Position: Insight and Impact Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (currently home-based)
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Information and Support

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

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

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

About this job

In our Insight and Impact Manager role, you’ll be leading the collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence to measure our impact across our services. This is an important role that helps provide greater insight into the service needs of the MS Community.

You’ll be working closely with colleagues across the organisation to support the further development, promotion and innovation of our services to people affected by MS.

We’re looking for candidates with:

• A proven track record of data collection and analysis, using a range of techniques
• Experience in evaluating and organising information
• Experience of developing databases and data capture systems
• Excellent knowledge of the use and application of statistical techniques (eg. averaging, correlations, statistical significance)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, graphs, and formulae.

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

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

As part of this exciting transformation, we’ll be moving from our current National Centre based in Cricklewood, London to Finsbury Park, London later this year. We’re expecting to be moving into our new office from August 2021.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 10 March

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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Policy & Public Affairs Manager

C £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract:Permanent

Location:Flexible home-based, with easy access to Westminster, London and willingness to travel to Cardiff and Edinburgh on a regular basis.

A world without liver disease – that’s our vision.

The British Liver Trust is the leading UK charity for adults affected by liver disease. Liver disease is the only one of the five big killer diseases that continues to increase, the Trust works to transform liver health through increased awareness, prevention, improved care and support.

We are looking for an exceptional Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join the team. This new role, will be responsible for working across Westminster and the devolved nations to influence politicians and parliamentarians so that we reduce liver disease mortality and improve care for patients with liver disease and liver cancer in the UK.

Primarily the post holder will:

• Be responsible for developing and implementing our influencing agenda, shaping and driving policy change.
• Ensure the British Liver Trust engages effectively and works in partnership with relevant key stakeholders including parliamentarians, politicians in the devolved nations, civil servants, policymakers, researchers, other related charities and clinical bodies
• Lead activities in responding to key legislative proposals, government consultations, and other strategic political consultations and developments that impact upon liver disease and liver cancer

You must be able to demonstrate success in a similar role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and committed team, to help demonstrate the impact of our work and deliver great supporter care.

We are an equal opportunities employer and would be particularly pleased to hear from candidates from minority group backgrounds.

• a covering letter explaining how your experience, skills and knowledge make you suitable for the role, with particular relevance to the Job Description
• an up to date CV

Closing date: 9.00am 2.3.21

Interviews (via Zoom): 10.3.21

Part Time - 28 Hours

Mind Cymru’s purpose is to lead Mind’s work in Wales and to ensure that our impact is strong in both nations. Mind has a federatedstructure of Local Mind delivery organisations of which there are 20 in Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Mind Cymru as a ‘Strategic Network Development Manager’ with responsibility for strategic engagement with Local Mind CEOs and Chairs in Wales, supporting them to help more people nationally and regionally, optimizing income and influence and developing capacity and capability.

You will lead the co-production and delivery of a business strategy for the Mind Network in Wales, promoting collaboration and learning and will have a significant level of responsibility and autonomy in this role, requiring high levels of resilience, initiative, flexibility and self-supervision.

With proven experience of business planning and effective delivery, preferably within a health or social care setting, you will excellent influencing skills, at senior, strategic level, with business development experience. A degree or NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, a management qualification and an understanding of Mind and its networks, or similar structures within the voluntary sector, would be desirable, however is not essential. The ability to travel within Wales is a requirement for this role.

Closing Date 17th March 2021

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

Rheolwr Datblygu Rhwydwaith Strategol / Strategic Network Development Manager

Cyflog £44,264 - £50,011

Caerdydd (gweithio gartref yn ystod COVID-19)

Pwrpas Mind Cymru yw arwain gwaith Mind yng Nghymru a sicrhau bod ein heffaith yn gadarn yn y ddwy wlad. Mae gan Mind strwythur ffederal o sefydliadau sy’n darparu Mind Lleol, ac mae 20 o’r sefydliadau hyn yng Nghymru.

Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â Mind Cymru fel ‘Rheolwr Datblygu Rhwydwaith Strategol’ gyda chyfrifoldeb dros ymgysylltu’n strategol â Phrif Weithredwyr a Chadeiryddion Mind lleol yng Nghymru, gan eu cefnogi i helpu rhagor o bobl yn genedlaethol ac yn rhanbarthol, cynyddu incwm a dylanwad, a datblygu capasiti a galluogrwydd.

Byddwch yn arwain y gwaith o gyd-gynhyrchu a chyflawni strategaeth fusnes i Rwydwaith Mind yng Nghymru, gan hyrwyddo cydweithio a dysgu. Bydd gennych lefel sylweddol o gyfrifoldeb ac ymreolaeth yn y rôl hon, sy’n gofyn am lefelau uchel o gydnerthedd, menter, hyblygrwydd a hunan-oruchwyliaeth.

Gyda phrofiad amlwg o gynllunio busnes a chyflawni busnes yn effeithiol, mewn lleoliad iechyd neu ofal cymdeithasol yn ddelfrydol, bydd gennych sgiliau dylanwadu rhagorol ar lefel strategol uwch ynghyd â phrofiad o ddatblygu busnes. Byddai gradd neu NVQ Lefel 4, neu gyfatebol, cymhwyster rheoli a dealltwriaeth o Mind a’i rwydweithiau, neu strwythurau tebyg yn y sector gwirfoddol, yn ddelfrydol ond nid yw’n hanfodol. Mae’r gallu i deithio ledled Cymru yn ofynnol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Dyddiad Cau - 17 Mawrth 2021

I ddechrau, byddwch yn gweithio gartref yn unol â chanllawiau presennol y llywodraeth a bydd disgwyl i chi wneud hynny am y chwe mis nesaf neu hyd nes bydd y llywodraeth yn cyhoeddi canllawiau newydd. Fodd bynnag, os / pan fydd canllawiau’r llywodraeth yn newid, efallai byddwch yn dychwelyd i weithio mewn swyddfa, gan gadw rhai opsiynau gweithio hyblyg.

Mae Mind wedi ymrwymo i gyfle cyfartal i bob aelod o staff, ac mae ceisiadau’n cael eu hannog gan unigolion waeth beth yw eu hoed, anabledd, rhy, ailbennu rhywedd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, beichiogrwydd a mamolaeth, hil, crefydd neu gred a phriodas a phartneriaethau sifil.

Mae Mind yn cadw’r hawl i gau’r cyfnod ymgeisio’n gynnar os byddwn yn derbyn llawer iawn o geisiadau cryf – felly rydym yn eich annog i gyflwyno eich cais yn gynnar.

Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd wrth gwblhau eich cais gan y bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael eu rhoi ar y rhestr fer yn seiliedig ar i ba raddau maen nhw’n bodloni’r meini prawf.

Flexible location - Fixed term maternity cover contract for a period of 14 months from April 2021

The role

The role is maternity cover during a key period of cross-organisational activity for the Digital Product team. Expected outcomes for this period include the development of a new website for Breast Cancer Now, and a related project to ensure cookie compliance across all our websites and apps.

The Head of Digital Product leads on the development and management of digital platforms, website content and technology.

The role will manage the Digital Product team, who work on website projects, digital services and apps, and support the delivery of content for these, including but not limited to health tools and products, ecommerce systems and fundraising campaigns.

The role will work with the Associate Director, Digital and Strategic Insight to deliver a digital product and content strategy for the charity, including the development of new digital products to achieve marketing and organisational objectives. 

The role manages two Digital Product Managers and the Digital Content Manager.

About you

At this key time for the Digital Product team, you will have demonstrable experience delivering large-scale website development projects using Agile methodologies.

You are a collaborative and effective communicator, with a track record of engaging internal stakeholders and managing multiple external agencies. You’re as comfortable managing teams and working with colleagues using remote working platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Slack as you are in an office environment.

You have a strong understanding of digital product management and digital content management and production, with direct experience in the development and maintenance of websites.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role will be based in your chosen office and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Monday 8 March 2021 at 9:00am

Interview date Friday 12 March 2021

Victim Support is looking for two Domestic Abuse Programme Team Leaders. These roles are full time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking to recruit an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Team Leaders with excellent staff coaching and performance management skills, to nurture a Group Facilitators to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse.

As Team Leader you will manage a team of Group Facilitators who are responsible for delivering group work to victims of domestic abuse. You will be responsible for supporting and guiding the team to achieve the required key performance Indicators, working closely with the Operations manager providing appropriate information and support. Completing regular 1-1 performance reviews and annual appraisals. You will also facilitate or co-facilitate some of the group work sessions.

Ideally you will have experience of successfully managing culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams, including working with teams remotely utilising platforms like Zoom.

You will be highly organised, have strong IT and administration skills and be able to prioritise work effectively and manage competing deadlines.

You will have direct experience of facilitating group work and have an excellent understanding of the domestic abuse and services available to victims of domestic abuse. You will have experience of adapting services to meet the needs of diverse individuals and communities.

You will have experience of record keeping and data collection and you will be able to support your Group Facilitators to record, monitor and report on programme information systematically. You will understand the importance of confidentiality and safe working practices in accordance with safeguarding legislation and requirements under the Data Protection Act.

Victim Support reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

We’re seeking an experienced Trust and Grants Fundraiser to work within our fundraising team

You will manage the hospice’s significant portfolio of Trusts and Grants and develop new opportunities through compelling bid writing. The role will blend the skills of a capable all-rounder who is comfortable with capital, core, projects and engagement funding.

Previous experience in a similar role with excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. You will be highly organised; able to work on your own initiative; be competent in the use of Microsoft packages and familiar with using a CRM database. A knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection is also essential. Ideally, you will have a fundraising qualification and an understanding of the hospice or social care sector.

The working hours are 22.5 per week, with the actual days/hours of work to be mutually agreed. Home working for part of these hours may be considered.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

*  Contributory pension scheme/NHS transferrable

*25 days holiday + bank holidays (part-time pro rata)

*Employee savings scheme

*Employee assistance programme

*Free parking

*Staff consultation group

*Family-friendly benefits

*Staff social activities

*Opportunities to participate in  challenge events & fundraising

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Support Worker

Our client is currently seeking Community Support Workers to work throughout Wigan, South Wales and Cornwall to help provide care and support to elderly and vulnerable adults within their own homes.

Their quality care and support services place the individual at the centre of all they do, if you feel you can make a real difference as a Key Worker please apply today!

Support Worker Responsibilities:

· Prompting/Support with personal care and dressing (which could include assistance with intimate personal care).
· Support with light household duties, including laundry, shopping and cleaning, meal preparation.
· Assisting with medication – this could be collecting prescriptions, prompting, or administering medication.
· Accompanying to medical appointments if needed.
· General companionship.

Support Worker Requirements:

They do not ask for any formal qualifications or experience of working in care before, although having previous experience in a similar role would be desirable.

This role requires working with vulnerable individuals as well as delivering personal care and support. Your employment will therefore be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks including references and an Enhanced Disclosure & Baring Service Check.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle with 'business use' car insurance is essential to undertake this role.

About our client:

They are an information and advice service that helps navigate individuals through the care system. Working in partnership with councils across the UK, they give advice to those who have to pay for part or all of their care.

What they offer:
· £150 Refer a Friend Scheme (subject to conditions).
· Free uniform and full PPE.
· Paid induction training, including shadowing in the field.
· Family friendly company which offers flexible working.
· Opportunity to complete QCF Qualifications.
· Enhanced Bank Holiday rates.

Location: Wigan, South Wales and Cornwall

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Various Hours Available

Salary: £9.00 to £10 per hour

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Staff, Senior Support Worker, Young People, Voluntary Sector, Residential Care Worker, Community Development, Challenging Behaviour, Senior Social Care Worker, Community Services, Care Assistant, etc.

Ref: 97215

The role will initially be home based until June 2021 and then can be based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester).

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Java Engineer is broad and complex.

• Are you a hands on and experienced Java Engineer?
• Are you passionate about developing great software?
• Do you thrive in an autonomous cross-functional team?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Digital Technology Lead, the Java Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining the next iterations of our applications and platform. 

Using technologies such as Java, REST API, Github and JUNITs to develop back-end services and microservices, the Java Engineer will be an active member of a cross-functional Scrum team whose role it is to keep deliver great features and value to current and existing fundraising supporters.

We believe all our software should be responsive, scalable, and resilient to failure. Our pursuit of these qualities means that we use leading technologies and practices such as automated testing and continuous integration and constantly look to nurture  our culture of continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on technical role and the Java Engineer will play a key part in the implementation stage of our digital transformation programme.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Senior Media Manager will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Java Engineer will have responsibility for building and maintaining high quality and maintainable code that is well performing, secure and follows all coding standards. Key duties will focus on:

• Building shippable software following Engineering standards in place

• Developing, building and maintaining all aspects of the platforms Java code

• Ensuring the code delivered is on time and is of the required quality

• Helping to maintain the high standard of the code by following TDD and BDD

• Reviewing code of other developers to ensure the overall code quality and to encourage a collaborative development environment

• Ensuring a globally robust and highly scalable approach to development to support our growing number of global users and services

• Working with other developers across the entire technology real estate

Person Profile

Experience

• Successful, hands-on experience working in a Java Development role

• Solid experience of developing online transactional applications

• Deep understanding of Java, JEE, servlets and Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate)

• Experience in developing RESTful microservices using Java 1.8 or later

• Experience in integrating/consuming Web Services and Rest API’s within Java web applications

• Understanding of security standards and how to make sure they are met e.g. oAuth, PCI

• Understanding of code performance and how this can affect a websites overall loading

• Experience using distributed version control systems e.g. Github, Bitbucket

Abilities

• Ability to independently and proactively execute tasks with precision

• Ability to work with collaboratively with cross-functional and remote teams

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Flexible Office Location: London, Cardiff, Sheffield or Glasgow

The role

You will support the day-to-day posting on, and engagement with, the charity’s social media channels and peer-to-peer support Forum, working across teams to engage with our supporters and communicate messages to help Breast Cancer Now reach its objectives.

You will also support the Digital Engagement Team in the implementation of social media content plans, feeding into the creation of exciting, informative and engaging content across a variety of media.

In addition, you will also ensure high levels of engagement are maintained across social media and the Forum, working with colleagues in the Digital Engagement team, as well as Clinical, Services, Research Communication and Fundraising teams, to provide appropriate responses to comments or private messages.

About you

To excel in this role, you will have experience of working with social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) for an established organisation, as well as an interest in wider digital communities and how people use them.

You will have proficiency using digital technology, as well as an eagerness to learn how to use new tools and techniques.

You will be used to working in an external-facing role with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships quickly, confidentially, and with sensitivity. You will need to be able to work accurately and with excellent attention to detail, as well as working unsupervised, using your initiative.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in one of chosen Breast Cancer Now’s offices in the UK, and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us in the first instance (email address can be found by clicking on the apply button).

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Friday 12 March 2021 at 09:00am

Interview date Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 March 2021 (Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams)