Every day in the UK, 14 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

We are looking for somebody with significant experience of generating fundraising income within the charity sector to drive the promotion, organisation and delivery of a wide range of events and community activities. 

In this high-profile and exciting role you will recruit new volunteers and develop Sands’ supporter base for multiple events including the London Marathon, develop positive relationships with volunteers and community groups to enhance fundraising as well as ensuring the delivery of a world-class supporter journey.

With demonstrable experience of organising and promoting challenge events and developing income streams, you will have an excellent understanding of raising income potential from these events plus a high level of financial literacy including budget management experience. 

A highly effective verbal and written communicator, you will also have good social media and IT skills preferably with experience of ThankQ.

You will need to demonstrate a high level of organisational ability and attention to detail, in addition to being able to maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

A true team player with a highly collaborative approach, you will need to be flexible and be able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims of Sands.

Please note this is a fixed-term maternity cover role for 9 months.

Fixed Term: 2 years Fixed Term Contract (extension subject to funding)

Location: London or Cardiff   

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a track record of delivering high impact policy campaigns in the humanitarian sector? Can you communicate with impact and develop influential strategies to drive change in a complex system? Are you able to support a highly motivated and skilled communications team to deliver strategic communications in support of policy goals?   

We are looking to recruit a Director of Policy Engagement and Communications to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This exciting new role will bring direction and vision to our work on humanitarian research and innovation policy, building on our reputation as a global leader and change-maker in the humanitarian system. We are looking for an exceptional individual to work closely with our SLT to develop strong policy positions and campaigns using evidence from our programmes to drive global action on the creation of an effective, responsible and sustainable system for humanitarian research and innovation.

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for people affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian response is based on evidence of what works, so people get the right support when they need it most. We fund and champion robust research and proven innovations around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international research community, the private sector and other actors engaged in these areas. We have recently secured major new funding to expand our work and our global reach.

To be successful you will have significant experience in similar leadership roles, or be ready to take that next step, with a proven track record of driving influential policy and strategic communication campaigns. You will be knowledgeable of the key stakeholders within the humanitarian system, with an up-to-date understanding of the current drivers of change within it, along with a solid understanding of humanitarian research and innovation. Motivated by our vision and Guiding Principles you will combine long term vision with an eye for detail, developing talent and inspiring confidence in colleagues and stakeholders alike. You will be flexible and hands-on, and will have exceptional interpersonal skills.

If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality, and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates. 

The role will be appointed at the start of the salary band advertised, unless there are exceptional circumstances. This allows for incremental progression within the role and movement up the scale.

Closing date: Monday 22 June 2020

Interview date: Wednesday 1 July 2020

**Please ensure that you are available on this date for interview, as the interview panel have limited availability**

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY

Liaison Officer (part-time)

28 hours per week, NJC PO scale point 24 - £27,905 pro rata plus 7% pension

(Temporary post for six months with the potential to continue if further funding secured)

Voluntary Action Coventry is looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Liaison Officer for our Chat Central Project.  The role will focus on helping people to feel positive about themselves, to support them to build new social connections and to reduce their feelings of loneliness and isolation through participating in community activities and/or volunteering.  The role will help identify potential clients that are isolated and lonely, uncover their skills, interests and aspirations and support them to engage and connect in appropriate activities.

Experience of engaging people and building professional relationships is essential along with experience of working with a diverse range of people.  The postholder will support Chat Central on-line activities including co-hosting Zoom meetings and workshops and also by using WhatsApp or telephone to update them on what activities are available and link them to our provision or signpost to other community provision.

Please note this post is subject to a DBS clearance check.

Application forms only, no CVs accepted.  Please do NOT submit a CV. 

Closing date for applications: 10am, Tuesday 30 June 2020

Interviews will be held on Thursday 9 July 2020.

Healthwatch Lambeth is the independent health and social care champion for local people. We work to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak on their behalf.  We focus on ensuring that everyone in Lambeth can get the support they need to live well.

Healthwatch Lambeth is an award-winning charity funded by Lambeth Council, NHS Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group and several charitable Foundations.  Our contract with the Council has been extended for the next two years and we are in the process of agreeing an ambitious strategy for 2019-21.

We work to get services right for the future and in Lambeth that means that we pay attention to the impact of inequalities on the health and care outcomes for our different communities.  We do this by creating a culture of collaboration and partnership. Partnerships hosted by Healthwatch Lambeth in 2019 are:

1. Lambeth Black Thrive:  this partnership started in 2017 and is funded until 2022.  It was set up to bring together everyone interested in addressing issues surrounding mental health for Black people to ensure that resources and programmes are well co-ordinated, complementary and most importantly reflect the wishes of people affected by mental health inequalities.

2. Lambeth Learning Disability Assembly:  The LLDA is a place for people with a learning disability and their carers to come together to talk about things that are affecting them – and what they want to see happen to make things better. 

3. Advance Care Planning Consortium:  a partnership with Compassion in Dying and other community organisations to raise awareness of advance care planning.

Overview of the role:

This role would suit an experienced impact and evaluation officer with preferably knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.  The ideal candidate will relish working proactively and flexibly as our organisation plans to grow over the next 4 years.  The postholder will have the interpersonal skills needed to work collaboratively with and across our delivery partnerships. 

Purpose of the job:

To ensure effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of HWL’s engagement

work, including public participation, information giving, signposting, Enter & View

visits, community research and experience gathering, on the local care system and

the emerging SE London Integrated Care System by tracking whether the real care

needs and experiences of Lambeth residents are heard, understood, and met.

Responsibilities:

• To monitor and evaluate the impact of HWL recommendations with our both care providers and care commissioning teams.

• To develop and oversee HWL’s monitoring and evaluation system which includes but not limited to creating and implementing evaluation framework, supporting colleagues to create project M&E plans and reporting and sharing monitoring and evaluation data.

• To undertake formative and/or summative evaluation of the impact of HWL work.

• To write reports on HWL impact for publication and sharing with partners and the public.

Commitment to Equalities:

Our organisation values difference and recognises the value that the different backgrounds, skills, outlooks and experiences of our staff and volunteers bring to the organisation. We will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability or impairment, age, race, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, trade union activity, HIV or marital status, religion or belief or similar bases.

Support Healthwatch Lambeth’s wider aims and objectives

• Work as part of the engagement team and the wider HWL team, attending meetings and events as required. On occasion meetings and events may take place in the evening and at weekends.

• Work in support of other colleagues in the organisation as particular needs arise.

• Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.  Familiarisation with, and adherence to, our organisational Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, and any associated guidance is an essential requirement of all Healthwatch representatives.

• We adhere to Data Protection procedures as informed by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). We expect everyone to uphold confidentiality of all data and adherence to strict and lawful processing of data.

• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Engagement Manger which furthers the aims and objectives of our organisation.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Interviews will be taking place via Zoom, week commencing 06 July 2020.

Please note, applying for this role requires both a recent CV and detailed covering letter showing how you meet the person specification. 

Background

The National LGBT Partnership is an England-wide group of LGBT voluntary and community organisations who are committed to reducing the health inequalities of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ communities and to challenging homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services.

The National LGBT Partnership is one of 20 Partners funded by the Department of Health, NHS England and Public Health England as part of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance.

This role is hosted by Consortium, the UKs umbrella body for LGBT+ voluntary and community organisations, on behalf of the National LGBT Partnership. The Partnership is led by the LGBT Foundation.

Role Purpose

The National LGBT Partnership want to recruit a community focused, self-starter to work across England to bring a range of stakeholders (e.g. Public Health, Adult Social Care, LGBT+ organisations, Commissioners) together to highlight and increase visibility of LGBT+ health inequalities and to develop appropriate resources to increase awareness.

All work of the National LGBT Partnership is designed to reduce health inequalities and improve access to services for LGBT+ people in localities across the country. Innovative ways of achieving this will be a key element within this role so we can achieve maximum impact within the health and social care environment.

The role will be accountable to the workplan developed by the National LGBT Partnership and provide opportunities to engage, network and share knowledge & resources.

It is expected that most work will now be conducted digitally but when safe to do so there will be some travel involved.

Main Duties

• Coordinate the logistics for the Partnership, including convening meetings and sharing / disseminating key information.
• Compile written responses to relevant consultations to provide LGBT+ points of view.
• Amplify the voices of diverse LGBT+ people and communities across the health and social care sector.
• Lead on the delivery of the National LGBT Partnership agreed workplan.
• Gather data and intelligence on LGBT+ health inequalities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Health and Wellbeing Alliance partners, raising LGBT+ issues and embedding LGBT+ voices.
• Liaise and engage with members of the National LGBT Partnership
• Build and maintain a strong network of external stakeholders, including diverse LGBT+ organisations across England and the National LGBT Health Advisor.
• Actively engage with Consortium’s Engagement Team.
• Produce and disseminate a monthly e-bulletin for stakeholders.
• Produce the quarterly monitoring report for the National LGBT Partnership
• Coordinate the Partnership’s social media platforms and central website
• Provide detailed monitoring information for the Partnership’s policy lead within our system partner
• Regular meetings with line manager and LGBT Foundation lead

General Duties

• To work as part of a remote team, embracing online communication and collaboration tools
• To be able to work effectively and efficiently in an unsupervised environment
• To be able to travel using public transport, at a time when it is safe to do so
• To act at all times in the best interest of Consortium, the National LGBT Partnership and its Members
• To prepare for and attend regular supervision sessions, conducted by the Chief Executive
• To carry out other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required                         

Person Specification

Essential

• Track record of developing strong stakeholder relationships
• Experience of delivering direct support to voluntary and community organisations
• Demonstrable knowledge of LGBT+ health policy
• Demonstrable knowledge of wider LGBT+ issues
• Experience of facilitating effective meetings
• Knowledge and experience of writing effective policy responses
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products
• An understanding of cross-cutting and intersecting issues for LGBT+ communities
• Ability to work well as part of a small remote team
• Ability to be self-motivated and ability to take initiative
• Ability to produce high-quality written reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within the LGBT+ voluntary sector
• Ability to motivate and engage hard to reach stakeholders
• Working knowledge of WordPress websites

These skills and competencies will be tested in the application process and subsequently within the interview process

Interviews will take place via a digital platform.

We particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups, including BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) communities, women, trans and/or people who are older (50+).

* Trans is an umbrella and inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people.

For more information please contact Paul Roberts, Chief Executive at Consortium.

To Apply, send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining how you believe you meet the person specification along with details of any relevant experience. 

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tues 23rd June 2020. Interviews will take place digitally on Tues 30th June 2020.

Community Engagement Officer

An exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer to promote mental health awareness and our client’s services to older Deaf people.

Our client is a charity dedicated to making sure Deaf people get the same sort of access as hearing people to healthcare and health information.

Position: Community Engagement Officer

Location: Head Office is Balham, London – but they can be flexible on location

Salary: £23,546 per annum

Hours: Fixed Term Contract for 1 year with a view to review for a further period.

Employee Benefits: Our client values their employees and offers an attractive benefits package including:

• Need flexible working? They are happy to consider flexible working patterns
• From day one, entitlement to 25 days holiday a year (pro-rata)
• Pension and company sick pay scheme
• Training and Development including professional qualifications

Closing Date: 9am Monday 15th June

Interviews: Friday 19th June.

About the role:

As Community Engagement Officer you will be responsible for community engagement work across England to promote mental health awareness and services to older Deaf people, whose language will be predominantly in BSL (British Sign Language).  A key outcome will be to see an increase in referrals by older Deaf people into the Psychological Therapies Service.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Research on the issues affecting older Deaf people’s mental health and need for support
• Plan, design and deliver a community engagement programme of activities
• Build and develop networking relationships with key stakeholders
• Manage budget and expenditure for the community engagement programme
• Establish a monitoring and evaluation system in order to measure success against objectives

About You:

This is an amazing opportunity for a motivated individual with lived experience as a deaf person or within a Deaf environment.

Key skills and experience include:

• BSL as first language or minimum CACDP level 3
• Experience of working with Deaf people of different ages
• Experience of managing a project and organising events
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Community Engagement, Project Management, BSL, British Sign Language, Community Engagement Coordinator, SEN Sensory, Deaf & Blind, BSL Support, Community Development Officer, Services Manager, Community Engagement Coordinator etc.

Penrose is recruiting for talented, ambitious and caring staff to help deliver a major new pan-London service supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime.

As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, Penrose will be providing supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move on safely into independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for experienced staff who have the skills and ability to support and engage residents with a non-judgemental attitude within an enabling environment.

Your Role:

Your role will be based in Redbridge supported housing accommodation sites with possibility to work across locations.  We have day shifts as well night shifts available.

Duties: 

• To be creative in involving the service users in meetings which ensures they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.
• To support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.
• As part of service users support plan, to liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.
• Understanding of Risk Management within a Criminal Justice environment
• Facilitate and or support group sessions
• Ensure there is genuine engagement with the service users using appropriate methodologies and interventions
• Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.
• To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.
• Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.
• Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.
• Liaison with Agencies and Local Community
• Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes
• To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.
• Communicatee effectively.
• Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.

Excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships will also be crucial to this role. You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.

Why work with us?

Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan

• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhances DBS and provide employment references covering 3 years period including one from your most recent employer.

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the issues relating to equal opportunities in service delivery and provision and to actively promote ways of eradicating racism, sexism, and other forms of negative discrimination though the group’s policies and procedures.

About the role

Amnesty International UK wants to reach and persuade more people with its message of freedom, justice and equality. To do this, we are looking for a Digital Engagement Specialist with considerable experience in digital campaigning communications to join our team. Responsible for devising and delivering digital campaigning and content strategies, you will mobilise people through digital channels to take online actions and maximise opportunities for campaign impact.
 

About you

You will have specialist knowledge in digital campaigning (in the broadest sense – including online actions, petitions, emails), excellent editorial and copywriting skills and a great attention to detail. You’ll know what makes content fly on social, and what makes people act online – whether that’s buying a product or signing a petition.

You’ll be a data-driven innovator with a passion for making an impact. As a specialist in digital communications, you will have an in-depth understanding of all the activation channels available and the different opportunities they offer organisations like Amnesty to engage new audiences and grow.

Experience of using content management systems, enterprise level tools for social media, HTML and photoshop are also essential for this role.
 

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an excellent inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) moving to 37 after 5 years service
• Generous pension where 2-5% employee contribution is matched at 6-9% by AIUK
• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Opportunities to volunteer at major events
• Flexible working supported wherever possible
• Interest free Travel / Bike / Computer loans
• Range of wellbeing and social activities
   

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please click the apply link to see the attached job description and person specification. To apply, please complete an application form before midnight on Sunday 21st June 2020.

Interviews will be held online on w/c 29th June 2020. 

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Engagement and Participation Officer - Wirral

35 hours per week

Point 20, £20,310.60 – Point 27, £24,852.24

We are offering an exciting opportunity to deliver our Resident Engagement and Participation Strategy.  We are looking for somebody with demonstrable experience of working with groups and individuals to develop their role in decision making, project development, and service improvement, working with residents across all our housing projects to bring the Association’s strategy to life.

Experience gained in a similar role within supported housing, youth, community, or homelessness, and in particular supporting people with complex and often traumatic lives is essential.  This will enable the successful candidate to build the infrastructure, and the confidence and skills of our residents, to enable meaningful and active participation in the decisions and development of Forum Housing.

We are looking for a motivated, committed self-starter, who can bring excellent knowledge and understanding of best practice, the local, regional, and national landscape; the ability to build networks and partnerships to achieve positive outcomes; and experience of effective promotion and communication techniques including use of social media.

Forum Housing Association is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.  All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, I.D. Check and Reference Checks prior to employment commencing.

Help us create a thriving network of rural community businesses across the UK.

Role: Engagement Manager
Starting salary: c.£30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hpw)
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire (flexible working would be considered for the right candidate)

Plunkett is a national organisation and has been the leading expert in rural community business for over 100 years. Community businesses are enterprises that are owned and run democratically by members of the community and others, on behalf of the community. Plunkett Foundation currently works with over 600 community businesses and this number is continually growing. They come in many forms - including shops, pubs, woodlands and anything which lends itself to community ownership. In addition to developing and safeguarding valuable assets and services, community businesses address a range of issues including isolation, loneliness, wellbeing, work and training.

We are pleased to announce the vacancy of Engagement Manager. This is a full time manager role responsible for developing and delivering Plunkett’s campaigns portfolio as part of its wider engagement strategy, raising the profile of Plunkett with key stakeholders to secure financial support for Plunkett’s core service and will be an active member of the Engagement Team. The post-holder will also have accountability for the effective, professional and cost-effective delivery of all Plunkett’s fundraising activities to deliver results as required. 

Plunkett delivers a wide range of Engagement activities that seek to increase the reach of Plunkett’s work to help rural communities to set up and run successful community businesses. These activities are varied and include tailored fundraising campaigns, corporate partnership development, stakeholder engagement events and membership engagement to meet Plunkett’s fundraising income target. Project managers are involved in managing all aspects of Engagement work from the creation of resources and templates, planning and event support, through to strategic design, delivery, and evaluation.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement, the applicant should have proven experience of fundraising campaigns, managing corporate relationships and engaging key stakeholders at a variety of levels. Demonstrable knowledge of rural communities, and the key issues affecting them is also essential. Proactive and motivated, the ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and support others.

Closing date for applications:  Midday on Wednesday 24 June 2020
Interview date: During week commencing 6 July 2020 (likely via video link)

If you are interested in joining Plunkett Foundation, at a time when more and more local services and businesses are coming into community ownership then we look forward to hearing from you.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our HR Partner's website to submit your application.

Plunkett Foundation are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workforce.

No agencies please.

Registered Charity: 313743

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.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

We are looking for a driven marketing professional with the passion to change the future for those affected by dementia. The role of Direct Marketing Manager is a varied one, where you will be part of a team with one theme in common – engaging people with our work to bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment.

Throughout this role you will be required to working with different teams & suppliers, planning, leading, and delivering direct marketing activity online, offline and across a range of other channels. The programme is always evolving, with change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas.

This position is a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Lead a successful team of three
• Have an excellent eye for quality and compliance
• Deliver an excellent supporter experience
• Run detailed, varied plans and budgets
• Deliver the donor engagement programme and strategy
• Delivering exceptional fundraising campaigns to achieve ambitious targets
• Drive the future success of the programme and charity.

What we are looking for:

• Previous management experience
• Budget management experience, preferably across expenditure and income 
• Campaign management, specifically direct marketing campaigns
• Agency management, including creative agencies and other suppliers such as printers and market researchers
• Ability to understand complex data sets and compile meaningful reports and analysis
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Getting the best out of people and agencies
• Understanding of compliance in direct marketing

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 21st June 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 1st July 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

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.

We are looking for a person who can engage proactively with diverse members of our community and sensitively draw out their views, working effectively with volunteers and partner organisations to reach as many people as possible. Crucially, they will be able to work flexibly as part of a small and committed team – thus ensuring that the intelligence we gather can have a real impact.

Healthwatch Southwark (HWS) is part of Community Southwark. There is a Healthwatch in every area of England, and an umbrella body - Healthwatch England.

• We provide information and signposting on local health and care services.
• We promote and support the involvement of patients and service users in the design, provision and scrutiny of local health and care services.
• We listen to Southwark residents about their needs, and their experiences of health and social care services.
• We voice the views and concerns of local people in order to make health and social care services better.

In recent years we have worked on a huge range of topics including GP access, young people's sexual health, the NHS Long Term Plan, A&E use, nursing homes, mental health crisis, carers, and the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering Healthwatch Southwark’s outreach work, building awareness and trust among diverse residents of the borough in order to develop a solid base for gathering intelligence. They will engage people in projects to investigate a wide range of different areas of health and social care, and work closely with the Research & Intelligence Officer to deliver these projects. In order to maximise our reach, they will lead on the recruitment, development and retention of volunteers.

They will also lead on the provision of signposting and information on local health and care services to local people, with the support of the team.

We've recently reviewed our strategy and want to bring our outreach, signposting and intelligence functions closer together, really build our reach and connect more with seldom heard communities - so this is a great time to join us. At a moment of huge global and local change, fresh ideas are very welcome!

Healthwatch Southwark is part of a friendly and supportive team at Community Southwark, well-embedded in the local community through our work with a huge range of organisations. The organisation offers flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave (30 days per year plus bank holidays) and other benefits such as employer 5% pension contribution and tax free bike scheme.

Contract: Until March 2022 with potential for extension, 35 hours per week

Before applying, please be sure that you have the existing right to work in the UK.

To apply: Please visit Healthwatch Southwark's website for more information.

Closing date: end of 28 June 2020

Interviews: We aim to hold interviews in mid July, potentially online - please check back here for updates as the pandemic situation develops.

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.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

The Research Informatics team at ARUK is leading the coordination of the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative. EDoN is a growing and exciting collaboration among more than 13 organisations aiming to create a digital toolkit and machine learning models to enable the detection of specific dementia-causing diseases decades before overt cognitive symptoms become apparent. The Research Informatics team, as part of the EDoN coordination group, provides support to the EDoN initiative and its partners in the following areas: Project management, Policy and Ethics, Communications, Capacity Building, and Governance & Legislation.

The Research Informatics Engagement Manager is an excellent opportunity to work in the Research Informatics team to support the EDoN initiative and its partners to achieve their goals. As Research Informatics Engagement Manager, you will report to the Head of Research Informatics and it is expected you will manage between one and three Research Informatics Officers.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Identify and facilitate collaboration opportunities strategic for the EDoN initiative.
• Support, mentor and manage officers at the Research Informatics team to support capacity building activities.
• Coordinate the effective engagement with EDoN collaborators.
• Work with the programme manager to define and manage open calls with the goal to engage external partners who could strengthen and support the activities of the EDoN initiative.
• Support fundraising activities engaging with donors and funders.
• Work with the DEMON network and EDoN working groups to engage researchers and data scientists in workshops, training, and networking activities to support EDoN data science activities.
• Represent the Research Informatics Team externally, support the Head of Research Informatics to maintain excellent working relationships with external partners.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Research Informatics in line with the responsibilities of the post.
• Contribute to external events as a representative of ARUK including national and international conferences.

What we are looking for:

• A postgraduate degree in technology or biomedical research
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent skills supporting and facilitating the work of colleagues
• Excellent skills delegating work and empowering direct reports
• Proven work experience in managing and coordinating projects, ideally clinical, data or technology projects
• Experience managing staff and fostering strategic collaborations
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and confidently with both individuals and groups
• Motivated and able to approach problems systematically and creatively
• High standard of written English
• Flexibility for leading/participating in meetings/teleconferences with international stakeholder

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 7th June 2020, with interviews to be held on the 16th June 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

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.