Animal Care Manager Jobs
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Finance Assistant. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £26,796 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
The Finance Directorate has a highly skilled team of employees who cover financial accounting and transaction processing, management accounting and reporting and payroll. The Charity has an annual revenue budget of £75m and operates a trading subsidiary with income in excess of £2.0m per annum. The team processes around 5,000 supplier payments and 150,000 neutering vouchers per year. In addition, they run a payroll for over 1,000 staff and support over 220 branches and their volunteer treasurers, as well as providing financial advice and support to the 36 centres and a chain of over 100 shops.
Responsibilities of our Finance Assistant:
This is an entry-level Finance Assistant position, the ideal candidate will have some experience working in an office-based finance team and looking to develop their skills and gain additional experience.
As our Finance Assistant you will provide processing and administrative support for the financial accounting activities of the charity. You will also provide a high-quality service and be responsible for ledgers they control. The role will focus on a core area, either purchase ledger, banking or CPL Enterprises, but will be able to interchange with tasks in other areas. Duties will include processing PO’s and requests for payment, undertaking BACs and cheque payment runs, reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies, daily banking activities and other general administrative tasks.
What we’re looking for in our Finance Assistant:
- Experience working within a finance team, ideally accounts receivable or accounts payable departments
- Experience of working within an office environment
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Experience of using accounting software or a similar type of database
- Ability to process data accurately and quickly
- Experience of using Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level
- A willingness to provide a quality service to customers with experience of working in a customer orientated role
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £26,796 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 21st May 2024
Virtual interview date: 29th May 2024 onwards
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We are currently seeking a fixed term Grants Impact and Evaluation specialist to provide technical monitoring, evaluation, and learning knowledge to the Grants and Programmes Team and Battersea grantees. In this role, you will support the Impact and Evaluation Lead in the design and delivery of Battersea’s approach to impact and evaluation.
This role will be based within Insight and Impact but work closely with Battersea’s Global Programmes Team. The role will be the key point of knowledge and technical support for Grants Managers in ensuring that all potential and awarded grants have an agreed monitoring and evaluation approach, and that portfolio-wide learning can be gathered and applied by Battersea and grantees.
What we can offer you
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our Hybrid Working Model
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 19th May 2024
Interview date(s): 29th/20th May 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, we’re dedicated to developing deeper knowledge and better practice on how to give every horse and pony their best life. As part of our Fundraising and Marketing Communications team, the Community and Corporate Fundraising Officer is instrumental in engaging with our supporters and stakeholders to fulfil this mission, through elevating our charity and raising funds. This role plays a pivotal part in expanding our portfolio of community and corporate fundraising.
About The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is the largest equine welfare charity in the South West peninsula dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies who have suffered neglect, abuse, and trauma. We also deliver a range of Equine Assisted Services with our rescued horses and ponies. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has five sites across Devon and is providing life-long loving care to over 600 rescued equines.
About the role
Reports into the Fundraising Manager (Philanthropy).
This is a hybrid role with a nominated base at Olympus Business Park in Newton Abbot and core hours of 37.5 per week.
Please note that this role is subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, and you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Salary Band: G (£26,481 - £30,090)
What You Will Be Doing:-
As our Community and Corporate Fundraising Officer, you'll help develop our engagement and income generation from community and corporate sources across the South West of England and help deliver public engagement through events at our sanctuaries and in the community.
Connecting with Communities
You'll be at the forefront of our community fundraising efforts, building relationships with community fundraisers to support and encourage their activities. You’ll constantly seek out opportunities and leads to develop and grow this key fundraising area.
Forging Corporate Partnerships
Step into the corporate world with us to build great relationships with existing supporters and generate leads to develop new partnership opportunities with those who align to our values of kindness, care, and knowledge.
Creating Memorable Events
Bring our mission to life through engaging events at our sanctuaries and at high profile shows and community events to engage the public in our work.
Networking with Purpose
Spread the word as you network across the South West, embodying our values and advocating for our cause.
Sharing Impactful Stories
Maximise opportunities for communicating your community and corporate projects and stories by working closely with the Content Team.
Providing Exceptional Support
Our supporters are so important to us, so you’ll put them first by always providing exemplary customer care and great stewardship, so they feel valued and appreciated.
What You Will Bring:-
· A proven track record in community/corporate/event fundraising.
· Demonstrable outstanding organisational skills, ensuring tasks are managed efficiently and effectively.
· You will exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, conveying messages with warmth and clarity.
· You will showcase adept networking abilities, fostering strong and lasting relationships within the community.
· Possess experience in public speaking and confidently representing organisational values.
· While not required, a background in equine care and welfare is desirable, with comprehensive training available.
· Bring an approachable and friendly demeanour to interactions with colleagues and supporters alike.
· Hold a valid driving license, with business mileage covered from your designated base.
Why Join Us
We’re the place for people who want to make a difference to the lives of foals, horses, and ponies.
As part of our Mare and Foal Sanctuary team, you'll find yourself surrounded by supportive individuals who share your passion for equine welfare and supporter care. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your needs, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Please complete an application form via our website and return by Wednesday 22nd May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home
Salary: c.£24,000 dependant on experience
Closing Date: 12th May 2024. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
Join our client and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession
The role:
Working for a national Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join their in-house congress team based near Gloucester with hybrid working. As part of its portfolio of events, the association hosts a large veterinary conference, with a globally renowned scientific programme alongside a significant exhibition.
The Events Administrator will play a key role in supporting a variety of elements across Congress and other events including areas such as scientific programme and speaker administration, social programme logistics, registration and delegate administration, sponsorship and exhibition administration support and onsite delivery.
Due to the variation in both this role and in the events running, it is an ideal opportunity to develop your event organisational skills and be part of an ever-developing team.
Skills and experience:
They are looking for a self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational skills that can demonstrate experience of working on complex projects. The successful candidate will have great attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines, work in a multi-tasking environment and possess excellent customer service skills. Experience in running events is desired but not essential if transferable skills can be proven. Proficient IT skills and quick to pick up and run with new technology.
The person:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They will be results driven, strive to make a difference and enjoy a challenge. Exceptional organisational and time management skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.
The candidate must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and occasionally travel throughout the UK.
About Our Client:
Our client is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host a large, small animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.
This post is a full-time role working 37.5 hours in the Congress department and reports to the Events Manager.
Their reward package for this role includes a basic salary of circa £24,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, they offer generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
They also offer:
- Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.
- Bupa dental plan.
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.
- Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
- Support for hybrid working for their employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and they also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
- Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask their specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
- Training and development.
- Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, they offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.
- Last but by no means least, they have regular social activities and events for those who wish to join!
And they are:
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.
Committed to supporting sustainability in their work and in the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and they would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on their vacancy page.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.
Their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins their belief that they can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions they can all bring. They create inclusive teams aligned to their values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
You may have experience in the following: Congress Administrator, Events Coordinator, Event Planner, Conference Coordinator, Administrative Events Assistant, Congress Support Officer, Exhibition Coordinator, Conference Administrator, etc.
REF-213 175
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To assist with handling all incoming requests for help, both by telephone and email, to listen to and record the needs of older and/or terminally ill people and their pets.
To identify individuals outside our charitable remit and refer them to other organisations that can offer assistance and always seek advice in the case of doubt.
To raise a computerised record or case to log the call.
To help support the department with any administration process including inputting information on to our database.
This post will require a good overall understanding of the needs of older people and their pets.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i. To listen to the needs of each Owner and accurately record information for each Owner and their pet by completion of a computerised case.
ii. To ensure you record all of your communications onto the database in an accurate and timely fashion by way of comments on each Owner case at the end of each conversation and appropriately refer to Management about urgent cases.
iii. To help maintain up-to-date records and mailing lists for Owners, Owners’ contacts and volunteers throughout the course of your work.
iv. To have a good working knowledge of other roles and tasks within the team and provide ad hoc support as required including inputting information.
Case types include; Dog Walking, home checks, Short term fostering, long term fostering, pet care, talks and pet profiling
v. To liaise with all other members of The Trust to help maintain a quality service.
vi. To contribute and liaise with the team by helping to update volunteer and owner cases in the course of your communications.
vii. To help maintain filing and filing systems related to your work.
viii. To liaise with all other staff of The Trust in a flexible manner.
ix. To liaise with all Owners and members of the general public in a polite and helpful way.
x. To be familiar with and adhere to procedures and protocols, disciplinary and applicable rules and ensure compliance with legislations (Health and Safety, Data Protection, especially the privacy of members, Owners and volunteers alike).
xi. At all times to ensure and maintain a compassionate, professional and efficient public image for The Trust.
Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.
This vacancy is based in our Head Office in Hayle, Cornwall and we will be looking to fill the position as soon as possible.
“Peace of mind and practical help for older people – love, care and safety for pets”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Salary: Circa £32,000 (dependent on experience)
Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity in charity fundraising? Are you ready to be part of a team driving real change in their fundraising activities?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented fundraising professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare.
The opportunity
Our client is the charity for the working animal of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, it has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival.
As part of the charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, they are recruiting a Fundraising Relationships Officer. In this role, you will join a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support.
Your key responsibilities include:
• High value donor and corporate fundraising programme support.
• Project manage high-value donor and corporate fundraising and engagement activities, including delivering appeals, submissions, and enquiries.
• Administer the high-value donor thanking programme across the trust, legacy, and corporate fundraising, ensuring exemplary stewardship.
• Gather and analyse information about current and prospective high-value donors and corporates from GDPR-compliant sources such as publicly available websites and the supporter database.
• Contribute to research on donors and corporates, to enable targeted approaches.
• Maintain the prospect pipeline, identifying potential donors and corporate partners to ensure the Fundraising Relationships programme continues to grow.
• Project manage fundraising events, taking an active role at each event, and ensuring all aspects of the event run with efficiency.
• Project-manage the development and production of fundraising and marketing materials, to support high-value donor and corporate activities.
• Provide general administrative support such as drafting documents, updating policies and procedures, and meeting minutes, dealing with telephone queries, data entry etc.
Your knowledge:
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
• Knowledge of developing and delivering compelling pitches and applications.
Your experience:
• Experience of working in a busy professional environment as administrator, fundraiser, researcher, or project manager on a variety of projects.
• Experience of providing exemplary administrative support and maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures.
• Experience of providing excellent supporter/customer care and resolving complaints.
• Experience of building working relationships with a diverse range of people at all levels of seniority.
• Experience of organising or assisting with events.
• Experience generating income and/or outcomes against set targets. (Desirable).
Your skills:
• Capable of diligent research, with excellent analytical skills to interpret and present information.
In return, they can offer:
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme (they will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5%)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included).
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
• Paid Volunteer Day.
• A career path that can grow with the organisation.
Next steps:
If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV today.
Early response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received. This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
You may also have experience in the following: Funding Coordination Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Fundraiser, Donor Management, Regional Fundraising, Third Sector, Charity Funding, etc
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The role
The role is a 12 month fixed term contract and sits in our people team, supporting the charity by providing a professional, comprehensive and proactive recruitment service. To work closely with the HR advisors, the HR coordinator and as necessary, the HR and organisational development manager, to support recruitment and selection-based projects.
As the first point of contact for all recruitment related queries from recruiting managers and candidates, you’ll be responsible for uploading vacancies and supporting information onto our online advertising platforms and manage recruitment activity as a key user of our recruitment applicant tracking system (ATS). You’ll also ensure all our recruitment and selection literature, including adverts and job descriptions are correctly branded and formatted.
You’ll actively support and provide guidance to recruiting managers at the beginning and during all the stages of the recruitment process, along with offering a face to face service to build key stakeholder relationships across the charity. You’ll also be required, when necessary to actively represent the people team at interviews.
You’ll also be responsible for managing the recruitment inbox and supporting recruiting managers and the HR advisors from coordinating interviews to creating a range of quarterly recruitment reports.
About you
You’ll have experience of working in a recruitment administrative role within an HR or recruitment function. And be proficient in using administrative systems and databases specific to recruitment. You’ll have the ability to work as part of a hybrid team and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills allowing you to work together at all times when in the office or when working from home. You’ll understand the importance of working accurately and with attention to detail within a confidential framework and have the ability to use your initiative to plan and organise your own workload.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.
Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.
Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office, however in line with our hybrid working practice, you will be required to work 2 days in the office which will be Tuesday and Wednesday; the remaining days will be from home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team in the first instance.
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for everyone. This is for those who work for us, work with us, support us and who we support. EDI is core to the vision, mission and strategic objectives of our charity. This is being continuously adapted to the way we work. So, we all have a part to play in embedding and living our EDI values to translate our ongoing commitment to EDI.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 9 May 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
HorseWorld provides a lifeline for horses, ponies and donkeys and opportunities for young people, by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned and mistreated equines, and empowering disadvantaged young people to discover their potential.
Founded in 1952, HorseWorld Trust (formerly The Friends of Bristol Horses Society) has transformed the lives of thousands of equines. Our farm (circa 170 acres) is located between Bristol and Bath and today we are responsible for over 300 equines, including over 100 on-site.
We also run our ground-breaking Discovery programme which unites some of our abandoned and mistreated horses with disadvantaged young people from all walks of life. Founded in 2007, Discovery is now a well-established alternative learning provider and is seen as one of the leading equine-assisted learning programmes, currently working with over 250 students each year to achieve remarkable results.
Chief Executive
HorseWorld Trust
Bristol
Salary: circa £90,000
We are looking for an inspirational leader to grow HorseWorld Trust’s reach and impact by increasing our ability to care for horses in need and increasing the number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds that we support. Working closely with a highly engaged and supportive Board of Trustees, our new Chief Executive will build on our success to date and ensure we can realise our future ambitions, including supporting our income growth.
The CEO will provide the leadership and resources for our passionate team, enabling them to achieve the best in their roles, as well as providing visible and supportive leadership externally with our key stakeholders and funders.
We are looking for an ambitious, solutions focussed and commercially minded individual with experience of:
- Effective leadership of organisational-wide growth at CEO or senior Director level
- Inspiring, developing and leading a highly committed team
- Building solid relationships and credibility with a broad range of stakeholders, including partners and funders
- Working seamlessly between strategic and operational requirements
A passion for supporting the needs of disadvantaged young people and a keen interest in animal welfare, particularly saving the lives of abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys is essential.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 12-19th June 2024
Interviews with HorseWorld Trust: w/c 24th June 2024
About you
Are you detail-oriented, love working with data and want to work in a great team that’s making a difference to people living with myeloma? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Data Officer who has experience working with relational databases with a strong understanding of data protection and electronic marketing regulation. This role is ideal for someone who is methodical, enjoys a varied to-do list, and is committed to continuous professional development.
The right candidate will have experience working with databases in a fundraising or marketing context, be comfortable wrangling and cleaning data and possess the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. If you have experience with data analysis and visualisation that’s even better!
About the Role
As a Data Officer at Myeloma UK, you will be supporting the charity as we implement a brand-new data strategy. You will ensure our data is handled with the highest care, complying with best practice in data protection, and be involved in projects covering data management, data cleaning, reporting, and analysis.
Some of your varied responsibilities will include:
· Collaborate across the charity assessing our processing and help to manage communication preferences, data assets, including maintaining the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) log.
· Support us in assessing new and existing data processing to ensure we follow privacy by design principles.
· Enhance data flows from multiple sources to our CRM, providing training and support to colleagues where needed.
· Contribute to the development and execution of a brand-new data strategy, improving our charity’s data maturity through staff training and promoting best practice.
· Create dashboards and visualisations, identify trends, and provide insights to enhance how we work.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.
We offer flexible working and flexitime to allow you to find the right working pattern for you. We have a Staff Engagement Group who work with us to ensure staff are happy and who help us review and update our benefits. We offer an employee assistance programme and our Wellbeing Leads are always here to support our staff.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending us:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
We want to get a sense of who you are as well as what you can do.
Applications close on 13 May 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 20 May 2024. You may be asked to do a task prior to your interview.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes 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.
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Power BI Developer. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £43,003 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
The small yet busy Solution Delivery Team is expanding from six to ten employees, sitting within the IT Department. The team work within Cats Protection to identify issues and provide technical solutions, utilizing both off the shelf products or in-house developed solutions as required. Internal solutions are built using a range of technologies focused around the Azure Stack, including low code/no code solutions, the Power platform, T-SQL and other technologies as required.
Responsibilities of our Power BI Developer:
As a Power BI Developer you will be working with a number of departments within Cats Protection to understand their data and reporting requirements. You will need to identify any quality issues with their data, as well as work with the departments on how best to resolve historic data issues and improve processes to ensure future data is captured to a high standard. The data will then need to be moved in to our Power BI platform where you will create user friendly and accurate reports to show this data.
Current projects include:
- Supporting existing reports and dashboards for Neutering Finance to track processing times and backlog
- Building a number of reports for our Volunteering teams to track foster home inspections, volunteer availability, and surveys of the volunteers
- Supporting a network of Power BI Champions within the organisation, providing them with data and supporting them in finetuning reports to better inform decision-making
What we’re looking for in our Power BI Developer:
- At least 3 years of experience using Power BI and extracting data from SQL, Excel and SharePoint.
- Experience presenting data in a format that users can understand
- Knowledge of the PowerApps platform
- Knowledge of Azure Data Factory and ETL processes
- Someone with a logical, analytical approach to problem solving
- Knowledge of the appropriate professional and/or legal data standards
- A customer focussed individual
- A keen eye for detail, ensures all work is carried out to a high standard
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £43,003 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working options
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 13th May 2024
Virtual interview date: 21st & 22nd May 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Scientific Knowledge and Communications Officer who has a passion for delivering high quality scientific information to a range of different audiences. You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make complex information engaging and accessible. You’ll require strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage your workload to meet strict deadlines.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five year strategy.
The post holder will be responsible for developing evidence led scientific communications that help engage new audiences as we aim to reach new people as part of our strategic goals. You will use your science communication expertise to bring our research and scientific information to life for a variety of audiences from people affected by myeloma to health care professionals as well as scientists and researchers.
You will support other teams across Myeloma UK by helping to develop engaging evidence led impactful communications that can be used for appeals, case for support and other activities. You’ll also work with our research and health care professional community to engage and involve them in our communications activities.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.
We offer flexible working and flexitime to allow you to find the right working pattern for you. We have a Staff Engagement Group who work with us to ensure staff are happy and who help us review and update our benefits. We offer an employee assistance program and our Wellbeing Leads are there always here to support our staff.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending us the following :
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 20 May 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 27 May 2024. You may be asked to do a task prior to your interview.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes 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.
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience of working in the UK Parliament, in an in-house public affairs team or within a public affairs consultancy? Are you looking to drive change to help tackle one of the UK’s biggest killers?
If so, you may be the Public Affairs Officer we’re looking for!
About the role
Our Policy and Public Affairs team exists to build support amongst key decision makers so that we can fund lifesaving research into heart disease. We develop the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) position, engaging and influencing stakeholders to help ensure the UK remains a global leader in heart and circulatory research while advocating for the 7.6 million people living with heart and circulatory diseases across the UK.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Officer to join our award winning and high impact team during a very exciting time in politics. You’ll be engaging with Parliamentarians to promote our work at Westminster and in their individual constituencies, while proactively spotting opportunities to build relationships and advance the interests of BHF. You’ll deliver a programme of activity and engagement that contributes to our wider Hearts Need More campaign, which aims to make heart and circulatory diseases a key priority for political parties ahead of the next general election.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
About you
With an interest in, and understanding of the external political environment, you'll have a good understanding of the workings of the UK Government and parliamentary procedure. You'll have an understanding of the role of BHF and other health and medical research charities in general, and particularly in the political arena.
You'll have experience of working in the UK Parliament or within a public affairs in-house team or consultancy, and have excellent communication skills. Having previously engaged with political stakeholders, you'll be able to build strong relationships with key internal and external colleagues.
With a proven ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively for political audiences in a variety of formats, you’ll be able to summarise complex information swiftly and accurately for a variety of audiences. You'll also have strong organisational skills, including experience of coordinating events.
This is an opportunity to make a profound impact for our patients, their families, and our supporters at an exciting time in the electoral cycle.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams during week commencing 20th May 2024
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.