The Royal Society’s mission is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. Science is vital to many areas of government policy making and the Society seeks to ensure the government and the public have access to impartial and independent expert advice to inform debate and guide good decision making. The Royal Society provides independent, timely and authoritative scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. We champion the contribution that science and innovation can make to economic prosperity, quality of life and environmental sustainability; and we are a hub for debate about science, society and public policy. We are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to appreciate the value of and engage with science through top quality education.

The Education and Skills Policy Team aims to achieve this through a programme of activity intended to address the following three priorities:

1. To ensure that UK education maintains and grows the nation's status as a world-leading scientific nation.
2. To ensure that the UK has a more equitable education system that advances academic achievement and technical expertise alongside developing the individual resilience and adaptability, to provide an educational foundation for all future citizens.
3. To develop an education system that embeds within the experience of learners, the skills and knowledge that enable them to engage confidently and critically with science and how it affects people's lives.

The Society’s policy work is led by the science policy team, working closely with the Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Engagement, International Affairs and Diversity & Industry Programme teams. Activities are undertaken by a team of Senior Policy Advisers and Policy Advisers who work across a range of themes and policy issues, according to priorities and their own expertise.

The Society’s partners include other academies, learned societies, funding agencies, government, industry, charitable bodies, business and the public sector.

With knowledge and a real enthusiasm for policy in the domains of education, skills or science, you will be responsible for leading and delivering programmes of work around education reform related to STEM. Working with a small and talented team of direct reports, you will be expected to develop research projects, produce external briefings, conceive and deliver round table events, workshops and other meetings as well as provide advice for senior management, Fellows and Council. You will enjoy exceptional visibility and variety. A creative thinker and effective problem solver, you will be adept at networking, motivating colleagues, building interdisciplinary relationships and working with committees. It is essential that you are a fluent and persuasive writer and a good communicator, and ideally have experience analysing or commissioning analysis of data on any of education/skills/scientific systems.

Reports to: Head of Policy, Education & Skills

Location: Carlton House Terrace

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay Band: E

Salary:  £42,228- £52,785

Contract type: 12 month FTC (maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: 27 January 23:59pm

The Trust’s vision is a world free of MSA and our mission is to find the cause and, ultimately, the cure for MSA. Until that day, we will do all we can to support people affected by MSA and to strive to ensure that they are not alone on their individual journeys. You could help us achieve this.

The Multiple System Atrophy Trust is seeking to appoint our sixth MSA Nurse Specialist/Adviser, who will cover London and South East England, as we continue to develop our UK and Ireland services. We have an extremely committed and friendly team whose ethos is to support people affected by MSA, helping one another proactively with workloads and enquires where possible.

Ideally, you will be a qualified registered nurse with at least two years’ experience of a specialist nursing role in the neurology sector, however applicants with other relevant experience will be considered. You will have great interpersonal skills and an understanding of what it takes to deliver quality information and advice to people affected by a serious progressive neurological condition. Experience of facilitating formal and informal training for other health and care professionals is essential.

Independent travel within the prescribed area will be required to attend clinics and regional Support Groups, as will occasional travel elsewhere in the UK for clinical supervision, team meetings and other Trust activities. This is fully reimbursed.

Hybrid working arrangement between MSA Trust London office (SE16 2XB) and home based (negotiable)

Senior Recruitment Advisor

Location: West London

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time

Closing date: Monday 7th February, 9am

Salary: C. £40,000 per annum DOE

Key Highlights:

We are a small but close-knit recruitment team working to attract the best people into our successful network of 39 schools serving around 30,000 children at primary and secondary age. This role offers exposure to high-level stakeholders across a fast-paced and inspiring charity.

In this role, you will work closely with our Head of Talent to help attract, assess, and recruit senior leaders across the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to recruit for other management, teaching and operation roles across our schools, grow critical leadership talent pipelines, cultivate relationships with candidates and lead outreach activities. You will work with the wider recruitment team and work alongside key senior stakeholders to ensure smooth recruitment processes are in place and excellent relationships are maintained with candidates.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Oversee and manage the process of creating advertising and marketing collateral that enables Ark Schools to attract the best senior leaders across the education sector
• Oversee and manage the process of recruitment for senior roles, including all elements of stakeholder management during this process 
• Oversee the search and outreach for specific leadership roles
• Oversee the management of information on leadership candidates, ensure it is live, up to date and well ordered 
• Work closely with our Head of Talent on our most important/hard to fill leadership roles, undertaking outreach, searching for and cultivating relationships with candidates 
• Work closely with our Head of Talent to identify and assess leadership candidates that are suitable for Ark Schools 
• Provide advice and support to specific regions and groups of schools, ensuring excellent recruitment support is provided. Including advertising, candidate search for priority schools and support with candidate assessment
• Work closely with the Recruitment and Talent Manager to ensure that the Ark employer brand continues to attract a diverse range of high-calibre leadership applicants through press, web sites, and social media 

Key Requirements:

• Successful record of managing end to end recruitment campaigns
• Experience of recruiting through strategic outreach campaigns and recruiting through social media, particularly LinkedIn
• Record of developing and implementing effective candidate attraction and cultivation strategies, including for hard to fill and critical roles 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable and confident working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Flexible, organised and able to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines 
• Hard working, highly detail orientated, and systematic 
• Knowledge of and experience in the education sector

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service
• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym
• As an Ark Schools staff member, you will have the opportunity to be part of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a salary average defined benefit pension scheme - this means you build up a guaranteed amount in your pension, payable for every year of your retirement.

About Ark

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. We also incubate start-up programmes (Ark Ventures) that improve the education system.

How to Apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by 9am on Monday 7th February but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Main Responsibilities 

Brooke are seeking a dynamic individual, with experience of building and maintaining key charitable investment relationships, to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team.

The role is primarily responsible from securing, maintaining and building major value (from £10k) income in the UK from charitable trusts and foundations to support Brooke’s global projects, making a huge difference to the lives of working equines and the communities that rely on them for their livelihoods.

The role presents an exciting challenge in an increasingly competitive fundraising environment. We seek someone with the necessary relationship building and proposal writing skills to present Brooke as a compelling proposition to new investment markets, whilst maximising support from our existing supporters that will lead to a growth in this stream of income, to meet the targets of our new 2022-27 fundraising strategy.  

The post holder will lead on account management, proposal development, face to face meetings, presentations and negotiations with key decision makers from trusts and foundations. The individual will also be expected to participate in events and input into strategy development opportunities.

Skills and Experience required 

You will need demonstrable track record of achieving targets raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations, with an emphasis of proactively developing and building on key individual relationships, as well as developing compelling and bespoke propositions.

There is a requirement for a successful candidate to have up to date knowledge of Institute of Fundraising codes of practice relating to major donor and trust fundraising in particular, and a basic knowledge of UK tax law relating to major giving, data compliance and gift aid issues.

Planning and organising skills are also essential, especially around working to deadlines, monitoring progress against the plans and against expenditure budgets and engagement event management. 

Closing Date: 7 February 2022

Interview Date: 14 February 2022

• £26,767 per year
• Full time
• Permanent contract
• Based in Beckenham
• This role may be subject to a requirement to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless medically exempt from April 2022

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network

Bromley Community Wellbeing Hub will form part of the new transformation of mental health services in the London Borough of Bromley under the NHS Long Term Plan. The service will bring together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health care providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems. 

We are looking for people with experience of working within mental health services, including to support prevention, recovery and self-management. Applicants should have experience of completing assessments, managing a diverse caseload and working in a busy work environment, and possess effective skills in communication. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.

The role will involve:

• Management of a diverse caseload
• Providing recovery-orientated individual and group-based support to adults with mental health problems
• Collaborative working with all partners involved in the Community Wellbeing Hub
• Undertaking holistic needs and risk assessments
• Commitment to regular training and supervision
• Effective contribution to the development and continuous improvement of the service

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

BLG Mind offers flexibility for hybrid working (some days at home and some in the office) where this supports staff wellbeing and fits with the needs of clients and the charity. As a people-focused organisation, we expect all staff to spend regular time at their work base as part of these arrangements.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from culturally diverse communities
• People aged 16-25
• Disabled people
• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people, and always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems.

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd February (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Week beginning Monday 14th February

Please apply via our website

Summary

The Supporter Care Advisor plays an integral part in a team delivering a first class, professional customer service. We use a range of communication methods to ensure that where possible customer enquiries, donations and complaints are resolved at the first point of contact.

Interview Date(s): Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 February 2022

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As the Supporter Care Advisor you would be responsible for:

• Being the first point of contact for supporters and members of the public dealing with a wide range of enquiries via phone, email, web chat, social media and letter.
• Providing excellent customer service by putting the supporter at the heart of everything we do
• Capture data and feedback accurately after each contact to help identify trends and new ways of working.
• Thanking supporters for their generous donations by creating bespoke acknowledgements within agreed time frames.
• Providing first line self-empowerment support.

Ideal Candidate

Experience in working in a contact centre, either in a voluntary or a paid capacity. In addition, providing information both verbally and in writing to a high standard is key. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high volume of enquiries and have the necessary computer skills (incl. Word, Excel and Outlook), with the ability and willingness to learn new procedures through training provided. You will also be expected to react and deal with change in a positive manner, whilst demonstrating an understanding of the emotional intelligence needed and active listening skills.

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

The British Dental Association (BDA) is the national professional association for dentists in the UK and we are currently seeking a Policy Adviser.

This is a full-time permanent post, and we anticipate a hybrid approach to working location, with home working alongside attendance at our central London office.

The post combines maintaining an interest in and understanding of primary and secondary care dental services, oral health issues, dental workforces, and planning, with professional and high-quality committee secretariat skills, the ability to communicate effectively and a desire to provide a high-quality service to members of the BDA and its Committees.

The post holder will provide a professional and high-quality secretariat service to the Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services and the Central Committee for University Dental Educators and Researchers, the Dental Public Health Committee, the England Community Dental Services Committee; providing a professional and high-quality secretariat service to the UK-wide AR network; representing the BDA at meetings with NHS Employers, UK-wide Government Departments and other NHS/HS and Public Health employing organisations; being responsible for the overall planning, co-ordination and management of the CCHDS study day and associated events either virtually or in-person; researching and writing policy papers and BDJ in Practice articles; supporting and maintaining good working relationships the committee chairs; advising committees on sensitive and complex policy issues; responsible for the overall planning, co-ordination and management of the Annual Conference of Accredited Representatives and Line Managing ad-hoc temporary members of staff.

The successful candidate should have interest and experience of developing policy in the healthcare or other setting; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience of providing secretariat support to committees; understanding of the issues facing a trade union and professional association; the ability to organise and prioritise own workload and to work on own initiative; negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills; the ability to communicate with professionals at all levels; ability to pay attention to detail; work quickly and accurately under pressure; good IT skills including knowledge of MS Office and Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits include:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy
• 25 days annual leave, 4 BDA Days over Christmas and New Year and 8 Bank holiday

We are particularly keen to receive applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the BDA but also welcome applications from any candidate.

All applications must be made on a standard BDA application form (CVs can be attached to this). A detailed job description and an application form can be downloaded from the 'Work for Us' section on the BDA website. 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 4 February 2022

The BDA is an equal opportunities employer and an Investor in People

The Information and Support Advisor (community engagement) will help us grow our reach and better support people affected by migraine. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to make a real difference to people affected by migraine.

The ideal candidate will be engaged and willing to learn. They will be an excellent communicator who is good at self-motivating and has experience in building meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Existing knowledge of community engagement and support services would be welcome. However, it’s more important to us that you have the passion and drive to grow in this role, make a real difference for people affected by migraine and develop your own skills and knowledge.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced International Resourcing Advisor to join the Amnesty Resourcing Team. Working across the board, you will be exposed to a variety of interesting roles and will be an advocate for Amnesty International's Anti-Racism strategy.

JOB PURPOSE:

The International Resourcing Advisor will meet Amnesty International's strategic and reactive international staffing needs by proactively planning and strategizing end-to-end recruitment for all programme areas. You will provide policy informed recruitment advice, guidance, and best practice training to the organization. Working as part of the International Resourcing Team, you will offer high quality sourcing, attraction, assessment design and recruitment delivery service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively support all business areas with their hiring needs; high volume recruitment, generally working with volumes of approx. 50 - 60+ active roles at any given time
• Undertaking initial briefings and working closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and context of the hire, using this to plan approach and timeline for the recruitment exercise sharing best practice with hiring managers
• Implementing new practices and tools for the recruitment process and ATS system
• Planning and completing strategic projects including an anti-racism agenda to ensure constant improvements are made to the process, and ensuring the team are aligned with the overall agenda of the AIS
• Build a sound understanding of the areas, and regions, of work of all programme areas and the staff and managers employed within, to better understand the contextual issues and advise on best sourcing approaches. Build a strong collaborative relationship with HR colleagues and support relevant Business Partners in a responsive and proactive manner to ensure a joined-up approach

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• The successful post holder must have recent experience of working as a busy Recruiter, in a complex organization, ideally multi-site, matrix management and/or international
• Prior experience of implementing new recruitment tools
• Experience and willingness to own end to end recruitment activity for assigned business areas
• Experience of operating within a complex policy framework, ideally in a unionised environment, and advising upon best practice approach when balancing internal policy, precedent and legislation
• Experience of successful networking for hiring, and competitor mapping
• Expert/superuser level experience in online recruitment management systems

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Are you an experienced HR Advisor with knowledge of working within a matrix organisation?

Greensleeves Care is currently recruiting for an HR Advisor to assist in providing a generalist Human Resources advisory service across our Residential Care homes within our South and West division.

About The Role

As our HR Advisor, you will assist in providing a proactive generalist Human Resources advisory service. This will include (but is not limited to) employee relations, recruitment, organisational development, policy development and interpretation; whilst driving best practices and ensuring compliance with all employment legislation across the division.

You will work with the Divisional Support Manager and Home Managers to provide advice in line with Greensleeves Care policies and processes.  You will bring with you a sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice to ensure advice and guidance provided is both accurate and up to date.

About You

• You will hold a relevant CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven recent experience in an HR role providing general advice to managers and staff on a wide range of employee relations matters
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of employment legislation.
• Able to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The position may suit candidates who have a preference to travel to Care Homes in the South and West of the UK (Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, East Sussex and the Isle of Wight.)

What we offer

We are one of the most respected care charities in the UK. With 25 care homes and growing, we have more than 20 years’ experience in delivering exceptional care and we are excited about the next 20 years. Benefits packages include 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), a competitive salary, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and much more.

APPLY NOW

To be part of this home and award-winning organisation please click the apply now! Interviews will take place W/C 24th January 2021. 

Please note to apply for this position, candidates are expected to write a supporting statement to accompany their CV on how you meet both the Job Description and Person Specification.

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of NHS COVID PASS, ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

The British Dental Association (BDA) is the national professional association for dentists in the UK and we are currently seeking a Senior Policy Adviser.

This is a full-time permanent post, and we anticipate a hybrid approach to working location, with home working alongside attendance at our central London office.

The post holder will work alongside Head of Policy and Research and Policy Advisers to provide professional policy advice and support to the General Dental Practice Committee, its sub-committees and working groups, as well as Young Dentists Committee and Students Committee.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying areas for analysis, policy development and research; providing high level policy input and advice General Dental Practice Committee; seeking to advance the policy agenda and objectives of the General Dental Practice Committee, Young Dentists Committee and Students Committee; Liaising with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England on issues that arise in relation to NHS General Dental Practice and represent the views of the dental profession; Maintaining strong relationships with communications, campaigns, marketing and public affairs; Preparing high-quality responses to consultations; drafting policy options papers on issues pertinent to committee business in conjunction with the Policy and Research team; acting as Secretary to the GDPC Associates Sub-committee, GDPC Remuneration Sub-Committee and the Review Body Evidence Committee and the BDA Students Committee and Undertake line management responsibilities for a Policy Officer.

The successful candidate should have experience of developing policy in the healthcare or other setting; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience of providing secretariat support to committees; Understanding of the issues facing a trade union and professional association; Experience of working to deliver policy change; ability to produce high-quality responses to consultations that encapsulate the views of stakeholders within the organisation; the ability to organise and prioritise own workload and to work on own initiative; negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills; the ability to communicate with professionals at all levels; good presentation skills enabling public speaking to large and small groups; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; good IT skills including knowledge of MS Office and experience of using databases; and the ability to provide analysis including statistical analyses and to communicate complex issues.

Benefits include:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy
• 25 days annual leave, 4 BDA Days over Christmas and New Year and 8 Bank holiday

We are particularly keen to receive applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the BDA but also welcome applications from any candidate.

All applications must be made on a standard BDA application form (CVs can be attached to this). A detailed job description and an application form can be downloaded from the 'Work for Us' section on the BDA website.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 4 February 2022

The BDA is an equal opportunities employer and an Investor in People

London (Currently working from home)

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Supporter Care Adviser. You will be joining a dedicated team that provides the highest level of supporter care service and helps to expand relationships by responding to enquiries received though a range of contact channels.

As the first point of contact for both our supporters and members of the public, this role requires you to ‘think with your head’ and ‘act with your heart’ to ensure that the very best experiences are being felt by all those that contact and engage with us.

You will have previously worked in a customer contact environment, using a variety of communication methods, including social media, and have used databases. You will also be able to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team, taking ownership of queries and seeing them through to an effective resolution.

Our Supporter Care service is available from 8am to 6pm, so you will need to be able to work 8 hour shifts across this period. Currently whilst the office is closed our lines are open until 5pm and will revert to our normal shortly.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 4 February 2022.

Interview date: Thursday 17 or Friday 18 February 2022 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one day a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

COM216 - Public Affairs Campaigns Adviser

London and home working

Salary: Grade 4: £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Full time (35 hours per week) or part time (28 hours per week)

This is an exciting opportunity at a crucial time for the Royal College of Physicians. We are at the heart of supporting doctors through the pandemic, we have a key role in helping to reset the NHS, and our profile in Parliament and the health sector is as high as it has ever been.

The public affairs and campaigns adviser will help us to make sure the impact of the pandemic results in innovations and improvements in healthcare. You will help develop and deliver our public affairs influencing work, developing relationships with people in Parliament, Whitehall, and the health and care sector. You will use those relationships to make sure we have influence on issues related to workforce, health inequalities, integrated care and research.

You will be as comfortable speaking to parliamentarians and other stakeholders as you are writing consultation submissions and briefings. You will understand and be able to engage with the detail of legislation, while appreciating the bigger picture and our place in it. You will have experience of carefully analysing the external environment to spot opportunities to raise the profile of our policy priorities. And you will be able to help quickly draft press releases and media statements.

The policy and campaigns team – and the wider communications, policy and research directorate - is a fast paced, collaborative and innovative environment. We value the opinions and ideas of every member of the team and actively seek their contributions. You will contribute to policy development, help us set our objectives and improve the ways we work.

Responsibilities

• Developing a broad understanding of key policy issues and positions so you can help the RCP meet its objectives by contributing to the development and implementation of strategies to engage with and influence decision makers.
• Maintaining a keen awareness of issues within the health sector, politics and the media in order to spot opportunities, contribute to policy development, advise senior officers and work with communications colleagues and other staff as appropriate.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with Parliamentarians, their staff and civil servants.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for engagement, working with the media team to craft statements so relevant issues are highlighted to the media.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with other health organisations and bodies involved in the delivery of care.
• Working flexibly and proactively, undertaking a range of work such as writing briefings, letters, parliamentary bulletins and consultation responses.
• Preparing senior officers and staff for stakeholder meetings, and yourself representing the RCP at meetings and events.

Experience

You will

• have a background in public affairs, understanding how the UK political system works and how to effectively influence it
• have contributed to developing and delivering successful influencing campaigns, including tailoring communications to a variety of audiences
• have excellent writing skills and experience of producing briefings, consultation responses and other communications on behalf of an organisation and senior people
• be able to quickly develop positive and effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, including those in senior positions
• be able to act on your own initiative to develop new work, proposing reasonable and realistic solutions
• understand the importance of and be committed to involving a diverse range of organisations and people in developing and delivering campaigns.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working

About the RCP

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a patient-centred and clinically led membership organisation for physicians, with 41,000 members worldwide. The RCP works to ensure that physicians are trained to provide high-quality care, and promotes evidence-based policies to government to encourage healthy lifestyles and reduce illness. By working in partnership with other health organisations, we present a powerful and unified voice to improve health and healthcare.

Our values

We are committed to taking care, learning, and being collaborative. These values drive the way we behave, how we interact with each other, and how we work together to achieve our vision and improve patient care.

We value taking care

This means we behave respectfully towards people, whatever their role, position, gender or background. It means we act as representatives of the RCP, and take decisions in the interests of the organisation as a whole.

We value learning

This means we continuously improve through active learning and honest reflection, so that we grow personally and as an organisation, while striving for excellence. We support learning and development opportunities.

We value being collaborative

This means we work together towards the RCP’s vision in a collaborative and professional way, understanding that individuals bring different strengths and approaches to our work. We value diversity and each other’s contributions.

For more information about the role, please view the job description and person specification. If you would like to talk to us about it, please email Louise Forsyth, public affairs manager.

To apply, please click apply to send a CV and covering letter to us.

Closing date: 18 February 

Interview date: TBC 

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

The RCP is all about our people – our members, our staff, our volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. That’s why welcoming and having people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is so important to us.

• Manage Employee Relations casework including dismissals, appraisals, performance management, absences, sickness, maternity and paternity policies
• Work for a housing association and support the function of the HR team

Client Details

• Social housing provider managing homes on behalf of a council in London
• Small HR team looking to expand

Description

• Lead on ER casework
• Work with key stakeholders
• Be responsible for providing specialist, expert advice, support and guidance on high risk, highly complex people ER issues to relevant Managers, Employees and People Business Partners.
• Develop and deliver training programmes, in partnership with L&D to upskill managers unemployment legislation and the management of ER issues

Profile

The successful Employee Relations Specialist will have prior exposure to ER casework and be able to take lead on complex cases.

Experience in public sector HR is desirable, but not required.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to work for a London Council and make a difference