Communication Advisor Jobs in Cambridge
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Policy Advisors to join our dynamic and well-respected Policy and Public Affairs Team.
We want to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from progress in research, by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers. This ranges from making the case to increase investment in dementia research, making the case for earlier, more accurate diagnosis of the diseases that cause dementia, through to preparing health systems and to be ready for future dementia treatments.
We work closely with key stakeholders, including government and other decision makers, to shape policy on dementia prevention, research, and access to future treatments.
At a historic time in the field, with the first drugs that tackle Alzheimer’s becoming available, this is a fantastic opportunity for the post-holder to develop specialist knowledge, working closely with the Policy Manager, and to contribute to significant projects that can change the future of dementia.
We are offering two permanent, full-time positions with a focus on; early and accurate diagnosis and clinical engagement and health systems.
Each role will require weekly attendance at our offices on Granta Park near Cambridge, with occasional travel to meetings and events in London and other locations.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Develop and maintain up to date and detailed knowledge of the policy landscape for a given policy area to position Alzheimer’s Research UK as a thought leader and enable us to effect positive change.
· Proactively identify and develop opportunities to engage with relevant stakeholders.
· Co-ordinate and manage assigned projects within the policy team.
· Gather and synthesise necessary evidence, including statistical information, health policies, and scientific outputs to develop insights, working with colleagues across the organisation as appropriate.
· Use insights to develop a range of outputs, such as scoping activities, briefing documents, literature reviews, reports, summaries and presentations for internal and external audiences.
· Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help shape, deliver and influence the outputs of the projects, ensuring ongoing good communication with key stakeholders.
· Use public and patient involvement approaches to support insight development as appropriate.
· Analyse, interpret and present data using both quantitative and qualitative techniques as appropriate.
· Contribute to a range of submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate.
· Help develop and roll-out influencing and project ideas with key audiences that deliver against Alzheimer’s Research UK’s policy objectives.
· Support the work of Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders. This will include helping to draft parliamentary questions, promoting tweets, sharing insight across and beyond the team.
Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Policy Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post.
What we are looking for:
· Understanding of policy influencing approaches and processes.
· An analytical and evidence-based approach, with the ability to identify and solve a range of problems with minimal guidance.
· Ability to write professionally, with the skills to adapt communications for different audiences.
· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to identify key messages.
· Ability to manage a broad programme of work with multiple projects and to balance competing priorities.
· Excellent and adaptable personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and engage with people at all levels, in a range of face to face and online settings.
· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a changing workload.
· Diplomacy and influencing skills.
· Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a health or research policy setting.
· A passionate, proactive, and curious approach.
· Professional and hard-working team player.
· Able to remain calm under pressure.
· Able to show initiative and adaptability in a complex and changing policy environment.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £29,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 12th May 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 20th May 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply:
Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK and its network of local and national partners across the UK deliver a wide range of services to millions of older people every year. We want to ensure that those services are of a high quality and of real value to the people who receive them. A key component of this is the Network Quality & Compliance Team, which oversees Age UK's Quality Assurance Framework of quality standards, assessments, and processes for dealing with non-compliance.
We have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Service Quality Adviser to join our Network Quality & Compliance Team. This role is part of the team that supports Age UK and its network of local and national partners to provide consistent, high-quality services to the public. The team is responsible for ensuring that training and guidance is available on how to run high quality services and supports individual network members with quality challenges and non-compliance.
The provision of Information and Advice (I&A) and our quality standards for these services, are a key element of this role. The successful post holder will have demonstrable experience of managing or supervising an I&A service and ideally, a broader understanding or experience of quality assurance and delivering services to older people.
This is a part-time, home-based opportunity, working 21 hours per week. Salary advertised is FTE. (Actual salary range for 21 hours per week - Actual £20,406 - £22,554)
Please note:
* You will be required to travel throughout the UK.
* You will be required to attend meetings in London, possibly as frequently as one a month. Travel expenses are paid to the London office and other Age UK locations.
* You should have a commitment to equality and diversity, social justice and giving people a voice.
Must haves:
* Experience of the provision of a range of services (including information and advice) to quality standards (including legal and regulatory) in a not-for-profit organisation or other relevant context.
* Experience of managing or supervising the delivery of services (including information and advice).
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with staff in different locations, write reports and training materials.
* A wide range of influencing skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners in order to meet objectives.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to work flexibly and autonomously, managing individual projects to meet organisational objectives and achieve deadlines.
* Proven ability to work as part of a flexible team including remote staff.
* Good IT skills including an ability to use Microsoft Office (including Excel) effectively in preparing reports, presentations and in managing email communication. Experience of using CRM databases and other data management systems to manage client information is desirable. Experience of using online training and communication resources such as Teams or Zoom.
Great to haves:
* Experience of community development, working with volunteers and/or supporting small local voluntary organisations.
* Experience of delivering services to contracts and / or consortium working.
* Knowledge of public policy and practice issues in the delivery of services to older people.
* Proven ability to evaluate services and projects, interpret data and report on findings.
* Creativity and innovation including the ability to identify solutions and resolve complex issues.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Tech scheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a CRM Technical Lead. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a 24-month fixed-term contract basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £48,444 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
Cats Protection is moving into an exciting stage in its digital transformation journey with the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics as its new Customer Relationship Management functionality. This role will be part of a core delivery team leading the charity through discovery and implementation of the system and work closely with the existing IT team.
Responsibilities of our CRM Technical Lead:
As our CRM Technical Lead you will be responsible for providing expertise on CRM software functionality, data management and IT business processes. You will ensure all assigned immediate development work, upgrades, and support requests are dealt with to agreed levels of service and customer satisfaction. Ultimately ensuring the non-functional requirements are delivered and supporting the delivery of functional requirements whilst supporting and assisting with other staff within the IT Applications team and across the IT department.
What we’re looking for in our CRM Technical Lead:
- Recent or current knowledge and experience (within last three years) in dynamics 365 implementation as a technical lead, CRM and fundraising - essential
- Experience in product ownership/leading CRM replacement projects or large process change - essential
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, dealing confidently and persuasively with stakeholders
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to deal with all departments across the organisation
- Good knowledge and understanding of IT concepts and architectures and implementing and delivering IT services
- Organised with good planning skills
- Understanding of cloud hosting services
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £48,444 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 6th May 2024
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Urban Saints are looking to recruit a new Communications Manager to join the team. This is a critical role, where you will be taking a lead to ensure that Urban Saints' internal and external communications are as effective as they can be. You will manage the Communications Team to ensure effective delivery of our communications strategy that promotes the identity and values of Urban Saints. Working with all other branches of Urban Saints, you will also maintain overall responsibility for ensuring that Urban Saints communicates well with the wide range of audiences we are seeking to connect with.
The ideal candidate will be one who understands and is passionate about ministry, particularly with opportunities provided through communications. They will also be experienced and confident with all primary channels and tools within the communications and marketing arena. We are also looking for someone who possesses a strategic mindset who is able to act as advisor to the CEO on Communications and Marketing matters, and to achieve impact through partnership and networking.
When joining Urban Saints, you’ll enjoy benefits including:
- 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus eight days bank holidays (pro-rata).
- Pension scheme: we contribute 6% to the Urban Saints pension scheme.
- Life assurance: you will receive life assurance cover to the value of four times your annual pensionable salary.
- Homeworking allowance.
- Eight Volunteering days (pro-rata): you will have an opportunity to volunteer for one of our events or a similar charity of choice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Carer Services Advisor at Caring Together Charity, you will play a crucial role in providing support to unpaid carers across Norfolk.
Your primary focus will be on offering information, advice, and guidance to carers through various channels, including our dedicated carer advice line, email, live chat, and online platforms. You will serve as the initial point of contact for carers seeking assistance, responding to their enquiries promptly and efficiently to facilitate a smooth transition to appropriate support services.
In addition to providing general support, you will conduct triage-based Carer Assessments and reviews, working closely with carers to identify their specific needs and develop tailored action plans to address them. This may involve exploring options for respite care, accessing funding opportunities, or connecting carers with relevant community resources and services.
You will also collaborate closely with our customer service team, assisting in the management of inbound calls and ensuring accurate documentation of information to prevent delays in service delivery. Your role will require a high level of adaptability and responsiveness to effectively support carers through the various communication channels, ensuring that they receive the assistance they need in a timely manner.
What we can offer you
- A supportive working environment on a hybrid basis, between home and the St Ives office, 1 or 2 days a week (more time in the office will be required during the induction and training period).
- The opportunity to make a positive impact to the lives of unpaid carers across Norfolk.
- Ongoing learning and development
- 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays
- The option to buy or sell up to five days annual leave (subject to certain criteria being met).
- Access to a 24/7 GP, EAP service and confidential counselling service
- The opportunity to make a positive impact to the lives of unpaid carers across Norfolk.
- Death in service benefit of three times your annual salary
If this sounds like the role you for you, please click on Apply Now to download the job pack or to apply straight away.
We look forward to hearing from you!
REF-213 437
Closing date: 10th May
Contract: This is a part-time role of 14 hours per week.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Supporter Engagement is one of the most important teams that is central to the success of Alzheimer’s Society. The function of the team is to manage multi-channel communications with our supporters, both inbound and outbound. The team manage emails, telephone calls and social media interactions and is part of the wider Supporter Experience Department.
The team has a very bespoke tone of voice when managing the high volume of interactions but has the autonomy to manage their own workday within guidelines. Support is second to none and we pride ourselves on having a very open communication style between all members of the team so that help is available for you to be successful in your role.
In this role you will be the first point of contact delivering an excellent supporter experience to members of the public and Alzheimer’s Society’s supporters. You will have enriching one to one conversations across different channels, including phone, email and Social Media. Through answering queries and proactively delivering exceptional levels of stewardship you will build rapport and inspire supporters and potential supporters about our work, whilst maintaining accurate system records that reflect and enhance the supporter experience.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
About you
- Comfortable communicating with a variety of people. Our interactions are varied and you will be responding to supporters who need different levels of support and therefore you will go from adopting an empathetic approach to being more upbeat, therefore a flexibility is needed.
- Able to form strong relationships with supporters but also with our internal stakeholder teams.
- Able to contribute to discussions around continuous improvement within the team.
- Be passionate about improving processes so that our supporters have the best experience.
- Think creatively with the ability to influence new ideas to support a team who take pride in wanting to excel.
Person Specification
- Excellent and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Closing date: 26th April
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 9 months.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Supporter Engagement is one of the most important teams that is central to the success of Alzheimer’s Society. The function of the team is to manage multi-channel communication with our supporters, both inbound and outbound. The team manage emails, telephone calls and social media interactions and is part of the wider Supporter Experience Department.
The team has a very bespoke tone of voice when managing the high volume of interactions but has the autonomy to manage their own workday within guidelines. Support is second to none and we pride ourselves on having a very open communication style between all members of the team so that help is available for you to be successful in your role.
In this role you will be the first point of contact delivering an excellent supporter experience to members of the public and Alzheimer’s Society’s supporters. You will have enriching one to one conversations across different channels, including phone, email and Social Media. Through answering queries and proactively delivering exceptional levels of stewardship you will build rapport and inspire supporters and potential supporters about our work, whilst maintaining accurate system records that reflect and enhance the supporter experience.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
About you
- Comfortable communicating with a variety of people. Our interactions are varied and you will be responding to supporters who need different levels of support and therefore you will go from adopting an empathetic approach to being more upbeat, therefore a flexibility is needed.
- Able to form string relationships with supporters but also with our internal stakeholder teams.
- Able to contribute into discussions around continuous improvement within the team.
- Be passionate about improving processes so that our supporters have the best experience.
- Think creatively with the ability to influence new ideas to support a team who take pride in wanting to excel.
Person Specification
- Excellent and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Global Procurement and Logistics Advisor
Location: Roving (Home Based when not travelling*)
The starting salary package for this position is £45,332 GBP / approx. $57,322 USD including all allowances
MAG is moving to a new phase of its Procurement and Logistics transformation journey, engaging on new areas and focusing on stabilising all the changes that have been promoted during the past few years. In order to get ready to support the implementation of the projects in pipeline, the team is recruiting to some critical roles.
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
MAG is moving to a new phase of its Procurement and Logistics transformation journey, engaging on new areas and focusing on stabilising all the changes that have been promoted during the past few years. In order to get ready to support the implementation of the projects in pipeline, the team is recruiting to some critical roles.
About the role:
The Procurement and Logistics Advisor provides strategic and operational logistics support to multiple country programmes across allocated portfolios, while acting as enabler for MAG’s Procurement and Logistics function transformation initiative.
This position facilitates logistics change management, supporting adoption of MAG logistics and procurement SOPs and systems at country programmes level, while providing hands-on support to country programmes counterparts in managing any contingent needs.
The post holder will work closely with key colleagues across multiple MAG functions and geographical locations, to ensure adequate risk management processes are in place for MAG’s Procurement and Logistics operations.
About you:
We are seeking a senior procurement and logistics individual with experience in the NGO/humanitarian sector. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in overseeing large-scale operations in challenging environments, both in field and head office settings across multiple countries. Essential skills include exceptional team leadership, the ability to optimize resources and logistics systems, and a proven track record in organizational change management. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical capabilities are vital, alongside a talent for fostering inter-departmental collaboration and remote work coordination.
*We are currently recruiting for a Global Procurement and Logistics Advisor. This is a permanent position which has been classified as ‘roving’. This means that you will be expected to be visiting MAG’s programmes for 60% of your working time or more. When not travelling or in a MAG programme, you will be based at home.
MAG will consider applications from candidates who are based in any country, however the final decision on whether employment in a specific country location can be supported will be based on a compliance and budget check, and be reviewed by MAG’s senior management. Please note that the terms and conditions of employment may be set according to location, to ensure legal compliance, and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. The details provided in the candidate information pack are relevant to UK-based applicants.
Where a candidate is based on a location where MAG is not registered as an employer, employment may be through an Employer of Record service. In all cases, the employee will be subject to tax and other statutory deductions in line with the relevant law of their country of domicile. You should therefore clearly set out the country that you would wish to be based remotely in, and MAG will provide further details on the method of employment in that country, and the relevant tax and statutory deduction implications, to candidates invited for interview.
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 28th April 2024.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Probation Period: Six months
Gross Salary: £49,200 per annum
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge
Over the next five years, Fauna & Flora aspires to enhance its global impact through investment, growth, visibility and influence. An essential part of this will be through greatly expanding awareness and visibility of its programmes among UK and global target audiences and by exponentially increasing its fundraising efforts and results.
A key and growing audience for Fauna & Flora in the UK and globally is high net worth individuals and corporates, and specifically those who are willing to give high value unrestricted support to our global conservation work. As a result, we are launching a transformational fundraising plan to 2030, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Philanthropy Adviser to help us meet our ambitious targets, securing high value donations from our existing networks and helping us to reach out to new contacts and networks to build our pipeline for support.
You will be focussed on developing a portfolio of high value supporters in the UK, but you will also develop strong working relationships across high value fundraising activities in the USA and Australia, as well as more widely across the fundraising communications teams, and also with senior leadership including the CEO and with our volunteers including trustees.
To this end we are seeking a self-motivated individual to join our Philanthropy team in this role. The role requires an individual with passion and drive to inspire and motivate donors to give significant funding to our cause, but also with the ability to listen and understand prospect motivations, in order to build lasting relationships. You will have expert technical and professional skills in major donor fundraising and a proven ability to develop fundraising strategy for high level donors.
Your key focus in this role is on building and maintaining high-value donor relationships, and you will be supported in this by our expert Research & Insight team, providing donor and prospect research and briefings and inputting into strategy, and our expert Philanthropy Engagement team, who develop and manage various engagement opportunities for major supporter and prospects, from events, trips and newsletters to bespoke proposals and reports.
You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants
Please visit our website for further details of the position and how to apply
The closing date for applications is 28 April 2024.
Around eight out of ten autistic adults are currently unemployed. This means that the strengths and skills of autistic people are often vastly underused, and that many autistic people face significant negative consequences of unemployment.
The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) is committed to creating 10,000 new jobs for autistic people in the next ten years and are currently seeking a lead for this work. We are looking for somebody who is motivated to improve life for autistic people and who has experience of developing and managing medium to large-scale projects.
Main duties and Responsibilities
- Implement the plan as has been specified and agreed by our Board.
- Convene and run a network of employers and members of the autism community to share and discuss good practice.
- Undertake project management across the workstream, managing and monitoring activities and outcomes.
- Identify need, find options, evaluate, enlist and manage service and contract providers; services that are introduced to the network (recruitment and HR advice, financial advice, property advice, franchising advice, pooled procurement).
- Identify funding opportunities, coordinate funding applications to secure financial backing for the services to be offered.
- Build engagement with autistic people into all aspects of the workstream.
- Support the leadership team to develop plans for improving employment for autistic people in the UK and worldwide.
- Build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with a range of partner organisations; and large employers.
- Line-manage any future staff employed in this workstream/ project.
- Create and present progress reports as required by the leadership team and board of Trustees.
- Develop and maintain an evaluation system for the whole project.
- Support the Autism Centre of Excellence to manage recruitment and retention in line with best practice.
- Sensitively manage the challenges of organisations holding themselves to account in discharging their responsibilities around employment of autistic people.
- Contribute to other team activities in line with the post-holder’s skills and commensurate with the grade, such as arranging meetings, taking notes, organising and hosting focus groups.
Benefits
Salary: Up to £50,000 FTE, dependent on skills and experience.
25 days annual leave
Hybrid working, working in Cambridge a minimum of two days a week.
The role is permanent and full-time. However, we will consider part-time applications.
About Us
The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) exists to make a big difference; by funding and commissioning world-leading research, delivering projects which directly impact the lives of autistic people, and campaigning to achieve change..
How to apply
Closing date for application is 5pm on Friday 26 April 2024.
To apply please email an up-to-date CV and cover letter to apply.
We welcome applications from anybody who believes they have the required skills for the role, including autistic and other neurodivergent people. We recognise that autistic and other neurodivergent people can bring specific skills, strengths, and interests that add value and diversity to any team.
We want your recruitment experience to be positive. Please contact us to request any adjustments you need for the application or interview process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
YMCA Trinity Group – Mental Health Team ‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’
Role: Mental Health & Wellbeing Education Co-ordinator
Job reference MH-HWEC-0324
Days and hours: 30-40 hours per week as agreed, usually worked Monday – Friday
Salary: Annual salary up to £32,926pa (based on 40hrs FTE), pro rata for part-time contract.
Contract: Permanent
Location Flexible working – home, office, plus regular outreach work across Cambridgeshire & Suffolk.
About Us YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.
Job Role An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health & Wellbeing Education Co-ordinator to join our Health & Wellbeing department to lead on the quality assurance and delivery of health and wellbeing training and education programmes.
Working alongside the Health & Wellbeing Manager and Clinical Operations Manager, you will:
- Support the organisational strategic objectives for all Health and Wellbeing services, but with a particular focus on mental health & wellbeing.
- Support the Mental Health & Wellbeing Training Co-ordinator to design, quality assure, and deliver a range of mental health and wellbeing education programmes including staff training, young people or parent workshops, and community events.
- Support the Health & Wellbeing Manager in managing and overseeing the delivery and quality assurance of wider health and wellbeing training such as First Aid and qualifications from YMCA Awards.
- Develop new partnerships and opportunities to educate communities about the health and wellbeing agenda: attending networking events, developing marketing activity, delivering presentations and sourcing funding opportunities.
- Provide effective line management and recruitment of sessional health and wellbeing trainers, ensuring high standards of delivery.
- Support the development and growth of health and wellbeing services whilst meeting annual targets.
- Develop mental health & wellbeing programmes internally and externally for target audiences such as supported housing residents, youth work, family work and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
- Support with the management and monitoring of operational tasks across the health and wellbeing department such as writing reports, data analysis and strategy development.
You will have and be able to demonstrate the following qualities:
- Possess a Level 4 mental health qualification.
- Possess a valid Award In Education; PTTLS qualification; or Qualified Teacher Status.
- Sound knowledge and experience of the children and adults mental health & wellbeing agenda, including local and national initiatives and approaches.
- Sound knowledge and experience of quality assurance tools and processes.
- Proven experience of developing and delivering high quality mental health & wellbeing training and education programmes to adults and young people.
- Proven experience in project management and partnership development.
- Ability to effectively manage time and work well in teams or on your own initiative.
- Excellent organisational, negotiation and time management skills.
- Excellent IT and communication skills.
- Excellent leadership skills and experience.
- A flexible approach to work.
- A current driving licence and access to a car for work.
Benefits:
- 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance (Pro rata).
- Free use of our onsite YMCA Gyms at either Cambridge or Peterborough.
- Paid day off for your Birthday.
- Free onsite car parking for staff.
- Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding.
- Competitive rates of pay and company pension, plus access for YMCA Trinity staff and their immediate families to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Regular supervision and continued personal development.
Applications will be assessed on receipt so early application is advised.
Interviews are due to take place in early May.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
All parts of the Church will need to raise funds to implement this net zero plan. In 2024 and 2025, the Church of England is testing and piloting a range of approaches to help churches fundraise for projects. Our feasibility study identified that statutory sources of funding, currently under-accessed will be a new area of opportunity for churches, schools and housing to access.
The Giving Directorate is leading on the strategy to coordinate and support the plans being developed by our dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments. In addition, The Giving Directorate and NetZero Programme Team will be engaging with funders at a national level to secure investment for projects.
Job Summary:
As Net Zero Carbon Statutory Fundraising Coordinator, you will work in The Giving Directorate and operate across the whole Church with a focus on supporting parishes and dioceses to access statutory funds. You will share your knowledge and insight to support with identifying, researching and applying to funding from a range of government sources. You will develop and maintain resources, guidance and training and help share best practice across the country, as well as working with regional fundraisers. With a range of projects and fundraising initiatives, the post holder will work collaboratively within The Giving Directorate and with the Net Zero Programme Team, with diocesan colleagues and with church volunteers.
For an informal conversation about the role, please email the National Fundraising Advisor .
The role:
Main responsibilities
- Develop a national plan to secure statutory funding at parish and diocesan level
- Acting as a central point of coordination between the schools, housing and parish fundraising workstreams to oversee statutory funding
- Working specifically with the Regional Fundraising Officer in the north west cluster of dioceses to identify and support applications to statutory funding sources by parishes
- Working with Net Zero Implementation Manager to support statutory funding applications for clergy housing
- Building capacity in dioceses to support senior staff (incl. Bishops) to use their networks to identify relevant statutory funding opportunities (e.g. mayors, local council leadership, police and crime commissioners etc)
- Supporting dioceses to think creatively about packaging projects up a) between parishes, b) between parishes, schools and clergy housing, c) across deaneries.
- Leading consortia of dioceses to apply for funding if available and supporting applications
- Building a hub of best practice and shared learning which will include designing and delivering training to staff and volunteers at all levels
- Sharing statutory funding opportunities across the Church of England, Net Zero Carbon, Giving, and Fundraising networks and with Cathedrals
The ideal candidate:
To be successful, you will need experience of securing statutory funding for projects and of other aspects of fundraising. You will need to be a very strong self-motivator and initiator as the job requires an ability to work across a wide geographical area on a diverse range of projects. Experience managing projects would also be useful. You will be an excellent trainer and communicator.
Due to the specialist nature of the roles within The Giving Directorate, training will be provided to successful candidates to enable them to carry out their role confidently.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent/relevant experience.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Experience
Essential:
- Experience in securing funding from statutory funders
- Success in securing five and six-figure gifts
- Experience of other types of grants and trust fundraising in a paid capacity
- Experience of working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams across departments in a complex organisation.
- Influencing others through communication and strong leadership skills
Desirable:
- Experience of working within the Church sector, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in relation to giving, fundraising, or church finances.
- Experience working in the environment/low-carbon/sustainability sector.
Competencies Required
- Ability to motivate others to apply for statutory funding and maximise the funds they raise through training, coaching and mentoring, including volunteers and paid fundraisers.
- Effective written and oral communication, including strong attention to detail to write high-quality applications, proposals and presentations.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring deadlines are met
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring deadlines are met whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong administrative skills, including knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office effectively.
- An ethical approach, with practice that is entirely consistent with the Christian faith and abides by all relevant legislation (including the Code of Fundraising Practice).
- Good at working within a diverse and dispersed team as The Giving Directorate are based across the country.
Clinical Supervisor
Permanent
Part-time 17.25 hours scheduled over a 7 day period Sunday to Monday, including occasional Bank Holidays
Home Based
£27,846 (based on 17.25 hours per week)
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
About the role
In this role, you will offer clinical supervision to the Macmillan Support Line teams including advisers, nurses, line managers, service knowledge specialists and other groups and individuals as needed. As part of their continuing professional development, you will enable colleagues to reflect on their practice in supporting people affected by cancer while maintaining their own wellbeing.
You will be part of a team of 3 part-time clinical supervisors and will be given opportunities to feedback on recurrent themes to the organisation. You will learn about organisational wellbeing and be a key part of a team capable of working in an emotionally challenging, fast paced, live contact centre environment.
You will be running regular small group supervision sessions (approximately 3 per day) for 1hr 15’ each, managing a caseload of approximately 25 groups monthly. You will also offer individual supervision where needed.
About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- You must hold one of the following qualifications: Clinical Supervision Level 6 or above; accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, UK Council for Psychotherapy, Health Professionals Council)
- Your experience of delivering both 1-1 and group supervision virtually will be essential
- Experience of delivering supervision to colleagues who provide a live, frontline, fast paced health related service is desirable
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Sunday 28th April 2024
First interview dates: May 2024
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The role
As Welfare Officer you will work alongside four National Support Coordinators, ensuring our members receive welfare and benefit related information, advice, and guidance via telephone, zoom meetings, and email.
We are looking for someone to work 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. There will be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a similar role.
A keen interest in or a knowledge/experience of charitable support provision is essential.
We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 16 staff. You must be an excellent communicator, with experience of using databases, ability to meet deadlines and work on your own initiative. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
We are working hard to raise awareness, as it is a little-unknown condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the illness.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including access to specialist welfare and benefits advice.
Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenia’s are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia, and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
- Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service
- NEST workplace pension scheme
- Investment in your personal and professional development
Only applicants with a tailored covering letter will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the myaware team as a full-time Events Fundraiser to manage, develop and deliver myaware events and support our in aid of fundraisers.
The role
As Events Fundraiser you will manage and develop myaware’s events portfolio and support in aid of fundraisers. You will also be responsible for managing fundraising volunteers and volunteer fundraising groups. The purpose of the role is to build long-lasting partnerships with supporters and volunteers to achieve maximum events fundraising income for myaware. There will be a requirement to manage records and relationships through the CRM system in line with GDPR.
The Events Fundraiser will be home based within the UK and will work in co-operation with all myaware colleagues to deliver agreed fundraising and awareness campaigns. Own transport is essential for this role as occasional travel throughout the UK will be required. There may be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year experience gained in a fundraising role within a charity, with demonstrable experience of income growth and the ability to meet and exceed income targets. Experience of working with and managing volunteers is essential.
We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 16 staff. You must be well organised and efficient, with IT skills and experience of using a work-related database or CRM system. An excellent communicator with the ability to meet deadlines and work on your own initiative. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits and welfare advisor.
Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
- Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service
- NEST workplace pension scheme
- Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice
- Investment in your personal and professional development
- Annual salary review
Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by 5pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
Applications submitted without a tailored covering letter will not be considered.
We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date at any time.
Provisional interview date: 10th May 2024.
Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by 5pm on Tuesday 30th April 2024
Applications submitted without a tailored covering letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.