiastic, hard-working and passionate about creating user focused experiences.

· Understanding of web and mobile technologies, and ability to create designs that are responsive and accessible.

· Proactive in staying up to date with new UX trends and best practice.

· Proficient in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Hotjar, Google Analytics or similar.

· Experienced in applying user-centred design methodologies in past projects.

· Skilled with attention to detail.

Occasional travel will be required as part of this role, including team meetings, team away days or other work-related meetings.

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

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

information on the role.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than one page demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as UX, UX Designer, Junior UX Designer, Assistant UX Designer, UX Design.

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

Directorate: Practice and Quality           
Annual Salary: £10,000 (This will be pro-rated for 2025 as the role will be a job share with the current Editor-in-Chief, with full responsibility handed over in April 2025)
Location: Hybrid. Office is London – EC4Y 8EE (expect attendance to conferences and occasional in-person meetings)
Contract: Fixed term (5 years)            
Reports to:Head of Publishing

British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a membership organisation that brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we’re supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability. Our mission is to support members to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway, focusing on communication, transparency and collaboration.

Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) is a fully Open Access journal that publishes quantitative and qualitative research on all areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal practice. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy.

Job Purpose
 
The Editor-in-Chief will be appointed by BSR and the term of appointment will be for a five-year period. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy of the journal.

The Editor-in-Chief for Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) will work with BSR to develop and produce a high-quality journal as well as establish its strategic direction. They will be involved in keeping the BSR Board of Trustees and RAP Editorial Board as well as leading the social media presence of the journal. 
 
The Editor-in-Chief will have a general responsibility to the broader rheumatology, paediatric, primary care and allied health community in communicating clinical and scientific advances and standards, to promote their needs and aspirations by commissioning content and planning Special Issues that will enhance the field of research, care and support for these communities. 
 
The Editor-in-Chief will work with the Society and Publisher to ensure that it continues to meet its objectives and set strategic goals for the journal.  

The general strategic aims and objectives of the journal are:  

• Ensure robust ethical standards and high-quality peer review
• Grow quality and number of submissions and publications yearly
• Ensure international recognition and reach of this journal by publishing high quality scientific and clinical research from across the world, and maintaining an engaged international Editorial Board

The journal is an open access, go to resource for the rheumatology community, with a scope that encompasses the wide range of disciplines involved in the field. We recently received an impressive first impact factor of 3.1 and we are excited to continue to grow the presence of the journal internationally. As the journal is fully online and open access, we have exciting opportunities to provide a multitude of publishing services for our authors, in line with the industry standards and experimenting with new ways of publishing. We listen to the voice of the authors, readers, reviewers and board members to understand their publishing needs and are excited to trial new projects. For example, we recently launched a new article type called an ‘Atlas Review’ with a unique offer of unlimited figures, allowing authors to illustrate their important discussions and not limiting the capabilities via text exclusively.

Quality and ethical standards
The Editor-in-Chief will ensure an appropriate balance of good quality articles, so the journal addresses the needs of the multidisciplinary rheumatology community. The Editor-in-Chief will see that the journal maintains the highest ethical and moral standards. The journal must be seen to be fair and unbiased towards individuals and provides a comprehensive and balanced view of the specialty. The journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and committed to the highest ethical standards in journal publishing.

Conference attendance
The BSR, EULAR and ACR conferences provide an excellent opportunity to network with current and prospective authors, reviewers and Editorial Board members, as well as to commission new content for the journal and to provide social media updates. Conferences can also be used to arrange podcast and video interviews with authors, Board Members and colleagues. Delegate tickets to EULAR, the BSR Annual Conference and ACR will be covered by the British Society for Rheumatology and travel and hotel expenses will be covered as outlined in the budget.

Editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief will receive day-to-day support for processing papers and managing peer review from the BSR in-house Editorial Office team, as well as support from contacts at Oxford University Press. Co-Editors, Associate Editors and wider Editorial Board also provide support and guidance to the Editor-in-Chief.  

The relationship with the British Society for Rheumatology 
The day-to-day contact with the BSR will be through the Editorial Office; however, the Editor-in-Chief will have several relationships as follows: 

• BSR Journal Committee

The BSR Journal Committee will review and supply any feedback about overall advice given by the Editorial Board on the content, quality, standards, promotion, and performance of the journal to the Editor-in-Chief. The Journal committee is responsible for overseeing and approving the finances, scope and policies of Rheumatology Advances in Practice. The committee ensure actions decided upon further the work of the Journal and its development within the Journal’s aims and scope. 

• BSR Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Management Team

Advised by the BSR Senior Management Team, the BSR Board of Trustees approve the finances and strategy of the journal. Members of the BSR Senior Management Team attend the Journal Committee meetings. The Editor-in-Chief is asked to attend the BSR Board of Trustees on an ad hoc basis to provide an update on strategy and delivery.  

• Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief

There is a transfer of papers model in place, so the Editor-in-Chief will have opportunity to collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology to ensure the right papers are directed to the right journals by understanding the scope nd criteria of each journal. The journals share a X and instagram pages and marketing and promotional campaigns can be co-ordinated.

• Oxford University Press 

OUP publish the journal on behalf of the BSR. OUP provides a full publishing experience with expert teams who advise and support on matters related to production, marketing and law, publishing ethics and strategy. The publisher, BSR and the EiC work closely to ensure the journal strategy is bespoke in order for Rheumatology Advances in Practice to maintain the current community, build the readership and authorship, and align with the visions and values of BSR. The Editor-in-Chief will meet OUP contacts at the Journal Committee Meeting and strategy planning meetings, as the publisher highly values the knowledge and experience of the Editor-in-Chief. Day to day communication will be via the Editorial Office to ensure smooth running of journal procedures.  

Main responsibilities

• Work towards and guide the 5-year strategy for the journal
• Set strategic goals with BSR and the publisher to apply for further indexing, and maintain or grow the Impact Factor
• Work with BSR, the publisher and Editorial Board to target and commission reviews, original articles and special issues, and curate a sponsored supplement timeline
• Ensure that the journal’s scope is international and is reflected in its content 
• Ensure the journal is produced to a high standard, and that it reflects the needs of the full spectrum of the rheumatology professional community
• Ensure rapid peer review with time to first decision within three weeks 
• Ensure the Editorial Board reflects not only the various subspecialties within rheumatology but also includes a global spread 
• Ensure that the journal is promoted online using a range of media to promote and raise awareness of the journal
• Participating in the digital offerings of the journal, such as hosting podcasts

Person Specification

1.  A PhD degree/ Doctor of Medicine, specialised in rheumatology, with a clinical science background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments 
2.  Demonstrable experience in an editorial role including, reviewer, editorial board member, associate editor or guest editor
3.  Adaptability to new publishing systems and software. Experience with the system, ScholarOne, would be beneficial to the role but is not a requirement as training can be provided 

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 

We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

Adult Services Manager (Maternity Cover)

21 hours per week

Teddington

Make your mark as a key leader in this growing charity

This is a key leadership role in this vibrant, user-led charity based in Richmond and Wandsworth. You will be providing leadership and direction to 5 team leads/managers as well as leading and directing development to increase the scope and depth of the services we offer. We are looking for innovation as well as sound leadership skills and professional knowledge of employment law is a given. This role is to cover the Maternity Leave of the current Manager and will be up to 12 months.

Ruils is a charity that supports disabled children and adults, to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. We provide information, advice, practical support, befriending and accessible activities to our clients and families. We enable individuals to have choice and control over the way in which they get their support.

The Adult Services Team Manager is one of 3 team managers reporting to our Chief Executive Officer. The services managed include Direct Payment Support across Richmond and Wandsworth, Befriending and Community Activities, our Benefits and Housing Advice and Information service and our Counselling service.

We constantly research and develop services to meet the identified needs of the community and this role would suit someone who wants a good level of autonomy to develop new ideas.

The Adults Services Manager works alongside our Children’s Team Manager and our Social Prescribing and Community Development Manager, supported by Finance, Fundraising and Campaigns and Communications Managers.

Purpose of Post

• To be responsible for the management of the Support Services to Direct Payment clients in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To be responsible for the research and development of adult services in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To oversee promotion, monitoring and delivery of the CILS, Pathways and Counselling services.
• To provide leadership and supervision, performance evaluation and general support for all of the adult services team managers and leads.
• To be responsible for adult safeguarding and health and safety across the organisation.

What you might be doing now:

• You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity or in a similar role.
• You may be looking to work part-time to fit around your other responsibilities.
• You may be an HR practitioner looking for a new management challenge away from the corporate world.
• You may have worked for a local authority, but are looking for more autonomy and flexibility.
• You may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering.

Main Duties include:

Management of Direct Payment Support Service

• Lead and manage the Direct Payment Support Service across Richmond and Wandsworth Boroughs through the Direct Payment Leads.
• Provide support to the DP team leads to resolve complex DP HR management issues around the area of employment law.
• Support the team leads in their work with the local authority to set targets for the project, monitor performance against these targets and identify and resolve any issues that arise.
• Provide performance data to finance for invoicing purposes.
• Report quarterly to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees.
• Work with the DP team leads and the CEO on new DP projects and funding applications as required.

CILS, Pathways and Counselling Teams

• Lead and manage the delivery of the Community activity, Befriending, Pathways and Counselling services.
• Work with the CILS partners to ensure that the service is meeting Local Authority targets.
• Report as required to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees.
• Responsible for ensuring active promotion of the services to potential and existing clients and stakeholders and to ensure representation of Ruils at networking events.
• Work with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to ensure projects are fully funded and demand is well managed.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring safeguarding policies and principles are upheld across Adult Teams.
• Responsible for Health and Safety across the organisation.

What we can offer you:

• A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different
• An experienced and supportive CEO and a great team
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
• 1-2-1 coaching

We welcome applicants from all walks of life; training and mentoring will be provided.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long term health and mental conditions. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.

Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage, our HR Consultant at Better Talent, via the Quick Apply button.

Closing date for applicants: 30th August 2024

Interviews will be held the following week.

Festival Engagement Manager
Directorate: Programmes
Reporting to: Head of Festivals
Responsible for: One direct report, Engagement Officer
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week for those who are office based. 
Requests for permanent, fully remote working will be considered and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Terms: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Salary: £33,100 - £43,700

The Festival Engagement Manager manages the development and delivery of content for the British Science Festival, Europe’s longest running science festival. They create unique events and cultural experiences which are relevant to our target audience of younger adults who are underrepresented in science. The Manager also supports on the delivery of projects for the UK Science Festivals Network (UKSFN), including managing the ‘Making Connections’ project which aims to engage young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds with science and research.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the UK Science Festivals sector and experience of developing content for festivals or large-scale events. You will have experience of working with scientists and researchers to co-develop content for events and of developing content for audiences who are underrepresented in science or who see science as not for them. You will have excellent project management and planning skills.

Travel to the Festival location will be required for this post, including one week on-site during the Festival (September).

Closing date – 9am Monday 29 July 2024
First Interviews – 6 and 7 August (online)
Second interviews – w/c 12 August (in person)

You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The BSA is an equal opportunities employer and a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim to recruit the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and from different sectors, and from people who've gained their skills outside formal employment. We would particularly welcome applications from people and communities who are currently under-represented in our staff team, which includes people from minority ethnic groups, disabled people and men.

No agencies please.

Location: Home/South Wales-based with frequent travel to projects in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea

Contract:  Absence cover fixed term for 6 months, or to the return of the substantive postholder

Working effectively with volunteers is an important part of our Project Support Officer roles. You will support the Area Manager and Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, volunteer administration and volunteer retention, and giving our volunteers a fantastic experience. You will also be involved in guest outreach, and giving extra support to our Wales projects as and when required, to aid development and growth within the region.

Each of our Projects is run by volunteer Project Leaders and supported by Regional Managers through recruitment and training of volunteers. You will support the Regional Managers so that they can manage more projects. This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new volunteer Project Leaders for the Area.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to talk confidently to external people about our Projects.​You will also be a good organizer, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within multiple Projects. You will have a passion for food and cooking, and be committed to our objectives and ethics.

This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, which would include some evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role. You’ll need to live within easy reach of our Wales projects in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), and additional holiday for length of service. Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Wednesday 7th August.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.