Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in London, with focus on the West, including postcodes W, SW, N, NW, KT, UB, SM, TW, HA, EN and WD. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across west London.

Main tasks include:

• Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
• Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000
• Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
• Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
• Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

We are looking for:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
• Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups
• Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters
• Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
• Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
• Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
• Experience in working to ambitious targets.
• Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.

Location: Home based in London or Greater London.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 10th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on the 22nd November 2019 at our Cambridge office. We would encourage all applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Telephone interviews may also be conducted prior to the closing date and interview date. Should we wish to contact you to arrange a telephone interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend any interviews on a certain day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Job title: Governance and Directorate Support Officer

Accountable to: Governance and Risk Manager

Location: Mayfair, London

Contract type: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week, we will consider flexible working options including 28 hours a week.

Salary:  c.£34,000 per annum (FTE) increasing to c.£36,000pa on passing probation

About the job and you

The Ri is an independent charity dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives.

Working with the Ri Directors and Governance and Risk Manager, this role will ensure the effective coordination and administration of key operational and governance processes, including the effective running of Executive, Board and sub-committee meetings; preparing agendas, papers and minutes as well as updating and managing action logs to support operational and governance effectiveness. As successful applicant, you will also maintain the Contracts Database and contribute to developing and standardising internal processes to enable continuous improvement as well as providing proactive administrative support to the Ri Director.

Highly organised and professional, you will have excellent administration skills, combined with the ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload. A proven communicator, you will have the ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Most importantly, you will be used to working in a fast-paced environment, be able to problem solve independently, and be committed to supporting the work of the Ri. Experience of supporting governance and contract monitoring is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity if you are looking to build on your previous experience and extensive skills to provide executive support at the highest level to enable the Ri to fulfill its ambitions. 

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes enhanced leave, pension contributions up to 7%, and the chance to play a part in the future of the Ri.

This job is offered as permanent, full time, 35 hours per week but we will  consider flexible working options including 28 hours a week.

Interested?
Please download a full job description and person specification and click on the apply button below to send your CV. Please also inlcude a cover letter of no more than 500 words explaining why you are interested in this role and how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 21 October 2019.

Interviews are scheduled Wednesday 30 October and Friday 1 November 2019. Please keep these dates in mind as it may be difficult to offer an alternative.

We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for a Cord Collection Support Officer to join our Cord Blood Programme.

Title: Cord Collection Support Officer

Salary:          Up to £25,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours:  35 hours per week

Location: NTU Clifton Campus, South Nottingham

The Cord Blood Programme collects cord blood, which is vital in the fight against blood cancers, at hospitals in London, Leicester and Manchester. Once it has been collected, it is taken to the Anthony Nolan Cell Therapy Centre where it is processed and stored for use in national, and international, hospitals.

As a Cord Collection Support Officer, you will provide the Collection Sites and the Cell Therapy Centre (CTC) with business and administrative support, as directed by the Clinical Midwife Advisor Strategy & Governance, to enable the Cord Blood Collection Programme to deliver its strategy and operational requirements.

You will contribute to the Cord Blood Programme’s service improvement and delivery and ensure the communication of information between the Cell Therapy Centre and the collection sites is inclusive, timely, relevant, and accurate.

Please make sure to check out the job description, available on our website when you click to apply.

What's in it for you?

Financial

Wellbeing & Health

Family Friendly

• Pension (employer 5% when you contribute 3% or more),
• Travel Insurance
• Interest free Travel Loan
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

• 27 days annual leave in addition to normal public holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Hotline
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gymflex

• Paid dependants leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Flexible start/finish times (role dependent)

And more! (full list of benefits available on website)

Together, we can save lives. Join our team and give someone a chance of life.

Anthony Nolan is an equal opportunities & living wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

You may have experience of the following: Admin, Administration, Coordinator, Cord Blood, Third Sector, Voluntary Sector, Not for Profit, NFP etc

PMO Officer

You will join us as a PMO Officer responsible for supporting the PMO Manager in coordinating, tracking and monitoring delivery of a portfolio of projects and activities across the business.

PMO Officer Responsibilities:

The PMO Officer will be working with Performance, Change, PMO and Project Managers to ensure development and maintenance of plans, reports and other documentation. The post holder will be supporting the development and maintaining all PMO, Performance and Change management products in order to provide robust assurance and quality control in line with RNIB standard practices.

The post holder will report into the PMO Manager helping to develop and grow the strategic PMO function into a ‘Centre of Excellence’ providing support to projects as needed, contributing to the continuous development of the PMO, embedding P3M and Change disciplines and ways of working across the business.

PMO Officer Requirements:

You will have previous experience of project support / administrative support in a project environment. You will be committed to developing skills and knowledge in this area working with and supporting colleagues to help develop the PMO. Based in London, Peterborough or Birmingham, the post may involve some travelling to other locations throughout the UK.

About RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People:

To enable us to achieve the RNIB’s vision of ‘a world where there are no barriers to people with sight loss’ it is critical that we deliver the 2019-20 Business Plans, RNIB Strategic Priorities and ultimately our Target State ambitions. You could be key to our success in delivering this through helping to support the way that the RNIB manages the development, prioritisation, tracking and delivery of its Project Portfolio.

We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff.

Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV’s, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.

RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.

Location: Peterborough, PE1 1TN

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week

Salary: £25,482 per annum

Benefits: 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service. Excellent pension schemes, (Flexible Working).

You may have experience of the following: PMO Officer, Project Management Officer, Project Manager, PMO Analyst, Project Support Officer, Administrator, etc.

Ref: 89339

Do you want a job where you can help transform lives, change attitudes and influence government policy?

Working Chance is a groundbreaking, award-winning charity supporting women with criminal convictions into employment. We work in prisons and in the community to help women develop their employability and we support them to find jobs that are a good match with their skills and aspirations. We aim to give them financial independence, purpose and hope.

Now we have an exciting vacancy for a talented policy professional to help us make the case for changes to national policy and legislation, and to the practices and attitudes of employers, that will aid rehabilitation and reduce the barriers people with convictions face to employment and social inclusion.

The person we’re looking for will have experience of working in a policy role in the voluntary or public sector, with a passion for building strong, influential relationships with parliamentarians, civil servants and think tanks. You’ll have a thorough understanding of political parties and parliamentary processes and the credibility to influence people at all levels.

Your analytical skills will enable you to interpret research about female offending and rehabilitation, as well as our own data about the lives and challenges of the women we work with and the impact of our work.  This needs to be translated into clear, persuasive briefings, papers and presentations, so your written and verbal communication skills must be first class. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to refine their skills and expertise in the policy and research sphere, in a charity creating significant social and economic value.

Are you excited by how training and continuous professional development can be used to help people in financial difficulty? We are!

Since its launch in 1991, the Money Advice Trust has developed a reputation for high quality debt advice, training, tools and services. Our mission is to support people and small businesses to deal with their debts, train the free advice sector, and improve the UK’s money and debt environment. We provide thousands of free training places every year for money advisers across the UK through our programme called ‘WiserAdviser’, through both face to face and online channels.

This is a unique opportunity to join a charity that is transforming its delivery of advice, and learning and development services. As part of the team, the Training Delivery and Operations Officer will coordinate the logistical operations of our ‘Wiseradviser’ training. Along with our Learning Development team, the role will closely monitor evaluation data and management information in order to continually improve learning solutions, services and materials for advisers working or volunteering within our partner organisations across the UK.

The successful applicant will have significant experience of the operational delivery and administration of training; demonstrating a positive outlook with strong inter-personal skills, enthusiasm and resilience. You will have substantial experience of working within the learning and development arena and you will have worked with a learning management system; reporting and analysing management information. You should also have five years’ experience in related roles and live our values, by being balanced, supportive and innovative which are core to what we do and how we work together.

Job Description

• To manage the operational delivery of our free Wiseradviser training programme for debt advisers. Enabling trainees to help people across the UK tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence
• To coordinate the logistical operations of Wiseradviser training, ensuring the smooth enrolment and delivery of training courses 
• Support the administration of the Wiseradviser Learning Management System
• Responsible for management information (MI) within Wiseradviser
• Assist with production and development of learning materials

Operations Management

• Plan the annual programme of training courses (dates, locations, frequency of topics, allocation of tutors)
• General administrative tasks related to Wiseradviser training planning and delivery
• Collating reports and accessing information on the learning management system (LMS) when required
• Working with the Learning and Development Officer to coordinate assigned courses including:
• Booking tutors and venues
• Checking trainees are booked on to courses via the LMS
• Printing and sending tutor packs
• Liaising with tutors and venues to ensure the smooth running of events
• Checking equipment in working order and sending to the venue (e.g. laptop and projector)
• Reviewing trainee and tutor feedback and raising concerns with Training & Development Operations Manager
• Continually seek to improve the efficiency of all processes relating to Wiseradviser delivery, identifying potential improvements in work practices and escalating to the Training and Development Operations Manager as required
• Ensure expenditure is within set budgets and that invoices are accurate before signing for payment (in line with authorisation limits)
• Review monthly budget reports and inform Training and Development Operations Manager and Head of Training & Consultancy if amendments to the budget are required
• Respond to emails received to the shared inbox

Learning Management System (LMS)

Support the administration of the Wiseradviser LMS. Responsibilities include:

• Provide instruction and support to trainees
• Process new account registrations on the LMS, in line with eligibility criteria for Wiseradviser
• Work with the Learning Technology Manager to provide recommendations as to whether and how new LMS functionality should be utilised
• Work with the Wiseradviser team to periodically evaluate performance of the LMS, ensuring it is fit for purpose and providing value for money, and conduct procurement of replacement systems and negotiate with suppliers as required.
• Work with the Learning Technology Manager to ensure MAT staff and relevant partners are trained and supported on updates/additional functionality of administration of the LMS
• Continually seek to improve the efficiency of all LMS processes, identifying potential improvements in work practices and escalating to the Training and Development Services Manager as required

Reporting and management of information

• Ensure the departmental reporting spreadsheet is accurate and up to date, before sending to the Head of Training & Consultancy
• Regularly analyse feedback from Wiseradviser courses, and sector communication and insight, in order to inform improvement/production of materials, tutor management and quality assurance processes. Provide reports to the Training and Development Services Manager at agreed regular intervals
• Work with the Training and Development Services Manager to analyse course attendance/completion of management information (MI) in order to prioritise improvement/promotional activity
• Assist with other reports as required including quarterly reports for funders

Production and development of learning materials

• Support projects for new course development to make the courses as effective as possible
• Collaborate with all involved in the project, including Learning Managers, external subject matter experts and e-learning developers
• Review and test e-learning, giving feedback on the design and content.
• Finalise face-to-face materials, to improve design/ format and proof read
• Organise course pilots and tutor familiarisation days
• Create training events/ e-learning on the LMS, and work with Marketing Coordinator on promotion.

HEAD OF DAY SERVICES, COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER DEVELOPMENT –

SCOTTS PROJECT TRUST

Scotts Project Trust, based in Tonbridge, Kent, supports and cares for adults with learning disabilities by delivering excellent services in a friendly, nurturing environment where people gain the confidence and skills to lead fulfilled, happy and independent lives.  We are now looking for a dynamic leader to guide our Day Services through an important stage of its development.

Our unique offering is that we provide high standards of care, support and development across our three linked services: our Residential Care Home for 15 people; our Supporting Independence Service with independent living accommodation for 9 tenants and our on-site Day Service which provides courses and activities to over 80 students each week.  Scotts is governed by a committed Board of Trustees with a wide range of experience and we are looking for an inspiring and ambitious individual to bring passion and leadership to this exciting opportunity. 

The Role - Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Day Services, taking responsibility for developing strategic, marketing and business plans and ensuring financial sustainability.  The Head of Day Services will lead and motivate the dedicated team of staff and volunteers in the delivery of an exceptional service and build on our significant achievements to grow our income and promote our work.

The role will also lead the development of our profile and engagement with our stakeholder community – including fundraising, events and facilities hire – and the associated marketing, social media, networking and marketing efforts.    

The Person - You will be a caring and people orientated leader. You will be able to demonstrate an inclusive approach alongside marketing, management, communication, networking and team-building skills.  With an ambitious and results-driven approach, you are able to move easily from the strategic to the practical and can demonstrate a genuine capacity to address opportunities and challenges.  Along with excellent ‘business’ and IT skills, you will have a genuine commitment to sound governance, policies, processes and controls in a regulated environment where the safety and well-being of service users is paramount. Industry experience is desirable but not essential.

This is a flexible role that may be between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week (across three to five days) and the salary range is £30,000 to £35,000 per annum pro rata depending on skill and experience.

ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT

We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being sidelined. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities. Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Schools Triathlon is a mass-participation sporting event for young people aged 7-13. It’s aim is to encourage more young people into sport whilst also teaching them the importance of fundraising. In 2019, over 3,300 young people took part across four different events and raised over £465,000 for Restless Development and other local charities. Over the 4 years the Schools Triathlon has been running, young people have raised over £1 million, making it Restless Development’s flagship fundraising event of the year.

The Events Officer (Schools Triathlon) is an essential role within Restless Development’s tight-knit Fundraising team. In the role you will work with a wide range of stakeholders including our volunteer Schools Triathlon Committee, host and participating schools, partners, participants and events delivery partners. You will also be delivering school assemblies to encourage pupils to participate in the event, and fundraise for Restless Development.

The Events Officer role will also provide first-class administrative support and manage the back-end processes to support this important fundraising event. You will be responsible for working with Microsoft Excel and our database, CiviCRM, to upload information, create and run queries and reports, process donations and handle cash and cheques.
You will be the main point of contact for the event participants through email and telephone ,responsible for answering questions from parents and pupils, and providing professional support and guidance with all queries. You will also be supporting with the Schools Triathlon social media activity.

The successful candidate will enjoy juggling a varied workload, be calm under pressure and highly organised with meticulous attention to detail. You must be self-motivated, with great interpersonal skills and an outgoing and positive approach to the role.

The Events Officer will be pivotal to the success of the Fundraising team. If you’re looking to take a step into fundraising or event management, are happy to learn on the job and think you fit the above, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, including a Job Description and how to apply, please see our website listing.

Partnerships Officer 
Full time, Peterborough
Circa £28,000 per annum

As a member of the Fundraising Team, you will be working with fun, lively and often noisy people who celebrate achievements and laugh through adversity! Alongside a demanding workload, we enjoy fun team days, lunches out and supporting one another. We’re part of something amazing, changing people’s lives, and there is nothing more rewarding than that.

We’re looking for a relational person to nurture a group of donors; meeting their needs as supporters to increase financial support for our work. It’s a fast-paced role which demands high attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills. Telling the stories of the communities we support is vital to this role, so you’ll have an external mentor who will hone your superb writing skills to fundraising perfection and guide you through training.  

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) is a leading international Christian development organisation with over 140 years’ experience and is part of the TLM worldwide family. TLMEW serves the poorest of the poor in 10 countries across Africa and Asia, raising funds to provide life-changing healthcare, education, training, housing, clean water and job opportunities for people who have only ever known suffering and rejection. TLMEW has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, our beneficiaries, staff and communities we come into contact with. Recruitment to roles within TLMEW includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. Safeguarding is our top priority in everything we do. 

TLMEW is an explicitly Christian charity, and part of your role will be to represent the Mission’s purpose and ethos to external audiences and undertake biblical research to locate appropriate scripture for use in TLMEW written material. There is an occupational requirement for the Partnership Officer to be a practising Christian.

If this sounds like you, please select the apply button shown to complete our application process.

Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2019
Telephone interview: Monday 4th November 2019 (between 12-2pm)
Second interview: Wednesday 20th November 2019

The Leprosy Mission, England and Wales is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising & Partnerships Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Supporter Engagement Executive, or Supporter Relationship Manager.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity. As the Local Networks Officer (South), you will be responsible for working with local volunteer groups and other local networks partners to increase the reach and impact of the MS Society's services and support for people with and affected by MS, ensuring that local groups and other local networks deliver in line with quality standards and follow MS Society policies and procedures. 

Position: Local Networks Officer (South)
Reference: DL44
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based (London - the post will cover the South area, applicants should preferably be based in SE London, SW London or South London)
Salary: £32,717 - £37,206 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Grade E, Level 2
Department: Services & Support, Local Networks

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

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

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

About this job

As a Local Network Officer you will have excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to achieving goals and an understanding of impact and performance measurement and its importance in service development.

You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with teams of volunteers involved in managing and delivering services; experience of increasing the reach, effectiveness or impact of a service and an understanding of change cycles and experience of working through change.

You will be joining the Society at an exciting stage of its development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

The post will cover the South area – applicants should preferably be based in South-East, South-West or South London.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a 35 hour working week, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

As these roles cover large geographical areas a full driving license and everyday access to a car are essential.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 28th October 2019
Interview date: Thursday 7th November 2019

How to apply

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We would be grateful if you could complete our equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Title: Deworming SCH/STH Project Officer

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Office location: Guinea

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

With support from Givewell, Sightsavers is working in Guinea to contribute towards the control of Schistosomiasis (SCH) and Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) before WHO set the deadline for the elimination of NTDs as a public health problem in the world. Sightsavers Guinea country office is keen to bring on board a Project Officer to help this cause.

As the Deworming SCH/STH Project Officer you will work with partners to develop annual plans based on developed programmes, make sure the implementation of projects are within budget, support all aspects of the project planning, ensure learnings from the project implementation are appropriately documented and provide regular, high-quality reporting.

The Project Officer will develop case studies and be proactive in providing relevant information for fundraising, communication and advocacy purposes. The role will support the Senior Programme Manager and Country NTDs Programme Manager and assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and Activity Based Budgets for the NTD projects and monitor expenditure against these.

As the successful candidate you will be a Public Health Physician or possess a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, Biology, Sociology, or Development related studies. You will have extensive experience in programme and project management (ideally within an NGO environment), have a background in report writing, be qualified in monitoring and evaluation of projects/programmes and have an understanding of budgets and financial provisions.

Fluency in English is desirable.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details

Closing date: 29th October 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 4th November 2019

Do you have skills and experience that you are willing to use flexibly in response to fast-changing needs and opportunities?

Can you contribute to our development as a non-hierarchical organisation exploring, and seeking to model, the changes we want to see in the world?

We plan to expand our small team and are looking for a person, or potentially two people, who could contribute in multiple ways to our work.  We need people with the dynamism, flexibility and self-awareness to occupy shifting roles within our constantly-evolving structure, identifying and helping to shape the projects where their experience, knowledge and creativity will have the greatest impact.

Right now, we have a particular need for someone with the skills and experience to lead on the development of internal policies, systems and practices which are aligned to our shared governance model, enhance the wellbeing of our team and support us to deliver on our organisational purpose. We are also very keen to broaden the diversity of perspectives and lived experience in what is still a disproportionately (although not exclusively) white, middle class team.

This is an unusual recruitment exercise which will require candidates to explore possibilities with the selection panel and to be comfortable with a degree of uncertainty.  Your questions and ideas are very welcome throughout the process. The potential reward is a fascinating job which aligns with your values and will enable you to move dynamically between a focus on organisational development and external delivery.

Whilst our team is mainly UK-based at the moment, we support an international movement and are actively seeking opportunities to distribute power, influence, resources and opportunities for paid work as widely as possible.  We are very happy to explore the practicalities and costs (carbon and financial) of employing individuals based in mainland Europe or beyond. We encourage you to apply for the role if you feel you meet the person specification:

Research Officer

You will join them as a Research Officer responsible for effectively communicate insight-led recommendations, to a wide range of stakeholders, to influence social change.

Research Officer Responsibilities:

- Condensing and updating multiple sources of research and information to communicate in key insights in digestible clear and concise summaries.
- Support engagement and reflection on the research and lessons from practice to reach actionable recommendations.
- Developing and iteratively refining a knowledge exchange and uptake plan in close proximity to the internal team and development manager.

Research Officer Requirements: 

- Degree, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline.
- Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, statistics and the collection, analysis and use of data.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, network, persuade and influence a wide range of partners.
- Hold a valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes or have alternative means of travel around the country.

About our client:

They are Greater Manchester's County Sports Partnership, their registered charity works with a wide range of organisations and individuals in the public, private and voluntary sector. Covering a range of roles, all centered on getting Greater Manchester residents more active.

They inspire, they provide, they fund, they deliver and overall encourage the growth of physical activity and sport for the region... They work closely with Sport England, the 10 Greater Manchester Local Authorities, National Governing Bodies of sport and a wide range of other organisations to achieve these collective aims.

Location: Manchester, M11 3FF

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Salary: £22,462 to £26,317 per annum

Closing Date: 23 October 2019

Interviews: 31 October 2019

You may have experience of the following: Market Research, Market Researcher, Market Research Executive, Market Research Officer, Research Officer, Research Executive, Market Research Administrator, Market Research Admin, Research Administrator, Research Admin, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Research Analyst, etc

Ref: 89554

Does the following apply to you?

• Are you passionate about the intersections of pioneering and social action, evangelism and economic justice?
• Do you have deep life and work experience in building new Christian community alongside people struggling against poverty?
• Do you have a track record for developing systemic responses to complex conditions and navigating structural change?

Opportuntiy

We seek an innovative, experienced leader to join our Evangelism and Growth Team as we equip the Methodist Church in Britain to live out Our Calling. Working with the Joint Public Issues Team, which leads on action and advocacy for social justice, and Fresh Expressions leaders, this Officer will be responsible for developing a long-term, sustainable strategy for starting a movement of new Christian communities in economically marginalized areas, led by God’s people at the margins.

Requirements for this role:

This position involves travel, occasional weekend work, and being present two-three days a week at Methodist Church House in London.

Salary: For a lay employee, a salary of £36,000-39,000 per annum is offered.

Please note: For Methodist Deacons and Presbyters in Full Connexion, the standard terms of service apply.

How to apply: Please click on apply and fill out our online application form 

Closing Date: 9-Nov-2019
Interview Date: 28-Nov-2019