Associate Director Of Delivery Jobs
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Education Team. This role will require the successful candidate to support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care, work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher / senior specialist teaching assistant, support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities and to assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team.
Role Requirements
STL1 – Provide support for Learning Activities set by Classteacher & Senior Specialist Teaching Assistant
- To support learning activities for individual, groups or whole classes of pupils, leading activities under the direction of the teacher or Senior Teaching Assistant supporting the teacher in their delivery of lessons.
- To demonstrate our School Ethos and Pupil Charter throughout the School day.
- Holistically integrate education, health and care needs.
- Evaluate and record procedures for learning activities.
- To know individual learning targets for each pupil in the group(s) and take specific action to enable individual pupil goals be achieved.
- To attend to the general care, maintenance and storage of classroom equipment.
STL 2 – Support Children’s Development
- Observe pupils, sharing observational findings, contribute to the implementation of activities to support development.
- Actively contribute towards record-keeping particularly in respect of pupil learning, therapeutic interventions, behaviour management, child protection and any other specific programme set up for individual pupils by the teacher / Senior Specialist Teaching Assistant / Therapist.
STL 3 – Help to keep Children Safe
- Undertake annual safeguarding training.
- Adhere to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures and policies. Recording incidents pertaining to pupil safety, including for illness, accidents and incidents, accepting that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that ‘it could happen here’.
- Read relevant documentation / mandatory reads in relation to Keeping Children Safe In Education.
- Report any signs and indicators of possible abuse, being sensitive to the child/young person and circumstances, Identifying, report and record changes in behaviour and physical signs.
- Be aware of and follow plans, risk assessments and record keeping pertaining to individual pupils, including care plans, health care plans, feeding plans, moving and handling and behaviour management plans, actively engaging in relevant training and competencies offered to ensure that you are able to support in keeping all pupils in the class safe.
- Ensure safe transport for all pupils in the class for off site visits.
STL 4 – Contribute to Positive Relationships
- Interact with and respond positively and professionally, to pupils and adults, including colleagues, other professionals and parents/ carers at all times.
- Work collaboratively as part of a class and wider School and organisational team.
- Actively support change where it is required to improve the teaching, learning and meeting of our pupils needs.
STL 5 – Provide Effective Support for your Colleagues
- Work effectively as a team member, being aware of and providing support to colleagues when needed.
- Embrace training and competencies to ensure that all staff in a class team are able to support each other.
- Complete all ‘Universal level training’.
STL 6 / STL 39 – Support Literacy and Numeracy Activities, Communication and Interaction Needs
- Support the delivery of appropriate communication, language and literacy as well as the learning targets related to cognition to individuals, small groups and whole classes of pupils, providing accurate support and feedback to the teacher and pupils.
STL 7 / STL 8 – Support and use Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Teaching and Learning
- Prepare commonly used ICT for use in lessons and be aware of and be able to use hardware and software commonly used in the school.
- Be aware of individual pupil’s specific needs as assessed by teachers and therapists and apply relevant recommendations.
- Support the delivery of lessons including ICT to individuals, small groups and whole classes of pupils.
STL 9 – Observe and Report of Pupil Performance
- Against intended learning targets be able to observe and complete assessments with teaching support.
- Support the classteacher in providing evidence (observational notes, photographs, videos) presenting in the appropriate format to assist the evaluation of evidence relating to the pupils’ stage of development.
- Be able to clearly explain and answer questions / justify your evidence of pupil performance to the teacher.
- Observe school policies and procedures for confidentiality of information about pupils.
STL 10 – Support Children’s Play and Learning
- To promote and support age-appropriate play for pupils.
- To supervise and actively encourage play and leisure activities during playtimes taking an active role in the organisation of play, leisure and recreational activities.
STL 11 – Contribute to supporting Bilingual / Multilingual Pupils
- When applicable be aware of the first language of pupils and their parents.
STL 12 / STL 38 – Support a Child with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs and Their Families
- Be confident in each of the pupils needs in the classroom and the relevant strategies that are required to support them.
- See the pupil as a ‘whole’ and integrate their education, health and care needs throughout their day.
- Support pupils with communication and interaction, cognition and learning, behaviour, emotional and social development needs and pupils sensory and/or physical needs.
STL 13 – Contribute to Moving and Handling Individuals
- Follow agreed Moving and Handling plans as prescribed by therapists undertaking relevant training and competencies prior to do any of the below:
- Carry out moves and changes of position taking account of the individual’s needs, preferences and their advice on the most appropriate methods and equipment.
- Use moving and handling methods appropriate to the individual’s condition, your personal handling limits and the equipment available.
- Move and change individual’s positions in ways which minimise pain, discomfort and friction and maximise the individual’s independence, self-respect and dignity.
- Observe, record and immediately report any significant changes in the individual’s condition when you are moving them.
- Record details of methods of moving and handling which the individual finds acceptable according to legal and organisational requirements.
- Undertake therapeutic programmes that have been developed by physio and occupational therapists.
STL 14 – Support Individuals during Therapy Sessions
- Receive relevant training from therapists and then implement training and competencies throughout the pupils’ day.
- Be able to articulate the purpose of programmes and ensure their delivery in an integrated way.
- Work with individuals to identify the effectiveness of the therapy sessions on their health and social well-being.
- Check observations with appropriate people and against agreed outcomes.
- Identify any issues or problems in relation to the therapy sessions and work with individuals, key people and others to identify and agree changes to the therapy sessions.
- Record and report on therapy sessions within confidentiality agreements and according to legal and organisational requirements.
STL 16 – Provide Displays
- To produce and maintain displays in accordance with the school’s Display Policy.
- To ensure that Information Governance and Confidentiality is applied to any information that you are privy to.
STL 19 / STL 37 / STL 41 – Promote Positive Behaviour
- Highlight and praise positive aspects of pupils’ behaviour appropriate to the individual.
- Recognise patterns and triggers which may lead to inappropriate behavioural responses and take appropriate action to pre-empt problems.
- Encourage the team to support pupils consistently and regularly review their own behaviours to model intended outcomes.
- Provide feedback to relevant people on progress made by any pupils with a behaviour support plan in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
- Implement individual pupil behaviour management programmes if required.
STL 31 – Prepare and Maintain the Learning Environment
- Prepare the learning environment to meet the needs of individual pupils.
- Support the teacher in the preparation of resources needed for lessons by gathering and appropriately positioning them for access.
- To ensure that pupils are in the right place at the right time in the right clothing with the appropriate equipment in the correct position.
STL 40 – Support Pupils with Cognition and Learning Needs
- Implement agreed strategies to support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties to learn.
- Sequence and structure learning environment and experiences ensuring adequate time.
- Consistently apply visual, auditory, object and tactile cues.
- Provide an appropriate level of assistance to enable the pupil to experience a sense of achievement, maintain self-esteem and self-confidence and encourage self-help skills.
- Listen carefully to the pupil and positively encourage him/her to communicate his/her needs and ideas.
STL 42 – Support Pupils with Sensory and/or Physical Needs
- Obtain accurate and up-to-date information about: a the nature and level of the pupil’s sensory and/or physical needs and apply to the pupil’s learning needs, planned learning tasks and activities.
- With support adapt the layout of the learning environment and the equipment used to enable the pupil with sensory and/or physical needs to access and maximise learning opportunities.
- Encourage the pupil to actively participate in learning tasks and activities consistent with his/her developmental level, physical abilities and any medical conditions.
- Ensure that any specialist equipment is used appropriately to maintain the pupil’s comfort and maximise his/her participation in learning tasks and activities.
- Give appropriate assistance to enable the pupil to experience a sense of achievement and encourage independence.
- Positively reinforce the pupil’s efforts to participate in learning tasks and activities.
STL 43 – Assist in the Administration of Medication
- Apply standard precautions for infection control and other relevant health and safety measures.
- Report any discrepancies or omissions you might find to the person in control of the administration and to relevant staff as appropriate.
- Be aware of School procedures.
- Contribute to administering and record keeping of medication to individuals in the appropriate manner, using the correct techniques according to the care plan if signed off as competent in doing so.
- Ensure the security of medications throughout the process and ensure all medication is stored in the correct safe place when administration is complete.
STL 4 – Meet their Personal Support Needs
- Attend to pupils’ personal care needs as and when necessary ensuring care and dignity at all times.
- Assist with the organisation of refreshments and mealtimes, feeding individual pupils where necessary including feeding by gastric tube after receiving the necessary training.
- Support pupils in the water and assist with swimming and or hydrotherapy programmes.
PDR – Take part in School Staff Development Procedures
- Take part in a performance management programme and work towards specific pupil progress and professional development targets.
- Take part in a staff induction programme, and pursue other training opportunities as agreed with the line manager.
- Take part in staff development days, class team meetings, departmental meetings, whole staff meetings and other occasional meetings held in usual working hours.
- To support students and volunteers who work within the classroom from time to time.
- The roles and responsibilities in this job description can be reviewed at any time in order to better meet the needs of pupils.
- All of our Support Assistants will be expected to work with a range of pupils in their class and maybe requested to work with others across the School.
The right candidate will have experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small impactful team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Be a member of the TLAP leadership team, taking specific responsibility for our policy and influencing work as a partnership and within the core team.
· Co-Produce TLAP policy positions with NCAG, others with direct lived experience and TLAP partners.
· Liaise with and seek views from a wide range of TLAP partners and key stakeholders as part of programme and product development.
· Maintain TLAP at the forefront of influence and innovation, working with TLAP partners to improve personalisation nationally, regionally and locally
What we are looking for:
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and social justice.
· Extensive strategic experience, gained at a senior level, of developing of policy and/or practice and of delivering complex work programmes in partnership with people who draw on care and support.
· A thorough knowledge of personalisation and community-based support as defined in the Care Act and subsequent policy development
· A record of collaborative work within an organisation and across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve change
· An understanding of partnership working, in particular the promotion of coproduction and inclusive approaches to policy development and influence
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· What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit someone passionate about the outdoors and helping young people to become our CEO for corporate responsibility in a co-CEO role. We believe this represents an exceptional opportunity to help shape the Green Team strategy for the next decade, continue to grow the team and further enhance its reputation.
Overview
The Green Team was founded in 1995 to support young people to succeed in achieving the Duke of Edinburgh award. Since then, the team has grown significantly and now offers nine programmes along with corporate volunteering days and holiday activities. From one member of staff and a few volunteers, we now have 10 staff and over 50 volunteers.
The growth of the team since 1995 has been primarily driven by our current CEO, Penny Radway. The size of the organisation and number of programmes run mean that we believe the time is right to introduce a dual CEO approach. Penny will focus on CEO responsibilities for delivering our programmes.
The role
To co-lead the charity promoting the mission, aims, values and objectives, be directly responsible for specific agreed areas of the charity’s corporate operations while overseeing and ensuring the success of these operations. To increase income generation, specifically unrestricted funds, enhance existing financial controls, and impact reporting. To also ensure there are clear and impactful communications, partnerships and marketing approaches for the development of the Green Team.
Work in partnership with the Co-CEO Programmes to advise the Trustees on the strategic direction of the organisation and to implement Board decisions. To ensure the sustainability of the Green Team, with a focus on increasing unrestricted funds to achieve longevity of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the post
To maintain the office environment and provide related services so as to enable The Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) staff and other users of the premises to carry out their roles in a safe and efficient manner, whilst contributing to the day-to-day operations and wider organisational goals.
Person specification
You will have a good knowledge of building services, be practical and thoughtful, be helpful and willing to support colleagues. You will also have a good understanding of regulatory frameworks and a balanced approach to their implementation. You will have basic IT skills (MS Excel and Word).
Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, you will respect the Christian ethos and values of SBS.
Summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the post
1. Building Maintenance
- Organise routine and periodic maintenance of SBS property and equipment, in accordance with an approved maintenance plan, whilst supervising the work of contractors, keep records up to date and periodically arrange for recurring services to be put out to tender.
- Organise quotes for non-recurring maintenance work liaising with and supervising contractors.
- To liaise with tenants over any property issues and to carry out landlord repairs where appropriate and necessary.
- To undertake minor maintenance tasks in Bible House.
2. Office Services
- Organise and liaise with the office cleaners, pest control, waste disposal companies and other service providers as well as provide janitorial and building supplies as required.
- To organise refreshment supplies.
- To order stationery and other office supplies on request.
- To organise postal deliveries, receive goods, check for damage and match goods received with delivery documentation.
3. Health & Safety
- Act as Health & Safety Officer for SBS, maintain all necessary paperwork, report any incidents to the Director of Finance & Administration and (where applicable) to the appropriate external authorities. (IOSH Managing Safely or similar accreditation would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite).
- Act as Fire Officer for SBS, keeping SBS’s Fire Risk Assessment up to date, arranging appropriate training for staff and Fire Wardens, organising periodic alarm test, fire drills, testing smoke alarms etc.
- Ensure appropriate levels of physical security within SBS premises and to liaise with appropriate agencies over thefts, break-ins and any other relevant matters should the arise.
4. Storage Unit & Reception
- Arrange (safely and accessibly) the storage of archive documents, financial records and other materials in the storage unit.
- Participate with other SBS staff in answering the door and welcoming visitors as and when required.
General Activities
- Play an active role in the team dynamic of Finance & Administration, assisting your line-manager with assigned tasks and being a general support to colleagues.
- Develop positive working relationships across all departments at SBS.
- Occasionally host external visitors, out-of-hours, who have requested use of the premises.
- Keep a stock of appropriate tools and equipment in good working order.
- Attend staff meetings and training in relation to both the job and general business of SBS.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Director of Finance & Administration.
Working Conditions
- Normal office hours, 3 days a week, 9am to 5pm based in Edinburgh.
- Flexible working hours can be agreed, in advance, with your line-manager.
The Scottish Bible Society Values
At The Scottish Bible Society, we are:
- Mission focussed
- Bible-centred
These values are upheld by our staff team and encouraged with our volunteers.
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sense's engagement team at this exciting time, as Head of National Events. You will be leading the National Events team to deliver against Sense’s ambitious strategy, inspiring and supporting the team. This Includes:
- Support of a £1Million plus London Marathon Event
- Support the Event Managers in delivering 2 new bespoke events
You will drive the creation of a national events strategy to ensure a balanced portfolio of challenge events and support innovation, and creative thinking to further drive income growth and lifetime value across the events portfolio at Sense, delivering impact for people with complex disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead, motivate and inspire the Events team, a team of 4 at present
- To carry out the relevant people management for the team including recruitment, annual appraisals, motivating performance, management of sickness absence and, where necessary, applying HR policies and procedures
- As part of the Engagement Leadership Team, work with peers to provide inspirational leadership to the broader Engagement Directorate
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Engagement Directorate and wider organisation including Digital, Trading, and Volunteering, to deliver fully integrated supporter engagement activities
- There will be a requirement for travel and to work unsociable hours at events with occasional overnight stays in the UK
Strategy development and implementation
- Lead on the development of a National Events' three-year strategy and operational plan to drive growth and create a balanced portfolio of Event offerings
- Oversee the delivery of in-year National Events plans including all marketing and stewardship activities to ensure budgets and targets are achieved
- Manage the Events budgets, ensuring net income is achieved and appropriate mitigation plans are in place where necessary
- Review and interpret research and data to make evidence-based decisions that improve activities within the Events portfolio
- Produce regular reports on progress against the strategy with the delivery of key performance indicators for the Associate Director of Public Fundraising, Group Director of Engagement, CEO, Executive Team, Trustees and other stakeholders as required
- Contribute to the development of the Sense brand by ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality supporter engagement materials that are accessible to all
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Engagement strategy, ensuring supporters are inspired to actively participate in helping improve the lives of people living with complex needs
Strategic delivery and innovation
- Strategic leadership of the events function, focusing on impact, delivering against our strategy and ensuring financial stability
- Lead and oversee the delivery of the in-year and three-year Events strategy.
- Identify opportunities for the development of the Events strategy through new events, partnerships and products.
- Be an active member of the Events team, attending events and activities where needed.
- Lead on product development activities for key areas of opportunity including mass participation products and virtual events.
- Encourage a culture of innovation and constant improvement in the team.
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key external suppliers and supporters where identified.
- Person specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Extensive experience in managing challenge event fundraising teams in a charity, with a strong track record of generating growth in participation and income
- Experience in creating and bringing to market new events – from inception to launch and review
- Experience in leading a team, including facilitating high-performance and staff development
- Experience in managing stakeholders at all levels and dealing with external contacts/suppliers
- Experience in engaging with colleagues and to bring them on board in line with set targets
- Ability to see opportunities and challenge convention to make improvements to how Sense delivers events
- Demonstrable experience of setting and achieving ambitious growth targets
- Demonstrable experience in using CRM and data to identify and harness actionable insight
- Experience in developing and implementing National Event strategies and plans
- Experience in leading projects, especially innovation development projects
- Experience of setting, managing, and reporting on budgets.
- Strong understanding of the challenge event landscape with a willingness to stay ahead of current trends and developments and apply learning
- Understanding of the regulatory environments including GDPR and fundraising regulations
Desirable
- Experience of using Raiser’s Edge and MS Dynamics
- Experience of working with a volunteer network
About Us
Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
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Are you looking for an empowering role that truly impacts lives? We are looking for a committed and highly motivated CEO who is confident and excited about leading a small ambitious national Charity which povides support to PKD patients, their carers and renal clinicians in the UK.
In recent years the PKD Charity UK has expanded its funding of supporting our Community with a world class support service and innovative research through its own fundraising efforts and by leveraging strategic partnerships. We are now launching a consortium with key partners which will further enhance our ability to support groundbreaking research which may one day lead to genuine disease modifying treatments for PKD.
Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of staff and trustees including several patients with PKD and individuals with family members affected by PKD. The job opening sadly results from unexpected passing of our former CEO who led the organisation with distinction for the last 12 years. Currently, we are operating under an interim management arrangement.
You will be driven by a desire to work with our team, partners and trustees to ensure the success of the charity and by communicating the level of activity and successful leveraging of resources into addressing PKD.
The role is primarily remote with a requirement to travel to events and meetings mainly in the UK with occasional travel throughout Europe and other regions.
As the CEO, you will be responsible for:
- Strategic Leadership: Providing visionary leadership and direction for the charity.
- Team Management: Motivating and leading the staff to achieve our mission.
- Representation: Acting as the primary spokesperson for PKD Charity UK to supporters, healthcare professionals, and partner organisations.
- Support Services: Ensuring the delivery of our world-class support services.
- Research Leadership: Leading and proactively involving yourself in our research initiatives.
- Patient Involvement: Ensuring first-class patient involvement in our research programmes.
- Networking: Liaising with and representing our charity within European and worldwide rare disease partner networks.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of medical research and patient advocacy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships.
- Experience in strategic planning and financial management.
We are flexible in considering part time working options from 3 days a week to full time for this role with salary pro rated.
About the PKD Charity.
Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.
PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life-saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s. A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.
We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support. We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial. We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.
The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by PKD and have the skills and experience to lead our charity to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role by clicking the Quick Apply button below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for a Customer Specialist Manager - Housing to join our team in Newbury.
It's a fixed term role until the end of September 2025 with a starting salary of £42,000 - £50,000 per year depending on experience.
We have a hybrid approach to work where you'll share your time between the office and home to ensure a positive work / life balance.
The role
As a Customer Specialist manager you'll be leading, motivating and empowering your team to deliver advice and outcomes to customers with complex housing issues. This will include all tenancy related matters including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, tenancy changes, fraud and rehousing.
You'll ensure that the team provide prompt responses, looking for first time resolutions and taking ownership of cases from end to end.
You'll actively engage and build strong relationships with key stakeholders including statutory agencies and Local Authorities. Working collaboratively with our other specialist teams, Customer Service Management Centre and Locality teams, you'll work towards delivering our Corporate Plan and Customer Vision.
What you'll need:
You'll need to demonstrate a high level of housing expertise, including knowledge around anti social behavior, safeguarding, tenancy and neighbourhood management and an understanding of legislation. Ideally, you'll have previous experience leading a specialist team.
You'll also have:
- Evidence of achieving excellent customer service outcomes in a complex environment
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Experience of coaching and managing a team, inspiring them and optimising performance
- Excellent stakeholder management experience, with an ability to engage with both internal and external colleagues
- The ability to use systems and data to assess impact and inform focused solutions
What we can offer you
As a member of the Customer Specialist Team you'll be part of a collaborative, motivated and dynamic working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Flexible working
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
- Life cover as soon as you join us
- You will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers
- A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
- A wide selection of other benefits available
About us
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength will enable us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Head of Advocacy, you will lead the development and delivery of Medical Justice’s advocacy programme, drawing on our evidence of the harm caused by immigration detention, to secure lasting change through combinations of research, policy, parliamentary, and media work, as well as contribute to strategic litigation.
Reporting directly to the Director, you will lead our experienced team advocacy team, help develop our strategic objectives and shape our emerging Senior Management Team.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience –
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Main duties and responsibilities
- Develop the advocacy team’s expertise in all of the ways our evidence can be used to effect change, including policy work both with the Home Office and NHS England who commission healthcare in immigration detention, parliamentary work, media work, and to contribute to strategic litigation, and how and when they interrelate.
- Understand and keep updated on what is happening with immigration detention policy, including matters that influence it, such as the literature on health issues of detainees, key legal judgements, inquests, reports by official monitors and parliamentary committees, responses to parliamentary questions, parliamentary debates, research produced by other organisations, and information that you glean from FOI requests.
- Keep abreast of the wider political context that may influence immigration and detention policy.
- Represent Medical Justice at external meetings and events.
- Participate in Home Office, NHS England and monitoring bodies’ stakeholder forums.
- Participate in formal and informal ad-hoc NGO groupings. - Work both reactively and pro-actively, identify opportunities for securing change and prioritise work according to its strategic importance as well as ‘return on investment’.
- Work with the Director and the Head of Casework to ensure ;
- Further develop Medical Justice’s Strategy and ensure that strategic objectives across the organisation are impactful, current and coherent.
- Developments that affect detention policy are shared within Medical Justice.
- Issues experienced in our casework are documented and used in our advocacy work.
- Our material is robust so that we maintain credibility as an organisation which is vital for our advocacy work as well as for the use of our medico-legal reports in clients’ individual legal cases.
- Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework for our advocacy work. - Facilitate the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience of detention Medical Justice advocacy work, including in its design and development.
- Line-manage the Parliamentary & Research Analyst and the Researcher, including providing support in terms of personal development/training and well-being. There will also be line-managing responsibilities for some periods of an individual on the Casework Trainee programme for people with lived experience, once it is introduced.
Research / line-management of the Researcher
- Consulting colleagues, other NGOs and lawyers to identify research projects that draw on medical evidence from our casework that would have the most impact, including carrying out research for strategic litigation and supporting such litigation.
- Collaborate with other organisations as appropriate.
- Lead the team in conducting research and provide periodic feedback of policy implications regarding the emerging findings to others within the organisation for consideration.
- Lead the team in the producing analysis of research and audits of our MLRs, writing up into required formats, including research reports, text for inclusion in policy work, submissions, witness statements, briefing papers for parliamentarians, and media articles.
- Together with colleagues, offer suitable material for peer review publication and contribute where appropriate to research carried out by medical professional bodies and others.
- Contribute to the further development of the Medical Justice datasystem and its functionality.
Policy work
- Carry out policy work with the Home Office, NHS England and their contractors – this may include responding to consultations, and challenging issues proactively.
- Build relationships with the Home Office, NHS England, and monitoring bodies – make sure Medical Justice is included in all relevant consultations and alert others if they have been missed out.
- Collaborate as much as is sensible with other organisations to get the best outcomes for people in detention.
Parliamentary work / line-management of the Parliamentary & Research Analyst
- Oversee our work as the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Immigration Detention, raising awareness of immigration detention amongst parliamentarians and priming them to take action. Work to ensure the APPG brings together parliamentarians with experts, NGOs, lawyers and people with lived experience to amplify our collective impact.
- Oversee the briefing of parliamentarians for challenging unjust policies, asking parliamentary questions, holding parliamentary debates, opposing parliamentary approval of harmful policy amendments, and assisting parliamentarians in tabling amendments to relevant Bills.
- Oversee submissions parliamentary committees to inquires they hold as well as the briefing of committee members and clerks.
Galvanise Medical professional organisations
1. Work with Royal Colleges, the British Medical Association and others to galvanise their communities, encouraging helpful evidence from them, and organising events with them.
Media
1. Work both with the Director and on your own to create mainstream and social media opportunities to promote the work of Medical Justice and the needed content.
General
- Provide reports for staff and/or trustees as requested.
- Respect and comply in full with Medical Justice patients’ confidentiality requirements and contribute to developing our own policy in this area.
- To work flexibly as a member of a team and the organisation and undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities at the request of the Director.
- To assist the smooth running of the organisation, working with other Medical Justice staff and the trustees to meet overall objectives, including strategic and operational planning, participation in periodic appraisals, and contribute to organisational development. Also, attending and assisting with relevant events as appropriate.
- To promote Medical Justice policies including our equal opportunities and anti-discrimination policies.
- To be self servicing, to pro-actively share relevant information and expertise within the organisation, and to keep all records, statistics and qualitative information in accordance with Medical Justice policy and practice.
For more information about Medical Justice, this role, the Person Specification, Guidance notes for completing the application form, and the application form, please download the application pack
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Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK. It is a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £10.5m.
We are looking for a Deputy Venues Manager to take full responsibility in supporting the Venues and Entertainments Manager in leading and operating a successful bars and Events operation and giving our student members an excellent service experiences every day, looking to implement our bars operation with new and innovative ideas. This role forms a key part of our Operations team, led by the Director of Operations. Comprising of both front facing and behind the scenes departments including Cafes and Bars, Bloomsbury Fitness gym, Human Resources, Facilities and Systems, the team delivers core functions and central services for the Union, as well as providing a diverse range of quality facilities accessible to our 40,000 members.
The role is a full-time and permanent contract.
Do you have significant experience of working in a bars licensed environment? Have you got experience of minimizing cash & stock losses by implementing procedures?
The post holder will assist the Venues and Entertainments Manager in managing the activities of all Venues/Bars and staffs, including student supervisors and have overall responsibility for the quality and quantity of work for all staffs. The successful candidate will also organize and manage the delivery of the venues/ bars service across the Students’ Union in a way that meets the specific needs and requirements of students and staffs in terms of time, quality, quantity and cost. The role holder will carry out checks on a regular basis to review the financial performance of the outlets and evaluate the value for money of existing working practices, resource levels and supply arrangements.
Interviews for this role will be held on 15th or 16th August 2024.
[Please note, the deadline for this role is 08:00 on 12/08/2024 however the deadline for this advert is 10/08/2024. Please click the apply button to apply directly.]
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Job title: Interim CEO
Reporting to: Board of Trustees
Location: Our main office is in London (near Kings Cross). We support remote working and recognise the importance of staff meeting in person for work and social purposes and aim to find a happy balance between the two. We actively encourage applications from candidates based across the UK.
Contract: Temporary. Expected to be c. one year depending on start date. We are open to secondments.
Benefits: 36 days’ leave pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays, employer contribution to pension, flexible working with opportunity to work from home.
Hours: 4-5 days per week Monday to Friday (please state your preferred working pattern in your application)
Start date: November / early December (negotiable)
We are looking to recruit an interim CEO, to cover up to one year’s maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader who is used to working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation with a focus on achieving results.
Key Responsibilities
1. Charity Governance: Working with the ELT and the charity’s Board of Trustees and Committees to lead the charity. Communicating progress against KPIs and challenges effectively, overseeing budgets and risk, and identifying resources needed.
2. Charity Leadership: Working with ELT, to act as an internal and external figurehead for the charity, embodying its culture and modelling its values, and supporting the development of staff across the organisation.
3. Executive Decision Making: Working with SLT to make decisions on key charity priorities and policies, e.g. expansion plans, programme adaptations, major resourcing decisions, and recruitment of senior staff.
4. Business Development: Working with the charity’s CPO to source new business opportunities both in terms of growing and expanding the charity’s core programmes and identifying new innovations and funding. This includes managing key stakeholders (e.g., senior leaders in colleges, sixth forms and training providers).
5. Operations and Finances: Working with the COO to ensure the financial stability of the charity and protecting and managing the charity’s assets.
6. Impact: Overseeing the work of the Director of Impact to ensure that the charity strengthens its approach to monitoring and evaluation, and that all preparations are successfully completed ahead of a potential independent external evaluation of our core programme in 25/26.
7. External Affairs: Overseeing both our fundraising and advocacy workstreams, including the development of relationships with new funders and politicians and policymakers. Representing the charity at external events (including certain conferences and fundraising events), and safeguarding the charity’s reputation and values, ensuring that risks are properly recognised and mitigated.
Required Experience / Characteristics
- Clear commitment to the work of the charity, its mission and its values
- A proven senior leader, with experience of delivering against ambitious targets across multiple departments or programmes and working with a Board of Trustees or directors
- An excellent relationship builder, including the development of commercial relationships with senior stakeholders (e.g., in the education sector, third sector and/or government)
- Demonstrable experience in exercising strategic development and sound judgment
- Strong line management skills, including evidence of managing and developing teams and nurturing autonomous senior leaders
- Strong interpersonal skills, with experience of managing diverse stakeholders including senior leaders, funders, politicians and/or policymakers
- Knowledge of the education system, including the policy and political context
- Clear vision for why you want the role, what you will bring as a leader and your own personal development
- Experience of overseeing budgets, risks and contingencies
- Experience of sales within the education sector and/or fundraising
Desirable Experience
- Experience of overseeing quality assuring processes and/or impact measurement
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background including gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic origin), religion/belief or disability.
This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work the UK; if applicable please detail your visa status in your covering email. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.
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OPPORTUNITY
This is a unique opportunity for an astute, super-efficient, fast learner to join the first international climate campaign organisation focused on the steel sector, one of the largest and least-challenged drivers of climate change. We are seeking a dynamic executive assistant who can effectively support the leadership team management in a fast-moving and developing organisation.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
SteelWatch is a new international civil society organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountability in the steel sector and urgent climate action. Our vision is a steel sector that underpins a thriving zero-emissions economy. Our priority is for the steel industry to get on track for a 1.5 degree warming trajectory this side of 2030.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a member of the first international climate NGO specialising in steel decarbonisation, you will work with other SteelWatch team members located across Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe. The Executive Assistant will be a vital team member, providing critical, executive administrative support to enable the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team to operate effectively. The duties associated with the role will evolve significantly as SteelWatch evolves. The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
The role is focused on supporting the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team on a number of tasks, not limited to:
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Manage diaries, schedule appointments, set up meetings, adapting to priorities.
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Organise and book travel arrangements according to diary needs and internal policies.
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Arrange and prepare for meetings with external partners, allies, donors and industry meetings, handling logistics (timing, location, travel, virtual arrangements)
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Draft supporting materials (e.g., presentations) and assist with minute-taking, ensuring team input.
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Track and manage written communication with key external contacts, including funder updates.
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This role will also support several core governance and operational activities, not limited to:
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Support the Supervisory Board and Management Board in effective decision-making by ensuring clear agendas, logistical support in organising these meetings, plus minute taking, sign-off and circulation.
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Assist with key organisational processes and tasks, collaborating closely with the Operations Lead and team members on new staff recruitment, contracting and onboarding processes.
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Support research and delivery against organisational goals, monitor Director expenditure, manage system and IT tool access for staff and consultants, and maintain filing and other administrative systems.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, creative and tactful approach to making logistics and relationships run smoothly in a busy, evolving, international organisation. They will maintain the highest professional standards and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. In addition to a great eye for detail and persistence, the ideal candidate will have the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive action forward in a fluid context and will enjoy doing so. Additionally, they will have enthusiasm for a start-up culture, demonstrating a willingness to lean into each other’s roles and support team members as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: The position is remote, and the location should be in a time zone within two hours of Central European Time. The UK location is a benefit. You must have the right to work in your location, and you will be employed in that country. SteelWatch is unable to support any visa application process.
Work environment: The work is mainly remote, although some face-to-face meetings are essential, within Europe. Working hours are flexible. Team members are currently located in Japan, the UK, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, and the team will continue to grow internationally. There will be some early mornings or evenings to accommodate interactions across time zones, with the flexibility to adjust your weekly schedule accordingly. Travel will be required to collaborate with allies and meet the team in person.
Terms and salary: The role is expected to be long-term and managed via an Employer of Record. The initial contract will be for 12 months, if feasible, within local employment regulations. While we envision this as a full-time role, we are open to other options (minimum 60% unless a job share). Please specify your preference in your application, and if part-time, state the number of days per week.
The UK salary for this position is in the range of £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, pro rata, based on experience. Comparable salaries in other countries are based on market rates.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We understand the power of diversity in driving better results. Every new addition to our team represents an opportunity for SteelWatch to embrace fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. We aim to make SteelWatch an inclusive, nurturing, and imaginative workplace, committed to equal opportunities for all. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity, especially from those underrepresented in the climate movement. Please let us know if you need accommodations or support during the application process.
CODE OF ETHICS
All SteelWatch team members, consultants, and supervisory board members are required to adhere to SteelWatch’s Code of Ethics.
Our Mission is to turbo-charge the transformation to a decarbonised steel sector that enables the environment, communities and workers to thrive.
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Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Admissions Officer will join the Postgraduate Studies department in our Education and Training division. We are seeking someone experienced in university/further education admissions processes who is a team player, efficient, organised and flexible. They will be motivated to learn quickly on the job and proactively lead on admissions processes, joining at a crucial point in the annual student recruitment cycle for a busy department. The role is fixed-term for this purpose. It will involve regular interaction with a diverse range of people, both internal and external to the department, including prospective students, Programme Directors and Project Managers. A professional attitude and good interpersonal skills are essential to liaise effectively with a variety of staff and students. Additionally, a willingness to help and positive outlook shown through previous customer service and administrative experience is essential to work successfully in this student-facing role.
The successful candidate will benefit from joining a fast-paced environment with colleagues committed to providing a high-quality service and supporting an equitable and inclusive student experience. This role offers the unique opportunity to develop knowledge of NHS England commissions, particularly how they are implemented in university admissions processes. We also work in close partnership with University College London.
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site.
Contract duration
6 months, fixed-term. Must start in September 2024.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Monday 29 July 2024.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 2 August 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 5 August 2024 (exact date to be confirmed).
How to apply
Please visit our careers website to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
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Hours: Full-time
Remuneration: £30,000 to £31,500 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Do you have knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions, payroll processing and administration. Ability to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, payroll, and accounting functions?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are looking for Finance Coordinators to support our Finance Team in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting.
You will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with UK-Med’s policies and procedures,
Our ideal candidate will be able to support in processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels, including Country/Field Offices.
You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.
Experience working internationally, particularly in humanitarian emergency response, is an advantage but not essential.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.
This role is a truly exciting opportunity to help develop our people services to meet the challenges and opportunities our growth present.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Finance Coordinator - July 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday 1st August 2024
Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Community Awareness and Engagement Manager to join our Policy and Health Influencing Team and support volunteers raising awareness of prostate cancer in their communities.
Alongside engaging volunteers speaking about their lived experience and hosting information stands, you’ll be delivering our new Lifesaving Conversations programme, giving volunteers the tools and confidence to raise awareness of prostate cancer risk in an informal way.
We use our knowledge to influence and reduce racial health inequalities across the UK and the world to save the lives of men, and more Black men, who are at double the risk of prostate cancer as the general population. You’ll manage the Black health equity engagement team whose main responsibility currently is to increase awareness, trust and engagement with Black communities, requesting volunteers to reflect the increased risk and impact of prostate cancer on Black men.
You’ll develop and manage relationships with key stakeholder groups to deliver a programme of community awareness and engagement around the risk of prostate cancer. You’ll also be providing role specific training to volunteers ensuring they have the tools to reach and engage with men most impacted by prostate cancer.
Collaboration is an important aspect of the role as you partner with Health Services, Equity and Improvement colleagues where Lifesaving Conversations and community awareness volunteers can support strategic objectives. You’ll also work with our Partnerships Team to deliver an income generating corporate awareness offer.
Working closely with the Volunteer Experience Manager, you’ll have input in communications, supporter journeys and developing community networks for volunteers. You’ll evaluate the impact of our work in engagement and awareness to increase our impact.
This is a rewarding role where you’ll get to meet volunteers and supporters and see first-hand the work of Prostate Cancer UK. Together we are supporting and raising awareness of the impact of prostate cancer, providing men with the knowledge of their risk and the power to act on it.
What we want from you
To be successful in this role you’ll have excellent knowledge and experience of leading and managing cross-organisational programmes and projects.
You’ll have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing and be able to adapt to suit your audience from volunteers to health professionals. You’ll also be able to successfully build relationships and feel comfortable with engaging communities and stakeholders.
You’ll work closely with volunteers and keep the end user in mind so have to be able to show previous experience in user involvement, putting customers at the heart of project planning and delivery with a passion for inclusion and accessibility.
Knowledge of, or previous experience in health campaigns and volunteering within the charity sector will be beneficial for this role but we also recognise transferable skills from other sectors. In this role you’ll also be meeting members of the community and their families who have experienced the impact of prostate cancer and empathy, and understanding will be crucial to this role.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.
It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
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The closing date is Monday 29th July 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of 5th August 2024.
Are you passionate about evidence-driven practice and high quality data?
Do you enjoy translating complex data into logical conclusions?
This role will work closely with the Head of UK Social Impact, the Programmes, Policy and Impact Directorate, the wider organisation, and Network Partners to improve Carers Trust's monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) practice and our wider evidence and impact proposition. This role will oversee a range of evaluation projects including communicating our impact and insights in a timely way, through research and data analysis and visualisation.
Understanding the evidence for the effectiveness of our work is vital to Carers Trust mission and strategy. Impact evidence will be fundamental to shaping our programmes, informing our advocacy and shaping our internal culture.
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