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Check NowWe currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing Advocacy and Government Relations team as an Advocacy and Government Relations Officer to support and implement an effective programme of advocacy work across the UK, with a focus on Westminster. You will join us working 35 Hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £33,884.72 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Although this role is remote, please note there will be an expectation of regular visits to Cats Protection's National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This is a remote location and public transport is limited. There will also be travel to other areas of the country (covered under expenses) for events, team meetings and away days.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!
The Advocacy & Government Relations team leads for the charity on influencing decision makers and those whose policies, practices and decisions affect cat welfare across the UK. The team works to influence legislators, professional organisations and corporates. The team’s work has included publishing ‘The Time is Meow: A cat welfare action plan for Westminster’ following the 2019 election, launching a “Purrfect Landlords” campaign to encourage landlords to allow cats and calling for compulsory microchipping of cats across the UK.
Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer:
As our Advocacy & Government Relations Officer you’ll be focusing on activity at Westminster with responsibility for drafting briefings and consultations, engaging with key political and external stakeholders, maintaining internal and external contact databases and monitoring and responding to external policy developments. You will assist with evaluation of the risks or benefits of planned legislation, regulatory or reputational changes which may impact on the welfare of and best interests of cats, and help to construct corresponding strategies and messaging.
What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer:
- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work, ideally in Westminster
- Experience of policy work and research
- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals
- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context
- An organised individual with good written, oral and great people skills
What we can offer you:
- Salary of up to £33,884.72 per annum plus excellent benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year
- Life assurance scheme as well as a range of health benefits, including private health care
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and much more
Join us as our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications which are received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 1st June 2022
Virtual interview date: W/C 6th June
Please note, should we receive a large amount of applications for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Analyst to join our Data team. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £33,884.72 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!
The Data team, based in the Marketing & Income Generation directorate, focuses on data processing, data selections and data analysis. The Data team has grown over the last couple of years due to significant charity growth. The Data Team sits within the newly formed Income Generation Operations team however the data team provides a service to the whole of the Marketing & Income Generation directorate as well as other parts of the organisation.
Responsibilities of our Data Analyst:
As Data Analyst you will be responsible for delivering an excellent service to our internal stakeholders, assessing how analysis can support and enable their strategic plans by interpreting and predicting their marketing, research, and insight requirements. You will support the Lead Data Analyst with the implementation, development and application of innovative systems, processes, models, and analytical tools to gain a robust understanding of supporter behaviour to ensure product, channel, timing, content and action is absolutely right for every supporter.
What we’re looking for in our Data Analyst:
- At least three years’ experience working with a contacts database
- Significant database marketing experience with use and manipulation of data structures with a relational database management system
- Significant data analysis and interpretation experience identifying key trends
- Proven experience in developing and delivering campaign analysis, attrition, and LTV dashboards and KPI reporting
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £33,884.72 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Join us as our Data Analyst and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note any applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 27th May 2022
Virtual interview date: 9th & 10th June 2022
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Data Analyst (fundraising)
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced analytical specialist to join our busy and professional fundraising team.
The Role
This role is based at home and reports to the Senior Fundraising Data Officer. You will have the specific brief of providing timely action-orientated analysis and reports of all fundraising campaigns (online and offline) utilising the charity’s business systems. You will provide support to the broader fundraising team by continuously improving how data is made available to them and benchmarking our data externally.
About You
The successful candidate will have experience in a marketing or fundraising role along with a working knowledge of a fundraising database, or similar. You must possess proven analytical skills, have excellent attention to detail and be confident communicating with people at all levels. You must be able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines under pressure. You will be comfortable using the full range of Microsoft packages. Although not essential, Degree level education, CIM, IDM or equivalent would be advantageous.
About Us
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through education, campaigning and hands-on care. We employ 130 professionals who are based at our Head Office in Norfolk, our four rescue and rehoming centres located in Norfolk, Somerset, Lancashire and Aberdeenshire and 16 Field Officers who investigate and resolve welfare concerns across the UK.
We offer a competitive salary, generous pension scheme and cash health plan as well as bike to work scheme, death in service benefit, employee sickness absence pay and a minimum of 28 days holiday.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking. The successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
The full job description and person specification is available on our website:
Registered Charity Number 206658 & SC038384
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Your purpose
To encourage schools to join Voice 21’s membership programme for schools - Voice 21 Oracy Schools - by responding to new enquiries, generating and following up leads, supporting our outreach efforts and ensuring all information about prospects is stored correctly on our database.
Your responsibilities
Responding to enquiries
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Respond to emails from schools about joining our Voice 21 Oracy Schools membership
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Meet with teachers and senior leaders (usually virtually) to discuss the membership, encouraging them to become Voice 21 Oracy Schools and answering any questions they have
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Create proposal documents for groups of schools interesting in becoming Voice 21 Oracy Schools
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Support schools through the sign-up process and ensure both they and we receive the correct information needed for them to begin their memberships
Lead generation
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Identify potential new business leads from social media, events and marketing campaigns, and add these to Salesforce, our customer relationship management system
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Generate new business leads from the networks or contacts of current member schools, including working with colleagues internally to do so
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Analyse the sources of leads to better inform future marketing strategies
Pipeline management
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Manage the business development pipeline of prospects on Salesforce, ensuring all data is entered correctly and updated as needed
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Run reports identifying prospects to follow-up with and do so in a timely and supportive manner
Event planning and delivery
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Plan and deliver regular webinars about the Voice 21 Oracy Schools membership
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Spot opportunities for Voice 21 and our member schools to showcase our work at events across the education sector
Your progression
Within 1 month, you’ll have:
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A firm understanding of the active ingredients of a high-quality oracy education and how we support schools to implement these through our membership model
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Understood our business development systems, processes and the key language we use in talking about our Voice 21 Oracy Schools membership
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Built strong working relationships within the Engagement team, and developed a sound understanding of organisational context and our priorities within this
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Started to respond to enquiries from schools about working with us
Within 3 months, you’ll have:
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Conducted calls with schools that are interested in working with us
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Taken charge of the administration of our pipeline of schools interested in working with us, ensuring all data is entered correctly on Salesforce and able to report numbers accurately
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Produced a bank of template emails for responding to different types of enquiry
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Met the whole Voice 21 team at our organisation-wide away days
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Experienced Voice 21’s professional development in action
Within 6 months, you’ll have:
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Helped to design and deliver a range of Voice 21 events to raise awareness of oracy and encourage schools to work with us
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Generated new leads from schools, local authorities or Multi-Academy Trusts that Voice 21 could work with
From 6 months onwards, we expect for you to be:
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Regularly conducting calls, responding to emails and delivering webinars to schools about becoming Voice 21 Oracy Schools
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Ensuring the constant generation of new leads from a variety of channels, including social media and events
This job is for you if you…
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Are a collaborator with great communication skills (written and verbal) and are comfortable talking with wide range external stakeholders, showing excellent customer service skills
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Have experience working in education or excellent knowledge of the education sector
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Are highly organised - you enjoy making a plan and seeing it through. You might have previous experience organising events, programmes or in an administrative role, and have excellent attention-to-detail
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Have previous experience in working to hit targets, especially in a sales and marketing context
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Have strong IT skills and are competent using MS Office (essential), ideally with some experience with a database or Customer Relationship Management system like Salesforce
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Are proactive in identifying problems with systems and processes and implementing solutions
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Are a self-starter who takes on new opportunities and challenges with positivity and enthusiasm
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Are passionate about Voice 21’s mission and helping us to transform outcomes for students in our target population
Who you’ll work with:
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Our School Recruitment and Partnerships Lead, to meet our business development targets, including a 30% increase in the number of schools we’re working with each year
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The Marketing and Communications team, to help generate leads from our events, social media and other platforms, and to ensure our marketing materials are tailored to the enquiries we’re receiving
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You’ll report to the Head of Engagement, part of a team dedicated to growing Voice 21’s reach to achieve our goal of working with 1900 schools by 2025.
Where you’ll work: Remote, with regular travel to our London Office and elsewhere and occasional overnight stays required.
Contract: Permanent, subject to successful probation review at 3 months.
Terms: We would welcome applications on a full-time or 4-day per week basis.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced engagement / activities professional looking for a new challenge in the military charity sector who wants to make a real difference in the veterans community?
We are looking for a permanent full-time Outreach Officer to contribute their personality, energy, drive, skills and experience to add value to our Blesma Outreach team within the Independence and Wellbeing department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.
The role is home-based, being a varied one, focusing primarily on delivering an engaging and blended programme of activities that enhances social inclusion, improves the wellbeing of our members and overcomes the negative impact of disability. The role requires a person who is a self starter, friendly, compassionate, confident who enjoys taking the initiative, being creative and has a strong commitment to the veterans’ community.
The role also involves representing Blesma and raising the charity’s profile within the local community across the North West.
The Independence and Wellbeing team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can help our serving Service personnel, veterans and their families thrive and lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity. Our members are at the heart of all our work, therefore, the impact of the Outreach Officer is highly visible and appreciated in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.
If you are interested, and live within the following post code areas IM, CA, LA, FY, PR, BB, L, WN, BL, OL, M, WA, SK or CW please read the attached Job Description and apply with your CV and a Covering Letter detailing why you would be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
Interview date: Thursday 26th May 2022/ Friday 27th May 2022
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your interest in Blesma, The Limbless Veterans!
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The role
The Grants administration officer is responsible for the day-today running and administration of FfWG’s grant programmes. You will act as the key point of contact for applicants and support and co-ordinate the work of Grants Committee. (The Committee is made up of volunteers who assess and make award recommendations.) You will report to the Chair of the Grants Committee and the Board of Governors and work closely with the Company Secretary.
This is a part-time, permanent, home-based role. You will be the sole employee of the organisation working closely with the Company Secretary and the voluntary Chair of the Grants Committee.
Key tasks and responsibilities
The responsibilities of the post will include:
- Responding to all grant queries and providing advice to applicants and awardees
- Managing the day-to-day operation of FfWG’s on-line grant application database
- Overseeing applications, ensuring eligibility and coordinating allocation of eligible applications for assessment
- Convening and supporting the grants committee, including preparation of committee papers, reports and financial information, as well as taking minutes at meeting
- Sending award and rejection letters to applicants following approval by the Board of Governors
- Collating awardee condition information and making grant payments to awardees
- Maintaining accurate and up to date data on grants and preparing reports as required
- Ensuring that the grants information on FfWG’s website is accurate and up to date
- Making payments on behalf of FfWG
- Performing any other duties that might be reasonably expected and determined from time to time
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a skilled, passionate and diligent Research Officer on a permanent and full-time basis to join the Solving Kids’ Cancer UK team.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us, as we launch our ambitious 5-year strategic plan. To help manage our growing international research portfolio and ensure maximum impact for children, we are recruiting for a committed and talented Research Officer to monitor ongoing projects, maintain key relationships, and share the impact of our vital work with partners and other stakeholders.
The ideal candidate
You will be a passionate individual with an understanding of clinical research and/or grant management. You will have a solution-focused and agile approach to working, and be able to apply your existing skillset to support and enhance the work of our Research team.
You will be organised, self-motivated, able to communicate effectively with colleagues and have the ability to respond flexibly and positively to unexpected changes or demands. Most importantly, you will have a passion for working for a charity with children at its heart.
For more information about the role and charity, view the attached Job Pack. Should you require an informal conversation prior to applying, contact the charity to speak to Leona Knox, Head of Research.
What we can offer
- Salary £29,000
- 5% employer pension scheme contribution
- 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
- Access to 24/7 confidential helplines for counselling support and legal and tax advice
- Wellbeing check-ins with manager and optional Wellbeing Action Plan
- Participation in staff surveys – an opportunity to anonymously share experiences at work
- Home/hybrid-working with information technology to support effective homeworking
- Regular opportunities to come together in person as departments / the full team
- Training opportunities – we care about our staff and volunteers and encourage opportunities for professional development
- Becoming part of a dynamic, ambitious, and child-centred charity working alongside people who are passionate about what they do
Shortlisting: Thursday 19 May; Interviewing: Wednesday 25 May and Friday 27 May, 10-2pm (via Teams)
Note, this role requires a basic DBS check.
Solving Kids' Cancer UK is a parent-led charity and actively encourages applications from the parent community with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers.
Our work and practice is underpinned by safeguarding principles with the aim of protecting children and young people and enhancing their welfare. Solving Kids’ Cancer always works in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance and best safeguarding practices.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Contact the charity for a copy of our HR Privacy Notice.
Application is by way of application form only, which is inclusive of a supporting statement detailing how you meet the role specification. Download the attached Application Form to apply.
We do not accept CVs or cover letters.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Support and Development directorate in this crucial role to develop the membership of Clinks, grow the range of voluntary organisations that join and stay as active members, as well as coordinate the events, information and resources that Clinks provides to member organisations and the wider voluntary sector working in criminal justice.
You will have experience of managing databases, working in a customer service facing role, and be confident in planning and running online and face-to-face events. This role will suit someone who enjoys creating and implementing new ideas, and working in collaboration with colleagues, the members of Clinks and other stakeholders to best meet the needs of our members and the wider sector.
Individuals with direct experience of the criminal justice system and/or with protected characteristics are actively encouraged to apply. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Clinks' recruitment policy is that there is no requirement to disclose any convictions when applying for this role.
For further information please visit our website
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The Mammal Society is an award-winning evidence-based conservation charity. For over 65 years we have been championing better protection of British mammals through professional and citizen science projects. We are at an exciting time in our history with ambitious plans to broaden our reach and increase our impact on the conservation of mammals here in the UK.
We are currently seeking to recruit a permanent Data and Information Officer.
Main purpose of job: To promote evidence-based conservation of British mammals by
- supporting the Science Officer in managing databases containing information on the distribution and density of mammals and managing Ecobat online tools
- assisting in the writing of engaging documents for technical and lay-audiences
- With the Communications and Engagement Officer, co-ordinate involvement in our citizen science surveys and projects such as the annual harvest mouse survey
- answering general enquiries and contributing to the Society’s social media output
It is expected that time will be divided approximately equally between these areas.
Place of Work: Home based with occasional UK travel.
We are looking for a highly motivated, independent, and dynamic member of staff, with an interest in British mammals and a desire to promote evidence-based conservation. The job would ideally suit a graduate or post-graduate of Ecology, Conservation, or Biological Sciences.
For a full job description and person specification please visit our website.
Application deadline: 5pm 30th May 2022. Interviews are expected to be held w/c 6th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent, working from home, opportunity.
*** Internal Job Title - Outcomes & Fundraising Data Officer ***
About the Trust
At the Canal & River Trust, we believe life’s better by water, and that the waterways we take care of make an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies. We have an extraordinary range of professionals to help bring our waterways to life, including people with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality geographic information systems and services.
We have a permanent opportunity for a Outcomes & Fundraising Data Officer/ Data Engineer OR Analyst to join us. Reporting to the CRM & Outcomes Data Manager, the Outcomes & Fundraising Data Officer / Data Engineer OR Analyst will be responsible for the management of all data linked to the Trust’s Insight & Evidence programmes, ensuring data quality and ease of access to key data sources.
We believe that life is better by water, and our work every day is transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions. As we continue to bring and promote the benefits of our waterways to our diverse communities and individuals nationwide, it is essential that we develop the evidence base, that will estimate and demonstrate the difference we are making to individuals, communities and society as a whole.
See how we make difference: check our Website
Our-values: check our Website
Location & coverage
Our Outcomes & Fundraising Data Officer will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working a collaborative meetings.
Relevant hubs include: Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, London.
The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.
See our canal network here: check our Website
Our Outcomes & Fundraising Data Officer / Data Engineer OR Analyst will be part of a small professional team responsible for planning and delivery of the outcomes based research, evaluation, market research, measurement and monetisation programme.
You will be partnering & working closely with a variety of national team members including National Insight & Evidence Manager, Research & Insight Team, Impact & Evidence Team, Business Intelligence Manager, CRM Specialist, IT, Individual & Legacy Giving Team.
Key accountabilities:
- Responsible for the creation and management of systems for collating and managing data from a variety of sources, including CRM, fundraising, survey, towpath counter data and third party demographic data.
- Responsible for design and creation of appropriate data models and building of data marts within the Trust’s data warehouse, using recognized data warehouse methodology (e.g. Kimball) and incorporating testing of these models.
- Creation/building of Power BI dashboards and SQL Reporting Services (SSRS) report to allow members of the Insight & Evidence team to access accurate key results in a timely manner. This will include creation of regular reports and production of ad hoc reports.
- Developing a close working relationship with the Trust’s central IT/Business Intelligence teams to ensure data solutions are built in accordance with wider Trust standards and methods of work.
- Undertake the storage and collation of raw data from day to day activities across the Trust; projects, mystery shopping, and other tools used to measure the quality of customer/service facilities, and user/ visitor experience.
- Maintain the Central Repository of Evidence - inputting and cataloguing items received and ensuring compliance with GDPR regulation.
Knowledge, experience & skills:
Technical:
- Relevant working experience in data engineering - data cleansing, data pipelines, data modeling, and data integration
- Working experience in building data pipelines in production and ability to work across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
- Experience preparing data for analytics and following a data science workflow.
- Extensive hands-on experience of SQL and MS Power BI tools (including Tableau,TSQL, SSAS, SSRS and SSIS), Excel and VBA with programming and database administration experience being an advantage.
- Experience in formal documentation of requirements.
- Relevant professional experience and evidence of formal training, either to degree level or other recognized professional training.
- Sugar CRM experience, desirable.
General:
- Self-motivated and independent learner.
- Evidence of strong written communication skills - ability to write clear and concise communications, with high attention to detail
- Good verbal communication skills to explain complex solutions to customers in a clear and concise manner - ability to plainly communicate to all stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
To Apply:click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.
Vacancy closes 29 May 2022 at 23:59
We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines.
In addition to your salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE, you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement (increasing with years of service) and numerous other employee benefits, all of which can be found here: Our benefits (please check our website).
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.
Check our website to find out more about the work we do and opportunities currently available.
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About the role
The Supporter Care Officer will ensure we offer excellent stewardship to our event participants, London Marathon runners and our general fundraisers, keeping in touch and nurturing them and helping to maximise the amount of money they raise for us. You will also give a first-class supporter care experience to all current and potential supporters of CARE International UK. You will handle their enquiries and process marketing income.
Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities
Our Supporter Care Officers are the first point of contact for our supporters, and you will be answering enquiries via telephone, email, live chat, social media and post. You will ensure that all supporters have an amazing supporter care experience when they get in touch.
Why work for us?
CARE International is one of the world’s leading aid agencies. Last year we reached more than 92 million people. We worked in 104 countries, implementing long-term programmes to fight poverty, responding to humanitarian emergencies, and advocating for policy change to improve the lives of the poorest people. We are seeking a first-rate Supporter Care Officer who is looking for a new challenge.
At CARE International UK, we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
You will have first class customer service and communication skills, be organised, proactive and keen to rise to this challenge. You will have experience of inputting into and querying a database, preferably with experience of using Raisers Edge
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
CARE International UK is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to dismantling harmful and oppressive structures of power and accordingly centre gender equity in our work to save lives, fight poverty and achieve social justice. The post holder agrees to promote and uphold these principles.
CARE International UK operates fair, transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment practices and actively encourages applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates from Black and minoritised communities, LGBT+ candidates and disabled candidates.
CARE International UK is a disability confident employer. As part of our commitment to disability inclusion we guarantee interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. To be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please complete the relevant section in the online application form. If at any stage of the recruitment process you require reasonable adjustments, including a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format, please contact hr team.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.
To Apply:
To apply, please click on the apply button to be redirected to our company website to complete the application form. Also, download and read the Supporter Care Officer Recruitment Pack, which includes the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications are completed online. If you require a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format please contact hr team. Please note, Curriculum Vitae’s (CVs) will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 29th May 2022
Interview date: Thursday 16th June 2022
Who We are
A global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Location: Flexible location, remote working from home.
Salary: GBP 40,000 - 45,000 for UK location, adjusted based on the cost of labour for the country in which the candidate resides. Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Candidates must have the right to work in the country they are applying from.
Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning manager.
Contract Type: Permanent employment.
Background
The Urban Movement Innovation Fund (UMI Fund) works to connect, align, and strengthen people power for a more socially just, zero carbon future. Drawing together and amplifying the efforts of NGOs working on technical solutions, or working with policy makers, with those of campaign or grassroots groups and movements working to increase citizen engagement and activity. UMI Fund´s goal is to dramatically accelerate humanity’s transition to a zero-carbon world. UMI Fund is a convenor of the field, an advisor to philanthropy, and a grant maker.
UMI Fund believes that people-powered movements are critical to creating a zero-carbon world, generating the drive and popular support necessary for huge political, cultural, and technological shifts. In order to grow in our set direction and meet our strategic plan, we are in urgent need to build a team to help us strategically reach our goals.
The UMI Fund team is small, with a large portfolio of grants. As part of the team, reporting to the MEL manager, the MEL officer will work with the whole team to help monitor and manage a portion of these grants and the associated grantee relationships and needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore various climate change linked issues and to work with truly inspirational partners from all over the world. This position is full-time and home-based; being part of a fully remote working and internationally distributed team.
Primary Responsibilities
UMI Fund has a small team that operates collaboratively and flexibly with sometimes overlapping responsibilities. Team members have specialisms, but we avoid being siloed in work delivery. Within the team, the MEL Officer will have a particular focus on the following:
Grantee partnership
- Assist with co-developing MEL plans for new grantee projects and for UMI Fund’s grant-making as well as implementing MEL activities for the Fund as directed.
- Coordinating meetings under the direction of the MEL manager (e.g., scheduling across multiple time zones, ensuring meeting purpose and agendas are set, sending invitations, update, and logistics emails, note taking and following up on meeting actions).
- Surveying, collecting and collating feedback for all meetings and convenings as directed.
- Conducting UMI Fund’s annual movement health survey (including sending out surveys, prompts/reminders to complete, synthesise feedback).
- Summarise meeting / convening notes, workbooks, zoom chats etc - synthesise key takeaways / points to follow up on per meeting and share with participants.
- Assisting the MEL Manager and programme staff in undertaking grantee check ins and gathering input for quarterly board updates.
UMI Fund evaluation, learning and impact
- Collaborate with colleagues to help find the most effective ways of communicating UMI Fund’s impact (e.g., case studies, graphs etc.) and contribute to the development of impact reports.
- Grant proposal development support, particularly on MEL, where appropriate and directed.
- Assisting with moderation / administration of an online resource hub.
- Organising periodic MEL related convenings as directed in collaboration with Events Manager and other teammates.
- Producing regular grantee updates for the website, newsletter, and other reporting.
- Regular programme / project documentation for internal and external sharing.
Data management and processing
- Maintain project documentation including liaising with the UMI Fund administration manager, grantees and the UMI Fund fiscal sponsor to ensure contracts and other necessary information have been received, facilitating grant processing and management.
- Supporting grants administration as directed by the MEL manager (e.g., ensuring reporting dates / timelines / grant info / budgets etc is agreed with grantees).
- Where requested, advise on data collection and storage and proactively research new methods and systems to improve our approach to managing information.
- Undertake survey design and develop survey and feedback engagement strategy as directed.
- Database administration / management.
- Check the quality and accuracy of data. Support colleagues to enhance and/or streamline data management processes where possible.
- Ensure data is stored effectively and upholding data security alongside the rest of the UMI Fund team.
- Dealing with data requests.
Experience and Qualifications
The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
- A good understanding of the principles in monitoring and evaluation.
- Competence in MS Office or Google Suite, with experience of data analysis using Excel/Sheets.
- Experience of internal impact monitoring and evaluation in a similar organisation.
- Experience of working with project data or in a monitoring and evaluation capacity, ideally in the context of projects funded through grants and contracts.
- Experience analysing complex information (quantitative and qualitative) and translating it into clear, understandable formats, for a variety of audiences, using a range of methods and tools.
- Experience of working with Theory of Change and other outcome-based frameworks.
- Experience of working in diverse and international teams.
Skills and Attributes
The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
- Tact, humility, flexibility, openness, and a good sense of humour.
- Proven experience in building and maintaining positive work relationships and partnerships.
- Excellent collaborative and facilitation skills.
- Excellent workload and time management skills with the ability to manage a busy workload delivering high quality work to deadline and under pressure.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Able to write clearly, adapting styles to meet the needs of different audiences with a proven track record in writing accurate, concise, and powerful reports for funders and other stakeholders.
- Commitment to teamwork, with the ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues across the whole organisation.
- Problem solving and adaptive approach to dealing with data gaps and incomplete data sets.
- Clear communication, both written and oral, appropriate to a variety of audiences.
- Fluent in English; additional languages could be an advantage.
- A demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusion, equity, and social justice.
*For all locations: Applicants must have the right to legally live and work in the country where they wish to be based.
UMI Fund is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, as detailed in our child and adults-at-risk safeguarding policy. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that the successful candidate may undergo reference checks and be required to provide a police record prior to starting employment.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 5th June 2022
Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required, irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post with your CV/resume (no photos) in strict confidence by email only to Isabel Leal. Please ensure that they are sent as Word documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV” Please put “UMIF – MEL Officer” in the email subject line. Also please let us know where you saw the post advertised.
Description
Location: London, Edinburgh, or UK remote
Position Status: Full-time, Open terms
Salary: London: circa 35K, Edinburgh: circa 30K; depending on experience
Reporting to: Head of Media & Communications
Closing date: May 17th.
Please note that applications should include CV and a Cover Letter to be considered.
Candidates must hold independant right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In conflict, in disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps Europe has grown rapidly in terms of volume of activity and complexity. With offices in Edinburgh, London, The Hague, and Geneva, we now attract over £120m in income. The breadth and impact of our programmes makes Mercy Corps a unique and truly rewarding place to work. Our teams are proud of what we achieve in the field and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion and commitment.
The Team
The Senior Digital Content Officer will be part of Mercy Corps’ Resource Development (RD) team, advancing the organisation’s strategic goals and supporting our worldwide team by raising flexible funds, profile, and influence. The RD team encompasses several dozen dynamic professionals who possess a wide range of skills. We are gift officers, direct response fundraisers, web developers, marketers, and media relations strategists. We are database managers, digital specialists, strategic designers, storytellers, and teachers. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and creating compelling, authentic experiences for current and future supporters.
The role
The Senior Digital Content Officer will support Mercy Corps Europe’s strategy and growth objectives by promoting compelling content across our digital channels, including our website, emails, and social media. In close collaboration with our Europe and Global teams, this role will identify storytelling and campaign opportunities that strengthen our relationship with current and future European supporters.
You will be stepping into a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. We need someone who is excited by change and new challenges, has deep experience in digital marketing, and is highly effective at working across teams to make an impact.
Essential Job Responsibilities
●Develop and deliver social content plans designed to deliver reach, awareness and engagement.
●Collaborate with Mercy Corps Europe colleagues to understand and stay informed of key digital audiences and their needs
●Develop compelling content to engage, cultivate and nurture Mercy Corps’ online communities.
● Produce or edit social media content, including writing, copy editing, and designing graphics/videos using Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Premier pro.
● As needed, collaborate with and lead creative teams in developing additional social content including evergreen concepts, templates, etc.
●Share digital content ideas through participation in editorial processes supporting our digital channels
●Improve coordination and editorial alignment between Europe and Global digital marketing through process improvement
●Lead integrated marketing campaign production and execution for European audiences, sharing potential concepts as well as leveraging concepts and creative generated by the Global team
●Assist with creating and maintaining landing pages, evergreen pages, and blog articles on our website
●Translate digital content, as needed, from American English to British English, to support UK audiences
●Analyse social and digital channels using insight tools to refine plans in real time, set KPIs and make recommendations for the adaptation of plans or future strategies.
●Identify new potential platforms and digital marketing channels to reach current and prospective European supporters
●Ensure UX consistency and brand guidelines are followed across all digital channels
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Head of Media & Communications (Europe); Managing Director, Digital Marketing (US)
Works Directly With: Mercy Corps Europe Fundraising, Policy and Advocacy, Programmes teams. Mercy Corps Global Managing Director Digital Marketing and Brand Marketing Director
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
●has a relevant degree, qualification, or expertise
●minimum 4 years of social media and digital marketing experience, including integrated campaign development and execution, content strategy, website content management, and email marketing
●has a deep understanding of the social media universe including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn, and demonstrated knowledge of emerging platforms
●is an excellent communicator and writer
●has experience making improvements to processes
●has ability to own the planning, development, and implementation of projects
●has computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, social listening platforms, and Google Analytics.
●has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining the respect of team members
●is adept at working across teams and geographies
●has a strong understanding for cultural, political, and religious environments among staff and in the countries we work with
●be driven by a passion for international development, social justice, and ending global poverty
●work well under deadline pressure
●some evening and weekend work may be required
Success Factors
●Excellent organisational and time management skills
●Systematic, with a strong eye for detail
●Advocates for the needs of our digital audiences and user-first UX
●Can work quickly, accurately, and to deadlines
●Able to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
●Strong team worker and communicator
●Able to cope with changing priorities, often at short notice, and work well under pressure
●Proactive and solutions-based attitude
●High levels of motivation, professionalism, and resilience
●An exposure to and interest in international development issues is important, along with an empathy for MC's mission
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in the UK. Travel will be minimal. Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in an international posting or on a visit/TDY to an international posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
Since 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high-quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender-based violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 160 staff. The IRC UK launched its first programme in the UK last year, working in partnership with local councils, to provide integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England and has since expanded to providing education support to teachers and is now responding to arrivals from Ukraine.
The Purpose of the Role
The Client and Community Outreach Officer will serve as a navigator for new arrivals from Ukraine with the goal of providing accurate information and referral sources to support refugees in attaining self-reliance. You will be the main point of contact for refugee clients enrolled in the project, delivering one on one and group activities.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to Head of UK Programmes. Position works closely with the Integration Officers and Refugee Employment Specialist.
Key Accountabilities
- Facilitate Orientation for Newcomers group sessions virtually and in person on everyday life in the UK for new arrivals predominately from Ukraine;
- Outreach, recruit, screen and enroll participants for project activities including the completion of individual integration self-sufficiency plans through referral and follow up with local partner staff;
- Provide regular client one on one coaching, ensure client interaction is documented and conduct follow up with clients by phone and in person;
- Research, identify and outreach to services and resources that enable clients to meet their short and long-term goals and facilitate external referrals;
- Effectively collaborate and develop relationships with external partner organisations such as local council staff, charities and diaspora groups, including attending coordination meetings responding to the needs of Ukrainian arrivals;
- Input client information in database and assist with tracking and reporting and administering assessments;
- Regularly gather client and partner feedback in order to assess programming needs and responsiveness through focus groups, key informants, surveys, etc.
- Assist with project logistics, such as setting up the training rooms or events, preparing participant materials.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Minimum two years related professional experience working with refugees, migrants or other vulnerable populations;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English and Ukrainian and/or Russian language;
- The ability to conduct workshops and learning activities in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting;
- Solid diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships;
- Ability to handle confidential documents and sensitive information;
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, experience leading meetings or trainings via online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype;
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
The application deadline for this role is 31 March. Interviews will take place w/c 4 April.
IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.
IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.
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Job Title Governance Officer (Governance, Compliance and Risk Team/Executive Office)
Salary Band 2b (£23,780 - £27,977)
Contract Type 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Location London/Remote working
About us
RCS is the professional body for surgery. Our mission is to build the future of the surgical profession and improve the delivery of surgical care. We do this through education, training, examination, supporting surgical research and providing support and advice for surgeons at all stages of their careers.
About the role
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) is looking for a highly organised person to play a key role in a busy team providing professional high quality central governance and secretariat services across RCS England. This is an exciting role that will also an opportunity to develop and broaden your skills and experience in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, arranging and monitoring of the three year schedule of meetings for the Council, Board of Trustees and committees and the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
- Provide secretariat support for meetings, collating and distributing agendas, drafting minutes and follow up of actions.
- Support the annual election/appointment process and succession planning, to help meet the College’s ambition of achieving a diverse and inclusive College leadership.
- Arrange, develop and maintain programmes of induction, recruitment and training for Council and Board Members.
- Manage the Register of Interests, including updating annual declarations of interest.
- Support the development and embedding of risk management across the College.
- Provide support for a number of other projects across the College and the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
About you
This role would suit someone with high professional standards who is a strong team player with the ability to prioritise and who has a great customer service approach. Good organisational, administrative and minute writing skills and experience of managing and supporting meetings is essential. We would love to hear from you if you have previous experience in a similar role or you have strong transferrable skills.
You will be degree educated or have equivalent experience and have experience of dealing with senior stakeholders. A strong interest in governance and risk would be an asset.
What we can offer you
• 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days
• Flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
• Variety of learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme
Interested Candidates:
If you wish to apply or if you have any questions about this position please email your CV together with a cover letter by clicking apply.
Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact us.
Closing date: Monday 23 May 2022, 5pm
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age and disability
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary.
Please note that this advert may close early if we reach the maximum applications