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Learning and Events Coordinator
Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.
As part of this work, our Insights and Engagement Team engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Learning and Events Coordinator is integral to this.
We are looking for a Learning and Events Coordinator to provide coordination and administration support for Barnwood Trust’s internal learning programme, engaging staff and Trustees in individual, team and organisation-wide learning and development activities and events.
We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:
· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.
Contract terms:
· This role is 12 months fixed term, and we welcome applications from people looking for part time hours (19 hours per week).
· We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday.
· £16,023 p/a (pro rata) (FTE £31,624)
· 22 days holiday inc. bank holidays (pro rata) (FTE 36 days inc. bank holidays)
Summary of key duties:
· Coordinate and support team learning and development
· Assist in creating and implementing the annual Organisation Learning and Development Plan (OLDP)
· Report on learning expenditure and manage the Learning Management System
· Deliver and administer accessible internal learning activities and events
· Provide administrative support for bookings, venues, and liaising with attendees
· Maintain digital records of learning activities and ensure data accuracy
· Support staff and Trustees in accessing online learning resources
Summary of skills
· Excellent communication and organisational skills, including high level written communication skills.
· Highly organised with project co-ordination skills.
· Self-awareness, enabling excellent working relationships with a wide range of people using tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
· Experience supporting small to medium-scale events
· Ability to apply appropriate communication channels and methods, including digital and print media.
· Strong IT skills (proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud-based database).
For full details please see our application pack.
Benefits:
· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
· Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
· Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.
· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
· Assistance dogs are welcome.
Guidance On Applications:
Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.
You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.
Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.
We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.
· Deadline for applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 21st August 2024
· First interviews: Tuesday 3rd September or Thursday 5th September 2024
· Second stage interviews: Thursday 12th September 2024
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Barnwood acts as an agent of social change, working alongside disabled people and people with mental health conditions to create that change.
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Creative Comms Lead
Working hours 40 hours per week (including at least 2 Sunday services per month)
Salary £32-34k per annum depending on experience
Why St Stephen’s?
We are growing resource church with over 500 people attending every week. Our vision at St Stephen’s is to Love God, Grow Disciples and Transform Communities. Sundays are central to how we do this, as we gather across four services (one online) to worship God together and learn from His Word. We are passionate about our ever-expanding youth, children’s and families' ministries; equipping each other to be Whole Life Disciples; enabling people to explore faith through Alpha; and transforming society through church planting, and various social transformation ministries. We are presently undertaking a new strategy process and are excited where God might lead us for the next few years.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Creative Communications Lead is a key role within the Creative Team. Working in collaboration with the Operations Team, the role holder has responsibility for the strategic oversight of internal and external communications and the practical ability to continue to develop the excellent design, social media and film content that enables and enhances St Stephen’s ministry. We are looking for someone with a passion for creative comms, practical skills to enable the delivery and strategic oversight to bring it all into being.
Key objectives
· To hold the ‘voice’ of St Stephens
· To ensure the ‘look’ of St Stephens reflects the ‘voice’ with clarity and consistency
· To strategically plan and implement the churches comms – to enable external and internal engagement
· To imagine ways to continually innovate and improve our communications
· To ensure that all St Stephens media and communications output is high quality, consistent, clear and compelling
· To support all ministry areas with design, media and communications needs
· To produce all key communications and publicity materials to support the ministry of St Stephens: across digital and physical platforms
· To develop and oversee systems which enable integration into the life of the church
Responsibilities
· Design and production of all video / visual media for Sundays, ad hoc events, social channels and St Stephen’s website
· Oversight and continued development of St Stephen’s social media channels
· Oversight and production of the church–wide monthly / weekly email
· Working closely with the Creative / Worship Team to enable the production of worship nights and other creative projects etc.
· To develop and manage the website including on-going updates
· Liaising with printers / external support as necessary
Competencies
Essentials
· Demonstrable passion for superior design and excellent communication
· Ability to plan strategically and implement efficiently
· Ability to prioritise and multitask
· Proven ability to be an innovative self-starter
· Experience in design
· Excellent digital media and production skills (including working knowledge print and digital software)
· Experience in film making / videography/ photography
· Experience in website design and management (Adobe Suite)
· Strong instincts for online content that will connect well with all generations
· Flexible and adaptable
Desirables
· Clear written communicator
Person Specification
· Servant hearted
· Someone who has a vision for how creative comms can be used to enable discipleship
· A committed Christian with a personal faith in Jesus which inspires their creativity*
· Is already, or is willing to become a worshipping, serving, giving member of St Stephen’s church
· Ability to manage a budget
· Excellent planning and organisational skills
· Flexible and adaptable
· Good interpersonal skills
· A desire to grow in leadership and to develop others
· A self-motivated, team player
· Doesn’t take themselves too seriously!
· Committed to safeguarding: understanding and personally applying the safeguarding policy and procedures & undertaking safeguarding training as required
· A commitment to health and safety
*N.B. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GoR) for the successful applicant to be a Christian and this GoR applies under the Equality Act 2010.
The details
· £32-34K depending on experience
· 40 hours/5 days a week including at 1 Sunday morning service and 1 Sunday evening service per month to gather visual media content, to be worked flexibly to cover ministry needs
· Occasional evenings and Saturdays, Christmas and Easter services, with appropriate time off in lieu
· Full participation in the staff team (including attending staff worship, staff meetings and APCM)
· 25 days’ annual leave including up to 5 Sundays plus Bank Holidays and a day off on your birthday
· Opportunities for professional development and training as required.
· Church of England pension: 8% of salary of which 6.5% is paid by employer and 1.5% by employee
· Life Insurance
· 6-month probationary period
· Responsible to the Vicar
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form and submit it together with a supporting statement to Nicola Patel
Closing Date
30th July 2024
Interviews
Week commencing Monday 12th August 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) was established as a charity in 2006 with the aim to “Support, Empower and Connect” the residents of Merstham to improve their quality of life and to increase the opportunities available to them by providing equal access to provisions and opportunities.
Purpose of job
The purpose of this role is to recruit, support, retain and develop volunteers and help lead volunteers gain additional skills that benefit our community as a whole. You will ensure that each project has sufficient volunteers and at least one lead volunteer with the skills necessary to ensure the projects are successful and meet their outcomes and impacts. Work with MCFT’s Project Lead post holder to help upskill our lead volunteers with the aim of projects being community managed by lead volunteers with support from MCFT rather than managed and led by MCFT staff.
We are keen to ensure that we retain our volunteers and that they have the opportunity to gain new skills and attain their goals. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing a suite of accredited and informal qualifications, skills and knowledge to help our lead volunteers manage projects or move our volunteers and lead volunteers into paid work should they chose to move on. This role will also arrange regular informal volunteer social activities and recognition opportunities.
Please refer to the document attached below for the full job description.
Please include a personal statement as part of your application, you should refer to the Person Spec to demonstrate the skills and experience you will bring to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £27,584
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Lincoln Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP Lincoln, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note that interviews for this role will be conducted on a rolling basis and once the post has been filled the vacancy will be closed.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Fundraiser
37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,000-£29,000pa
- Are you a Fundraiser with experience in a generalist role?
- Do you have experience of a number of areas of fundraising - corporate, community and events?
- Are you looking for a role in a small team where you can be creative, make decisions and have an influence on the direction of fundraising activity?
If you can answer YES to these question, then we would love to hear from you.
What we’re looking for
You’ll have:
- proven experience in a generalist fundraising role, with excellent communication and presentation skills;
- strong numeracy and planning skills;
- have flair for social media;
- ability to motivate and lead volunteers;
- Driving license and access to a car.
We are a small team, and this is an excellent opportunity for a creative fundraiser to really make their mark and be part of setting the fundraising agenda at St Joseph’s. This is a role with scope for development.
Additional Information
Benefits include an employer contributory pension scheme, 6 weeks annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and free onsite parking.
The role will involve some attendance at events out of hours – evenings and weekends.
About St Joseph’s Hospice
St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside, providing specialized end-of-life care for patients with a wide range of life-limiting conditions. The hospice's 31-bed Inpatient Unit is located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland in Thornton, Merseyside. The hospice's specialist healthcare teams care for over 200 patients and their families from across Liverpool, Sefton, and West Lancashire every year. Our services are completely free to our patients and it costs around £10k per day to run the hospice.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete and submit an application form Application available from our website.
Closing date: 4th August 2024
Interviews to be held on 14th August 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP Salary & benefits: £36,338 - £40,289 per annum depending on skills and experience, 25 days holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days (subject to pro-rata for part-time employees).
About: In response to emerging needs and the implementation of the Diocesan Property Strategy, the Diocese of Salford is looking to appoint an experienced individual to support and develop Grant and Bid Writing within the diocese. The successful post holder will be expected to represent and work in accordance with the ethos of the Diocese of Salford and to ensure the highest standards of financial management are maintained.
What we are looking for: We are looking for a person with excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids. The post holder will have proficient IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office software and excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential funders.
What you will need: The successful candidate will need to be educated to A Level standard or equivalent and have experience of National Lottery Heritage Fund applications. They will have significant experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate grant and bid writing as well as a proven record of successful applications for funding from Trusts and/or other Grant making bodies.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and barred list checks will be undertaken for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found on our website
Closing date for applications: 12 noon onTuesday 20th August 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Line management of small team (currently two roles)
- Supervision of accounts receivable and payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, expenses, debtor chasing, credit notes
- Managing an outsourced payroll function
- Management of all banking functions, including payment runs, daily and weekly bank processing and reconciliation
- Management of general ledger accounts to trial balance, including month end closure,balance sheet reconciliation and income statement accounts review.
- Processing monthly standard journals and any other journals in the process of trial balance review and management accounts preparation by the Head of Finance
- Managing a shared inbox to ensure workflows are functioning and that messages are responded to in a timely manner
- Supporting the Head of Finance in maintaining official systems and procedures
- Supporting the Head of Operations in maintaining the Team Manual Finance pages
- Supporting team managers and staff throughout the NS in their interaction with finance systems and procedures
- Supporting the Head of Finance in budget and annual audit preparation and other ad hoc work that may arise
- Experience in payroll support & posting in accounts
- Experience of working in AR and AP
- Experience of managing banking functions
- Experienced line manager
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software
- Experience in developing and documenting processes
- Experience in using excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to track multiple deadlines and organise work appropriately with a team
- Able to review processes and suggest improvement
- A salary of £38,918 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location. The role is home-based with some travel.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Senior Programmes Officer
Generating Genius connects students from disadvantaged backgrounds with universities and top businesses in STEM through our various programmes.
The Position
We’re looking for a highly motivated senior programmes officer with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to run the Schools’ Outreach programmes. These include, but are not limited to, Work Experience Programmes, Corporate Mentoring Programmes and Corporate Insight Days
Annual Rate: £35,000 to £38,000 (pro rata)
Location: This role is mainly remote but there will be a requiremment to travel to schools, companies and event venues across England. Candidates must be based in England and must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Full Time (35 hours per week)
Earliest Start Date: Immediate
Security Clearance: DBS Clearance and references will be required.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Programmes Officer (SPO) who is passionate about supporting online and offline learning and programmes. In this role, you will lead the launch of our inaugural online programmes. Your primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day administrative support for our online and offline schools programmes, collaborating closely with schools and corporate mentors to guarantee a holistic student experience.
If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery driven, environment, is committed to delivering high-quality services, and is passionate about advancing online and offline schools programmes, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of digital learning at Generating Genius.
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Managing our Generating Genius Schools Outreach programmes
● Leading the launch of our inaugural Online Schools Outreach programmes
● Reporting and creating evaluation models for Schools Outreach programmes
● Monitoring and reporting on student progress during and after programmes
● Organising and creating work experience programmes, mentoring programmes and industry skills workshops
● Run a high-volume rolling student and corporate volunteering mentoring campaign
● Organising and attending events
● Representing the organisation with companies, schools, teachers, and parents
● Ensure compliance with all necessary health and safety legislation for every event.
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrable programme administration experience
2. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, enabling independent drafting of documents, virtual learning content, and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.
3. Proficient in numerical analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy when handling complex data, employing a data-driven decision-making approach.
4. Experience in the use of student records systems and virtual learning environments, including proficiency in managing online assessments.
5. Proven experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders across two separate areas.
6. Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, particularly across Schools, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed.
7. Customer service experience, coupled with the ability to address complaints and service issues efficiently and professionally.
8. Experience of collaborating effectively within a diverse team, demonstrating a proactive approach, and possessing the capability to work autonomously, along with a dedication to fostering equality and diversity in the workplace.
Additional Required Attributes:
● Confident public speaker and presenter
● Workshop facilitator
● Able to create interactive and interesting activities for both online and in-person events
● Happy working with spreadsheets
● Event Planner
● Regular reporting and evaluation creating and writing skills
Desirable criteria
1. Knowledgeable about e-learning technologies within an educational context, and up to date with current trends in digital education.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’d like to work in our team.
Generating Genius is an organisation on a mission to find and develop the next generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is your opportunity to join a fantastic organisation within Thurrock! We are looking for an enthusiatic engaging person to join our fabulous team as our Physical Activity Co-ordinator.
Thurrock CVS are looking for someone who can implement an Asset Based Community Development approach to increasing physical activity levels in Thurrock. The postholder will play a pivotal role in being the eyes and ears on the ground to formulate a picture, gain a stronger understanding of physical activity provision, gaps in provision and the barriers people face to help residents become more active. The role will focus on all areas of Thurrock, but especially wards with the highest levels of inequality, deprivation, and physical inactivity.
Apart from great team working there are benefits to working for Thurrock CVS, take a look at the role description to find out more!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteering & HR Coordinator
Age UK Camden is looking to recruit a skilled and experienced Coordinator to support our Volunteering and HR functions. Our Volunteers are integral to how we deliver services in Camden. We have a fantastic team who help us offer a variety of support in the local community ranging from Dementia Befriending, Counselling and Befriending/Telefriending to volunteering in our Day Centres and our Charity Boutique.
Our skilled and experienced employees deliver a range of quality services for older people living in Camden and our HR function supports them to achieve the organisational objectives through safer recruitment, training and development and work around employee relations.
Working to the Head of HR and Central Services the successful candidate will:
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Be responsible for the co-ordination and effective management of volunteer services in the Age UK Camden Group (inc subsidiaries) including recruitment, placement, induction and ongoing support and training as well as record keeping/report producing via the database.
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Support the HR Function of Age UK Camden (including subsidiaries currently Age UK City of London). Reporting to the Head of HR and Central Services
Salary: SCP12-16 - £28,224 to £30,315.45 pa
Hours: 35 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 31st July – 9 am Interview dates: TBC
As part of the application process please submit an application form demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form.
Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer. Registered Charity No. 293446
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 1st September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and influential charity on a 12 month fixed–term contract (maternity cover) in a senior leadership role.
We’re looking for an experienced health, social care and public policy leader to inspire Parkinson’s UK’s policy, campaigns, education, professional engagement and service improvement and grants teams, working with colleagues across the External Relations directorate to develop our staff to their full potential.
About the role
You’ll inspire, challenge and lead the Policy & Health Strategy teams to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s - across areas such as timely access to high quality NHS services, access to medications, access to research opportunities, and improved benefits and employment support. You’ll work closely with people affected by Parkinson’s, health care professionals and other partners to influence decision makers across Whitehall, Westminster and local health systems.
You’ll oversee an annual budget of around £5 million, and a team of 45 people.
Please follow this link, or open the attachment on our website to see the team!
This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.
What you’ll do:
- Create an environment in which the Parkinson’s Excellence Network flourishes, working closely with the Clinical Leadership Team, developing the Network to drive up standards of care for people with Parkinson’s.
- Work with the Director of External Relations to carve out new areas of influence over decision makers, nationally and locally, to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s.
- Ensure that the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s is at the core of our policy, campaigning, service improvement and professional education work, and help amplify their needs in the media as a spokesperson.
- Position the Excellence Network as sector leading with key decision makers in health and social care, maximise funding opportunities and embed the Network and Parkinson’s UK services as key partners in the health and social care sector.
What you’ll bring:
- Authentic and inspirational leader who successfully motivates teams and a strategic thinker with proven experience of translating concepts into practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to position yourself as an opinion leader within relevant communities. You will ideally have experience as a media spokesperson or be open to media training and opportunities.
- Substantial leadership experience in health and social care or public policy, and in developing professional networks and partnerships to support improvements in care and services.
- In-depth understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development across the UK, and of the digital health innovation landscape and how it can be used to lever change.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
The interview for this role will be held in person on 20 September. To help prepare for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet (virtually) staff, people with Parkinson’s and health care professionals in w/c 09 September.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
In this role, you will lead on policy issues related to research and healthcare, focusing on innovation and clinical trials across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Your work will be pivotal in analysing the current landscape of MND research and healthcare, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions. You will draw from scientific and clinical expertise and the patient perspective, to analyse policy issues and develop briefings and positions.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role as you will work closely with colleagues from various departments within the MND Association, including Research and Services, Partnerships, Public Affairs, and Communications. This teamwork aims to ensure that the latest developments in research and healthcare are communicated effectively and that our policy positions are well-promoted to external audiences.
Your responsibilities will also include preparing briefing documents and developing responses to public consultations, and producing detailed policy reports and recommendations.
An important part of your role will be to engage with and influence contacts with key organisations like the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Health and Social Care, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and NHS England.
If you are passionate about making a difference for those living with and affected by MND and have the expertise to drive policy change, we invite you to apply for this impactful role.
What are we looking for?
Extensive knowledge of the policy environment for research and healthcare, including innovation and clinical trials. You should have experience in analysing policy issues and a proven track record in policy research, analysis, and development.
Familiarity with NHS bodies and the UK political system, including Government departments and the devolved nations, is essential. You must possess excellent communication, reporting, negotiating, and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and research abilities are crucial, along with the capability to understand complex policy issues and identify solutions. Effective planning and management skills are necessary to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience in analysing and addressing policy issues involving research (including innovation and clinical trials) and healthcare.
- A successful track record of outcome-focused policy research, analysis and development.
- Good communication, reporting, negotiating and influencing skills.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please send your recorded application.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are currently looking for a Senior Nutrition Advisor to join our team. This role involves:
1. leading the development and oversight of external nutrition support contracts focused on acute malnutrition prevention and management.
Key responsibilities include identifying and responding to new opportunities, assembling and managing teams of experts, and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
2. supporting positioning Action Against Hunger-UK as a leading authority in this field through strategic partnerships, proposal creation, and project management.
Additionally, the role involves contributing to research review, monitoring and evaluation, developing training for emergency nutrition response, and actively representing the organization in relevant working groups.
3. participating in information management activities, including the development and dissemination of learning tools and project outputs, which is also required to enhance access to quality nutrition programs and document lessons learned.
As the Senior Nutrition Advisor, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core. For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 26-Jul-2024 23:30. Interview Date: Between 29 July and 7 Aug 2024.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for an empathic and energetic Helpline Co-ordinator to join the Helpline Management Team. You'll be working closely with our Helpline Supervisor and Helpline ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor), co-ordinating the smooth running of all aspects of TST’s Helpline service supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying.
You will also provide administrative, practical and emotional support for TST’s survivor forum meetings. Experience of supporting group sessions will be an advantage.
You will ideally have a background in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. Effective communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential and you will be able to work sensitively and confidently with difficult topics.
You will be responsible for supporting and attending internal meetings, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers during opening hours.
You will maintain accurate records and part of your role will include gathering statistics for monitoring and reporting processes.
You will ideally have previous experience of working on a helpline and/or working in the voluntary sector, but please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet all requirements. The right candidate will be an effective communicator in a friendly and professional manner, with excellent IT skills and a passion to support survivors.
Skills/Attributes
¨ Good IT skills (essential)
¨ Be trauma informed with mental health understanding
¨ Experience in Group sessions for survivors.
¨ Experience of recruiting, training, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers.
¨ Effective use of communication skills, particularly in connection with sensitive issues
¨ Effective communicator
¨ Awareness of issues of confidentiality
¨ Ability to self-motivate and prioritise
¨ Ability to work at times under pressure and to work within directed time scales
¨ Reliability and flexibility to the Project in relation to hours of work.
¨ Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice
You will be required to complete DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Location: Opportunity for Hybrid working although required to attend TST’s office in Rugby for bi-monthly meetings and other key occasions.
Annual leave and benefits:
- 28 days leave not including bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
- Home working allowance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training provided
Closing date: Sunday, 4th August 2024 11.30pm. We reserve the right to close this position early if we find a suitable applicant, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview date: Friday, 9th August 2024
Second interview: Friday, 16th August 2024 – with presentation at TST’s offices in Rugby
About The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a UK-wide membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services. Our vision is for a society where services for survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need. Survivors and their partners, parents, families and supporters have a right to support and justice can access the right service for them at the right time, free of charge, and according to need.
We have over 120 member organisations in the UK and Ireland providing counselling, emotional support and advocacy for women, men, young people and children who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse/exploitation at any time in their lives.
We support our member agencies by providing a wide range of infrastructure support including regional meetings, networking events, specialist forums and workshops and representing our member agencies in national meetings. We provide accredited training for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and bespoke training and workshops for professionals and organisations. We run a national helpline for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence in any way including victims and survivors, family members, partners and professionals working with survivors.
Our vision is for a society where services for all survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need.
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Overview
Are you passionate about digital communications, technology, and accessible web design?
Join our team and make a difference to the staff and volunteers of our organisation across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, driving innovation and accessibility in our digital environment.
Change Grow Live is a national health and social care charity that believes in people and wants to make a difference. We help tens of thousands of people each day to change, to grow and to live life to its full potential. Our staff are critical to making this happen.
We are pleased to introduce this new position that demonstrates our commitment to providing our colleagues with high quality platforms for communication, connection and collaboration. As our Intranet Officer, you will be pivotal in enhancing the daily online experiences of our staff and volunteers, ensuring they have the essential information they need to perform their roles effectively.
We are in the process of renewing our SharePoint intranet, and you will join us at an exciting time where you can take ownership of the channel, ensuring it meets our high standards and continues to be developed. Another upcoming project involves implementing new employee channels, such as Viva Engage. You will play a key role in supporting this project and ongoing development.
You'll be highly organised and efficient, with a passion for improving employee's experiences at work.
The role is remotely based, or you can choose to work from one of our services. Occasional travel to Change Grow Live sites will be required for team meetings. We welcome applicants that are located anywhere in the UK. The charity is a friendly and energising place to work – and you will have the full support of the team to make this new role a success. We are open, bold and compassionate, and we value diversity.
Where: Remote
Hours: Full Time. 37.5h per week
Salary: £32,685 - £36,635 per annum
Responsibilities
Key Activities:
- Support the delivery of the internal communications and engagement strategy
- Coordinate the day-to-day requirements of the organisation's SharePoint:-
- Content – publish content that aligns with publishing standards
- Governance – manage the approval, review, and retention process to ensure information is user-centred, clear, and up to date
- Web design – support standards of UI/UX, accessibility and search optimisation
- Technical support – develop and deliver SharePoint solutions by working with colleagues in the IT department and testing with users
- Continuous improvement – use analytics, user feedback and Microsoft updates to progress the intranet roadmap
- Support the implementation and management of new employee channels such as Viva Engage and other applications in the Microsoft Viva suite
- Community management – proactively guide community managers to maintain healthy and compliant platforms
- Measure, track, and evaluate platform engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
- Advise and work collaboratively with colleagues to gather and prioritise requirements for channel enhancements, new features, and improvements
- Share best practice, upskill, and empower staff to improve how they communicate and engage
- Advocate Change Grow Live’s brand, including tone of voice, and shape clear messages that are aligned to the organisation’s values
About You:
Education Knowledge and Experience (essential):
- Qualification in a relevant subject, or the equivalent experience in a similar role.
- 3+ years' experience in a communication, marketing, digital, or technology role.
- Experience managing digital channels, e.g. intranets/websites/social media.
- Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Abilities and Skills (essential):
- Excellent communicator, comfortable with presenting ideas.
- Understanding of digital accessibility with the ability to present complex information in an accessible, jargon free format.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and work autonomously.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Creative, innovative, and passionate about helping people.
What We Offer:
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service for the first 5 years
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If you are passionate about providing accurate and helpful content and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 29 to 33 (£32,685.28 - £36,635.37)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
19/8/2024
Closing Date
11/8/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us