Community support manager jobs in barking and dagenham, greater london
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Senior Support Coach
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Job Title: Senior Support Coach
Location: Catford (Around 16 minute walk from the station) Based in service with occasional travel to Central office (Please kindly note that unfortunately both locations do not have step free access)
Salary: £28,600
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on Rota between 08:00 - 21.30, 08:00 - 16:00, 13:30 - 21:30, including bank holiday working.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Support coach to join our team which focus on supporting residents with OPD (Offender Personality Disorder) and related cognitive or behavioural challenges, many of whom have experienced institutional care or social exclusion. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, acting as a mentor and lead for the team, providing advice and guidance, as well as providing specialist expertise to the team and residents.
You will further deliver one-to-one support with residents directly, developing personalised support plans, risk assessments, facilitating life skills sessions, and help individuals access services, resources, and opportunities within the community. Our support is tailored towards providing person centred support to empower our residents to achieve their personal goals and independent living. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, flexible, inclusive, and psychologically informed environment that promotes dignity, choice, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities further Include:
- Delivering effective 1:1 and group-based support for residents/participants in line with support plans
- Providing specialist advice and guidance to the team and residents
- Acting as the first point of contact in the absence of management
- Supporting property management tasks including reporting repairs, monitoring health & safety, and maintaining high accommodation standards
- Supporting residents to access relevant networks, training, life skills, and community resources
- Promoting resident participation in the design and running of service activities
- Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service and taking part in continuous improvement initiatives
- Deputising for management when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who has knowledge and understanding of Offender Personality Disorder, able to share this with others and act as a mentor to resolving complex cases. You'll bring experience within a similar environment to the role, and have experience in supporting similar residents with areas of social care, supported housing, and community support. You will have a commitment to person-centred support and have an understanding of the importance of trauma-informed care, able to lead by example.
As a Senior Support Coach, you’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. You’re able to manage competing priorities, respond calmly to crisis situations, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You’re not only a great listener and communicator but also you're someone who builds trust, encourages growth, and helps people feel heard and empowered.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A natural leader, confident in guiding colleagues and supporting service delivery
- Proactive and solution-focused, able to identify and respond to challenges
- A confident communicator who can build strong, purposeful relationships
- Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and record-keeping skills
- Knowledgeable of safeguarding practices, risk management, and resident engagement
- Values-driven, and committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with a flexible approach
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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Job Title: Senior Support Coach
Location: Redbridge (Around a 10 minute walk from Gants Hill station) Based in service with occasional travel to Central office (Please kindly note that unfortunately both locations do not have step free access)
Salary: £28,600
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on Rota between 08:00 - 21.30, 08:00 - 16:00, 13:30 - 21:30, including bank holiday working.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Support coach to join our team which focus on supporting residents with OPD (Offender Personality Disorder) and related cognitive or behavioural challenges, many of whom have experienced institutional care or social exclusion. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, acting as a mentor and lead for the team, providing advice and guidance, as well as providing specialist expertise to the team and residents.
You will further deliver one-to-one support with residents directly, developing personalised support plans, risk assessments, facilitating life skills sessions, and help individuals access services, resources, and opportunities within the community. Our support is tailored towards providing person centred support to empower our residents to achieve their personal goals and independent living. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, flexible, inclusive, and psychologically informed environment that promotes dignity, choice, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities further Include:
- Delivering effective 1:1 and group-based support for residents/participants in line with support plans
- Providing specialist advice and guidance to the team and residents
- Acting as the first point of contact in the absence of management
- Supporting property management tasks including reporting repairs, monitoring health & safety, and maintaining high accommodation standards
- Supporting residents to access relevant networks, training, life skills, and community resources
- Promoting resident participation in the design and running of service activities
- Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service and taking part in continuous improvement initiatives
- Deputising for management when required
About You
We're looking for someone who has knowledge and understanding of Offender Personality Disorder, able to share this with others and act as a mentor to resolving complex cases. You'll bring experience within a similar environment to the role, and have experience in supporting similar residents with areas of social care, supported housing, and community support. You will have a commitment to person-centred support and have an understanding of the importance of trauma-informed care, able to lead by example.
As a Senior Support Coach, you’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. You’re able to manage competing priorities, respond calmly to crisis situations, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You’re not only a great listener and communicator but also you’re someone who builds trust, encourages growth, and helps people feel heard and empowered.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A natural leader, confident in guiding colleagues and supporting service delivery
- Proactive and solution-focused, able to identify and respond to challenges
- A confident communicator who can build strong, purposeful relationships
- Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and record-keeping skills
- Knowledgeable of safeguarding practices, risk management, and resident engagement
- Values-driven, and committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with a flexible approach
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Substance Misuse Worker
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Job Title: Substance Misuse Worker
Location: Catford, Lewisham (Approximately 11 minute walk from Bellingham Station - Thameslink and Southeastern rail services) - The service works across two properties which are located in close proximity to each other. This service has step free access.
Salary: £29,000 (Full Time Equivalent)
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3 days a week which can be discussed directly with the hiring manager at interview
About the role
We are seeking a Substance Misuse Worker who has a specialism in mental health and substance use to join our team in Catford. You will be based within a 24 hour service which provides enhanced rehabilitation support to adults who have been diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health, who would benefit from an intensive rehabilitation and recovery-focused approach. Within this role, you will provide specialist knowledge and experience to support the wider team and residents to help them to overcome their personal barriers.
You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills. You will be a specialist in comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of your duties will include:
- Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.
- Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.
- Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.
- Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.
- Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.
About you
We are looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with experience in interventions, and in a similar role. Qualifications are desirable if paired with practical experience which is relevant to this role. We look at individual characteristics with the ability to engage with various people who may not want to receive the support, able to build trusting professional relationships, and able to demonstrate resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive. If this sounds like you, take a look at the further criteria:
- Full knowledge on comorbidity and complex needs, able to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others
- Previous experience in a similar role, providing interventions and holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges
- Ability to provide specialist support and knowledge in risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation, substance misuse and mental health
- A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning
- Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
ISEAL is offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and well-organised individual looking to start a career in the sustainability sector. The role works across two important organisational areas, gaining valuable exposure to ISEAL’s approach to catalysing global efforts to advance on critical social and economic sustainability issues. If you are looking to apply your existing administration and/or customer service skills in sustainability and gain experience across a range of activities, this position will provide you with some excellent insights and networks that will benefit your progress.
The Assistant will play a key role in ISEAL´s team, providing assistance to two managers to ensure efficient administration of their respective work areas - membership and operations. In the operations team, the successful candidate will get involved in the processes of running an international not for profit organisation, while also supporting the membership team in high quality member communications and data management.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be well-organised with great attention to detail and an excellent ability to follow up agreed tasks. Working efficiently and reliably under direction, you have a friendly and professional demeanour and are comfortable in your communications and interactions with colleagues and external stakeholders. You enjoy working on a varied and changing set of tasks to support the implementation of a project or a collaborative group process. You have a natural aptitude with IT systems and data and enjoy helping others get the most out of them. Having worked on data analysis before would be a real bonus.
Please note that to fulfil the operations support tasks effectively, the postholder will be required to be present in the office on at least 2 days per week.
The key responsibilities we entrust you with
Operations Support
- Guide and assist ISEAL staff in using software tools effectively by leading inductions, writing guidance, sharing best practice, providing training and trouble-shooting issues that arise
- Manage IT equipment and liaise with external IT support
- Facilitate internal communications by supporting regular and ad hoc staff meetings
- Work closely with Senior Manager Operations on improvement projects, including leading smaller projects
- Assist in promoting best practice in use of IT, communications and knowledge management systems across the organisation and suggest and help implement improvements
- Support management of ISEAL’s office space in London, including liaising with landlord and ensuring office works well for staff
- Lead on procurement of items needed for smooth running of office, for staff leading events and equipment for staff home offices
- Participate actively in team and organisational planning and activities
- Participate in internal staff management processes such as performance reviews, supervisory meetings, etc.
Member communications
- Gather and prepare content for member mailings, including our monthly member-only newsletter, the ISEAL Insider
- Maintain the internal Mailchimp schedule, liaising with staff in the Communications team to plan and schedule mailings effectively
- Support other ISEAL teams to communicate appropriately with members through our different channels and mailing lists, checking for adherence to brand guidelines
- Support the Membership Coordinator and Membership Manager with drafting blogs, news items, and group posts to share updates with members via the ISEAL Platform
- With the Membership Coordinator, regularly review content on the ISEAL Platform to ensure it remains accurate and up to date, liaising with other teams where necessary
Monitoring our membership programme
- Regularly collect data to help monitor our member communications, engagement with member-only events, and use of the ISEAL Platform
- Create and update quarterly reports and dashboards to help identify and communicate key trends and inform improvements
- Support the Membership Manager with the preparation of quarterly and annual engagement reports to send to members
- Deliver administrative processes that underpin member relationship management and track member engagement, including maintenance of member records within Salesforce
Other
- Provide occasional support for member-only Zoom webinars and at in-person events
- Be a collaborative and effective member of both the Membership and Operations teams, liaising with colleagues at all levels across the organisation where needed
- Support the Membership Manager and Membership Coordinator on member engagement projects
Experience, Knowledge and Attributes
- Experience working or interning in a support/administrative or customer service/communications role, ideally in international NGO, professional or membership organisation
- Enthusiasm for using data to drive customer engagement and aptitude for working with data, ideally some experience in extracting and working with analytical information
- Good organisational and time management and ability to organise multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently and establish priorities
- Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively with a diverse global community
- Proficient written and spoken English
- Proficient IT skills, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, etc.) and the use of contact management databases (e.g. Salesforce) and MS Office (especially Excel), as well as a demonstrable willingness to learn new tools and systems
- Experience using CRM systems, e.g. Salesforce
- Ability to communicate and work in a dynamic, international work environment and working with multiple managers
- Interest in and some understanding of sustainability issues
Additionally desirable
- Previous experience with support for IT systems and users
- Experience using Salesforce CRM
- Experience of using email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, website content management systems, and/or Google Analytics 4
About ISEAL
ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website iseal(.)org.
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Well-being, Creativity and Celebration.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.
The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.
We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.
We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum number of days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.
Other relevant information
Term: This is an initial contract of one year with the possibility of extension
Salary: £28,800-£31,800 p.a. depending on experience (full time, 37.5 hours per week)
Location: London is the preferred location, and a presence in the office is required at least two days per week. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.
How to apply
Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.
Deadline for applications is 31 August 2025
Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
Interview process
Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)
First interviews (Teams): 9-11 September
Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 13-15 September
Panel interviews (Teams): w/c 22 September
Decision: by 30 September
Accessibility
If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.
Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises
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. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are looking for a Senior Database and Insight Manager maternity cover to join a talented team, passionate about working towards Action Against Hunger’s vision of a world free from hunger.
Sitting within the organisation’s Fundraising and Communications directorate, you’ll have overall responsibility for the department’s database and insight function – line managing two people (aDatabase Officer and a Database Assistant.
In this integral role, you’ll be working with your team to maintain an accurate, consistent and reliable dataset covering all areas of fundraising and engagement on our CRM – Raiser’s Edge. You’ll be responsible for making sure data is stored safely and compliantly, and that good data hygiene rules are in place. You’ll also be supporting and upskilling the Fundraising and Communications department to use the database properly, empowering them to get the information they need.
We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 17-Aug-2025 23:30 Interview Date: from 21st August 2025.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Research Manager of Patient Programmes
Salary: £42,000-50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: London-based office & home (flexible working, with minimum 2 days per week in London office) with some requirement to travel to attend meetings/training in the UK and overseas
Hours per week: 37.5 (full-time role)
Reporting to: Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes
Contract: Fixed term contract – 12 months (6w notice period) (ideal start date in August/September)
Our mission
Our mission is to lead new and determined efforts to find cures for Follicular Lymphoma (FL). The aim of all our programmes is to accelerate a transformative change in scientific research that will lead to better treatments and cures for FL patients. In choosing what work to do we are solely focused on output and impact.
We’re at a crucial point in our search for a cure for follicular lymphoma. Our pioneering research will lead to transformational treatments and our science is on the verge of future cures. With more support, we can radically reshape the future for everyone affected by follicular lymphoma.
The role
We are looking for an energetic and proactive individual to join our friendly team. As Research Manager of Patient Programmes, you'll have a crucial role in advancing our mission. A central focus of this role is to develop and lead patient-centred educational programs, webinars, and content that ensure patients are well-informed, actively engaged, and empowered throughout their journey. You will also play a key role in strengthening the Foundation’s connection with patients and advocacy groups, ensuring their voices are meaningfully reflected in our research agenda and broader mission. A critical and growing area of work for the Foundation is the systematic gathering and use of patient insights and data. This role will help shape and deliver that work, ensuring that lived experience informs everything we do, from research to support initiatives.
You will also lead the project management of our scientific events from planning through to delivery, ensuring they run smoothly, on time, and within budget. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging events that foster collaboration and advance knowledge in the field.
Key responsibilities
Strengthening patient engagement and education
- Education: Lead the delivery of impactful, patient-centred educational initiatives such as webinars, polls, and video content to inform and empower people living with FL, their families, and carers, and align with the Foundation’s mission to accelerate progress toward cure.
- Strategy Support: Support the Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes to develop and implement a long-term patient strategy that drives lasting impact and supports the Foundation’s mission to find a cure.
- Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with FL patients, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to ensure patient perspectives shape our programmes and research priorities with a clear line of sight to cure.
- Insights: Lead the systematic collection and analysis of patient insights and data to inform Foundation strategy, research funding, programme design and acceleration to cure.
- Strengthen the Patient Voice and Community Engagement: Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure the patient voice is heard and reflected in content, using accessible language and social media to drive engagement and connection across the FL community. Champion the integration of lived experience across the Foundation’s work, helping to ensure that real-world needs and voices are reflected in our outputs and outcomes.
- Impact Measurement and Evaluation: Support in the design and lead the delivery of impact measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of patient engagement, education initiatives, and programme outcomes.
Planning and management of scientific events
- Scientific Event Management: Lead the end-to-end project management of scientific events, conferences, and symposiums, ensuring smooth execution, timely delivery, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Patient Voice Integration: Ensure the patient voice is actively integrated into event planning and content, fostering meaningful collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and the patient community.
- Event Content Development and Impact Reporting: Coordinate development of workshop and conference materials, and support comprehensive outcome reporting to capture key insights and inform future initiatives.
Other duties
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop materials for engaging donors. Provide research insights and data to support fundraising efforts, grants and donor communication.
- Work in alignment with the Foundation’s values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Foundation.
- Ensure confidentiality is always maintained and adhere to General Data Protection Regulations across all areas of work.
- Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an energetic and empathetic individual with a proven track record of working closely with patient communities, particularly within cancer or related health fields. The ideal candidate will be passionate about amplifying the patient voice and ensuring lived experience drives research and education efforts.
Key attributes include:
Essential criteria:
- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the cancer or a related field.
- BSc essential, Masters degree/PhD in the medical or related field desirable.
- Experience leading patient-centred initiatives, educational programmes, or events that inform and engage the patient community.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with leadership to develop and implement long-term patient strategies that create meaningful, lasting impact.
- Solid understanding of clinical research and how patient insights can accelerate progress toward improved treatments and cures.
- Experience in project management and coordinating multifaceted programmes or events.
- Strong relationship-building skills with patient communities, advocacy groups, industry and other diverse stakeholders to effectively incorporate patient perspectives into programme design and research priorities. Experience in qualitative or mixed methods research desirable.
- Experience in systematically collecting, analysing, and applying patient insights and data to inform organisational strategy, research funding decisions, and programme development.
- Passion for championing patient lived experience and ensuring it is embedded across all aspects of organizational work, from research to education and support initiatives.
- Likely to have worked in non-profit sector or medical research sector.
We are looking for someone who believes deeply in the power of patient voices to transform research and care and is excited to help drive lasting impact for the follicular lymphoma community.
Hours of work and holidays:
This is a full-time role with working hours generally surround 9-5 Monday to Friday. It should be noted that some events will take place over weekends and Bank Holidays when your presence will be required, which will be compensated with time in lieu.
Please also find below a summary of the FLF UK benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays
- Hybrid, flexible working.
- Enhanced sick pay – up to 10 fully paid sick days per year
- Nest pension scheme
- Group Life Insurance, which includes:
- Day-to-day wellbeing support
- Later-life care support
- Virtual GP access
- Bereavement counselling
- Flexible hybrid working
- Emotional and practical support
Please outline in your cover letter:
- Why you are interested in this role
- How your experience and skills match the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At The National Lottery Community Fund, we believe in the power of communities to change lives. Our Evidence and Impact team plays a vital role in making sure our funding decisions are informed, equitable, and impactful. We’re looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who’s passionate about data, storytelling, and creating tools that empower others inside and outside of the Fund to make data driven decisions.
This role is especially exciting as it supports our work with dormant assets. Whereby the Fund will be unlocking unclaimed financial resources and directing them to where they can make the greatest difference. You’ll help us understand the impact of these funds, identify areas of need, and ensure that insights from dormant asset investments are accessible and actionable across the Fund.
As a BI Developer, you’ll:
- Design and build engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI
- Develop efficient, scalable data models in collaboration with our Data Architect and Technology teams
- Lead the transition to automated, self-service reporting across the Fund
- Work closely with analysts, business users, and stakeholders to ensure insights are accessible and actionable
- Apply user-centric design principles and continuously improve your products based on feedback and usage data
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience turning user needs into BI solutions that drive decision-making
- Is skilled in Power BI (DAX, Power Query/M) and SQL
- Experienced in data modelling, UI/UX best practices, and enterprise BI development
- Is passionate about using data to support equity, sustainability, and community resilience
- Thrives in a collaborative, agile environment and is eager to keep learning
Interview Date: 27th August, virtual
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- A professional qualification, bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline such as mathematics, statistics or data analysis.
- Experienced in taking user requirements and functional designs and turning these into BI products for a wide range of users.
- Hands on data visualisation experience, with a strong background in developing enterprise BI products that meet the needs of a wide range of users.
- Skilled in BI and database coding languages including PowerBI (DAX and Power Query/M Formula) and SQL, with demonstrable experience and/or professional certifications.
- Awareness of data quality best practice and how it should apply to enterprise BI.
- Experience of developing and maintaining productionised BI solutions, including the full development lifecycle.
- Awareness of industry-recognised data modelling patterns and standards.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of project management techniques, and an appreciation of how they are applied in the environment.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Clinical Services Manager (Intake and Allocation), this role will be responsible for leading and coordinating the intake and allocation of clients to appropriate ongoing therapists. This role ensures timely, and client-centred access to help, and plays a pivotal part in maintaining service quality, client flow, and clinician capacity.
The role involves working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including clinical assessment teams, supervisors and clients to assign clinicians effectively.
Key aspects of this role will include:
- Ensuring trainees are allocated cases appropriate to their level of clinical experience and training requirements.
About us
Since 1948, Tavistock Relationships has been building an international reputation as a leading training and research centre in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples.
We train the next generation of couple therapists and provide clinical services to couples and parents, face to face (in London) and online. We provide a range of affordable services to help people with relationship difficulties, sexual problems and parenting challenges.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- High level interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience working within a clinical setting and liaising regarding safeguarding concerns
- Ability to lead on delivery after consultation with clinical colleagues
- Able to demonstrate the capacity to create and sustain relationships
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills with ability to plan ahead
- Keeping service policies and protocols relating to allocations and intake under continual review.
- Efficient data management and reporting.
- Support the timely and accurate charging of client fees by supporting the set up of recurring client payments, issuing invoices and processing payments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Head of Finance
Hybrid: London, Spitalfields & homeworking
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Upward of £87, 822, depending on years of experience in a comparable role + Excellent Benefits
*Details of how to apply at the bottom of the advert*
MLC Partners are proud to be exclusively partnering with The Fund for Global Human Rights. This is a pivotal leadership role within the organisation, and an opportunity to contribute your skills within a purpose-driven, values-led organisation that recognises the importance of a people-centred approach to leadership and operations.
The Fund is an international nonprofit that exists to support grassroots human rights activists across the globe, those working with courage and conviction in their communities to create a fairer, more just world. Since 2002, the Fund has channelled more than $165 million in flexible, long-term support to local leaders and organisations on the front lines of change.
At the Fund, finance plays a central role in supporting effective, sustainable human rights work around the world. The organisation is committed to fostering a working environment where people feel respected and supported. Their values of respect, integrity, agility, sustainability, and inclusivity, are embedded in both strategic direction and in day-to-day decision-making.
This is a significant moment for the Fund as it embarks on the next phase of its strategic growth, and following recent organisational reviews, they are building the internal systems and leadership needed to sustain its long-term impact.
The Role
As Global Head of Finance, you will lead a small, dedicated international team, overseeing strategic financial planning, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across UK and US entities.
You’ll play a key role on the Fund’s management team, ensuring financial integrity, promoting sustainable growth, and partnering across functions to embed strong financial practices organisation-wide.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to guide long-term financial direction while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations and people.
Duties include, but aren’t limited to:
- Financial planning, reporting and strategy: managing annual budget cycle, produce monthly, quarterly and annual finance reports.
- Compliance, Audit and Risk Management: Oversee annual audits for both US and UK entities, support compliance checks and procurement systems meet organisational and donor requirements.
- Investment, Treasury and External Relations: Monitor and management investment and cash accounts across both the US and UK – optimising returns. Managing external banking, investment and lease negotiations, managing annual vendor negotiations and renewals globally.
- Systems optimisation and process improvement.
- Team leadership: Lead and support the finance team, reviewing outputs, resolving issues to support high performance. Oversee financial training to all budget holders to maintain financial literacy and accountability across the organisation.
Essential experience
The successful candidate will possess blends of technical financial expertise with operational leadership with a continuous commitment to purpose-driven work. You will have:
- Professional financial qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Senior-level finance experience in an international charity or NGO sector.
- Strong familiarity with both UK SORP and US GAAP.
- Proven extensive knowledge of strategic financial leadership.
- Experience supporting grant management and donor reporting.
- A commitment to human rights, social justice, and inclusive workplaces.
- Mindset for process improvement and cross collaboration and partnership.
- Strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
How to Apply/Interview dates
To apply for this role, either apply directly via the Charityjobs link with an updated CV and Cover Letter, or see details on 'How to apply' page on the candidate pack attached, and send details to the specified central inbox. To discuss the role details, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Application closing date: 1st September
- 1st stage interviews (virtual): 17th & 18th September
- 2nd stage interviews (face-to-face in Spitalfields): 25th September
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We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Digital Marketing Lead to take our online presence to the next level — amplifying our campaigns, engaging our bladder cancer community, and making sure our messages reach the people who need it most. If you’re ready to combine creativity with impact, your skills in digital marketing could help us support more patients, improve early diagnosis and change outcomes for bladder cancer patients, then we want to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to people who have experienced forced migration in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that they face when preparing for and ultimately finding work in the UK.
We support all people who have experienced forced migration, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and access the opportunities they need to secure sustainable and meaningful employment. We run STEP online and in person programmes across the UK.
We are now expanding our work to deliver (in partnership with the British Council) an English Language and Employment Support Programme for up to 4,000 Ukrainians and Hong Kong BNO status/visa (50% of each community) over the next 12 months.
We are recruiting a Cantonese speaking Team Manager to join the STEP team delivering this new programme. You will oversee a team of Employment Advisors who provide remote support to participants, assisting them in accessing job opportunities, education and training.
You will be responsible for providing effective leadership, guidance and support to the Employment Advisors, monitoring and managing their workflow and providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their performance. Your responsibilities will also include quality assurance of STEP programme delivery, monitoring and reporting programme outcomes and compiling and analysing data on the effectiveness of the team’s interventions and activities.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, preferably within a refugee support or employment-related context.
- Strong understanding of the refugee context in the UK and the challenges faced in accessing jobs, education, and training.
- Demonstrable ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Experience in outcome monitoring, data analysis, and reporting.
- Advanced level of English
- Competency in Cantonese
Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.
Interviews will be held remotely on 28th August.
Expected start date will be 9th October 2025.
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
ABOUT THE ROLE
Variety is looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join our growing team and take responsibility for our communications strategy to support fundraising, programmes and brand activities. It is an exciting time to join the charity as we have laid the groundwork over the last year to improve our marketing and communication channels and have ambitious plans to double our charity size, to fund life-changing practical support for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
We have a new Director of Fundraising and Communications in place who you will work closely alongside, and your work will be across three areas: content creation including the website, PR and social media. Key to success is putting children’s stories at the heart of our communication and you will need to work independently, guiding the Social Media Officer and freelancers, playing a key role in our collaborative and high-performing team.
ABOUT VARIETY
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Content creation – identify and gather beneficiary stories and create compelling content for Variety’s communication channels
•PR – develop a network of supportive media contacts and partners to effectively promote our work and proactively target journalists, writing and delivering press releases as needed
•Social media – oversee the social media calendar and have responsibility for the social content and channels. Have managerial responsibility for the Social Media Officer, ensuring content is planned in and comments are monitored with occasional weekend cover
•Interview beneficiaries of Variety, meeting family members, working with external agents (photographers, filmmakers) as necessary to give beneficiaries the best experience while gathering the most relevant information for story telling
•Produce stories with the Director of Fundraising and Communications in the best formats, ensuring brand compliance and accessibility
•Ensure consent is obtained at every stage of content gathering and materials are stored securely in line with GDPR legislation and Variety’s privacy policy
•Monitor and analyse our channels to identify trends and areas to improve
•Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications on marketing and brand awareness campaigns
•Attend Variety events, maximising engagement and representing the charity
•Manage the communications budget and ensure when using freelance or agency providers we have competitive rates
•Manage email marketing, including creating a monthly newsletter and expanding our reach by building our mailing list
•Manage the website content, ensuring brand consistency and working with external suppliers to manage any website improvements and SEO performance.
• Collaborate with programmes team attending Sunshine Coach presentations and Great Days Out to gather content when required
•Collaborate with the fundraising team attending partnership, challenge and social events to gather content when required
•Keep records up-to-date on Variety’s shared drive and CRM system, manage the communications email inbox
• Participate in staff meetings, fundraising, programme and communications team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s strategy
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• Three years’ experience working on a charity communications team
• Experience managing digital channels and creating content
• Experience of writing and sending out press releases
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of comms analytics and creating reports to measure data
• Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about the Third Sector
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Wednesday, 20 August at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 25th August and 1 September 2025.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)
Hours: 9am to 5pm
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a detail-oriented project manager with a strong understanding of Gift Aid compliance? We’re recruiting for a Gift Aid Project Manager to lead a vital automation project for a well-established charity.
Location: London (Hybrid options may be considered)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week preferred)
Contract: Up to 6 month contract
Rate: £21.92 – £24.66 per hour + holiday pay
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
This role will focus on automating monthly Gift Aid claims by integrating a new CRM system with third-party claim tools. You’ll work closely with internal teams (Finance, Fundraising, Data/CRM) and external consultants to ensure data flows correctly and meets HMRC compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the Gift Aid automation project from brief to completion.
- Ensure all Gift Aid processes and records meet HMRC guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline operations.
- Support fundraising communications to maximise Gift Aid uptake.
- Produce analytical reports and monitor project performance.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of Gift Aid rules and HMRC compliance.
- Experience managing projects in a fundraising or charity environment.
Desirable:
- Understanding of fundraising backend operations, compliance, and audit trails.
- Experience working with CRM systems and data integration.
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while applying your expertise in Gift Aid and project delivery.
Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- Salary: £39,784 (non-London); £42,087 (London)
- Hours per week: 35
- Contract type: Permanent
- Location: Hybrid variable role, with one day per week at our London or Bristol office
- Closing date: 9am Monday 18 August
- Interview date: Wednesday 3 September
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead a team of two to deliver exceptional and effective brand and marketing activity.
You’ll be responsible for the development and delivery of brand and marketing campaigns for key programmes, projects and products, aligned to our organisational priorities.
You will collaborate with colleagues across the charity, external suppliers and children and young people with cancer - and their families - to use marketing and communications approaches to achieve business goals. You’ll also drive greater public knowledge of the charity, leading to deeper levels of engagement and greater action.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in our Role Details document:
- Develop and deliver audience and insight-led integrated marketing campaigns for key programmes, projects and products.
- Manage and develop the Brand and Marketing Communications Officers to deliver great work.
- Support the on-going development of our audience personas and engagement work to enable effective journeys and high-quality experiences for all our audiences.
- Ensure all content and activity is representative of the people and communities we support, championing accessibility and inclusion in everything we do.
- Own the marketing planning calendar, ensuring all organisational activity is planned in at least 3 months in advance.
- Interrogate incoming briefs each week, instructing the appropriate teams to work on upcoming activity in the most efficient way.
- Ensure campaign reporting and learnings are captured and fed back into the organisation.
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Proven experience developing and delivering marketing and communications campaigns, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
- Solid experience of delivering audience and insight-led marketing activity across all online and offline channels.
- Leading and motivating a team, ensuring they are supported and managed to meet their potential.
- Involving people with lived experience through co-creation, co-production and evaluation.
- Strong understanding of marketing analytics and performance measurement.
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills with diverse stakeholders.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office and to events (around the London and Midlands area)
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Black Health Equity Engagement Officer to join our Black Health Equity and Engagement team. The team plays a key role in supporting our community engagement work by building trust and strengthening relationships with Black community organisations and leaders across the UK. The aim is to raise awareness of prostate cancer risk within Black communities and help reduce the health inequalities experienced by Black men.
As a Black Health Equity Engagement Officer, you’ll be providing the logistical support to Prostate Cancer UK’s Black Men’s Advisory Group - who provide insights, support and guidance to the charity to help us address Black health equity. You’ll attend a wide range of community events and identify ways to spread awareness and build trusting relationships with groups, organisations and networks.
By building an understanding of the ways which health inequalities impact Black men affected by prostate cancer (and their families) you’ll establish effective and efficient working practices and gather data capturing the impact of this work.
You’ll get to meet a wide range of supporters and work with Black communities to ensure their lived experiences shape our work and help to increase our number of Black volunteers to increase awareness. You’ll also get to work with different teams across the charity and act as a source of knowledge for our work in tackling health inequalities.
What we want from you
We’re looking for candidates who understand health inequalities and is able to explain how they may impact Black men affected by prostate cancer. Knowledge of, or previous involvement in health awareness initiatives would be beneficial for this role, although we also value transferable skills gained from other sectors.
You’ll have experience in organising meetings or events that cater to a diverse range of participants, ensuring that various perspectives are heard and valued, especially within Black communities.
You’ll have a proven ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with a wide array of stakeholders. Furthermore, you’ll be a great communicator, especially when engaging with community stakeholders.
Please note that community events often take place on evenings or weekends – the successful candidate will need to work flexibly to attend roughly one weekend event a month and take time back mid-week. Community awareness events will take place in the Midlands and London.
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’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
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