Visiting Support Officer Jobs

We are a pioneering education charity, and one of the leading multi-academy trusts in the country. We have a track record of taking on some of the most challenging schools in London, turning them into places where every young person can access a high-quality education and have opportunities to succeed.

Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we now have 52 primary and secondary academies transforming the life chances and opportunities of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Harris Federation has a track record of accomplishment in achieving success through rapid school improvement and has built an unrivalled reputation for running outstanding academies in London. 

Our central team comprises a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all of our academies. Across a multitude of key departments, we maintain expertise all integral to supporting central and academies in areas such as Finance, HR, Data, Estates Management, Talent and many more. 

You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth-running of all aspects of academy governance administration as part of the Governor Services team to enable the team to offer high-quality central service to 50+ academies. The team provides advice, guidance and training support to Principals, Clerks and other members of staff in a range of areas, including governance, admissions, exclusions and complaints.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, areas of responsibility will include supporting Governor Services administration and providing Clerking services to nominated Federation academies.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to ‘A’ Level or above.
• NGA Development for Clerks programme (desirable but not essential)
• Robust experience in a busy administrative role
• Experience within a clerking or governance role (desirable)
• A keen interest in governance
• The ability to be proactive, use initiative and take ownership for all aspects of the role
• Exhibit high standards of ethical conduct at all times, with a clear understanding of the impact on others
• The ability to adapt to changing situations
• The ability to anticipate and identify the needs of internal and external customers in a friendly, prompt and professional manner, delivering high quality service at all times

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.

We offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days either with the team at our office in East Croydon or visiting one of our academies.

Learn more about on our website.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-organised individual with excellent attention to detail, to play an important role supporting the aims of the organisation. This post is a key role within Community Arts North West, working closely with CAN’s Executive Director, to ensure the smooth running of many aspects of the company’s business.

This includes responsibility for:

• Company Reporting: To lead on company reporting to CAN’s core funders.
• Database management: To manage CAN’s monitoring database and email marketing database, and implement their use.
• Governance: To support the administration of CAN’s Governance responsibilities (Board of Trustees and Board meetings).
• Office management: To manage the CAN Office.
• Company administration: To manage and implement CAN’s administration systems and responsibilities.
• Operational support: To support the operational running of the company.

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington with some flexibility for remote working

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

Annual salary

B1 £24,050.09 to B3 £25,379.21

Review Date

10/11/2024

As the Digital Data Officer reporting into the Digital Data Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and leveraging data within the Income Generation team. This position involves overseeing the collection, storage and analysis of data to support strategic decisions and improve operational efficiency. The officer ensures data integrity and compliance with relevant regulations, while also identifying opportunities for digital innovation.

Collaborating with various teams, the Digital Data Officer supports, develops and implements data-driven solutions that enhance the charity's impact. Supporting all areas of fundraising but with a specific focus on individual giving and lottery you will produce meaningful information, analysis reports and training that contributes to the effectiveness of St Giles Hospice Fundraising activities.

You will also play an important part in ensuring data input, usage and training on the income generation database is up to date and lead on data extraction. You will ensure all data work is done in line with relevant processes procedures and legislation. A good understanding of data protection and its relation to fundraising and marketing will be key.

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

Title: Male Residential Support Worker (this is a live-in role)

Responsible to: Senior Support Worker

Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).

Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Loughborough. Some work will be based in our office buildings.

Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.

Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked

Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum pro rata. Equivalent to £16,100 to £18,506 for 25 hours a week.

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Overall Purpose

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in the home, as a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s service in line with our Vision and Values. The role includes a consistent adult presence in the home. To attend to their practical and emotional needs whilst supporting the development of living skills. To teach them how to manage and look after a home in order to keep it safe and hygienic. To build trusting relationships within the home to enable young people to feel safe and cared for. To act as an excellent role model and to work closely with them and their Support Worker to enable them to make good progress towards independence.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, helping them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Actively support young people to make progress and develop in the following outcomes; physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing; personal safety; education and learning; employment and training that is safe and suitable; social engagement (being part of the community and activities outside of the home)
• Be an excellent and positive role model, offering advice, guidance and assistance and consistently modelling behaviours in line with Baca’s values.
• Using Baca’s progress plan, train all young people in living skills and looking after a home such as washing, personal safety, cleaning, cooking and food safety, food shopping and budgeting.
• Providing emotional support at times of difficulty, anxiety or stress.
• Encourage young people settle into and support them to maintain a healthy routine which will include regularly attending education and social activities.
• Act as a co-keyworker for the young people to ensure that their support plans and progress are up to date and that all their needs are being met.
• Enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries by challenging any unhelpful or unsafe behaviours and encouraging safe and positive behaviours.
• In accordance with the guidelines on Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and report any concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Take responsibility for keeping the home clean, by consistently role modelling to and training young people.
• Maintain very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers
• Ensure regular appropriate reporting requirements are consistently met, meeting regulations set out by Ofsted.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

To work as part of the team

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn by be willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Actively participate in team meetings, making a positive contribution to enable young people outcomes to be achieved.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Consistently outwork the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy and whistleblowing.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who is passionate about seeing unaccompanied young refugees achieving their potential and rebuilding their lives for a better future. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. They will live in the new arrival house and make it their home. They will be a good self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire our young people to be the best they can be. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be very approachable, enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.

This is a frontline role that will need the successful applicant to be working closely with young people in their houses and will need access to transport young people to different appointments, meetings and activities.

An enhanced DBS check will be required. Shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when applications are received.

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.

The Role

To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westminster Theological Centre (WTC) as Finance Director (FD). WTC is at an exciting phase of its development as a fast-growing, innovative college. We are looking for a visionary, solution focused FD to work with the other members of the Senior Exec Team (SET) to build on current achievements, and help the college take full advantage of the current and future opportunities. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the FD will oversee all finance functions of the college and the associated consulting entity. The role will include being a member of the SET, contributing to the strategic management and governance of WTC within the overall framework of the Strategic Plan and in line with WTC’s core vision, mission and values. WTC launched a for-profit consulting entity in 2020, and the FD will also be a member of the Management Team of WTC Consulting Ltd (WTCC). The role holder will provide strategic financial advice to the WTC Board of Trustees and the WTCC Board of Directors.

The FD role includes the preparation and submission of Group Accounts, engagement with stakeholders and students, and oversight of the financial aspects of events and projects as detailed in the attached job description. The FD will also manage the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth running of all financial aspects of college and consultancy activities.

WTC is a pioneering theological college with a vision to integrate the best of scholarship with the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit to transform, heal, and release God’s people into His purposes for them. We deliver transformational theological education within prophetic, worshipping and learning communities throughout the UK, in partnership with local churches. The successful applicant will need to be in full agreement with WTC’s values and mission. As such it is a genuine occupational requirement for the FD to be a practising Christian.

The successful candidate will have professional accountancy qualifications, commercial and/or professional experience, be strategic and solution oriented, and have strong management, team player and communication skills. WTC staff team is small and hard working, with a strong and positive team culture.

Commitment and Pay scale

This is a 4-5 day/week, permanent position (37.5 hours/week FTE) on completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months. The position attracts a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 FTE per year, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as access to a pension scheme. Annual holiday allowance is 25 days per calendar (FTE) year plus bank holidays. 

The FD will be based at WTC’s offices in Cheltenham with some travel to the two annual residential, intensive teaching weeks at Nottingham University. There will be some flexibility for home working. To access a detailed job and person specification, please visit our website.

Application

To apply, please email an up to date Curriculum Vitae, together with a covering letter highlighting how your qualifications and experience make you the person we are looking for, to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Closing date for applications – COB Monday 11th November 2024. 

Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person at the WTC offices on the 13/14/15 November 2024. The successful candidate will ideally be available for a handover with the current FD in the last week November/first week December, and available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2025.

We are about to embark on delivering an ambitious new strategy to drive the conversation around mental health and ensure young people are at the heart of that discussion. To realise our vision we need someone to ensure our newly established celebrity function continues to reach new and hardly reached audiences with our message.

Change is possible. Our tenacious and talented External Affairs Team has secured broad coverage across the media with major campaigns and policy breakthroughs and secured and significant new funding for services in recent years. More broadly, YoungMinds has built a huge social media presence and has lined up an exciting number of partnerships with huge potential for growth.

You will be tasked with delivering an exciting ambassadors programme, building on our existing presence, by deepening the partnerships we have and seizing new opportunities to deliver our message. You will work with our partners to create exciting content which can be used by our media, social, fundraising and other existing channels to ensure the voices of young people are heard.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• experience of identifying and working directly with relevant celebrities, talent and their representatives, building mutually beneficial relationships, pitching ideas to agents and securing support
• experience of working with high-level external stakeholders
• briefing and preparing people for media events and set pieces such as service visits and interviews
• able to work across a number of different departments or teams, ensuring they are aligned and working towards the same goals
• understanding of YoungMinds’ Vision, Mission and Values and the organisation’s commitment to its anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (AJEDI) work
• an ability to travel to meetings within the UK as well as the ability and willingness to work flexibly and remotely for events and other meetings. This includes occasional evenings and weekend working for which notice and Time off in Lieu (TOIL) will be provided.

This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.

YoungMinds are at a very exciting point in its growth and development. You will join a committed, lively team working together for positive change in children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. 

We welcome applications from Black and minoritised, LGBTQ+ groups and those with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented. For more information about the role, download our job pack.

Fauna & Flora is seeking a highly experienced conservation professional to assist with the effective development, management and delivery of marine projects within the Asia-Pacific Programme (including identification and development of new projects), and to provide strategic guidance and technical support to these and other projects as required.  You will become the focal point and advocate for marine conservation work for the Asia-Pacific Region, with a strong knowledge and understanding of Fauna & Flora’s niche and strategy and of the work of other organisations in this space. You will develop a strong knowledge of, and engagement with, donor opportunities relating to marine conservation in the region, and will support the development of a strategic and well-funded portfolio of marine work across the Asia-Pacific Region.

You will work with Country Programme Directors and Fauna & Flora’s cross-cutting technical expertise to ensure that the most appropriate technical knowledge and experience inform the design and delivery of our work.

We are looking for an individual with a demonstrated commitment to biodiversity conservation, high-level technical knowledge, excellent writing skills, and on-the-ground experience working in biodiversity conservation in South East Asia. Your ability to harness knowledge effectively from across the organisation will be essential to this role.  You will be able to build collaborative relationships and working arrangements across diverse and dispersed teams, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity. You will be confident working with a diverse and remote team, partner organisations, funders, and other relevant stakeholders. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 3 November 2024.

The role:

A position has become available for a part time Executive Assistant to join our friendly team based in Southampton. The main purpose of the role is to support the CEO and manage the day-to-day operation of our office in Southampton.This is an interesting position with occasional travel in the UK.  The successful applicant will need to have excellent communications and interpersonal skills as well as sound organisational and administrative skills, including IT literacy and the ability to prioritise tasks, as necessary.   If you are experienced, then this is a perfect opportunity to join a fantastic company that is passionate about seafarers’ welfare. MNWB are prepared to consider hybrid working.

Competitive salary + benefits + contributory group personal pension scheme. 

MNWB is an equal opportunities employer so we want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let us know if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. 

You will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your interest in the post and how you meet the points in the person specification. The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 November at 10pm.

Enquiries Officer

Full time, Fixed Term Contract – 9 months

£31,525 to £34,306 per annum plus pension, medical and dental insurance

25 days holiday (plus 3 additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

4pm finish on Fridays

Central London location (Covent Garden) – hybrid working available after induction

REPORTS TO

Enquiries Team Leader

OVERVIEW

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is looking for an experienced adviser to join our frontline Advice, Support & Enquiries Team managing all enquiries via the advice line and electronic/mail channels. Each month we receive hundreds of phone calls and emails from people who need our help. The team’s Advisers are often the first point of contact with the MCF and play a key role in our grants process.

You will need excellent customer service skills, a high level of personal resilience, ability to quickly build a good rapport with callers and be a team player who is willing to support colleagues and prioritise the needs of the team. Previous experience in a comparable role is desirable.

Day to day responsibilities include answering calls and responding to emails from individuals and families for a range of support (including daily living costs, health and care and education), liaising with our Advice and Support Advisers and Visiting Volunteers, awarding grants for counselling and consultations and keeping the grants system up to date.

The team is based in our central London office on the edge of Covent Garden, with hybrid working available

Please note this job is subject to a basic DBS check.

MAIN DUTIES

· To answer calls and voicemails professionally and courteously, providing an excellent first impression of the charity

· To make an initial assessment of each enquiry to determine likely eligibility for support and to manage expectations appropriately

· To accurately record details of enquiries on the grants system

· To process small grants to enable applicants to access medical consultations and Mental Health Assessments

· To signpost applicants to other sources of advice as appropriate

· To work effectively as part of the team, collaborating and supporting colleagues

· To act as the first point of contact and to build and maintain excellent working relationships with our Provincial contacts

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

· Previous experience of working/volunteering within the charity, advocacy or social sector, or a grant making organisation

· Excellent customer service skills

· Polite and calm telephone manner

· Ability to tailor communication to suit audience

· Ability to diffuse high-emotion calls

· Able to quickly establish rapport

· Strong written skills – ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner

· High levels of emotional intelligence and personal resilience, some callers will be distressed and their circumstances can be distressing

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Organisation and effectiveness

· Prioritisation

· Meeting deadlines

· Attention to detail

· Team working

· Ability and willingness to put the team first

· Supporting and collaborating with colleagues

· Build and maintain effective working relationships

· IT, particularly MS Office applications

Desirable

· Experience of working on an advice line, helpline, contact centre or similar

· Previous customer-facing role

· Working within an advisory role

· Experience of working alongside volunteers.

· Administration

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit both a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification

Be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Do you have Individual Giving experience, particularly in supporter stewardship and retention? If so, Sue Ryder has a fantastic opportunity to be our new Individual Giving Officer.

Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, you will work as part of the Individual Giving Team, stewarding existing supporters and maximising income across a variety of direct marketing campaigns and activities, including: direct mail, email, digital, telephone campaigns, and the national fundraising Lottery.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend our Euston office once a week, although there is some flexibility around this for the right candidate.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of Individual Giving fundraising or transferable experience.
• Experience of developing compelling marketing materials and copy for print, web and social media.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages with advanced Excel experience.
• Experience of supporter stewardship and retention.
• Experience of managing external agency relationships.
• Experience of working with databases (Raisers Edge experience preferable).

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivery of multi-channel direct, telemarketing and digital marketing campaigns; to include briefing in new products, managing timings, campaign budgets, collating feedback and approval from key stakeholders, liaising with suppliers and ensuring materials are compliant and on-brand
• Work with the Individual Giving Retention Manager to forecast income and expenditure for campaigns and ensure spend remains within budget.
• Manage all aspects of effective and inspiring supporter journeys. Reviewing data, cancellations and implementing communications to reduce attrition accordingly
• Responsible for retention telemarketing campaigns, including delivery of fundraiser training, campaign briefing, day-to-day agency management and overseeing compliance

Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- EAP support scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 5 November 2024
Interview date: 13 November 2024

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage.

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.

Our partner, a young, growing grant making organisation, who are looking to develop their grants finance function. As part of this, they are looking to recruit 2 Grants Officers, each to oversee a substantial grants portfolio, overseeing the financial management of the grants. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate interested in a career in international development.

Responsibilities

• Support in undertaking due diligence on new and existing grantees, including financial eligibility checks.
• Lead in the financial management of the grants, including reviewing the budgets submitted by grantees, undertaking expenditure verification and other financial management checks, and reviewing their audited financial statements.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance as requested and required, online and on occasion during in-person monitoring visits.

Requirements

• Astute, detail-oriented individual with a deep interest in international development.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills – able to work effectively with different members of the team and organisation, and also externally with grantees.
• Experience of and interest in working on finance, with experience of undertaking due diligence, risk assessment and grants management desirable.
• Able to work flexibly, prioritise a varied and changing workload, take initiative and meet tight deadlines.
• Competent IT user, including intermediate/advanced MsExcel user.
• Bilingual – English & French speaker.

This role is open to candidates with RTW in the UK. This role will require the successful candidate to come in to the office at least 1 day/week.

Location: Remote, with regular meetings in London, UK

Hours: 2.5 days per week

Sustainability First is a leading UK think tank and charity that acts as a critical friend to businesses, regulators, governments, and civil society, to create more sustainable energy and water sectors in the UK. We work tirelessly to advocate for policies that support environmental and consumer protection and to engage the public through accessible and impactful communication. We believe that it is possible to create a thriving economy that respects environmental limits and enables social equity.

Role overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Advocacy and Communications Officer to join our team. This new role is integral to amplifying our voice with decision-makers, including business leaders, senior officials in central government and regulatory bodies, and amongst politicians. You will help to shape public policy and drive our communications strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advocacy, excellent communication skills, and a shared commitment to our values. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a core role in our charity, as well as make a tangible impact on the environment and social equity in the UK. We will also be rolling out a refreshed brand and updated website – you will have the opportunity to help us make the most of our new branding.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a tangible impact on environmental and public policy, and public awareness
• Flexible working hours including remote working
• 25 days' annual leave, pro-rata.

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

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Sustainability First is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

The purpose of this role is to support the Digital Communications Manager in promoting, strengthening and protecting the reputation of the Academy by delivering and evaluating short- and long-term digital campaigns across key communications channels that engage and influence new and existing audiences.

You will achieve this by creating high-quality, engaging written and visual content that is on brand and optimised for different audiences and digital channels used by the Academy including social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky), email, and our website. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, including influential UK and international medical researchers as well as patients, carers and the public, to help shape our work. 

You will strive for excellence to develop an understanding of the Academy’s audiences and an ability to tell impactful stories in a compelling way. You will be agile in how you work on multiple long- and short-term projects and will work well under pressure to meet short deadlines.  

You will behave with integrity to build effective relationships quickly, developing trust as you collaborate widely with colleagues, digital content creators, biomedical scientists and peers from partner Academies, charities, universities and government bodies, both national and international. You will act on evidence from data insights to deliver factually sound and impactful communications that resonate with our Fellows, grant awardees, public, patients, researchers and policymakers.  

We’re looking for someone with the energy and passion to actively seek diversity and inclusion across our communications activities. Someone who lives our values of kindness and resilience by modelling healthy working practices and supporting wellbeing and work-life balance for colleagues, collaborators and most importantly themselves.  

Benefits

• Salary progression framework
• Hybrid and agile working
• 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension (The Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
• Family-friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
• Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
• Staff training to support your development including EDI training

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: Midday on Monday, 4 November 2024.

Interview dates: 14, 15, 18 November 2024 (held online).