Position: Head of Individual Giving
Contract: Maternity cover for up to 12 months
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Office-based in London, N4 (with flexibility to work from home)
Salary: £52,585 - £57,952 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band: Band H2
Department: Individual Giving team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for an exceptional person to lead our Individual Giving and Legacies programme, responsible for raising over half of the Society’s income. Managing a team of three direct reports, and six in total, this role will be accountable for meeting agreed income, expenditure and activity targets.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll work with colleagues across the MS Society to deliver our new Income Generation Strategy and keep Individual Giving at the forefront of our priorities. Working closely with our Digital team you’ll ensure that Individual Giving at the MS Society evolves and that Legacy income is maximised.

You’ll currently be in a Head of role, or an experienced Manager and will understand the complexities of Individual Giving programmes and legacy marketing.

You’ll have a track record of achieving substantial income targets and managing complex budgets, success in leading a team to deliver a multi-million pound, multi-channel programme while growing income across new channels, and experience of working cross-organisationally to achieve goals.

Please note this is a maternity cover for up to 12 months.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25 October 2021

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The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Are you an exceptional trust fundraiser with a flair for crafting the highest quality, impact driven content? Do you want to use your creative written and analytical skills to make a difference to the lives of seriously ill children? Then this is the role for you!

As Senior Philanthropy Manager, Trusts and Reporting you will be central to maximising income from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory sources, both in the UK and global markets. You will also lead high-value impact reporting to maximise major donor satisfaction and long-term engagement.

About the Team

The Senior Philanthropy Manager sits within the Philanthropy team – part of the Relationship Fundraising division within the wider Fundraising Directorate. The team focuses on securing gifts from high net-worth individuals and charitable foundations and manages a substantial high value programme. The current team of 13, including a proactive prospect research function, is set to grow to 18+ in order to deliver an ambitious new fundraising strategy. The Senior Philanthropy Manager – Trusts and Reporting will line manage the Philanthropy Manager, Trusts and Reporting.

About You

You are a first class written and verbal communicator with a talent for translating medical and academic information into compelling, donor-appropriate content. You’ll have excellent planning and strategic abilities, an eye for detail and a track record in leading complex 6-7 figure funding bids.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent knowledge of UK and global trusts, foundations and statutory grant giving market and trends.
• Strong relationship building and collaborative skills with the confidence to influence at senior level.
• Demonstrable experience of leading cross-functional project teams to deliver creative and successful proposals and bids.
• An innovative, solution-focussed approach and strong team ethic.

About the Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider Charity sector. In April 2021 we launched our ambitious three-year EDI strategy committing to becoming a more inclusive workforce, reflecting the diverse communities that we work with and for and demonstrating this through all our areas of work.

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ or who are from less advantaged socioeconomic groups.

Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

How to Apply

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the 'GOSH Charity Information Pack' on the Careers page of our website before you apply.

Closing date: 2nd November.

Ref: 103 700

Research Manager, Research Project Manager, Research Project, Urban Research, Urban Analytics

Your new company
A national institute for data science and AI. They undertake research which tackles some of the biggest challenges in science, society and the economy. They collaborate with universities, businesses and public and third sector organisations to apply this research to real-world problems, with lasting effects for science, the economy, and the world we live in.

Your new role
As Research Project Manager you will coordinate the implementation and delivery of advanced data science, AI and modelling research projects, and research engineering innovations in data, software and collaborative practices.

This role is to co-ordinate and support work within the Urban Analytics programme. It will include administering a portfolio of high impact research projects, as well as overseeing, planning, organising and communicating the activities generated by those projects.

The post holder will work with the Programme Director, the new Deputy Director, and academic researchers to coordinate each research project from concept to implementation; this will involve understanding the resource requirements for each project, drawing up detailed financial plans, coordinating funding applications, negotiating funding or collaboration contracts, agreeing on clear milestones for each project, ensuring that the deliverables are completed on schedule, as well as providing regular updates to the Institute's leadership on the progress of each project.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful on application, it is expected that you will possess the following skills/experience:

• Formal training in one or more project management processes (Scrum, Lean, Agile, Prince II, etc.) as well as familiarity with project management tools and software.
• Budget management and financial processes.
• Managing complex research projects involving internal and external partners.
• Contractual agreements for research (collaboration, funding etc).
• Facilitating research using sensitive data, including an understanding of information governance requirements.
• Research project management in an academic environment.
• Working closely with Finance teams on budget planning, reporting, reconciliations.

• Training in one or more project management processes (Scrum, Lean, Agile, Prince II, etc.) as well as familiarity with project management tools and software.

What you'll get in return
In return you will be placed into a 12 Month FTC paying between £35,000 - £38,000 per annum.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Workload Planning and Data Manager | £40,000 - £44,000 + benefits | Permanent

For a University in London, we are recruiting a Workforce Planning and Data Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning and BI, this role will develop, manage, and embed the workload allocation data system across the university. Managing an Assistant Analyst, this role will liaise with the 3^rd party system provider and will partner with Faculties to embed system governance and processes to implement the entire workload planning processes effectively.

Main Duties:

• Support the development and implementation of the academic workload management system
• Ensure the allocation system meets requirements and improve business processes
• Lead the deliver and training of staff on the allocation system
• Lead the design, development, testing and implementation of enhancements and governance of the workload planning and allocation system
• Liaise with 3^rd party system provider and provide advice to Faculties and Schools in the management and use of the system
• Produce insight, reports and analysis to help decision-making throughout the year

Person Specification:

• Experience of HE or University workload planning systems and data is highly desirable
• Experience of business analytics and providing management information (MI)
• Extensive experience of system administration and data management
• Strong ability in the analysis and presentation of data
• Experience of Simitive Academic Workload Allocation and Modelling (WAMS) desirable
• Experience with or ability to lead, coach and manage staff
• Excellent Excel, Dashboard and MI insight experience
• Resource allocation experience from other departments / sectors will be considered

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If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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Medact is looking for an experienced campaigner and organiser to lead our work advocating for a health-centred approach to Economic Justice. 

Background

Medact supports healthcare workers to work together towards a world in which everyone can truly achieve and exercise their human right to health. We cover some of the most pressing national and global threats to health and wellbeing including climate change; human rights abuses; conflict and violence; and rising inequality. We’re a member-led organisation, and our members are made up of a range of people who work in health including nurses, doctors, midwives, and clinical researchers.

Health workers have a unique insight into the  impacts of an unequal society, through the ways in which factors such as poor housing, precarious work, and food insecurity affect their patients. Yet the relationship between economic conditions and health is left out of many important conversations about the economy. Our members have told us they want to work for a more equal society, but health workers often feel underqualified to intervene in economic discussions. 

We believe the health community has huge potential to drive progressive social change – come work with us to help make that a reality.

About the role

The Economic Justice Campaigner will lead Medact’s campaigning for an economy which puts health and health justice at its centre. Following 2 years of scoping, strategic planning, and development of an Economic Justice member group, the Economic Justice programme is ready to launch a campaign to improve the conditions of outsourced workers in the NHS. The Economic Justice Campaigner will implement the campaign strategy, focused on targeted organising in local areas to build coalitions and solidarity with some of the most marginalised people in the health workforce. 

This is a full-time role, although 4 day-week applications will be considered.

About you

This isn’t an entry-level role but you don’t need to have had a job in an NGO before or be a professional campaigner to be right for it. You might have worked with your local community to campaign on a social justice or health issue that you care about. Or you might be a healthcare worker who has seen the impact of inequality on your patients and wants to tackle the root causes of that inequality. You’ll have a strong understanding of power and how to work with others to create pressure for change. You need to be a great communicator, able to build trusting relationships with Medact members, academics, partner organisations, and community groups alike – and you’ll have an eye for a good media story and know how to get it out into the world.

How to apply

Please send us a CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages setting out why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the person specification. 

Please do not state when or where you were educated on your application.

Please also complete a copy of our monitoring form.

If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to an interview. Interviews will involve a presentation, for which we will ask you to prepare in advance; a written task; and a conversation with a panel of interviewers.

We are happy to reimburse shortlisted candidates for travel costs; childcare costs; and lost wages incurred as a result of attending an interview.

Help applying

We have put together a guide with some advice on how to write your application which can be downloaded from our website.

Key dates

• Applications will close at 9am on Monday 25th October.
• Interviews will be on Tuesday 2nd November
• If needed, second interviews will be on w/c 8th November

Our recruitment principles

Medact aims to be an inclusive and supportive employer, and we recognise that recruitment processes don’t work for everyone. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the NGO sector, and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have a working class background. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this position, and whether you are right for it, please do get in touch.

Research Manager, Research Project Manager, Research Project, Health Research, Medical Research

Your new company
A national institute for data science and AI. They undertake research which tackles some of the biggest challenges in science, society and the economy. They collaborate with universities, businesses and public and third sector organisations to apply this research to real-world problems, with lasting effects for science, the economy, and the world we live in.

Your new role
As Research Project Manager, you will coordinate and oversee a portfolio of research projects within the Health and Medical Sciences Programme. The post holder will work with the Programme Director, Deputy Director and academic researchers to coordinate each research project from concept to implementation; this will involve understanding the resource requirements for each project, drawing up detailed financial plans, coordinating funding applications, agreeing on clear milestones for each project, ensuring that the deliverables are completed on schedule, as well as providing regular updates to the Institute's leadership on the progress of each project.

The Research Project Manager will also need to liaise closely with Institute research and operations staff, in London, at university and research centre partners, to perform their duties.

Management of small projects in other areas may also be required, subject to business needs.
This role reports to the Senior Programme Manager, Health and Medical Sciences.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful on application, it is expected that you will possess the following skills/experience:

• Strong project management and organisational skills: Ability to plan, execute and keep on schedule with numerous projects in an organised fashion.
• Experience in managing complex research projects involving internal and external partners.
• Experience of contractual agreements for research (collaboration, funding etc.)
• An interest in data-driven research.
• Clear and effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of people and audiences at all levels.
• Accurate and up to date knowledge of Research Project Management in an Academic environment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to define, measure, and track key metrics for each project.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be placed onto a 12 Month FTC and will be paid between £35,000 - £38,000 per annum.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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The Senior Student Adviser role is a critical role within our Advocacy & Policy Team in supporting the Students’ Union to deliver high-quality, free and impartial advice to students at Middlesex University.

The role holder will support students through the University’s processes and procedures, support them with complex disputes, offer specialist advice, and signpost them to relevant University/external services where appropriate. A key aspect of this role will also be to identify and proactively tackle reoccurring issues that students face, using the data to conduct briefings on academic policy for the Student Officers and produce regular reports, policy papers, committee proposals and other documents.

The successful candidate should be diligent and organised with high levels of planning skills, strong verbal, written and visual communication skills and the ability to deliver tailored advice to students. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to work in a fast-paced, changing and exciting workplace and has the ability to deliver sector-leading support to students. 

Job Purpose

1. Responsible for coordinating the provision of one-to-one and group advice to students on areas including, but not limited to, academic issues and general sign-posting and support.
2. Provide support for Student Officers on specific projects relating to advice.
3. Contribute to the Advocacy & Policy Department’s strategic and operational planning and provide the strategic direction and development for the advice 

Please see further information regarding the role and contacts on our website.

Application Deadline  - Thursday 28th October 2021 5:00pm

Interview Dates - 9th & 10th November 2021

About Epping Forest Foodbank 

Epping Forest Foodbank (EFFB) is a charitable incorporated organisation providing emergency food parcels to local people in the Epping Forest area experiencing temporary financial crises. It was founded by local churches on Christian principles and this is reflected in its ethos and values. EFFB currently has 4 distribution centres, and rents a warehouse in Loughton for storage and office space. 

In 2020-2021 EFFB handled over 1,200 referrals from referral agencies in the local area, providing emergency food for over 3,000 people. This was a 75% increase on the previous year. In addition to providing food, EFFB is committed to signposting people in crisis to relevant support according to their circumstances. EFFB currently has over 100 volunteers. 

In order to alleviate hunger and effectively support local people, EFFB works in partnership with many local agencies and also benefits from operating as part of the wider Trussell Trust network.

Overview of role

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of EFFB

• Coordinating the recruitment and management of volunteers

• Managing and developing relationships with relevant organisations 

• Encourage engagement within the local community with EFFB

• Monitor operational standards within EFF

• Encourage the development of the Christian ethos of EFFB

Duties of job role

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of EFFB

• Ensure operations of EFFB are effective, in line with the EFFB ethos and values and meet user demand

• Oversee stock-levels of food and ensure distribution centres receive what they need for EFFB users 

• Monitor the EFFB referral system and liaise with the Trussell Trust where necessary 

• Support the EFFB Director in implementing the Pathfinder programme

• Lead in procuring necessary resources for EFFB

Coordinating the recruitment and management of volunteers 

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training and development 

• Oversee volunteer rotas and management 

• Manage key volunteers, including distribution centre and warehouse coordinators 

• Review and develop volunteer policies and ensure compliance by volunteers

Managing and developing relationships with relevant organisations 

• Manage relationships with referral agencies and local food providers and identify new ones

• Manage the relationship with the warehouse landlord and distribution centre premises owners 

• Manage relationships with organisations EFFB users can be signposted on to

Encourage engagement within the local community with EFFB 

• Lead activities to encourage engagement within the local community 

• Support the Director in promoting EFFB on the website and social media 

• Respond to enquiries to EFFB 

• Ensure EFFB’s reputation is upheld with users, volunteers and among the local community 

Monitor operational standards within EFFB 

• Regularly attend the EFFB distribution centres and warehouse 

• Ensure health & safety, safeguarding, data protection and other regulatory standards are maintained within EFFB and identify necessary improvements 

• Ensure regular and accurate data is kept of stock and referrals

• Develop resources for signposting EFFB users and keep up-to-date

Encourage the development of the Christian ethos of EFFB

• Lead regular prayer among staff and volunteers 

• Encourage volunteers to be open about their faith and sensitively share their faith with foodbank users where appropriate

Personal skills 

Experience

• Experience of managing people

• Experience of working with those affected by poverty and/or food insecurity 

• Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers 

Skills

• Excellent organisation and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands

• Able to work as part of a team and motivate others about a project 

• Confident oral communication, including in front of larger groups of people and in a one-to-one setting 

• Excellent written communication skills

• Competent using Microsoft Office, Google applications, email, internet and social media

• Driver with use of a car

Personal requirements

• Ability to take initiative and problem solve

• Ability to work under pressure and deal with challenges calmly 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to speak appropriately to all types of people

• Ability to be flexible with work hours and type

Other 

• Passionate about tackling poverty and food insecurity

• Commitment to the aims, values and purpose of EFFB

• Understanding and practice of Christian belief

Student Groups

The job's primary purpose is to be the lead in developing the management and support systems for student groups at the University of Cambridge. The role-holder will establish regular opportunities for the development of societies; this role will be essential for laying the foundations of the SU’s plans to offer formalised support to the student groups at Cambridge University. This will involve working alongside University stakeholders to develop a partnership approach to societies support, gaining the SU a formal role in the official registration of student societies.

The role holder should approach the role with a long-term vision and be prepared to present models, alongside the Director of Membership Engagement, for the development of student groups. Part of the role will include blue-sky thinking of future projects such as recognition initiatives and individual development opportunities.

Volunteer Support & Recognition

The Activities Manager will have oversight of the Shadowing Scheme, the UK’s largest Access & Widening Participation residential event. The role holder will provide support to the Access and Widening Participation Coordinator who will project manage the event. This is the SU’s largest volunteer event for volunteer recruitment and development and we’d foresee the role holder helping to develop the support and recognition of volunteers at the SU.

Key Events the Activities Team deliver:

• Freshers’ Fair
• Refreshers’ Initiatives
• The Shadowing Scheme
• The Garden Party

Overview of Duties:

Student Group Support

1. Develop strategies and plans for the growth of the support offered by the SU to student groups
2. Oversee the registration, and de-registration, of university student groups in the SU systems (expected to be worked on alongside the Societies Coordinator)
3. Work with the Welfare and Training Coordinator to implement training plans and frameworks for student groups to operate within
4. Maintain regular communication with registered students groups
5. Build relationships with key contacts within the university community to improve the support for SU society/student group development 
6. Act as one of the lead Fair Organisers (alongside the Events Coordinator) for the annual Freshers Fair
7. Oversee overall risk analysis of SU student opportunities, including support provided to the Cambridge Student
8. Develop relationships with leading student volunteering and charitable fundraising groups
9. Ensure the regular running of Parent-Toddler groups for student parents

Management

1. Develop the Activities Team departmental plan, in line with the Cambridge SU Strategy
2. Act as the primary or secondary budget holder for relevant budgets within the Activities Team
3. Manage the work of the Activities Team, setting regular targets and goals 
4. Attend fortnightly management team meetings
5. Line Manage the Access and Widening Participation Coordinator
6. Line Manage the Events Coordinator 
7. Line Manage the Societies Coordinator
8. Deputise for the Director of Membership Engagement as required

Please see the information pack and submit the following by no later than 5pm Monday 18th October:

1. CV
2. Supporting statement outlining why you're interested in this vacancy, what you'll bring to the role & outlining relevant experience (maximum two sides A4). Please layout your supporting statement to address the each of the items listed on the person specification.

Submit your application to vacancies email list on the SU website.
Please contact the Gabbi Foreman (Director of Membership Engagement, Deputy CEO) if you'd like to arrange a time discuss to role further.

We have a fantastic opportunity for somebody to join the team, to lead and grow the media, marketing, and communications function. 

As a successful applicant, you will have oversight of the function, where you will work to amplify the content and message of OCCA’s speaking team and key ministry initiatives across digital and traditional marketing channels. This position requires you to think strategically and tactically to ensure the right content gets to the right audience.

You will also have oversight of OCCA’s brand image and reputation and will be responsible for developing the communications plan and for shaping the storytelling narrative through compelling campaigns and media products.  To achieve this, you will work with the organisational leadership team, to implement their vison and objectives.

We are a registered Christian charity based in Oxford, with a collaborative working culture and welcoming atmosphere. You will join a small, dynamic team during an exciting period of transformation and development.

The key skills, qualifications and competencies that we are looking for are outlined below (a more detailed list is included in the job description):

• Degree level academic qualification or relevant equivalent experience;
• Significant experience in a similar role, with time in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to combine creative and critical thinking to craft compelling, fit-for-purpose media products
• High level of technical ability around social media, websites, intranets, and other digital platforms.
• Experience across a range of media including Digital, Print, TV and/or Radio.
• Ability to think strategically and technically, adjust seamlessly to shifting priorities, influence key decision makers, and to thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial business environment.
• Highly organised and adaptable, willing to work on multiple deliverables in parallel and to deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure, on multiple tasks and to deadlines
• A team player, with a pro-active approach, geared towards working in a collaborative environment.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values, as well as the mission, principles and practices of the charity.

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process.

Closing date: 10th November (Please note that we reserve the right to close the advertisement early should sufficient applications of suitable quality be received before this date)

(Please be aware that we are in the process of changing our name.. We have completed our registration with Companies House and have changed our email addresses. We are waiting confirmation with the Charities Commission. We will be trading as OCCA the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics)

As Head of Programmes you will be leading the team that works with young people and partners to plan and deliver engagement opportunities that enable young people to find their collective voice and use it for social and political change.

As the national youth council of the UK, we bring young people together through our membership network and a range of partner programmes to advocate with and for young people. We are a small but ambitious charity working across the UK to empower young people and to use our national mandate to influence UK Parliament and the Government.

You will be an experienced leader with experience of working with young people, ideally within a youth participation setting. You will bring your passion for youth work and youth engagement to help the British Youth Council to increase our reach and impact, ensuring that all our activity is delivered in a way that is equitable and inclusive, and that puts young people front and centre.

As part of the leadeship team you will be shaping the charity and working closely with our Board who are all young people.  As Head of Programmes you will also be the lead for safeguarding within the charity.

The British Youth Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.

About the Young Foundation

Connected, thriving communities are the foundation of our society. They keep us safer, happier and healthier – more resilient and able to face shared challenges. Today, the Young Foundation’s mission is to enable the development of connected, more sustainable and stronger communities across the UK. We do this through amplifying the stories and lived experiences of people in our communities; using this to drive locally-led community action and enterprise. We use what we learn across different communities to spot national patterns of need and opportunity, then work with national partners to support new ideas to tackle those shared challenges. Bringing together our own – and other people’s – work, we are building a shared body of evidence, tools and insight about how communities are taking action on the issues that affect them.

About the role

We want to ensure that lived experience is seen as a valid form of evidence by those responsible for creating policies and making decisions that affect communities across the UK – and that the collection of evidence by peer researchers is more widely valued. The Young Foundation’s National Peer Research Network is growing rapidly, and we are seeing interest from people across academia, the public sector and civil society in partnering and collaborating with us in a range of ways. To do this, we need a dynamic, curious and motivated Peer Research Network Lead to propel our ambitious strategy forward.

As well as ensuring our growing national network of peer researchers is supported, trained and well-funded, you will improve the quality and standard of all peer research projects we deliver, helping to build our training, learning and accreditation ‘offer’ for external partners.

This is a role with a strong emphasis on partnership building and business generation, but you will also be taking an active role in recruiting and training peer researchers, co-designing and leading projects, and analysing and reporting on findings – so strong qualitative research skills are also essential.  There will also be opportunities to explore and test digital data collection methods to decide which can work reliably at scale.

We are ambitious about peer research: we are about to launch a new Level 2 qualification for peer researchers and are looking to expand our training offer; we are exploring how to analyse qualitative data at scale; and looking at how we grow and share best practice on a range of issues from trauma-informed peer research through to creative methods, and digital data collection. The successful candidate will bring experience and enthusiasm for developing our work in these areas and pushing the boundaries and knowledge in relation to peer research.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave pro rata, excluding bank holidays. 3 days off between Christmas and New Year.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website. 

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 31st October 2021.

The selection process will consist of a virtual interview and task. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 4th November 2021.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th November via video-call.

The Young Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and as part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our team we actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minority or other under-represented groups to apply for this role. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The Trusts and Foundations Coordinator is a key role within SHA’s small but busy Programme Funding Team and will develop our portfolio of Trust and Foundation supporters.

About us

Self Help Africa is an international NGO dedicated to the vision of an economically thriving and resilient rural Africa. Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the UK (London and Shrewsbury), the US and six African countries, SHA creates scalable and sustainable solutions to eradicating long-term poverty through knowledge transfer, investment, and market linkages. In August 2021 United Purpose joined the Gorta Group of organisations (which also includes SHA, Partner Africa and TruTrade). This is an exciting time to join SHA as the merger of two like-minded and entrepreneurial organisations will be catalytic in nature as we look to tackle the global challenges of today and tomorrow as one unified organisation.

About the role

The role will involve delivering excellent stewardship of existing Trust and Foundation relationship as well as leading on developing and implementing our approach for growing income from this source. Most of our current donors contribute cofunding towards our larger programmes, and the post holder will work closely with country teams to identify the best fit between potential funders and projects. 

The role can be based in our London office, or home based with regular visits to the office. 

About you

We're looking for an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser with excellent networking skills and experience of working collaboratively with global teams. You'll have excellent writing skills, and be able to work independently and manage a busy and varied workload. French or Portuguese language skills would be a bonus, but not essential. 

Application details

For more information and to apply, please upload your CV, application form and cover letter to the SHA website.

All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require Police/DBS/ vetting.

Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer