THE MANSON UNIT

The MU is a multi-disciplinary medical team within MSF UK and is the London based part of the Public Health Department for Operational Centre Amsterdam.  We aim to improve the quality of MSF’s medical programmes worldwide, so the best possible care is delivered to our patients.  

The MU is a team of 30 comprised of medical doctors and specialists in infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, health information systems, epidemiology, social science, geographical information systems, medical editing and research communication. We also have a clinical trial team working towards improved treatments for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis. We provide direct support to our field programmes through specialist advice on medical issues, implementing new ways of working, supporting research studies and outbreak response. 

TB-PRACTECAL

MSF is implementing a Pragmatic Clinical Trial for a more Effective, Concise and Less toxic MDR-TB treatment regimen (TB-PRACTECAL). It is a randomised, controlled, open label phase II-III trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of regimens containing bedaquiline and pretomanid for the treatment of adult patients with pulmonary multidrug resistant tuberculosis.

The TB-PRACTECAL team are a sub-team within the Manson Unit.

JOB DIMENSION

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is a member of the TB-PRACTECAL Project Management Team (PMT). They will work closely with the Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) and external trial monitors to support trial sites in implementing the appropriate quality frameworks. The CRA has the delegated responsibility from the Clinical Trial Manager for the maintenance of the Sponsor Master File and support trial communication activities.

Essential education, knowledge, skills and experience

Experience in:

• Clinical trial essential documentation and maintenance of Trial Master Files.
• Experience of supporting site staff as part of a GCP compliant clinical trial.
• Managing internet-based tools and sharing platforms.
• Successfully working with senior management and virtual teams.
• Working in clinical trial from the sponsor perspective at least as an assistant/administrator.
• Experience in working with external monitors.

Knowledge:

• Principles of Good Clinical Practice.
• Good Documentation Practice.
• Proficient level in the use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Skills:

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and organise others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including use of trial specific vocabulary.
• Ability to build effective relationships with trial site staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a busy small team.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills related to Good Clinical Practice and clinical trials coordination.
• Great attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload amid conflicting demands and busy work periods.
• Confident and able to work on own initiative and with limited supervision.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overseas.
• Ability to work with teams that are not based in one locale.

Education:

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in nursing, life sciences or medical sciences.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date:

6 February 2022, 11:59pm (GMT)

Overcoming MS (OMS) is the wor­­­ld's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity. Our vision is that everyone with MS is empowered to take control of their health, is making informed lifestyle choices and is living a full and healthy life.

Overcoming MS has entered an exciting new chapter in the charity’s evolution having launched a new strategy  ‘Find Realistic Hope and a Full Life, Find OMS.’ We want to become even more visible, accessible, energetic, vocal, and collaborative.

In the past, one of our deepest and most impactful interventions was a residential multi-day retreat. This was an immersive event aimed at a group of people with MS, facilitated by OMS programme experts called ‘facilitators.’  These experts would educate participants about all key aspects of the programme and share practical tips to aid the adoption of the programme in real life, while encouraging participants to share their experiences of living with MS and building connections.

Job Summary:

In this role you will lead the design and implementation of a new pilot intervention – a type of learning event to inform and support people with MS so they can adopt the OMS programme fully. Learning from our retreat experience, taking what was best and re-modelling it so it can reach more people, be cost-effective to deliver, harness technology and achieve impact at scale are at the core of this exciting assignment.

We see this new pilot project being a flexible hybrid solution with a blend of digital education, face-to-face support, and coaching. A critical factor will be the ability to test assumptions and pilot the new intervention in a real locality, working with OMS facilitators, health partners, in the context of new Integrated Care Systems.

Key responsibilities:

The role’s primary responsibility will be to plan, design and deliver a successful pilot intervention, through 3 key phases:

1. Intelligence gathering and data analysis
2. Developing a plan for designing and implementing a new model
3. Implementing the pilot and evaluating its effectiveness

We are looking for an experienced project manager who is dynamic, focused, results-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should have a knowledge of UK’s healthcare system and commissioning.You will be compassionate and proud of your emotional intelligence.

Who we are looking for a Fundraising Manager 

COCO is looking for an experienced, highly enthusiastic fundraising manager to enhance our fundraising through unique and innovative events, challenges and partnerships.

You must be confident, considerate, empathetic, self-motivated, enthusiastic, intuitive, flexible and have an affinity with COCO’s values. You will have an eye for detail, excellent communication skills and be highly emotionally intelligent with the ability to work with and establish systems and processes for effective and efficient management of highly successful events. You will need to possess excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to use your own initiative. You will communicate effectively with all people at all levels and have a positive approach to customer service.

You will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fundraising environment, a full driver's licence and access to a car. An interest in running and taking part in overseas challenges such as treks and cycle events would be advantageous.

What we do

COCO (Comrades of Children Overseas) is an international children’s charity, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. COCO works with rural communities in East Africa to provide children with access to the education that is essential for a good start in life. COCO was founded by Steve Cram CBE and British Army Major Jim Panton in 2000. Since then, the charity has raised over £5 million to fund small, sustainable, community led initiatives. Together with our partners, COCO has undertaken 66 transformational programmes in 16 countries, positively impacting the lives of over 200,000 people. 

What’s in it for you

Looking after people is part of our culture at COCO, as a small team you will benefit from heightened autonomy and the opportunity to network across all levels of the organisation to meet people from all sectors. At COCO we actively encourage participation in challenge events both in the UK and overseas. These challenges will be a huge part of your remit and you will have the opportunity to take part and lead them to encourage supporters to join you. You will also benefit from a pension scheme, day off on your birthday, personal development and job satisfaction.

When we need you

• This position would ideally start in February 2022 (depending on notice periods).
• The closing date is 12 noon Friday 28th January 2022
• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd February 2022
• This position is a full-time position with flexible hours.

Funds Manager (32 hours to 37.5 hours considered)

Thank you for showing an interest in working for Emmaus UK. We are looking for a dynamic Funds Manager to work with us to support our 34 member organisations

Emmaus is a fantastic organisation. We help formerly homeless people to re-gain lost self-esteem by providing them with a stable home and meaningful work in a social enterprise. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community. And that’s what Emmaus offers.

Our Funds Manager is a key role in the organisation as they will be supporting our members to make high quality applications to the Emmaus Funds. They will also be involved in the assessment processes and making recommendations to the Investment Committee.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven, is an expert relationship builder and able to think flexibly in order to meet the needs of our member organisations and partners. The successful applicant will be organised and able to juggle conflicting workloads. They should have experience of grant giving processes and be able to connect with people in a wide range of different situations.

If you are interested in the role, please submit a completed application form as well as the additional details form. Emmaus UK is a secular organisation, committed to equality and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 4th February 2022. Please complete the attached application forms and email your application.

First round Interviews will be held w/c 14th February 2022 on Microsoft Teams.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Are you interested in a role where you give specialised wellbeing and counselling support to university age students and older adults?  Do you have knowledge of safeguarding practice, legislation, policies and procedures?

In line with our commitment to widening access, inclusion and equity across our Fulbright programmes, we have a greater demand to provide more specialised pastoral and welfare support to students.  And, as an organisation, we are also looking to further strengthen our safeguarding policies and processes in line with best practice.  The person appointed to this exciting new role of Wellbeing and Welfare Manager will focus their efforts in these two areas. 

The successful candidate will work with the Fulbright Awards team who will refer programme participants (university students as well as mid-career scholars and professionals) who require more individual and specialised wellbeing, welfare and counselling support during their exchange in the US and UK.  You will also liaise with university welfare officers in the UK (and to a lesser degree in the US) on pastoral care and support available to individuals on their campuses.  You will have the responsibility for developing safeguarding policies and processes across the organisation and maintaining accurate, timely and secure records of safeguarding and wellbeing concerns for individuals the Commission works with. Creating and presenting wellbeing and welfare sessions to programme participants and giving safeguarding and mental health training to staff will also form part of this role.

You will have experience of dealing with wellbeing, mental health, pastoral and/or safeguarding issues in an educational setting with university-age students and older adults and have supported individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.  To be successful, you will have a good knowledge of various appropriate welfare support systems and of current relevant safeguarding practice, legislation, policies and procedures in relation to adults in an educational context and for staff in the workplace.

Being able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity will be key and you will be excited about the opportunity to support people from diverse backgrounds.  You will have excellent interpersonal skills, need to be a strong team player and have the ability to deliver effective presentations to a range of audiences.  

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is a not-for-profit organisation funded by both governments to promote educational exchange between the US and the UK. The Commission offers prestigious Fulbright awards for postgraduate study and academic research in the US and the UK, as well as a number of other exchange programmes and services for people interested in studying in the US.

Since the UK programme began over 70 years ago, more than 23,000 people have been given a Fulbright award through the Commission, and today the programme continues to foster mutual understanding and people-to-people connections. The Commission's strategic priorities are widening participation in all programming and contributing to the solution of global challenges of our time - from racial injustice and climate change to pandemics and the growing role of AI.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers exceptional opportunities for people interested in international education and who are committed to our mission and vision. New staff join a small and friendly team who are highly motivated, entrepreneurial and passionate about cross-cultural exchange.Our staff benefits include 29 days holiday (including 3 US holidays and 3 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of 5%), membership of an employee benefits platform, flexible working and excellent learning and development opportunities.

We welcome and encourage job applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities, people who identify as Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, non-binary and/or Queer. As part of our focus on social mobility, we also encourage applications from those who are the first generation to go to university in their family.

Please note, you must have the prior legal right to work in the UK. 

Location: Central London office at least 2 days a week, home working the rest of the time.

Closing date: Monday 21 February 2022 (9am GMT)

The Community Fundraising Relationship Manager helps those with sight loss to live the life they choose through the effective implementation of the Community Fundraising strategy to grow Community Fundraising income within the Wales region. To achieve this, this role is responsible for increasing the supporter base using a diverse range of fundraising propositions. This includes proactively developing existing groups, establishing new groups, recruiting key management volunteers, 3rd party donors, organisations and companies whilst maximising the lifetime value of each supporter.

Our core hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. Regular travel will be required for this role therefore a flexible approach with a willingness to work outside of core hours and away from home will be required.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Previous experience of professional fundraising or equivalent (e.g. marketing, sales, business development).
• Demonstrable experience of working to and achieving financial targets and deadlines.
• Proven experience of increasing income through identifying and delivering new fundraising development opportunities.
• Good management skills with the ability to motivate volunteer fundraisers.
• Excellent networker with an ability to understand the local community in depth and breadth.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification and/or willingness to work towards the Institute of Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising.
• Demonstrable understanding of marketing and sales principles.
• Welsh language.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

If you have any accessibility issues, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Please contact our Recruitment Team if you require any support with your application.

Head of Education
Location: Angel, central London (with remote working during Covid)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 per annum

The British Society for Haematology promotes excellence in the study, research and practice of haematology for the benefit of professionals and the wider public. Founded in 1960 and with more than 2500 members worldwide, we are the largest UK haematology organisation and the only society to cover all aspects of the speciality.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Education to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead on the development and maintenance of education across the Society, proactively pursuing opportunities to develop our education and guidelines activity. This involves maintaining and developing our online resources to ensure that the needs of both current and new members are met to enable the development of their careers. You will have responsibility for a small team and for the efficient running of the Education Committee and the Annual Scientific Meeting Programme Committee and will contribute effectively to decision making within the Society, including close working with the CEO.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with a solid understanding of the education sector and experience of successfully developing and launching new education activities, especially online. You will be a proactive collaborator with the ability to manage teams, projects, budgets and strategic plans.

Closing Date:  5 pm on Friday, 11 February 2022

Interview date: w/c 28 February 2022 (Online due to current restrictions)

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.

The British Society for Haematology is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please. 

The role is full time (35 hours a week). The contract is 6 months fixed term, with potential for extension.

Please note that CV’s received without an accompanying covering letter will not be considered.

The post is offered on a hybrid working basis (the BCS is based in Fitzrovia Square, London) – arrangements are to be determined but are likely to involve 2/3 days based in the office in future. Some flexibility as to the work pattern is feasible although the successful candidate will need to work to accommodate the meetings for which they are responsible.

During its Centenary year, the BCS is seeking an experienced administrator to assist with the planning, management and delivery of the Society’s Annual Conference, portfolio of Education Courses, respond to member enquiries, service meetings and provide assistance with the in house Archive collection.

The role will work with the Education and Membership teams in the planning and running of all aspects of the Society’s Annual Conference and Exhibition, Education Courses, providing membership services to Affiliate Societies and servicing meetings in-house. The role is therefore split between both departments: 2 days with Education and 3 days with Membership.

The post-holder will join a friendly, dynamic team of staff and officers and will be afforded the opportunity to develop wide ranging knowledge within a membership organisation and charity whose focus is on representing and supporting the professionals who work in cardiology and the patients for whom we want to encourage the best possible treatment.

For more information about the role and our benefits please see the role description and person specification.

Closing date for applications: 0900 Friday 28th January 2022. 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified shortly after the 28th and interview dates will then be confirmed.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior User Researcher to join our team based in Gilwell Park, Chingford, London/flexible. We will offer you a competitive salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum plus market supplement.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Senior User Researcher Role:

As our Senior User Researcher, you'll have solid experience working from discovery stage to finished product, designing products or services which have a deep root in understanding users and their needs. You're confident in your proven user research and service design expertise. You're able to communicate clearly, translate ideas and prototype ‘just enough’ to validate your work to get you to the next stage.

Key responsibilities as our Senior User Researcher:

- Champion our digital principles, and ensure users are at the centre of all of our work
- Lead our best practice around user research service design and UX, ensuring that other teams understand and can adopt user centred design methodology
- Co-ordinate user research / service design work with third party suppliers to ensure consistency of our volunteer experience across all channels
- Champion user research and insight across a range of projects and products to understand our user needs and to feed these insights into product design
- Define and uphold user research. UX and design standards, guidelines and best practices
- Solve problems creatively using strategic thinking and innovative ideas
- Lead requirements gathering workshops with internal and external stakeholders
- Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful insight
- Identify areas of improvement within current processes using varied systems design tools and techniques to demonstrate improvements.

What we are looking for in our Senior User Researcher:

- Demonstrable experience in using user research and UX design principles and methodologies and user centred design across a range of projects
- Demonstrable experience in leading user research projects, including face to face research, remote and online tools and analysis
- Thorough experience in using User research and service design and analytics tools
- Thorough experience of creating personas and other design tools
- Thorough experience of running discovery & design workshops
- Excellent knowledge and thorough experience in designing digital products and user experiences
- Experience of overseeing third party suppliers
- Facilitation, ideation, requirements capture and interview skills
- Line management. or mentoring experience
- Experience working as part of an agile delivery or a product team in a matrixed organisation
- Excellent knowledge of designing to accessibility standards
- Proficient in UX tools (such as Sketch, Invision, and Axure)
- HTML and CSS skills would be a bonus
- Education and industry standard qualifications in UK, an advantage but not a requirement.

What we can offer you as our Senior User Researcher:

- 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Scheme
- Generous Pension Schemes
- Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

- Up to four personal days paid leave a year
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Childcare Vouchers
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: Tue, 8 February 2022, 23:59

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new limited-life UK/Canadian granting organisation that funds in the areas of Early Childhood Education, the Environment and Seniors. As the sole UK-based employee, the Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing most aspects of grantmaking in the UK. Beyond grantmaking, you will be responsible for managing our UK administrative functions. You will work in close partnership with Canadian-based colleagues to implement the Foundation’s strategy and report to the Director, Granting at the Canadian office. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape in the UK and experience working with a wide array of community organisations and stakeholders. You will be excited by the challenge of identifying where the Foundation can have the strongest impact during its limited lifespan and have experience managing a variety of operational tasks.

This role will appeal to an experienced professional who is a self-starter and looking to expand their knowledge and impact in the philanthropic sector.

Our office is located in Central London but the candidate will have the option to work from home for the majority of the week.

Specific responsibilities will include: 

GRANTMAKING

• In collaboration with Canada-based sector Leads, outreach to potential grantees and other key stakeholders within the Foundation’s funding areas to create the grant pipeline.

• Conduct research in the UK across the Foundation’s three areas of focus (ECE, Environment, Seniors) and keep up to date with developments within these areas to find new opportunities for granting.

• Oversee grant application process for UK grantees and participate in review of potential grants, including budgets and financial statements.

• Manage relationship with all current and future UK grantees. Monitor reporting and payment dates; review reports; and set up quarterly check-ins with grantees. 

• Maintain up to date records for each UK grantee in Wizehive Grant Management Database. 

OPERATIONS & FINANCE 

• Working with the Executive Director in Canada, assist with preparation of UK office budget. Perform monthly budget reconciliation and provide quarterly and annual updates for the Board. 

• Coordinate payment of invoices and grants. 

• Liaise with UK accountant, lawyers, auditors and bank, in consultation with European-based Board Trustees. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• University graduate with experience in one of our three granting focus areas. 

• Background in third sector with an established network of UK contacts.

• Excellent written and verbal communicator with ability to distil key points from written material and present ideas concisely. 

• Self-driven with the ability and motivation to work alone. 

• Financially literate – can read and understand a budget.

• Ability to travel within the UK and to Canada. 

How to Apply:  

If you think you meet the criteria for this role, please submit the following: 

• Your CV 

• A cover letter that explains your interest in this position, why you are a fit for the role and when you can start 

CVs without cover letters or with generic cover letters will not be considered. Thank you for your interest in this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you'll be responsible for managing all our marketing initiatives, using market research and analysis to devise and direct our marketing strategy and planning.

Overseeing the production of all promotional materials and marketing campaigns, you'll ensure a consistent, wide-reaching and engaging approach to marketing that raises the profile of our work and demonstrates the life changing impact that we have in communities around the world.

It's an exciting, fast paced role with huge potential to make a real difference. Full details, including information on how to apply, is available on our website.

Head of Research Funding

Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office on average 2-3 days per week. 

Closing date: 5pm, 24th January 2022

First Interviews: w/c 31st January 2022

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing the research agenda for cancer prevention and survivorship?

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

• Commissions and analyses worldwide scientific research
• Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world
• Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in the USA, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Hong Kong. 

We are seeking an experienced Head of Research Funding to manage an international portfolio of research projects and other activities relating to the role of diet, nutrition and physical activity on cancer incidence and survival. The post holder will play a key role in the strategy of the WCRF International science department. They will lead on the review and evaluation of the impact of our funded research to inform the further development of the grant programme as part of our strategic goals as well as to demonstrate the impact of individual research projects for science communications and fundraising efforts.

The successful candidate will be working closely with the Director of Research and Innovation, Research Activities Manager and Senior Research Funding Officer. There will also be significant interaction with colleagues around the network and external stakeholders around the world to drive research innovation, effective research dissemination and assist with income generation working closely with Fundraising colleagues and their supporter networks.

The successful candidate will be educated to postgraduate level (PhD level is desirable) in biological or life sciences. They will be a proactive and commiteed individual with excellent communication skills for different audiences and experience in interacting with teams and external stakeholders. Previous experience in research management in a research funding organisation is essential. Knowledge of measuring impact and evaluating research programmes as well as demonstrable understanding of the role of diet, nutrition and physical activity in cancer prevention and survival are key. 

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK. 

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

The Education Policy Institute (EPI) is a leading independent public policy research institute.  We produce authoritative, data-driven research that is both timely and influential to policymakers, practitioners and the public.

We’re looking for a  talented and motivated candidate to join  our Communications, Events and Partnerships team  as an  Executive  and  Events Officer. This post offers a real opportunity to progress within our organisation.

As an Executive  and  Events  Officer  at EPI, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Broaden your skills in a fast-paced environment as part of our Communications and External Engagement team; 
• Support policy-relevant events that have a real impact on the ground; and 
• Support and contribute to the growth of the organisation. 

Responsibilities  

• Support delivery of high-profile events, including our Annual Lecture, policy roundtables and party conference programme.
• Support the communication of EPI’s events programme across all channels.
• Manage the diaries of EPI’s Executive Chair and CEO.
• Ensure day-to-day running of the office, including premises and facilities liaison.
• Administer EPI’s financial operations, including managing invoicing processes and expenses, updating bookkeeping software and collating financial reports, supported by the Financial Consultant and Communications and Events Manager.
• Organise Advisory Board meetings across our grant funded work.
• Organise and oversee our approach to recruitment; equalities and diversity monitoring and job postings.
• Provide support to the governance of EPI – compiling trustee papers, arranging meetings and liaising with Trustees.

Requirements 

We are interested to hear from self-starters who can demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience in different ways. To demonstrate you meet the requirements outlined below you can draw from life, education, voluntary and any work experience. 

• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Numerate and IT confident.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, which, as outlined above could take the form of, but is not limited to, voluntary or work experience or experience gained through education or elsewhere.
• A demonstrable commitment to EPI’s mission and purpose and an interest in one or more of the following areas is desirable: education, mental health and/or public policy.
• Most of all, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is keen to help build a small but growing research institute. 

What We Offer

• Starting salary of between £23 - 26k - depending on experience and 8% employer pension contributions.  
• Flexible working hours.   
• You’ll get 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays. EPI also shuts between Christmas and New Year, and that won’t count towards your 30 days.   
• We offer season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.   
• We are a Time to Change employer which means we are committed to ending stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health problems. We also provide staff with access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.   
• We also offer a life insurance scheme.   

How to apply 

To apply, please fill out an application form  by Monday 7th February at 11:59pm. The application form and further information can be found on our website.

EPI’s commitment to having a diverse workforce  

EPI is committed to having a diverse workforce and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is that each employee within the organisation feels respected and able to give of their best. This commitment is in keeping with EPI’s mission and purpose to improve the outcomes for all children and young people regardless of background.

We need your support, so we especially welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian, Mixed or Multiple and Other Minority Ethnic backgrounds. We especially welcome these candidates to discuss the role and any questions they have with someone from the team prior to application. 

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women selling sex in the UK. Our work is growing, and we are looking to recruit a Training Manager to implement the charity’s strategy. This role is a new one in our Impact team; both strategic and creative, delivering training and recruiting Associate Trainers. This role will focus on implementing the organisation’s strategy; enabling Beyond the Streets to increase its impact and ensure that excellence is at the heart of our delivery.

You will be a champion of the cause, have a passion for supporting women who face multiple disadvantage, and be familiar with a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) perspective. You will have a wide range of experience in training. You will have great interpersonal skills and be able to deliver both face to face and online content in an interactive and inspirational way. We are looking for someone with energy, motivation, skills, and experience; someone who can understand the big picture and can deliver to deadlines. 

Benefits of working with us

• Flexible working (core hours to be agreed)
• 25 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays (FTE)
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Strong emphasis on self-care and staff wellbeing
• A growing team that prioritises learning

Talk to Us

If you are considering applying and would like an informal conversation to discuss your suitability for the role, please email recruitment(at)beyondthestreets(dot)org(dot)uk to book in a 15-minute call with Josephine, Director of Impact.

Due to nature of this role in working alongside survivors, this post is restricted to female applicants under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.