We are currently looking for a creative and ambitious Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer to focus on identifying, cultivating and securing a pipeline of new corporate partnerships as part of the Corporate Partnerships Team, on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Although this role is currently working from home due to Covid restrictions, it can be home based or at the National Cat Centre in Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest with flexible working available. This is a remote location and public transport is limited. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return, you will receive up to £32,929.76pa 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 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Corporate Partnerships sits within the High Value Giving Team, working collaboratively across Income Generation. We work with a range of valued corporate partners and have ambitious plans to grow our sustainable net income each year to help the thousands of cats that need us.
 

Responsibilities of our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:

As our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer, you’ll be responsible for identifying, researching and developing strong relationships with potential new corporate partners; developing creative and compelling corporate propositions to pitch and present to potential partners; organising and managing corporate cultivation events; attending and networking with potential partners at key industry events and having knowledge of the latest corporate partnership best practice and trends.

What we’re looking for in our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:

• significant experience of generating new corporate partnerships in a charity
• demonstrable experience of developing relationships and high-level networking with corporate partners
• a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, have the ability to problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills
• in addition, the post holder will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and will have a flexible and adaptable approach

What we can offer you:

• Up to £32,929.76pa plus excellent benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• A range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme… and more!

Join us as our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development 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 that applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 14 November 2021

Telephone interviews: w/c 22 November 2021

Virtual interview date: w/c 29 November 2021

Do you want to be part of creating a more just and equitable society? Facing History and Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Join our growing team to help us ensure more young people grow up to be critical and empathetic thinkers who are equipped to stand up against injustice and play their role as active responsible citizens. With a focus on individual donors and corporate giving, this role is critical to our fundraising success.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Officer plays a critical role in our effort to meet and exceed our ambitious annual fundraising goals, set at just over £400,000 for the current financial year (commenced 1st July 2021). The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day management and implementation of our individual giving and corporate partnerships plans, as well as being a contributor to fundraising through other sources (for example, trusts/foundations and events). Generating income and new sources of support for our work is central to the role, as is nurturing and developing our partnerships with existing funders and supporters.

We are looking for an inspiring, passionate individual who relishes building and maintaining relationships. Your experience is likely to come from working in a fundraising role in another charity or from working in either a Corporate Social Responsibility or direct sales role in a commercial setting. You will bring a strategic approach and enjoy being part of a small, passionate team committed to growing our work.

Facing History and Ourselves is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly values diversity. Based on the current profile of our workforce and our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, which we believe makes an organisation more effective, we particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people living with a disability and people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Your Core Competencies, Skills and Experience

(E is essential, D is Desirable)

• Minimum of 3-5 years of donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation experience or ability to demonstrate transferable skills and experience from other roles.  Must be able to demonstrate past successes (E)

• Engaging relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills; experience building relationships with Board members preferred (E)

• Creative and flexible self-starter able to work both individually and as a member of consensus-seeking teams (E)

• Organised and effective project manager, with the ability to manage multiple needs and assignments in a fast-paced charity setting (E)

• Genuine commitment to the mission of Facing History and Ourselves and ability to articulate the importance of the organisation’s work to a variety of audiences (E)

• Demonstrable commitment to working in an inclusive way (E)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google office suite; experience with Salesforce or other fundraising databases preferred (E)

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality due to the nature of work (E)

• Understanding of the motivations for philanthropy (E)

• Excellent networking skills, with the ability to make connections between our work and potential donor interests (E)

• Experience of working with corporate social responsibility and/or diversity and inclusion teams to develop partnerships (D)

• Knowledge and experience of fundraising from trusts and foundations, statutory sources and events (D)

• Familiarity with educational communities (D)

There will be a requirement to work outside normal working hours due to evening events and the fact that we work closely with Facing History and Ourselves Inc. in the United States who originated the work and provide support and guidance to the team in the UK. It is expected that this is likely to average one day a week with a later start and finish than usual working hours with reasonable notice given.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

The role will involve six key areas:

• Planning and research; including helping to shape the development plan, identifying new sources of funding and researching potential prospects. 

• Donor solicitation and support; including developing and nurturing relationships, securing repeat funding, managing communication with donors and growing our grassroots fundraising activity year-on-year.

• Administration and Information Management; including managing due diligence processes, ensuring reporting is accurate and compelling, overseeing fulfilment of any employee engagement/obligations to our corporate sponsors. 

• Marketing and Communications; including supporting the strategy to ensure our communications in all forms inspire current and potential donors, create powerful collateral to promote our work to donors, and ensure our social media channels are used effectively for fundraising and generating ’brand’ awareness.

• Broader organisational support: contribute to the wider fundraising and community engagement activities of the charity, as required. 

Why work at Facing History and Ourselves? 

Facing History and Ourselves is a charity committed to using the lessons of history to inspire teachers and their students to build a world free from bigotry and hate. We strive to be an organisation that is respected and trusted; relevant to our audiences; evidenced as creating demonstrable impact; collaborative and supportive; willing to ask difficult questions with perspective, challenge and integrity; and Upstanding for a connected, empathetic and informed society.

We are entering the third year of an ambitious five-year strategy to drive growth and give as many schools and teachers as possible the tools and content to empower their students to become upstanding citizens whilst also excelling in their academic performance. We will be creating new materials, resources and training content for the UK, and need to be positioned organisationally to deliver on this essential work. This role will be key to generating the funding required to allow us to continue to deliver and grow. 

Facing History and Ourselves is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR 2016. 

Facing History and Ourselves is a registered charity, number 1103592. 

Transparency International UK: Research and Reporting Office

• Full time - 35 hrs per week
• 9 month fixed term contract, with renewal subject to funding
• Salary: £26,574 - £27,919 per annum
• Location: Office near Liverpool Street, with opportunity for blended working.

About us
Transparency International (TI) is the world’s leading independent anti-corruption organisation. We would globally towards ensuring a world where people’s lives, government, business and society are free from corruption.  A world where, the health of our institutions is enhanced so they can better support the people they are intended for; a world where we can trust the integrity of those in authority and in business, and a world where there is no impunity for the corrupt.

The TI Global Health Programme works to ensure effective, accountable and transparent health systems which leave no room for corruption and deliver Universal Health Coverage. We work with governments and civil society to improve the transparency and accountability of health systems around the world. While the world struggles to control Covid-19, the pandemic has starkly exposed weaknesses in health systems around the world. The pressures of Covid-19 have highlighted how corruption and lack of transparency in health can mean the difference between life and death for the public and health workers alike.

We’re looking for a motivated and dynamic Research and Reporting Officer to join us working on ensuring that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is transparent and equitable.

About the role
You will work with the team to conduct research around transparency, corruption, and inequity in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine rollout. You’ll work closely with the research manager, and project delivery team to conduct research, and develop research reports, and publications. You will also support project implementation - ensuring that partner reporting, and finance reports are received on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working on the design and implementation of research focussed on anti-corruption/transparency in the health sector.
• Conducting research using differing research methods, including qualitative, quantitative and mixed
• Supporting the development of research reports and publications
• Maintaining and developing the programme’s knowledge repository, collating data and evidence
• Supporting the management of ongoing projects
  • Ensuring implementing chapters and partners provide reports on time
  • Compiling learning and evidence from reports
• Supporting the development of the programme’s evidence and impact approach

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree level or equivalent experience in a field related to international development or public health

Essential

• Some demonstrated experience of independently conducting research and report preparation
• Experience of using qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods
• Experience of using and managing large data sets
• Some demonstrated experience of working with and managing project budgets, and of MEL reporting.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, and to work independently

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the complete project cycle approach
• Experience of working in a Chapter-based organization/Movement and within a matrix team

• Anti-corruption experience or knowledge
• Experience or understanding of working with multiple stakeholders across government and civil society and, ideally, in the private (pharmaceutical) sector
• Experience of health supply chain/procurement

• Experience of working on data projects

You will be:

• Excited to work in a mission-driven organisation
• Results oriented with a desire to support TI-UK to continuously learn and improve
• A natural team player, collaborator and networker
• A strong communicator
• Well organised, with attention to relevant detail

In exchange we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A flexible and friendly working environment, with the opportunity for blended working

We are looking for an enthusiastic new head of development. This is a key position charged with bringing in significant income in support of the school’s bursary programme.

The school’s Head and governing body are strongly committed to development playing a major role in the life of the school, creating a sustainable, comprehensive programme which will support the school’s strategic priorities.

Fundraising
Design and develop a fundraising strategy that supports the school’s strategic objectives for approval by the Head and board of governors and thereafter leading on the implementation of the strategy as agreed. This will include the following:

• Developing a strong fundraising story and agreeing priorities;
• Establishing and achieving financial and performance measures and targets;
• Expanding the school’s pool of potential and current donors;
• Managing a personal portfolio of relationships with potential major donors and enhancing their engagement with the school (including parents, livery companies, Members of the City of London Corporation and senior officers from commercial companies in the City;
• Effectively lead and work with members of the fundraising taskforce and other staff and volunteers to build relationships with potential donors;
• Asking for gifts and supporting others in making the ask;
• Overseeing a successful regular giving programme;
• Establishing a legacy programme;
• Ensuring all appropriate fundraising policies are in place and fit for purpose;
• Working with the director of external relations and alumnae relations and development officer to develop the pool of donors amongst the alumnae;
• Event organisation with alumnae relations and development officer.

Research and data
Working with the alumnae relations and development officer to create, develop and maintain an appropriate database fit for purpose in supporting fundraising, alumnae and supporter relations activity and to ensure that:

• All data and research information are appropriately recorded and compliant with General Data Protection Regulations and other legal requirements;
• Information on donors and potential donors is up-to-date, appropriate and relevant; providing briefings for senior staff and volunteers;
• Effective systems are in place to expand, enhance, validate and analyse the data held on the Raiser’s Edge database.

Donor recognition and stewardship
Putting arrangements in place for a formal process to enhance stewardship of donors. This should include identifying potential donors, identifying occasions when the school can meet with them, and after a donation is made, to ensure that there is an appropriate response from the school to thank the donor, give formal recognition where appropriate and to build on-going links with donors at all levels.

Communication
Development of a programme of effective fundraising communications for internal and external audiences, encompassing the website and electronic and printed materials, including the Annual Fund.

Relationships
To build and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders and donors in particular with a view to maximising revenues raised.

To establish a fundraising task force to work with and support the Headmistress, governors, bursar, director of partnerships and director of external relations and other senior staff to co-ordinate fundraising activities.

I CAN is looking for a proactive Business Development Officer to work for the UK's leading children’s communication charity. The role sits in the trading arm of the charity which aims to generate around £1 million per year from the sale of its educational training portfolio.  The role focuses on business development and the post holder will play a major role in ensuring that the department hits its revenue targets, so will require a commercially minded person.

Working with the Head of Commercial Services, you will be responsible for delivering I CAN’s business development and sales activity. This will include gaining excellent product knowledge, generating and cultivating leads, developing proposals and closing deals. You will also be expected to be the ‘face’ of I CAN at trade shows and as our audience is schools, many of these events take place at the weekend, so a degree of flexibility will be required, although the requirement will be small here.

You will also be involved in some aspects of marketing, and you must be comfortable with copy writing, design (digital and print), data management, reporting etc. Experience of changing web content through a CMS would also be an advantage. 

This is a very interesting and varied role. Being part of a small, dynamic team, the post holder will have the opportunity to gain additional experience in a whole range of areas such as product development, process improvement and customer acquisition. Our product portfolio is aimed at the children's workforce, so the role would be particularly suitable for someone who has a passion for children fulfilling their full potential, as well as experience of the purchasing behaviour of schools, children's centres and nurseries.

If this sounds like you, and you want to have a broad ranging role where you get ample opportunity to develop new skills whilst also helping children to find their voice then we would love to hear from you.

We do read cover letters so please submit one demonstrating:

• Ability to learn and take on new challenges
• Experience in sales or marketing or passion to learn
• Passionate about going the extra mile to meet income targets
• Excellent communication skills and a customer focussed aptitude

To apply, please submit your up to date CV and a covering letter by 11:30 pm, Sunday 07 November 2021. 

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put in a lot of time and effort into making an application and we want to give each of you the time and space to put in an application you feel proud of.

Please note that we will not shortlist candidates who do not submit a CV and a supporting statement.

We serve children and young people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our workforce. We strongly believe there is unity in diversity and are committed to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are under-represented by people who are from ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as being from the LGBTQ+ community. We particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified people from these backgrounds. If you are excited about making an impact in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Development Officer

Salary: c £26,500 plus company benefits

Location: Northampton (agile working)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association has an exciting opportunity for a Development Officer to join our Fundraising Team at the Motor Neurone Disease Association on a permanent full-time basis, working from our National Office in Northampton, where we operate an agile working policy.

About the role

You will be working with the Head of Development and other colleagues within the Development Team plus volunteers, to help grow high value income - primarily major donor and corporate. You will deliver stewardship and other activities related to these supporters and programmes. Key responsibilities include:

• Pro-actively identify, research, cultivate and solicit prospects and supporters to generate high value gifts of 4 and 5 figures.
• Establish and maintain personalised relationships with prospects and supporters to help create a sustainable partnership culture that maximises financial and non-financial support over time.
• Support colleagues from across the Association to develop engaging proposals, stewardship and related materials and deliver events and other activities to achieve the team's objectives.
• Travel throughout the country to attend meetings and events to cultivate prospects, present proposals, manage partnerships and support colleagues as necessary.

What are we looking for?

We are a looking for someone with Fundraising experience, ideally with high value supporters or through direct prospect cultivation and stewardship - or demonstrable experience in a similar new business / relationship role. You must be an excellent communicator with the ability to write and present in a creative, clear and inspiring way.

Excellent Stakeholder development and management skills are essential.

A Full Driving Licence is required for travel around the UK.

How to apply?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now and submit a supporting statement and CV.

About Us

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

We operate an agile working environment within a flexible office space using the latest technology and digital infrastructure. This, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, gives staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi-stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments, and competency-based interview/s.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role. We work hard to fill our roles directly and if assistance is required, we operate a PSL, which currently closed for review. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies/ head-hunters.

The Neighbourhoods and Communities Service is about growing the power of communities by working collaboratively with citizens, communities and the voluntary sector and well as across the council and with city partners.

Through COVID 19 we have seen just what is possible when this works well.

The Community Resources Team is looking for an imaginative, enthusiastic person who is well organised to support our work which includes building high-impact social action across our diverse communities; grants and funding agreements and supporting the work of Area Committees and involving people in decision making.

• You will have experience of developing and implementing systems to support efficient planning, recording, delivery, monitoring, reporting and data management including use of Excel.
• You’ll be able to use research and data effectively and have experience of engaging a wide range of partners to deliver successful projects which improve the lives of local communities.
• We’re looking for someone with effective facilitation skills and a positive, encouraging approach to our colleagues and partners.
• You will be able to apply your creativity to, to communicate and engage people and organisations to work together using a range of digital and analogue tools.
• You’ll be someone who works creatively as part of a focused team and contributes actively to our wider Service development.
• You will have an understanding of how inequity works and bring a commitment to developing your knowledge to bring about meaningful change.

If you would like to be part of making change happen in Bristol and supporting the different sectors of our communities to work together to improve the city’s quality of life we’d like to hear from you.

This role will involve some evening and weekend work which will make up your usual working week and which you will be able to take back as flexi time.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button.

Closing date: 12 November 2021.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic and Young People (16-24) candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Research Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £27,741
Location: Northampton, NN4 7BF (hybrid working will be considered up to 60:40 split between office : home)

About:

This rewarding post overseas the exciting research portfolio of the Psoriasis Association.  The Psoriasis Association is a busy charity offering authoritative, reliable, quality information, advice and support for people whose lives are affected by psoriasis, raising awareness of psoriasis, and promoting and funding research into psoriasis. 

We are a small but high performing team that is trusted and respected in our research community and the wider dermatology community we work within. 

You will oversee all aspects of the research grant award and monitoring process, including managing our panel of lay reviewers, and work alongside the communications department to promote and highlight the research supported and funded by the Psoriasis Association.

Principal Roles:

• Manage the processing of grant applications, ensuring that the charity continues to attract high quality proposals and achieve high standards in their assessment.  The work required as part of this process includes guidance for applicants, collating all reviewer feedback, undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of scores and feedback to inform discussion at the meetings of the Medical and Research Committee.
• Oversee annual Researchfish impact data gathering for all relevant grants and report on findings.
• Work alongside the Communications Department to promote the research funded by the Psoriasis Association.

Key Duties

• To provide support to the Chief Executive and Finance Officer on administering the ongoing awarding and monitoring of Psoriasis Association Grants.
• Work as part of a small team to further the important work of the Psoriasis Association.

Person Specification

• An understanding and commitment to lay involvement in research.
• Experience of analysing data and producing quality reports based on findings. 
• Ability to assimilate, summarise and effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of stakeholders. 
• Have ability to work alone and as part of a small team.

The successful applicant will be expected to promote a positive image of the services the Psoriasis Association offers, and assist in the maintenance of good relationships with our members, supporters, fundraisers and all other outside organisations.  The successful applicant will be expected to have high professional standards, and engage in and undertake with enthusiasm all opportunities for his/her own training and professional development in order to achieve additional skills as this role develops.

The Psoriasis Association is committed to providing equal opportunities in the recruitment, training and development of employees.

Deadline to submit your application: 25th November 2021
Interviews to take place: 8th December 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

CV’s alone will not be accepted – applicants must fill out the application form.

No agencies please.

We are seeking an ambitious and goal orientated Development and Sustainability Manager to build a sustainable fundraising pipeline to support our vital work. 

Genetic Alliance UK is the largest alliance of organisations supporting people with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions in the UK. Our members and the people they support are at the heart of everything we do. We advocate for fast and accurate diagnosis, good quality care and access to the best treatments. We actively support progress in research and engage with decision makers and the public about the challenges faced by our community. We run two long standing projects, Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK (syndromes without a name).

This is a pivotal new role working directly with the Senior Management Team to help revamp our fundraising as we review our organisational strategy, and work to embed the recommendations of our recent fundraising review and restructure. This is an ideal role for someone with demonstrable fundraising experience who has ambitions to lead their own department in the future. With access to external mentoring and coaching, you can use and and grow your existing skills with the potential to build your own team around you. 

You will need confidence, creativity and excellent research and relationship building skills. Friendly and professional with a keen eye for detail, you will develop project plans, proposals and processes to achieve sustainable long-term funding for all areas of our work. Using your strong relationship building and research skills, you will identify new opportunities for funding and successfully work with our stakeholders to develop strong cases for support and inspiring case studies. 

Benefits:

• External mentoring from an experienced fundraising consultant, with coaching at the beginning of the role.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Access to free counselling via our employee support scheme.

This is a hybrid role with a negiotable working pattern.

To apply please email a CV and cover letter to Lauren Roberts, Joint Interim Chief Executive & Director of Engagement and Support by an email by 5pm Monday 8 November.

Location - London, Tunis, Beirut.

Fixed Term Contract for 48 months

Salary grade and benefits will vary country dependent

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Amnesty International is looking for an experienced researcher to join its Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, to shape and develop our human rights work on Yemen.

As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work. The MENA Regional Office requires researchers to take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing regional and thematic expertise, excellent research and report-writing skills and sound political judgement. A campaign-oriented approach to your work is essential.

You will conduct research activities, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas and write reports and human rights action materials. You will be an authoritative voice on Yemen representing Amnesty International in coalition initiatives, and lead on advocacy efforts and opportunities to advocate for recommendations before domestic and international interlocutors and stakeholders. You will be prepared to conduct field missions in Yemen following Amnesty International's risk assessment policies and other institutional requirements. The role will be based in one of our offices, Beirut, Tunis, or London.

ABOUT YOU:

With experience of working on human rights issues, preferably in the framework of international humanitarian law and/or gender, you will have first-hand in-depth knowledge and experience of Yemen, with a strong network and familiarity with lead advocates, strategists and members of civil society involved in Yemen. You will have an understanding and awareness of economic and social rights as well as civil and political rights. Your background is in activism, gender, law or journalism, preferably with field experience in medium to high-risk locations. You will have the experience to search and identify issues relevant to the organization's mandate. You will need proven research and communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic thought. Fluency in English and Arabic, including excellent spoken, reading and writing skills, is essential.

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

• Full time - 35 hrs per week
• 9 month initial contract, with renewal subject to funding
• Salary: £26,574 - £27,919 per annum
• Location: Blended working, with an office in the City of London

About us

Transparency International (TI) is the world’s leading independent anti-corruption organisation. We would globally towards ensuring a world where people’s lives, government, business and society are free from corruption.  A world where, the health of our institutions is enhanced so they can better support the people they are intended for; a world where we can trust the integrity of those in authority and in business, and a world where there is no impunity for the corrupt at home or abroad.

The Global Health programme works to ensure that health systems around the world are free from corruption, allowing people to access to the health care they need. Our work focusses on tackling corruption, and improving transparency at three key points in the health value chain- medical research and development, procurement, and at the point of service delivery.

The role

We’re seeking a motivated and dynamic programme officer to work with us to further our agenda on medical research and development transparency. You will work with the team to develop and conduct research into clinical trials, research and regulatory transparency, and to translate research findings into policy positions, and advocacy agendas.

Specific responsibilities will include

• Working with head of programme and fundraising team to coordinate further funding for, and implementation of TI GH’s work in research and development
  • Work with the team to develop project/research concepts, and proposals.
  • Conduct specific pieces of research related to the topic of medical research and development transparency
• Supporting in maintaining the programme’s external profile as transparency and integrity experts in research and development. Work with the team to develop blog/opinion pieces
• Conducting research on topics related to transparency in research and development. Use these to identify topics of interest, and/or engagement opportunities
• Work with the wider team to develop policy positions, policy papers to further transparency in R&D
• Working with the wider team to develop external networks and relationships in the research and development sector and maintain a high-level and up-to-date understanding of key relevant developments in the sector.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the wider health programme

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A higher level degree, or equivalent experience in public health, governance or anti-corruption.
• Some technical expertise in, and an understanding of the issues surrounding transparency in Research and Development
• Experience or understanding of the global/public health sector
• Experience of developing and delivering policy and methodologies in the global health sector
• Experience in working and liaising with different stakeholders, including NGO coalitia, private sector and multilateral fora.

It would be great if you also had some of the following, but this is not essential:

• Experience of working with multilateral partners, including WHO
• Experience of developing funding proposals and policy/project delivery budgets
• Experience of contributing to advocacy and communications strategies
• Experience or demonstrable understanding of working with stakeholders in the private (ideally pharmaceutical/medical device) sectors
• Knowledge or understanding of anti-corruption

You will be:

• Excited to work in a mission-driven organisation
• Results oriented with a desire to support TI-UK to continuously learn and improve
• A natural team player, collaborator and networker
• A strong communicator
• Well organised, with attention to relevant detail
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders simultaneously
• Willing and able to travel to meet donors and other stakeholders

In exchange we will offer you:

• A competitive salary with transparent salary system
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A flexible and friendly working environment
• Training and Development opportunities

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Full Time – 35 Hours per week
Salary £23,000 - £25,500 per annum depending on experience
The Frances Hay Centre, Banbury, Oxfordshire

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the work of Dogs for Good.  This will be an interesting and varied role, working closely with the Development Manager and members of the training department teams as well as external collaborators.  The Development Officer will be involved in practical trialling and testing of new ideas, working with dogs and clients with varied needs.  These projects may be based around any of the services currently offered by Dogs for Good.  The Development Officer will assist in training and supporting staff working in the projects and research potential new development opportunities and services.  They will support the inclusion of research and evaluation into the development of all projects as well as current services to enable an evidence-based approach to service development.

Applications will be considered from people who are able to demonstrate experience and / or qualifications working with adults and children with varying needs, showing a commitment to a person-centred approach.

They will have with a high level of practical dog training and handling experience, and be able to demonstrate knowledge of and experience in the field of Animal Assisted Intervention with dogs.  Personally, the successful candidate will be creative, keen to learn and challenge their own thinking, analytical, self-disciplined and have a flexible approach.  They must be a strong team player, demonstrate good people skills, and enjoy a varied role.

The role can be home based, ideally within an hour’s travel to our Banbury centre, and available to attend on average once a week.  The role will also involve regular travel to other project locations.  Please note that we cannot employ anyone under 18 years of age or anyone who does not hold a full UK driving licence.

Dogs for Good have a generous contributory pension scheme, death in service benefit and an income protection plan, after a qualifying period.  Employees are entitled to 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), which increases with every five years’ service completed up to a maximum of 31 days holiday after 20 years’ service.  Dogs for Good is committed to staff continuing their learning and CPD is regularly reviewed.

This is an exciting time to join Brain Tumour Research as we capitalise on the growth of the charity during the pandemic and plan to invite applications for further dedicated Centres of Excellence to bring us closer to the cure that this underfunded and devastating disease area so desperately longs for.

Brain Tumour Research is strengthening the leadership team with the introduction of a Director of Research, Policy, and Innovation, to drive forward our manifesto for change: building capacity, accelerating treatments, and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research. We wish to recruit an experienced, energetic, professional, hard-working, and hands-on individual to join our busy team and lead the development and implementation of the research and policy strategies including the establishment of further Centres with a call planned in Summer 2022.

The Director of Research, Policy and Innovation will look to significantly improve outcomes for patients within the next five to ten years, with the aim of ultimately finding a cure by:

• Building on, developing, and implementing the research strategy of Brain Tumour Research including ensuring delivery of centre programmes of research and communicating research information to our supporters and other stakeholders in an audience appropriate way.
• Taking an influential and leading role in making the UK a World Leader in neuro-oncology research and drug development, increasing the national investment in brain tumour research, working with our collaborators, the government, policy makers and larger cancer charities as well as the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, to accelerate bringing new treatments to market.

Building on the success we have had with establishing four centres and our campaigning work we are looking for someone with proven experience that will take the charity to the next level.

Help us fund the fight. Together we will find a cure.

Reports To: Chief Executive 
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes MK5 6LB 
Salary: c £70,000 
Line Management: Head of Stakeholder Relations. In the medium term it is expected that the team will expand to include Research Communications, Research Management and Public Affairs personnel

Key relationships: 
Internal: All levels within the organisation, across all functions and in particular working with the Director of Fundraising & Supporter Care to drive income growth, the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement our research communication strategy and the Director of Finance and Operations to plan and manage our grant awards.
External: Research Centres, Researchers, Clinicians, Trust and Foundations, Corporates, Donors and other Supporters, Media, Celebrities, Parliamentarians, Government and Other charities

Closing Date: Sunday 14th November  
Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

Interested?

Please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies, please.

The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) is an ambitious charity established to champion and support the use of effective early intervention to improve the lives of children and young people at risk of experiencing poor outcomes.  As a member of the government’s What Works Network, we play a pivotal role as the go-to source for evidence and advice on effective early intervention.

Our research officers play a key role in making this happen, by generating and reviewing evidence on what works, and developing resources that support the translation of this information for policymakers, commissioners and practitioners. We are now looking to expand our team to support our work programmes in early years, mental health and wellbeing, vulnerability and applied evaluation. We are seeking exceptional and committed people who want the opportunity to develop their research and evaluation skills in a small but committed and professional team. The right people will have a passion for conducting high-quality research, using a variety of methods and have a strong knowledge of impact evaluation methodologies .  They will also have a passion for producing work that changes policy and practice. 

If you are looking to use and develop your research skills, work across a diverse portfolio of work, contribute to research that will have a real impact and develop your research career within a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, we want to hear from you.

To apply and for further details click on "Apply on website."

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 01 November 2021.  There is a three-stage application process, with panel interviews (in person and virtual) provisionally set for week commencing 22 November 2021. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at EIF.  It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of our stakeholders and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be committed to encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for our roles and home and office-based work locations.