Join a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, and transparent.

Help Refugees supports over 125 projects across Europe, the Middle East and on the US-Mexico border. We take a fieldwork-first approach to aid, establishing local networks and working with local partners to deliver projects that meet the real needs of refugees and displaced people. Our work has now reached over one million people – all powered by the hard work, dedication and love of over 35,000 volunteers. We know that aid alone is never enough. We amplify the voices of the people we work for, fighting for the rights of refugees and working to create a public narrative in which all refugees are welcome.

We are now looking for a values-led, resilient and experienced Chief Operating Officer who will oversee our organisation’s operations and procedures, and work to elevate the entire organisation so that we can make an even greater impact for refugees and displaced people.

The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. You will be responsible for a range of diverse business operations, so we need an experienced and effective leader with excellent people skills, business acumen and an exemplary work ethic. The COO will have the flexibility to tackle different areas of operation while taking a holistic, cross-functional view of the organisation. You will be an analytical thinker, a problem solver, and someone who gets things done, focusing on ensuring stability by bringing structure, process and prioritisation. You will excel at anticipating problems, communicating a clear vision, understanding what’s going to be asked next, and how to find solutions.

You will be a compassionate, visionary leader with proven experience of helping to grow agile and dynamic organisations. You will have extensive organisation management knowledge and experience in operations, finance, and human resources, with the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse, international stakeholder map. Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside a clear passion and commitment to Help Refugees’ mission.

Help Refugees wishes to encourage applications from experienced leaders drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change for refugees and displaced people.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, and candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Help Refugees.

To apply and download the appointment details, please visit our website by clicking the Apply button and quoting reference 4767. The closing date for applications is Monday 7th September 2020 at 9am BST.

The role will be based in London and the salary is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

Help Refugees promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working and we promote a workplace where you can be your authentic self and achieve success based only on your merit.

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Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Are you a bright and enthusiastic Fundraising professional with a passion for dogs? Dogs Trust is looking to appoint a permanent Trust and Foundations Officer to work in their London Head Office.

The successful candidates will apply their energy and enthusiasm and make an enormous difference to dogs in need, using their first-class skills to prepare inspiring and original applications in pursuit of trusts and foundation gifts up to and including the six-figure level. 

Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. As the largest dog-welfare organisation in the UK, we rehabilitate and rehome over 14,000 stray and abandoned dogs a year at our 21 rehoming centres. Dogs Trust Worldwide is an affiliate charity to Dogs Trust whose aim is to improve the welfare of dogs around the world and protect them from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

After a highly successful couple of years, the team is expanding, with the recent addition of two Team Manager roles which are also currently being advertised.  The new Trust and Foundations Officer and the Trust and Foundations Officer (maternity cover) role will join this enlarged team, working alongside existing Officers and reporting into one of the new Trust and Foundations Team Manager positions. Both teams will be based in London, with one team fundraising solely for Dogs Trust and other team focused mainly on securing funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide (but also for Dogs Trust to some degree). 

To succeed in this role, you will have a demonstrable track record of securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, well-developed written and verbal communication skills and, above all, be a strong, positive team player committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

You will have exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our applications stand out when being assessed. Ideally to be considered for a role focussed on fundraising for Dogs Trust Worldwide you will have a highly successful track-record of trust fundraising for international projects.

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension contributions.  As well as this, though, you will you join a team of highly professional and passionate colleagues in the fundraising team - and you’ll also learn from and get to meet dedicated experts in the field of canine care, research and welfare.  Add to this, the whole charity has a brilliant upbeat and collaborative culture promoted by a highly supportive management team.   

Along the way you’ll be encouraged to see Dogs Trust’s amazing work for yourself and visit our world class rehoming centres.  You’ll also enjoy spending time with donors and supporters who share our love of dogs. 

Perhaps best of all, being a Trusts and Foundations Officer at Dogs Trust means working in environment where staff can apply to bring their own dog to work after a year of continuous service - so there are always plenty of our four-legged friends around to keep us company in the office while we trust fundraise!

These posts will be based in Dogs Trust London Office. (Initially there will be flexibility around location of work including working from home; interim flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage)

First interviews will be held in the week commencing 30th August.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. 

2-Years’ Fixed Term

Do you want to help make the world a better place with your expertise in HR project management? We are seeking a dynamic, service and result-oriented HR Project Officer to coordinate and execute HR data, analytics and reporting, and support cross-functional HR project management. The position can be based in New York, Washington DC, Berlin, or London. This is a fixed term opportunity for a duration of two years.

The Open Society Foundations (OSF) work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

The Human Resources (HR) team, comprised of 60+ members, sits in our Berlin, London, New York and Washington D.C. offices but supports OSF staff across the global network of foundations, in over 40 countries. The team is comprised of generalists spanning the North America, Latin America, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East, Africa, South West Asia, and Asia Pacific regions, as well as HR specialists comprised of Talent Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation & Benefits, Diversity and Inclusion, and Recruitment.

As a HR Project Officer at Open Society, you will:

• Serve as key point of contacts for HR cross-functional projects; follow up on project deliverables, support coordination of meetings, and follow up with stakeholders as needed;
• Support and coordinate the operationalization of new HR tools and programs;
• Conduct the assessment of the impact and success of HR projects and initiatives post-implementation;
• Research, analyze data and prepares quarterly reports, provide analytical expertise in measuring the effectiveness of HR programs; develop visualizations that convey meaningful information on key indicators;
• As needed, coordinate internal projects; develop and maintain detailed work plans with clear responsibilities, track completion of project tasks and milestones; write and disseminate status reports.

What we are looking for:

• Five to seven years of relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledgeable of HR concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills;
• Ongoing interest in going beyond project-specific work, be creative, and bring new ideas to the table to improve the overall data management and analytics process;
• Experience with graphic design and data visualization, and ability to integrate numeric, graphic, and narrative material in memos, reports, and presentations;
• Strong project management skills, with ability to develop plans and meet deliverables on multiple concurrent projects;
• Commitment to the Open Society Foundation’s values of diversity and inclusion;
• Strong understanding of cultural differences and the proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds within a complex organization.

What we offer:

• Ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual professional development allowances to onsite trainings and brown bag lunches with visiting experts;
• Top-notch benefits and perks designed for your well-being and a healthy work-life balance. With some variability according to location, this includes generous time off, flexible work arrangements, employer-paid health insurance, generous retirement savings plan, progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, sabbatical opportunities, and much more;
• A commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to bring their full self to work and make a positive impact on the world.

If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please submit your cover letter and CV on our website; we look forward to learning more about you.

Closing date: 4 September 2020.

We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

About the role

We’re on the hunt for a Programme Officer to join us at this exciting stage in Settle’s development. Over the next few years we will be rolling out our programme to hundreds of young people across London and delivering a 12 month pilot of a remote service. Our target is to work with 150 young people this year and to grow to 250 young people next year. We are really pleased to be growing during this difficult time to ensure that more young people receive vital support to manage their first tenancy. You can read more about how we have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic here. This is a brilliant opportunity to take an integral frontline role in a dynamic and fast-growing charity. We’re a small team taking big steps to tackle youth homelessness. As a Programme Officer, you will be working on the frontline, delivering 1:1 sessions with marginalised young people across the capital. You’ll work closely with our partners to ensure the smooth delivery of our contract and report to the Senior Programme Officer. You will join a team of 5 Programme Officers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vulnerable young people

You’ll be delivering our programmes and working 1-1 with marginalised young people across London. You’ll manage a caseload of young people and be a shining role model to those you’re supporting. 

• Working with delivery partners

You’ll be working closely with our delivery partners to ensure the young people are getting the best support out there. Whether that’s liaising with social landlords or local debt advice charities.

• Collecting crucial impact data

You’ll be meticulous in your collecting and reporting of data, understanding that this information is crucial to demonstrating our impact to funders and clients. You’ll keep your notes and our databases up to date with accurate information. 

• Working collaboratively

You’ll work closely with Programme Officers that are delivering our in-person service and our remote service to ensure you are learning from them and they are learning from your experiences. 

• Getting stuck in

We’re a small team and you’ll be ready to get stuck into new projects and opportunities as they arise - stretching yourself and developing your expertise.

Key info:

• Reports to:  Senior Programme Officer
• Start Date:  As soon as possible
• Salary:  £24,000
• Hours:  Full time
• Contract:  12 month fixed term, subject to 3 month probation period
• Location:  Currently home-working due to Covid-19. Office is in London Fields, Hackney. Once      homeworking finishes, you’ll work at the office and across Greater London.
• Closing date:  Sunday 23rd August 11:30 PM, 1st round interviews 1st or 2nd September

Benefits:

• Lovely open plan office in Hackney, right next London Fields and Broadway Market 
• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing startup 
• Strong commitment to professional development - with a £500 training budget 
• Up to 3% pension contribution 
• 25 days paid annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• Access to an employee assisstance programme and cycle to work scheme

About us

Settle is an award-winning charity that supports vulnerable young people moving into their first home. Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness by equipping young people with the life skills and confidence they need to thrive. Since launching in 2015 we’ve supported hundreds of young people across London and we’re proud to have been a Guardian Public Service Awards finalist in 2019 and to have been voted the ‘Best Tenant Support Programme’ at the National Housing Excellence Awards 2016. We work with some brilliant partners - from the Cabinet Office and Lloyds Bank to local authorities and housing associations across London. We’re now ready to take things to the next level in pursuit of our mission. We’re a deeply committed team of 10 supported by a brilliant board of 5 trustees who help us achieve our social mission. 

How to apply

You'll need to email your CV and application (answers to the below) to us - email address can be found in the job description or on our website.

The closing date for the role is 11:30 PM, Sunday 23rd August. We will be holding first round interviews on the 1st and 2nd September. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, interviews will take place via video call. If you are not able to do this, first round interviews can take place by telephone.

In your application please answer the below questions (no more than 2 sides of A4):

1. Settle uses a coaching model to underpin their work with young people. Why do you think this is important and what are the benefits to the young person?
2. Please expand on how your experiences and skills are suitable for this role.

Background

Able Child Africa works alongside partner organisations in East Africa to improve the lives of children and young people with disabilities. This is achieved by working in partnership with local organisations in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania to provide direct services as well as by building local capacity. With over 30 years of experience, Able Child Africa is the leading NGO working exclusively with, and on behalf of, children with disabilities in Africa, some of the most marginalised children in the world.

About us

We are a small, dynamic charity, entrepreneurial in style and collaborative in process. We are values led, passionate about our partner approach and driven by the beneficiaries of our work.

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Quality
• Courage
• Transparency

About the role

Our programmatic work has grown significantly over the last 3 years and we are now looking to maintain and strengthen our current delivery portfolio, with a view to expand again over the next year. As a result, we are looking for a passionate, experienced and self-motivated individual to join our Programmes Team, with experience working with partners to manage grants, delivering programmes overseas and a strong belief in disability-inclusive development.

Candidates should have over 2 years’ experience working with local partners to manage multi-year grants and deliver activities overseas, including grant finances, MEL systems and workplans. They should also have experience in statutory fundraising, as well as designing and developing applications for grant-based funding alongside partners overseas.

Salary: £28,091

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum

Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

Hours: Full time- 37.5 hrs week

Term: One-year contract

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Location: Brixton, London with travel overseas. Flexible working available - with remote working permitted during COVID-19

Responsibilities

Support and develop partnerships and projects in Africa (60%)

1. Support the management of projects through the project life-cycle including; project design, planning, implementation, monitoring evaluation and learning.
2. Support the management of grant compliance including financial management of budgets, writing regular donor reports and maintaining relationships with donors.
3. Maintain detailed records of projects and donors through effective use of our internal systems and Salesforce database.
4. Assist with ongoing capacity building of Able Child Africa’s partners.
5. Travel overseas as required (approx. 4-6 weeks per year) to support and advance existing projects or for the development of new projects or partnerships

Secure grant-based funding to support new and existing projects in Africa (30%)

1. Support the development of projects with partners in Africa designing theories of change and log frames, using learning and evidence for project design.
2. Develop project budgets, reviewing local costs, supporting partners in accurate budgeting for activities and applying Able Child Africa’s principles of full cost recovery.
3. Work independently and alongside the Programmes Team, to write high quality and effective funding applications to Trusts, Foundations and institutional donors.
4. Research donors and maintain up to date database of funding opportunities, requirements and grant deadlines.
5. Assist partners to secure funding by identifying local opportunities, supporting the development of proposals and signposting them to fundraising opportunities

Support the development and growth of Able Child Africa Programmes Team (10%)

1. To support the improvement and implementation of MEL processes and tools and foster a culture of learning within the Programmes Team.
2. Assist in the development of project materials, trainings and toolkits.
3. Assist Able Child Africa’s public communications and profile raising through blogs, contributions to the newsletter and other opportunities as they arise.
4. Contribute to key working groups, advocacy networks and consortia in which Able Child Africa engages, representing the organisation at key events, meetings and conferences, as appropriate.
5. Provide support to the Programmes Team, including routine office tasks

 About you

Experience

1. At least 2 years’ experience of working as a Programmes Officer (or a similar title) managing grants with partners overseas.
2. Strong experience of securing funding from donors such as DFID, Comic Relief, Big Lottery Fund and Jersey Overseas Aid, alongside trust and Foundation funding.
3. At least 2 years’ experience of working in partnership with other individuals or organisations to deliver projects and build capacity remotely.
4. Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting children with disabilities and young people in Africa.

Skills and Technical Competencies

1. A strong understanding of donor compliance principles and expectations.
2. Strong grant financial management including budgeting, tracking spend,forecasting, managing exchange rate fluctuations and financial reporting.
3. Good understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) including designing theories of change and log frames for project design and reporting. Qualities 8. An understanding of and commitment to Able Child Africa’s mission and values.
4. Excellent time management and organisational skills; an ability to work under pressure and prioritise a varied workload with competing deadlines.
5. A flexible style and ability to work both independently and collaborate with others, as part of a team, as required.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, or with direct experience of living or working with children with disabilities. All applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We encourage applicants from African diaspora or heritage and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are currently under-represented in our team.

We are looking for a talented Communications Specialist to join our NSPA team to help support and grow our membership group.

• Permanent, Part-time, 21 hours per week over 3 days
• Ewell, Surrey
• £17,400 per annum (FTE £29,000 per annum) + competitive benefits

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) is a coalition of public, private and voluntary organisations in England whose mission is to get all parts of society working together to take action to reduce suicide and improve the support for those bereaved by suicide. With over 140 members and supporters, the NSPA plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of the national Cross-Government Strategy Preventing Suicide in England. It has a small Secretariat which is hosted by Samaritans and based in its office in Ewell, Surrey.

This is an exciting time to be joining the NSPA, with a new strategy in place and a growing and active membership.  The Membership and Communications Officer is crucial to helping the NSPA achieve its goals. The post will lead on the development of its communications, including its website, as well as being the first point of contact for members and ensuring excellent communications for and with members. It has responsibility for leading membership development, ensuring that the NSPA attracts new members and finds new and innovative ways for them to work together.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, who enjoys a busy and varied role and has the ability to juggle competing priorities. Good interpersonal skills will be important, as well as a track record in developing and delivering effective communications, preferably in a membership environment.

As an employer, we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, three well-being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

If you would like to know more about the role please read the attached job description.

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In the April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

We are looking for a Youth Engagement Officer for the Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC). CORC is the UK’s leading membership organisation that collects and uses evidence to improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. CORC has over sixty member organisations and an extensive Network spanning schools, voluntary and statutory service providers, local authorities, and professional bodies across the UK and beyond. CORC’s vision is for all children and young people’s wellbeing support to be informed by real-world evidence so that every child thrives.

CORC recently introduced this post to support us to strengthen our youth involvement.  We are committed to taking a more strategic, planned and consistent approach in this area, and the post-holder will play a key role in creating, developing and implementing relationships, processes, and initiatives to achieve this. The post-holder will be part of the CORC team and will work closely with Participation colleagues in the Centre – as well as developing relationships with Participation Leads in our member organisations.

We are looking for a collaborative, proactive, motivated individual with experience of actively engaging and supporting young people to participate, collaborate and influence the development and creation of services, with a commitment to all that CORC stands for. You may have an NHS or mental health background, work in youth work or social care, within a local authority, community or voluntary sector organisation, or a school, or you may come from another field entirely.

We are offering the role as a part-time fixed contract. We will also consider secondments.

The post-holder will be based at Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH or at our Northern Hub in central Manchester.

Please specify your preferences in your supporting statement.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Please email Recruitment if you require assistance or experience difficulties in applying. To view all current job opportunities, please visit our website.

Contract duration

One year fixed term.

Closing date for applications

Midnight, Tuesday 1 September 2020.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 4 September 2020.

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Friday 11 September 2020.

How to apply

For more information about this role and to apply, please go to our website.

We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our digital channels from the ground up.

In this newly created role, you will be the focal point for the day-to-day editorial management of the charity’s social media channels and website. This will include content creation, scheduling, community engagement, analytics and campaign support.

Your first focus will be the launch of our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will also manage our new website, working closely with the digital fundraising team.

The role sits with the Communications team which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement with the charity’s fundraising activity, UNHCR’s humanitarian work and the broader refugee cause.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity, including digital fundraising (who manage paid social advertising, display, search and email marketing), partnerships, special appeals, community fundraising and events. You will also be the key focal point for our coordination with UNHCR’s global and UK Branch Office social media teams.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Planning and coordination

• Launch and grow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels
• Deliver and schedule content on a daily basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice
• Provide timely responses to supporter queries on social media, coordinating with Supporter Care colleagues on messaging and follow up needs
• Respond quickly to sensitive issues and foster the growth of our online supporter community
• Manage the charity’s website to ensure high quality, timely content that supports all areas of the charity, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, PR campaigns, advocacy and governance
• Responsible for website maintenance and UX best practice

Content creation and campaign support

• Produce or commission multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevance content to the audience
• Adapt content from UNHCR head office and field comms to localise for UK audiences
• Develop digital editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner, and be quick to respond to news and emergencies
• Support development of an online influencer strategy to enable passionate advocates to get involved and spread the word about UK for UNHCR’s work
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies

Analytics and best practice

• Deliver analytics on social media and organic website activity, recommending changes in strategy or mix to improve effectiveness
• Maintain a search engine optimisation routine, working closely with the digital fundraising team and UNHCR HQ digital team
• Keep up to date with digital communications and content trends, platforms and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects Work with external experts, such web developers, UX and SEO specialists, to deliver periodic reviews and bespoke solutions when required
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of managing social media channels to deliver engagement, campaigns and audience growth, preferably in the charity sector
• Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) and website maintenance
• Experience of delivering digital comms that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action
•  Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using Google Analytics and social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements 
• Knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to improve content and engagement
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar to edit and produce basic assets
• Strong communication skills, applying tact and diplomacy in community management  
• Proficient in social media planning tools and platforms to schedule and post content  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies
• Understanding of GDPR principles
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience in a start-up environment and establishing channels from launch

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Digital Communications Officer to join our team based in London (home working will be required initially). As our Digital Communications Officer you will join us on a full time, permanent basis to support the Digital Communications Manager with all forms of digital work including social media, and in return will receive a competitive salary of £23,500 per annum.

Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children, we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

Responsibilities of our Digital Communications Officer:

- Researching and monitoring digital channels

- Creating supporting high quality content that reflects RSBC’s mission and vision and distribute it across the Society’s social media and digital channels

- Organising digital mailings using the CRM website to keep contacts up to date

- Assisting with the collation of information for promotional literature

- Ensuring RSBC’s digital collateral is appropriately stocked and up-to-date

- Contributing to monthly activity reports and collate data for relevant KPIs

What we’re looking for in our Digital Communications Officer:

- Minimum Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

- An excellent cross functional team player

- Effective project management skills

- Creative though

- Attention to detail

- The ability to meet tight schedules of work deadlines

- Strong administration skill

- Strong copywriting skills

- Detailed knowledge of social media and digital channels

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Dotmailer

- A qualification in communications is desirable

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2020

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to join us as our Digital Communications Officer, then apply now, providing a supporting statement – we look forward to hearing from you!

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Age UK's vision is a world where everyone can love later life. We know some people can face illness, loneliness or poverty as they grow older. Whatever the situation, Age UK provides support and vital services to help make later life the best it can be.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Support Officer within our Warm Homes team.

This role will provide project management support to assist in the delivery of a high-profile and award-winning programme of multiple local activities, aimed at reducing fuel poverty and cold-related ill-health among the most vulnerable older people.

If successful you will
* Provide support in the development, launch and delivery of the Warm Homes Programme.
* Work with the Project Manager and wider team to ensure robust project monitoring and efficient delivery of other aspects, including production of marketing materials, equipment ordering and processing invoices.
* Produce reports on local partners' progress and other data and statistics as required.

About you

* You will have good project support skills and ideally an understanding of project management tools.
* A good understanding of factors contributing to fuel poverty; and the impact of fuel poverty on older people's health and properties, would be beneficial to your application.
* You should demonstrate experience of supporting, planning and delivering projects to agreed quality standards.
* You should have strong attention to detail and good MS Office skills, especially Excel.
* You will need experience of analysing and presenting data and reports, including preparation of tables and graphs.
* You will show an ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to meet objectives.
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to track progress of deliverables will be essential, as will an ability to prioritise competing deadlines and workloads.
* You will have an ability to assess risk and escalate issues according to agreed processes and procedures.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to report on progress in writing and verbally.

What we offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary of £23,000 to £25,000 doe, and great benefits including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, life assurance, healthcare cashback plan, season ticket loan, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme, flexible working and much more.

To be considered please submit a one page covering letter along with your CV detailing why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

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. We welcome requests for flexible working.

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.

FINANCE OFFICER

REDBRIDGE CARERS SUPPORT SERVICE (RCSS)

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) is a leading carers organisation offering a range of innovative, holistic services to carers. We are currently seeking to appoint an accomplished, experienced Finance Officer to join our small charity. You will be working closely with our senior management team and assist in providing proactive, efficient and effective financial management of our charitable resources.

You will play a key role in ensuring internal financial systems and procedures are working efficiently, providing accurate and timely reports, as required. Working closely with senior management, the Finance Officer will take day to day responsibility for the finance function and ensure all financial controls are in place and transactions are managed in accordance with internal policies, relevant financial regulations and funders specifications and requirements.

The role will include the management of financial systems, budget monitoring, updating of records and the preparation of accounts for senior management and the RCSS Board of Trustees. The role will include overseeing compliance with authorisation procedures. You will support the work of the organisation, the Trustees, the Executive Director, the Operational Director and staff, including accounts, payroll, invoices and budgets for core work and projects and for funding bids.

RCSS has a 25-year history of providing excellent services for carers. We are a dynamic and enterprising team with a wealth of experience, skills and talent. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a talent for finance and experience of the charity sector. We offer training and self-development opportunities to all staff and a workplace pension scheme.

This is a part time post, 18 hours per week, based in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. Salary: £16,971 p.a. pro rata  (£33,000 FTE)

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.

CVs will not be accepted.

Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.

Location:  EC1 London (current tempoary remote working)

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hrs per week); would consider Part Time (from 0.6 FTE/22.5 hrs per week)

Contract Type:  Materntiy cover (fixed term contract 12 months)

Role overview

We are recruiting for a Grants Officer (maternity cover) to join our grants and research team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in research funding but who is ready to move into or broaden their horizons beyond traditional research grants management in a grant making organisation. 

You will support the entire grants management life cycle, from pre- to post award, of a diverse and expanding portfolio grants. The role will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of these projects including the evaluation and reporting of outcomes and impact.

This is a highly collaborative and strategic focused role that will require the post-holder to work independently and confidently.

About you

You will have research funding experience, a keen interest to learn new skills and ambition to advance your career in the grants management field. You will have high attention to detail and manage, with appropriate support, a diverse workload.

Specifically, you will have:

• A degree level (ideally with an advanced degree) in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• Research and ideally grants management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships.

About the team

This role is within the grants and research team who are responsible for ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes funded by Moorfields Eye Charity.  Over the last five years charitable support, through our grant programmes, has supported over 350 projects and initiatives with £18 million in funding. 

About the charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is the main grant making and fundraising charity for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are in the early stages of a major capital campaign. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Charity have a once-in-a-century opportunity to create a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre. It will benefit Moorfields’ patients and those with sight problems worldwide.

It will push the boundaries of science, deliver breakthrough treatments to the front line of patient care and revolutionise eye healthcare around the world.

How to apply

Please submit a detailed covering letter and CV using the link. 

The covering letter and CV should clearly address your research and grants management experience and why this particular role appeals to you. They should, in total, be no more than three sides of A4.

Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be progressed.

Key dates

Closing date: 1 September 2020

Interview dates: 9-11 September 2020

Science Officer 
Central London (initially home based due to COVID-19)

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a scientific background, this is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning organisation that’s making a life-saving difference to people and animals.  

About Us

Animal Free Research UK is the leading charity working towards a world where human diseases are cured faster without animal suffering. By pioneering excellence, inspiring and supporting scientists and influencing change, we are improving medical research and putting an end to animal testing.

By 2040, we aim to transform medical research and regulation in the UK so that the development of treatments for human diseases can be entirely animal free and breakthroughs can be achieved faster.

We’re currently looking for a Science Officer to join our team on a full-time basis. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £27,000 per annum
- Pension
- Flexible/home working options
- Join a charity that places ethics at the heart of science

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral role in achieving our strategic goals. Your work will make a real difference and will help to accelerate the discovery and delivery of effective treatments for human diseases and bring an end to animal suffering. 

Working as part of our Science and Public Affairs Team, you’ll have the chance to enhance your experience in a number of areas, from co-ordinating research to overcoming the scientific and legislative barriers to animal free research.  

The Role

As a Science Officer, you will co-ordinate the high-quality research we fund and conduct desk-based scientific research to support the delivery of our vision.

Some of your duties will include: 

- Engaging with our grant holders to deliver communications, updates and impact reports 
- Gathering evidence for the use of non-animal technologies and methods 
- Supporting our work to create an animal-free research career path to develop the next generation of animal-free scientists
- Working with the Science Team to deliver a science plan that supports best use of the charity’s scientific resources and grant funding

About You 

To join us as a Science Officer, you will need: 

- An undergraduate degree, ideally higher, in a relevant scientific discipline 
- Demonstrable scientific data gathering, discovery and analytical skills 
- The ability to summarise complex scientific information into technical and layman’s terms
- Strong administrative skills, including fast and accurate data entry 
- A high level of IT literacy, including proficiency in database software 
- External stakeholder management skills 

Experience of working in a grant funded organisation would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Scientific Researcher, Researcher, Scientific Research Officer, Scientific Research Co-ordinator, or Research Officer.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 1st September 2020. Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 18th September 2020. 

Webrecruit and Animal Free Research UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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Sustainability First is a charity and think tank focused on improving environmental, social and economic wellbeing in public utilities.  We run multi-party projects with senior decision makers on issues such as purposeful business in utilities, the public interest and smart energy meter data and art and behaviour change.

We are looking for a full-time Research Officer with significant research experience, understanding of the field of sustainability or utilities and the ability to develop practical proposals for change.