LOCATION: London, Cardiff, or remote within UK.

Are you a research professional with a deep understanding of the humanitarian sector? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes and do you believe that research and innovation should be at the centre of efforts to improve humanitarian effectiveness? Could you oversee a portfolio of world-class research and learning products?

The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (the Hub) is looking to recruit a highly effective Research and Learning Lead to join our team and steer the Hub’s efforts to bridge research, policy and practice in humanitarian innovation. The role aims at supporting to accelerate high-impact innovation processes, convene strategic and operational learning and oversee a portfolio of world-class research and learning products. To be successful, you will need strong research skills and a real commitment to achieving effective outcomes for people affected by crises.

The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub is a new initiative, so we are ideally looking for someone who is experienced in start-ups and feels comfortable in an evolving environment, as the work of the Hub continues to grow and develop. You will have excellent research, project management and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of the humanitarian innovation sector.

The Hub is hosted by Elrha and is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It is intended to be a convening mechanism to promote collaboration across the UK and provide a more coherent, accessible, and impactful innovation offer from the UK to the international humanitarian community. In doing so, the Hub facilitates a network of UK humanitarian innovators focused on new and improved processes and technologies that will make humanitarian action more effective and efficient.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please review the full job description for further details. Please ensure you tailor your CV to highlight appropriate skills and experience to the role/ complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is the next career move for you.

About Elrha

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support projects that go on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis. We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach. We’re an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, working closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

Remote Working

Elrha employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. In early 2022 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Elrha is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Salaries and benefits

Jobs are positioned within the salary structure on the basis of evaluation. New employees would normally be appointed at the bottom of the grade, however the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role. Elrha is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff.

Elrha also has a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday entitlement which increases year on year, 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution) and life cover.

Pre-employment Checks

Any Employment with Elrha will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references
• proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role

Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children. We are able to benefit from a range of support services provided by Save the Children UK, including recruitment systems. For this reason you will be directed to Save the Children UK’s job portal upon clicking ‘apply’.

Please ensure you read the full job description and complete the Personal Statement as requested in the application process. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 14 November 2021

Interviews: w/c 22 November 2021

MAF UK is excited to be calling interested applicants to apply to become a student on our sponsored aircraft engineering training scheme.  We are seeking to enable aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers to join MAF and work overseas.This opportunity is available to those resident in the UK and Ireland.

If you're successful, we will help you achieve the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to obtain an EASA B1 or B2 licence. You will then go on to serve with MAF in various programmes across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. 

Practical experience

To gain the required practical experience for your licence, you will be placed in one of our partner maintenance organisations, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial aircraft. 

Financial assistance

MAF UK will provide financial assistance by employing candidates on fixedterm contracts for the period of service. 
This assists with living expenses and accommodation costs. MAF UK will also cover the cost of tuition for both the approved and modular routes. For those on the degree route, MAF UK will pay monthly student loan repayments for the length of active service. During practical assignments, maintenance providers will employ candidates directly and pay a salary in line with industry standards.

Training agreement

In view of MAF UK’s investment, successful candidates will be required to sign a training agreement binding them to service with MAF following the completion of their studies and practical experience. This agreement will normally last between four and eight years. Self-withdrawal from overseas service will require pro rata repayment of training-related costs.

Educational requirements

Completion of A level mathematics and physics at grade B and above, plus MAF specific occupational requirements that are outlined on our website. 

Selection

The selection process will include interviews, technical evaluations, and the completion of medical and psychological assessments.

Application Process

Download and complete the application form found on our website.  If you have questions during this process, feel free to drop us an email.

There is an occupational requirement for staff to be committed Christians, sent and supported by their home Church, and able to support and promote the Christian ethos and beliefs of MAF as a mission organisation through taking part in Christian activities such as Church events, prayer meetings etc.  This role (unless otherwise specified) requires some personal support raising to be carried out under the guidance and training of MAF UK.

Applicants must be resident in the UK or Ireland and have the support of their local home Church in order to apply to MAF UK for this training opportunity.

TERMS: Full time. One-year fixed term contract (maternity cover) to start mid/end of January 2022. 

LOCATION: London, Cardiff, or remote within UK

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.

We are looking for a Head of Policy Engagement and Communications to join us at this exciting time, for a one-year maternity cover role. This role would be suitable for someone looking to step into a leadership role or further develop experience of organisational and programmatic communications, and someone ready to lead on significant projects that you will develop, shape and add your own unique stamp to during your time with us.

In this role you will lead the communications and engagement function within Elrha managing the Policy Engagement and Communications team. You will play a key role in supporting the development of Elrha’s brand and policy narrative to showcase our impact and influence. You will also actively contribute in extending our reach and audience engagement, so our research and innovation activities can make a difference to people living in crisis settings. You will be joining an ambitions team at a time of new opportunity within Elrha, as we embark on developing our new strategy.

You will be given a high degree of autonomy in your work, so to be successful, you will need to be flexible, creative, and work well in a constantly changing environment. You will bring with you [TMdA1] exceptional influencing and negotiation skills, and experience of managing a high performing team. You will advocate for diversity, authenticity and accessibility at the heart of all our communications.

In addition, you will also:

• Be a passionate and strategic communicator, who can translate and communicate a clear vision, mission and purpose, and bring others with you
• Influence and shape outputs and activities to have the greatest impact, by understanding audiences and stakeholder messaging
• Be solutions focused and creative in your approach to how things are done
• Be collaborative and inclusive, able to build strong and mutual beneficial working relationships
• Be a source of solid judgement, counsel and advice, able to mitigate and manage reputational risks

If you are passionate about using your communications skills and experience to support the humanitarian community and those affected by crises, and you are looking for a new challenge, then join us to help create positive change in the humanitarian sector - and we will give you every opportunity to succeed.

Please review the full job description for further details. Please ensure you tailor your CV to highlight appropriate skills and experience to the role and complete the personal statement to explain how you think you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is the next career move for you.

About Elrha

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support projects that go on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis. We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach. We’re an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, working closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children. We are able to benefit from a range of support services provided by Save the Children UK, including recruitment systems. For this reason, you will be directed to Save the Children UK’s job portal upon clicking ‘apply’.

Remote Working

Elrha employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. In early 2022 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Elrha is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Salaries and benefits

Jobs are positioned within the salary structure on the basis of evaluation. New employees are normally appointed at the bottom of the grade; however, the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role when this exceeds our expectations. Elrha is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff.

Elrha also has a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday entitlement which increases year on year, up to 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution) and life cover.

Pre-employment Checks

We have a responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the right to work in the UK before and during their employment. Proof of right to work will not be undertaken at the initial stage but all necessary checks to confirm the eligibility to work in the UK will take place prior to employment.

Any Employment with Elrha will also be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references

Closing date: 31 October 2021
Interviews: Week commencing 8 November 2021.

Project Manager - Caring Services - Wales
Salary - £31, 578 - £35,000 pro rata
Hours: 21 - 28 hours per week depending on start date
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2022 (with potential for extension depending on funding)
Based: Home based with travel across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Closing date: 25th October 2021
Interview date: 8th or 11th November 2021

About the role:

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead on the Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC) project to support and further develop a regional approach to DFC across the Cardiff and the Vale, for the benefit of people affected by dementia and their carers.

The post holder will:
- Work with Dementia Friendly Communities Co-ordinators to develop and maintain a detailed project plan including setting key milestones and outcome criteria
- Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues and escalate as necessary
- Agree governance arrangements and produce stakeholder's analysis
- Facilitate and manage project group meetings, including circulation of project minutes and papers
- Support the use of a variety of methods such as: Interviews, focus groups, surveys and questionnaires to gather feedback.
- Review and guide strategic direction of the project to ensure specified outcomes are met
What we are looking for:
- Strong project management skills, including a logical, practical and structured approach to delivering key milestones
- Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Ability to manage Marie Curie's relationship with strategic partners, businesses, organisations and trade bodies
- Experience of evaluation and performance monitoring, including reporting against agreed outcome measures
- Experience of delivering project reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

What's in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

About Us   

FareShare Cymru works with charities and community organisations across South Wales helping to fight food poverty by tackling food waste. We take surplus edible food from the food and drink industry (food that would otherwise be wasted) and redistribute it to organisations in South Wales that feed people in need, turning an environmental problem into a social solution.  

Over the last year we have redistributed over 500t of surplus food, providing enough meals for over 1.1 million meals and helping in excess of 5,000 people a week.  

This is a very important and exciting time for FareShare Cymru as we are about to embark on a programme of change and growth that will lead to us branching out across South Wales and into the west, recruiting more volunteers and more community food members, handling more food and expanding our base in Cardiff.  

Summary  

The Community Food Member Coordinator will assist in the growth and development of the organisation as a whole and especially to continue to grow the number of Community Food Members (CFMs) that we work with.    

Job Role   

The role will involve the recruitment of new Community Food Members ensuring that we reach more organisations and help more people, as well as ensuring that the needs of our existing CFMs continue to be met.  You will develop new relationships, partnerships and projects as well as playing a role in the overall development of the organisation.  

Additional Info  

Further information on FareShare Cymru and the job description can be found on our website fareshare.cymru

Amdanom ni

Mae FareShare Cymru yn cydweithio gydag elusennau a mudiadau cymunedol ledled De Cymru i geisio trechu tlodi bwyd gan fynd i’r afael â gwastraff bwyd. Rydym yn derbyn bwyd bwytadwy dros ben gan y diwydiant bwyd a diod (bwyd caiff ei wastraffu fel arall) a’i ail-ddosbarthu i fudiadau yn Ne Cymru sy’n bwydo pobl mewn angen. Felly i’r perwyl hwn, maen nhw’n newid problem amgylcheddol i fod yn ddatrysiad cymdeithasol. 

Yn ystod y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, bu inni ail-ddosbarthu dros 1100t o fwyd sy’n weddill, gan ddarparu digon o fwyd i baratoi dros 2.8 miliwn o brydau

Mae hyn yn gyfnod pwysig a chyffrous dros ben i FareShare Cymru wrth inni fynd ati i ymgymryd â newidiadau a thwf a fydd yn gyfle inni ymledu ar draws De Cymru a thuag at y gorllewin. Byddwn yn recriwtio mwy o wirfoddolwyr ac aelodau bwyd cymunedol gan ymdrin â mwy o fwyd ac ehangu ein gweithle yng Nghaerdydd.

Crynodeb

Bydd y Rheolwr Prosiect Cynorthwyol yn helpu gyda thyfiant a datblygiad y mudiad yn ei chyfanrwydd a helpu’n enwedig i barhau i ofalu fod FareShare Cymru yn cydweithio gyda mwyfwy o Aelodau Bwyd Cymunedol (CFMs).

Swyddogaeth

Yn y swydd bydd disgwyl ichi recriwtio Aelodau Bwyd Cymunedol newydd gan ofalu ein bod yn cysylltu gyda mwy o fudiadau a helpu mwy o bobl. Hyn i gyd drwy barhau i ofalu caiff anghenion ein Haelodau Bwyd Cymunedol presennol eu bodloni. Byddwch yn datblygu perthnasau, partneriaethau a phrosiectau newydd ynghyd â chynorthwyo gyda datblygiad cyffredinol y mudiad

Gwybodaeth Ychwanegol

Mae mwy o wybodaeth am FareShare Cymru ar ein gwefan www.fareshare.cymru