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Myaware is recruiting for a new CEO to lead us into the next exciting phase of the organisation. This is a great opportunity to help us achieve our mission to provide support to the myasthenia community, raise awareness and fund crucial research about the condition.

About Myaware

Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people living with myasthenia.  

Myasthenia means muscle weakness. The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions including myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and congenital myasthenic syndrome.

· We work to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition.

· We provide support services for people living with myasthenia and their families. These include welfare advice, online support groups and webinars, social media peer support groups and support and information via telephone and email.

· We raise vital awareness and campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.

· Myaware funds research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors. 

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic guidance and oversight, ensure operational efficiency and sustainability, and maintain the organisation's commitment to serving the myasthenia community.

Your responsibilities in the role will include:

· Advising and working with the Chair and Trustees on the strategic direction of the charity and implementing board decisions,

· Leading by example and embodying Myaware values of respect, passion, collaboration, integrity and sustainability,

· Networking across the sector and raising the profile of the charity and people living with myasthenia across the nations where Myaware operates,

· Delivering effective management and administration of the organisation,

· Leading a fantastic team of colleagues, supporting their work and development and displaying emotional intelligence and leadership.

· Providing a clear vision and promoting the mission, aims and objective of Myaware and leading delivering the budget, an ambitious fundraising strategy and organisational direction.

Location: Remote, with regular attendance at offices in Derby

Salary: £50-55K dependent on experience

Reports to: Chair and Board of Trustees

Holiday: 36 days including statutory bank holidays

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Applicants should upload CV and covering letter in response to the job statement and person spec by noon on 17th June.

Myaware values diversity and equality. We especially welcome applicants who are under-represented within the charity sector and want to build a team with a diverse range of perspectives, backgrounds and skills.  You do not need to have lived experience, or direct knowledge of the myasthenia conditions – just empathy and the motivation to learn. We know that a diverse team is a strength, and we look forward to hearing from all interested applicants. Please do reach out to us if you require any regional adjustments for the interview or throughout the process.

Are you an experienced and creative PR and communications professional? Are you looking for a new challenge and want to make a difference? If so, this exciting new role in our Marketing and Communications team at Pancreatic Cancer Action (PCA) could be just for you!

PCA is a national charity, dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis. This new post has a pivotal role to play in developing and implementing PR and communications strategies that will raise awareness and support the generation of income across the UK.  

You need to be able to generate emotive and persuasive copy, and have the ability to engage journalists and produce a variety of content for both print and digital communications channels. You will also manage the UK Press Office and proactively place a variety of stories and expert speakers to raise the profile of PCA across local, regional and national media.

If you have significant experience in PR and communications, with a proven track record in placing stories, delivering results and creating content that stops people in their tracks – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Main responsibilities

Press and PR:  

• Manage the UK Press Office and deliver a timely, accurate and professional response to media enquiries.
• Generate creative and headline-grabbing content for news stories and features. 
• Pitching of stories, feature ideas and expert speakers to increase our media presence.
• Production of press releases, feature articles and other resources.
• Produce and distribute effective support materials, such as Q&As, media briefings, comments and lines to take when needed.
• Be aware of the national news agenda identifying opportunities and bringing issues to the attention of the Head of Marketing and Communications as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of initiatives across PCA and other organisations that can add value to delivering the Charity’s objectives.
• Lead the production of a monthly media monitoring report evaluating the volume, tone and value of PCA’s media coverage. We use Cision for our media monitoring and distribution..

PR: 

• Identify opportunities to promote PCA and its activities to external audiences, including press, influencers, third parties, supporters, and other organisations.
• Support the production of PCA publications and digital communications, including social media content. 
• Undertake appropriate crisis communications/reputation management as required.

Communications:

• Develop and implement communications strategies and plans to support and maximise impact across all PCA activities.
• Work with the Fundraising Team to maximise income from an annual calendar of events, campaigns and activities.
• Support National and International awareness-raising campaigns such as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and World Pancreatic Cancer Day and the local implementation of activities.

 Case Studies and Patient Stories:

• Source story leads and work with the wider PCA team to identify and maximise opportunities to capture more.
• Interview patients, family members and staff to sensitively capture engaging stories for us to use across a variety of channels.

Content Creation:

• Develop creative and engaging content for a wide variety of audiences to ensure each piece achieves objectives.
• Produce creative and engaging copy for a wide variety of both online and offline channels including emails, magazines, websites, blogs, social media and adverts.
• Attend events to capture quotes, photos and videos that could be used to create future PR and communications assets.
• Support the production of PCA’s annual Action magazine.
• Ensure all content aligns with PCA text style and brand guidelines.

The full job description and person specification is available below.

Please note: The interview date for this role is Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Job title: Policy Officer
Hours of work: Three days (24 hours) per week
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Location: Home working with occasional travel to London

CEASE (the Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation) is a national human rights charity. Our mission is to expose and dismantle the cultural and commercial forces driving all forms of sexual exploitation in the UK. Sexual exploitation does not occur in a vacuum, and only by addressing the wider context can we hope for real, lasting change.
As a charity, we join the dots between our hypersexualised, objectifying, pornified culture and public attitudes and behaviours towards sex:
• We demonstrate how the mass consumption of online pornography depicting the humiliation, violation and degradation of women and children has realworld consequences.
• We shine a light on the widespread exploitation and harm caused by commercial sex industries that undermine our human rights.

We are neither a religious nor an ideologically driven charity but seek to bring together a broad alliance of groups from many backgrounds around a common stance. CEASE’s work is based on peer reviewed research and survivors’ accounts; it takes the form of advocacy, awareness-raising campaigns, events, lobbying and other strategic actions.

CEASE is looking for an experienced policy officer with a passion for ending all forms of sexual exploitation. Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, the role will entail political advocacy, relationship building across stakeholders, including Parliament and research and policy analysis. 

We welcome applications from people who have experience of policy, public affairs and advocacy, and who believe in a world free from sexual exploitation.

Apply via vacancies page on the CEASE website.

Working Hours: 5, 9, 13 or 17 hours, depending on the number of assignments allocated to the post-holder. Fixed term contract. 

Location: 2 fixed hours at one of our partner schools in Liverpool, London or Manchester and 3 hours flexible and remote. 

London Salary: £15 per hour                                                                     

North West: £13.30 

ReachOut is a national mentoring and education charity, rooted in local communities. Working in under-resourced areas, we support young people to grow in character and confidence, sparking change in themselves and society. 

Our Youth Project Leaders are individuals who are passionate about working with young people, supporting them to reach and be confident in their potential. You may be an experienced youth worker, or have experience facilitating sessions or working with young people and leading volunteers.

As a Project Leader, you’ll be facilitating weekly after-school mentoring sessions, leading a group of mentors and working with young people referred to ReachOut by their schools.  You can find the full job description below, or in our application pack. 

“Being a Project Leader is extremely fulfilling and the ReachOut team is always ready and willing to support you if you have any difficulties along the way. I have enjoyed seeing the progress the mentees make from session to session and watching them have fun and learn a lot through the activities I design.” ReachOut Project Leader. 

As part of the ReachOut team, you’ll have an enormous impact on the lives of the young people you’ll be working with. Every year we see mentees grow in confidence, develop their character and learn new skills for the future.

You’ll be supported throughout the year by our team of Project Officers as well as receiving thorough training on how to lead a ReachOut project. You’ll also have access to free, tailored training opportunities where you can learn and refine new skills as well as working with your own career mentor if that’s something you’d be interested in.

We also run celebratory events, socials, networking and training sessions throughout the year - opportunities to meet other people who are passionate about working with and supporting young people. 

Your Job Description 

As a Youth Project Leader, you will: 

• Deliver ReachOut sessions at the same partner school on the same day and time weekly during term time.

• Prepare your ReachOut sessions, following ReachOut’s curriculum and adapting the activities to the needs and interests of your assigned group.

• Facilitate engaging ReachOut sessions for the young people attending by ensuring that the voice of young people is listened to and impacts the way the sessions are planned and facilitated.

• Manage and support a group of volunteer mentors; supporting them to build strong rapport with their mentees and helping them to understand how to best adapt their mentoring approach to the young people they are working with.

• Support theyoung people in your session to reach and be confident in their potential by facilitating the creation of good mentee/mentor relationships and by running activities to build the ReachOut Character Strengths.

• Complete monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the sessions are as impactful as possible and set up strategies with the help of your line manager to help each young person in your group reach their mentoring goal.

• Keep in touch with the parents/carers of the young people in your group about attendance, successes and challenges.

• Manage your project’s weekly admin by planning your sessions, maintaining your attendance and providing detailed project updates to your line manager.

• Attend ReachOut events and socials with their mentors. • Follow ReachOut’s policies/procedures to safeguard young people.

• Act and communicate in a professional manner, in line with ReachOut character strengths and culture.

• Attend all compulsory training.

How to apply? 

Before applying, please take a look at our information pack below and then head to our website for more information about the process, and to submit your application. 

If you have any questions, you can also get in touch with our team. 

Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby death receives the support and care they need.

We are recruiting a Virtual Fundraising Events Officer to support the promotion, organisation and delivery of 2-3 virtual events at Sands, in order to grow our fundraising income and raise awareness of our work.

The post-holder will help increase Sands’ online presence through excellent stewardship of large audiences who are both warm and new supporters.

The role also involves developing and building positive relationships with our Facebook communities.

We are looking for a candidate who can provide a world class supporter experience, helping supporters reach and exceed their fundraising targets, ensuring their continuing support and their lifetime value is maximised.

You will have relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with responsibility for generating fundraising income.

Experience of developing and maintaining positive donor/customer relationships is essential, as is experience of resolving customer/supporter queries in a timely and efficient manner.

An excellent communicator and team player, you will have a sound knowledge and experience of using a range of social media channels.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, have a highly organised approach and be able to meet targets and deadlines.

This is an exciting and rewarding role which will make a real difference to Sands’ work in supporting bereaved families.

Please note this is a 4-month fixed term contract.

Full Fact – Philanthropy Officer
Location: Remote working.
Salary: £30-£35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time hours.

Full Fact, the independent fact checking charity, is seeking a fundraising professional to grow their impact and safeguard their independence by raising funds from charitable trusts and high net worth individuals.

Full Fact is a team of independent fact checkers and campaigners who find, expose and counter the harm it does – a team which has seen firsthand how bad information promotes hate, damages people’s health and hurts democracy. Full Fact fights for the right information to reach the people who need it most, whether that’s individuals making decisions about their health or who to vote for; or politicians debating the future of our country.

The Philanthropy Officer will create and manage their own portfolio of existing and potential philanthropy donors and use relationship building skills to create strong links with both new and existing donors, including delivering high quality stewardship and reporting on Full Fact’s successes. The post-holder will create and update detailed and persuasive cases for support for new and existing Full Fact projects and deliver successful events that align with Full Fact’s mission and increase engagement. The role will also involve forecasting potential income from the portfolio, prepare updates for the Board and setting and meeting effective objectives and key results for Full Fact’s fundraising.

The ideal candidate for this role will have two years of fundraising experience, preferably in trusts and/or major donor fundraising. You will have experience of writing compelling fundraising appeals and inspiring reports, and of designing and managing engagement events, as well as possessing a good understanding of working with philanthropists and charitable trusts. Your persuasive communication skills will be combined with the ability to build internal and external relationships with integrity and empathy and you will have an organised and proactive approach to work. Finally, you will be committed to the political neutrality of the organisation’s work and an understanding of public debate in the UK and sensitivity to the political context they work in.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: 9am BST, Monday 1st July.

Digital Content Creator

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your digital marketing skills and creativity to use for a socially responsible cause? Do you have a flair for creating engaging videos, a passion for social media and a love of all things digital?

We are looking for a highly creative digital marketing specialist to create and deliver engaging and inspiring content across our range of digital channels.

Ensuring our digital presence supports and enhances our business offering and delivers our messages effectively, the role requires a creative, digitally savvy individual with proven experience of developing and delivering successful digital marketing campaigns.

You will be a social media whizz, have strong design skills, know your way around a digital camera, and have experience in copywriting and proofreading. From coming up with new ideas for delivering digital content, to managing social channels and developing our websites, this is a truly varied role and the opportunity is there for you to really make it your own.

Sound like the challenge you're looking for? To apply, please submit a covering letter indicating how you feel you meet the person specification and why this might be the role for you, together with your CV.

• Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension. 
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £29,656-£32,000 per year (dependent on experience)
• Based: Remote with occasional travel to the London office
• Closing date: Ongoing
• Interviews: May be arranged at short notice
• Start date: As soon as possible.

Please see the full job description and person specification for further details.

Are you committed to supporting transformative change in people's lives? Do you excel in a role that blends operational savvy with genuine people skills?

This is your chance to play a key part in a passionate team dedicated to ending economic abuse. Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is not just a workplace; it’s a community united by a shared mission—to ensure every victim-survivor of economic abuse can thrive free from fear and oppression.

We are seeking a People and Operations Officer who is both a strategic thinker and a practical doer, capable of supporting our internal team and enhancing our operational effectiveness. Your role will be crucial in implementing our ambitious 3-year strategy and ensuring our operations are resilient as we continue to grow in size and impact.

About You:

• You are a proactive individual with a proven track record in supporting team operations and enhancing workplace environments.
• You possess excellent organisational skills, capable of managing diverse tasks from administrative support to strategic operations development.
• Your communication skills are top-notch, enabling you to foster strong relationships both within the team and with our external partners.
• You are adept at using IT and digital tools to improve organisational efficiency and team connectivity.
• A strong advocate for workplace well-being, you are innovative in supporting team morale and professional development.

About the Role:

• You will support the Senior Operations Manager in day-to-day operational tasks and strategic project implementation.
• You will handle key 'People' functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and staff development, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for new team members.
• Manage our digital tools and resources, including SharePoint and our internal CRM, enhancing our organisational efficiency.
• You will play a vital role in organising both virtual and in-person meetings and events, ensuring they are impactful and align with our strategic goals.
• Your role will also involve managing health and safety compliance, equipment procurement, and data protection, ensuring our operations support our remote working model effectively.

About Surviving Economic Abuse:

At Surviving Economic Abuse, we deal with one of society’s biggest issues. Last year, 5.5 million UK women reported that a current or former partner had controlled their economic resources – money and the things it can buy such as food, clothing, transportation, and housing. Through economic control, abusers limit women’s freedom, they steal their futures, and, in far too many cases, they take their lives. Yet too few people are aware of economic abuse – even those who experience it. We are the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. The speed and scale of our growth since 2017 are evidence of how much we are needed. We may be young, but we are already creating big waves.

What We Offer You:

• Remote working with occasional travel for team events
• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• 5 'Wellbeing Days' (pro rata)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Pension scheme, with 3% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns.
• Reflective practice
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive and innovative environment.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and think you have the right skills and enthusiasm for the job, please apply via our website. Interviews will be held online week commencing Monday 1st July 2024. 

Surviving Economic Abuse is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particularly encourage applications from black and minoritised women and disabled applicants who are under represented at SEA.

Job context

Are you an experienced data protection professional? Are you interested in making a difference supporting charities with their data protection obligations?

Due to a significant demand for our services, we are recruiting for more Practitioners to join our team!

Hope and May is an international data protection consultancy. We provide legal advice and guidance to organisations to ensure that they lawfully handle personal data.

We specialise in the voluntary sector, helping charities to understand their data protection obligations. Hope and May is endorsed by many of the sector organisations such as the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and Lloyds Bank Foundation.

Hope and May are currently seeking an experienced data protection professional to join our expanding team as a Data Protection Practitioner to support our growing client base. As a member of our team, you will be responsible to provide data protection support to your portfolio of voluntary organisations.

If you have experience in data protection and you’re keen to help charities and their work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct Data Protection Consultation: Provide expert guidance and consultation on data protection laws, regulations, and best practices to charities seeking to handle sensitive information responsibly.

2. Policy Framework Development: Create comprehensive data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to the specific needs and activities of each charity.

3. Compliance: Ensure that the charities comply with relevant data protection laws, such as the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Keep abreast of changing data protection laws and regulations and ensure that the charities remain in compliance with any new requirements.

4. Training and Awareness: Conduct data protection training sessions for charity staff and volunteers to promote a culture of data privacy awareness.

5. Data Subject Rights: Facilitate data subjects' rights requests, such as access, rectification, erasure, and objection, in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Data Governance: Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure appropriate data handling, storage, and disposal practices.

7. Record of Activities and Processing: Draft inventories of data processing activities and map the flow of data within the charities to identify potential privacy risks.

8. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on data protection initiatives, compliance status, and potential risks.

10. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): draft and review DPIAs for high-risk data processing activities and provide recommendations to minimize privacy risks.

11. Ethical Considerations: Address ethical implications related to data collection, storage, and use, especially when dealing with sensitive data or vulnerable populations.

12. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, such as legal teams, IT departments, authorities and external consultants, to ensure a coordinated approach to data protection for your clients.

13. Data Breach Management: Provide expert guidance and support to charities in the event of a data breach, including coordination with relevant authorities and stakeholders for a timely and effective response, including containment, mitigation, notification, and recovery strategies.

Requirements

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experience working for charitable organisations in a position relevant to the role (e.g. Governance, Data Protection Lead, Team Manager, Research and Impact Manager or similar)
• Knowledge in Data Protection legislation (e.g. UK GDPR, PECR, DPA 2018) and its practical application to the work of charitable organisations.
• Consultation: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively consult with and advise clients from senior management level to general staff.
• Delivery: Proven initiative and experience in consistently delivering high-quality work within specified deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills. Must be able to articulate complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner both verbally and in writing.
• Policy Development: Proven experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Document drafting and review: Proficiency in conducting comprehensive document reviews and in developing templates and resources for colleagues and clients.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to assess risks and propose solutions.
• IT skills: High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent adaptability to different software tools.

Essential Personal Specification

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills and adept at thriving in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Reflective and inquisitive, enjoying challenges and leading on projects.
• Proactive work delivery and a strong commitment to professional growth and development.
• Showcasing a pragmatic approach, adept at providing concise advice and efficiently driving projects to successful completion
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable but not essential

• Professional certifications in data protection.
• Experience in consultancy.
• Experience conducting training sessions.
• Familiarity with IT security practices to address the intersection of data protection and information security.
• Basic understanding of contract law and its relevance to data protection provisions.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, a DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

Location; Home based within the UK. Occasional travel to key events across the UK.

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative, project and event planning support to the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation. This will involve working with the Director and other colleagues to build a strong structure for the directorate as they work towards fulfilling their strategic goals.

Role responsibilities

·Diary and Email Management- Review incoming correspondence for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and take action as appropriate; drafting emails and documents, collecting and analysing information, initiating communication with key stakeholders and supporting the Director’s work as part of the Senior Leadership team.

·Event and Meeting Logistics - Organise regular meetings and events on behalf of the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation, liaising with external partners and key stakeholders.

·Project Planning – Provide administrative and logistical support to develop and deliver a range of projects on behalf of the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and the Operations leadership team.

·Working with stakeholders - Work closely with people across the network and externally to ensure that the Network Programmes & Innovation directorate are engaged and represented as needed to maximise collaborative working.

·Travel and logistics – Booking travel, hotel rooms and meeting rooms for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation.

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Clear understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.

· Experience planning and supporting projects, events and meetings with multiple stakeholders;

· Proven ability to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy at all levels.

· Strong written and oral communication and administrative skills and ability to adapt communication style as appropriate.

· Highly organised and experience providing support for a Director and senior colleagues and developing strong working relationships with key partners at all levels of seniority.

Behaviours and competencies:

· Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust

· Demonstrates a good understanding or capability to learn the principles underlying GDPR, other applicable legislation and best practice.

· Effectively plans and organises tasks and activities which involve multiple partners

· Spots opportunities and barriers for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and takes initiative to develop appropriate responses

· Manages relationships with colleagues and participants with confidentiality, warmth, professionalism and sensitivity

· Role models inclusive behaviours and values

Key Stakeholders

· Network Programmes & Innovation Directorate

· EA/PA Group

· External partners

· Key Funders

· SLG

The role

As Community Fundraiser you will manage and develop myaware’s community events and support in aid of fundraisers. You will create and manage corporate and community partnerships, alongside community volunteers, to achieve maximum fundraising income for myaware, working to agreed budget and plans, and assisting with budget and strategy creation when required.  There will be a requirement to manage records and relationships through the CRM system in line with GDPR.

The Community Fundraiser will be home based within the UK and will work in co-operation with all myaware colleagues to deliver agreed fundraising and awareness campaigns.  There may be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required. All evening and weekend work is agreed in advance. The role is part time, 2.5 days a week, we are open to discussion regarding the days to be worked. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use is desirable but not essential.

 Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience gained in a fundraising role within a charity with demonstrable experience of reaching new audiences and wider networks to develop new ideas for community involvement with innovative formats. Experience of working with and managing volunteers is essential.

We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 16 staff. You must be well organised and efficient, with IT skills and experience of using a work-related database or CRM system. An excellent communicator with the ability to plan, prioritise, and work on your own initiative. You should have a professional approach and personal warmth with the ability to build successful business relationships. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia. 

We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition. 

We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors. 

Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits and welfare advisor. 

Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families.  We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals. 

The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK. 

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
• Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service 
• NEST workplace pension scheme
• Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice
• Investment in your personal and professional development
• Annual salary review

Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by 5pm on Sunday 16th June 2024

Interview dates: 27th June 2024 and 1st July 2024. Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.

We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date at any time.

Role description and purpose

The post-holder will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of CPA’s portfolio of programmes in line with the strategic direction set by the Council and Trustees. Reporting directly to the CEO, the post-holder will be a key member of the senior management team, leading the Programme/Project Management team and working with the Finance Manager, Communications Lead, Research Lead, Advisors and other key staff to develop and deliver CPA programmes across the Commonwealth and beyond. This will include strategic planning, project and team management, development of workplans and budgets, provision of leadership, good governance and oversight of all programme-related activities. This role will be responsible for engaging and working with external agencies, subject matter experts, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure the on-budget delivery of high-quality outputs across CPA’s portfolio of programmes. The post holder will also be required to work with other Leads and key staff across the organisation to scope and develop relationships with potential funders and support the creation of funding proposals for future programmes and workstreams, integrating their delivery into the overall programmes portfolio.

Key duties and responsibilities

Leadership and operational planning, management and oversight

• Collaborate with the Board, CEO and key staff to develop and advance the organisational strategic plan and goals and ensure programme areas align with strategic plan.

• Implement the strategic plan, integrating all aspects of the organisation’s work into programmes, including policy, advocacy, communications, product development, research and evaluation.

• Work with the CEO and senior management team, creating, maintaining, and/or overseeing systems and processes to ensure effective management of the daily operations of the programmes team and an organisational structure that supports the organisation’s goals.

Programme planning and management

• Oversee and lead the development and delivery of high-quality programmes, services and resources in line with users’ needs and the wider global health landscape, taking into consideration other relevant internal and external programmes, services and resources already available or under development.

• Lead and direct the appropriate use of programme resources including staffing and finances, ensuring programmes are delivered to budget in accordance to agreed KPIs and outcomes.

• Manage grant life cycles, from request to close. This entails supporting the writing of/reviewing applications, overseeing budgets, reviewing or producing relevant reports, and monitoring impact.

• Deepen existing relationships with donors, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance programme sustainability, engaging with key stakeholders to understand their needs and align programme offerings accordingly.

• Working with other key staff, and in alignment with the strategic priorities of the charity, support the identification and development of new partnerships and funding opportunities to expand the programme portfolio.

Human resources planning and management

• Leading the programmes team, including direct line management responsibility, regular one-to-ones, team meetings, pastoral support and appraisals.

• Determine human resource requirements for the management and delivery of programmes, services and resources; recruit, select and appoint appropriate staff according to need and funding availability.

• Ensure adherence to human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job descriptions for all staff.

• Establish and maintain good staff relationships and morale, ensuring a healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.

• Identify and develop systems to support staff development and identify opportunities for staff development where possible.

Cross-team working and collaboration

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that programmes, services and resources are effectively communicated/disseminated and evaluated.

• Use available data and information for evidence-based decision making, to continuously develop and improve programmes, services and resources.

External relationships, strategic partnerships and collaboration

• Advocate for and communicate the organisation’s vision, objectives, core programmes, services and resources to all relevant stakeholders, building strong partnerships that further the organisation’s profile and reputation.

• Attend and report at core organisational meetings, and relevant internal and external conferences and events, raising the profile of the CPA and gathering strategic insights relevant to the organisation’s programmes and wider vision and mission.

This list is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities of this role and is not exhaustive. From time to time, the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties.

Person Specification 

Essential .

• Significant programme leadership experience within the international development/global health context.

• Experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation/NGO.

• 5 years plus programme management experience, including development and implementation of governance processes, financial and risk management.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to devise, plan and execute work plans to budget within strict timelines to deliver objectives.

• Proven business development skills, with evidence of successful funding awards and/or product development in a growing organisation.

• Demonstrable experience of team working, with proven track record in managing, developing and motivating a team.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, relationship building and influencing skills.

• Experience with managing funder and / or high level stakeholders relationship.

• Comfortable balancing competing demands and delivery of high-quality outputs in line with objectives and timelines.

• High-level English writing, speaking and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and information to various audiences and stakeholders 

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work. 

• Proficiency in online/digital systems (e.g. MSOffice, etc.) and comfortable in adopting new tools.

Desirable 

• Qualification in Pharmacy and / or front-line experience of the healthcare workforce.

• Familiarity with antimicrobial resistance.

• Familiarity with the Commonwealth.

• Experience working with metrics and analytics.

• Project/programme management qualification.

• People management qualification.

• Global health/Public Health qualification.

• Proficiency in Monday dot com or similar project management tools.

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.

CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead on the charity's finances and accounts.

The Head of Finance has lead responsibility for overseeing the finance function of the organisation.  The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and works closely with the Board of Trustees and in particular with the Treasurer.  The post holder also has responsibility for the line management of the Finance Officer and the Feeding Service Administrator (Finance Team).

Working with SMT colleagues, this role leads on all financial reporting and analysis to the team and to the Trustee Board and Finance Committee, the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.

The Head of Finance leads the annual audit and preparation of the annual report and accounts working closely with the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Chair of Trustees. In addition, the role supports the wider team in compliance with financial policies and procedures and acts as Finance Business Partner by providing support and guidance to budget holders.

How to Apply

Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.

Applications close: Monday 1st July at 9am

First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 9th July (via Zoom)

Second Stage Interviews: TBC

Start date: ASAP 

Senior Trust Fundraiser

Employer - Kids

Location – Remote working as part of the Fundraising and Engagement Team. This role involves occasional travel to pre-arranged meetings and events with managers, peers, wider teams and current and potential partners.

Salary – £35,000

Hours – 36 (part time considered on request)

Experience – Proven track record of fundraising from trusts and foundations

Are you a creative and compelling communicator with a skill for distilling complex ideas and plans into persuasive cases for support?

Kids is looking for a Senior Trust Fundraiser. This is a fantastic role for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career. Working in a supportive and well established team, you will have the autonomy and agency to lead in developing innovative new funding asks working closely with service delivery colleagues. You will manage, maintain and enhance relationships with a portfolio of our existing partners and identify, approach and win the support of new supporters to expand our work. Through working collaboratively across the charity and producing high quality reports to our donors, you will see the tangible impact of your work on the lives of the disabled children and young people supported by the projects you fund.

You will work remotely but be in regular contact with our friendly and supportive team, with experienced colleagues on hand to answer any questions or lend a hand just a call, email or message away.

It’s a great time to join our Fundraising and Engagement team as we grown and diversify our income so that we can reach at least 120,000 disabled children and young people a year by 2027. As part of our Trusts and Foundations team you will work closely with a fellow Senior Trust Fundraiser and the Head of Trust Fundraising to raise vital funds to support Kids work (around £800k team target for this year).

Does this sound like you? Join us as a Senior Trust Fundraiser and work with a great organisation who truly cares about its people. Check out our mission and values at Kids and if you like what you see then apply today. 

The Good stuff/Benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

What you will be doing as a Senior Trust Fundraiser:

• You will proactively and strategically develop national and regional funding bids, leading Kids relationships with a varied portfolio of funders.
• You will create and coordinate cross organisational project development groups and manage diverse priorities and input to craft national fundable projects that support the organisational strategies.
• You will build on relationships with existing supporters, working with service delivery staff to evidence impact in narrative and quantitative reports on funded projects and developing strategic applications to secure further support.
• You will ensure there is professional account management for all funders including updating on relevant developments within Kids, and to providing a range of opportunities to engage further with Kids work.

Personal qualities / experience required for the role of Senior Trust Fundraiser:

• You will have a minimum of two years’ experience as a trust fundraiser and a strong understanding of the sector
• You will have excellent written communication skills and the ability to craft coherent and compelling cases for support based on varied and complex information
• You will have an understanding of budgets and feel comfortable fielding questions about charity finances
• You will be confident in managing stakeholder relationships with a varied audience and have the ability to be responsive to different communication preferences and expectations
• You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills plus the ability to correspond with external and internal audiences
• Experience of using Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint

To apply for this position please refer to our vacancies page at Kids and apply direct.  Your supporting statement should highlight how your experience and personal qualities match those required for the role, which are outlined above.

Our Mission & Strategy

We’re here for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities, young carers and families. We’re on a mission to create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities. We create life-changing opportunities by providing a wide range of support. Together, we’ll empower disabled children to stand up for their rights.

Childhood should be a joyful time. But some children and young people living with special educational needs and disabilities are defined by what they cannot do.That’s wrong.

Every child should have an equal opportunity to play, learn, grow and thrive.

Because when the world says we can’t, Kids say we can.

Our strategic plan will enable us to reach 120,000 disabled young people and their families, every year, by 2027. 

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities or those who have personal experience with disability. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible to all, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of disabled candidates and colleagues. For example, we ensure that our job advertisements are easily accessible, and upon request, we provide application forms in alternative formats, such as large print.

At Kids, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions by guaranteeing an interview to any disabled person who meets the job requirements outlined in the person specification. We understand that everyone may need different levels of support, so if required, assistance is available to help applicants complete their application forms. Our dedicated in-house Careers team is here to discuss the support options we can offer to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

We deeply value the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who interact with our services. Our staff members receive comprehensive training to recognise and address safeguarding concerns. We work closely with families and other organisations to take every reasonable measure to minimise the risk of harm to children, young people, and adults.

To uphold our commitment to inclusivity, we adhere to rigorous safer recruitment and selection procedures. We foster a culture of inclusivity and transparency, where any concerns regarding our personnel can be raised and addressed promptly and appropriately. By identifying and addressing concerning, problematic, or inappropriate behaviour early on, our aim is to create a safe and supportive environment for all.

Please be aware that our Safer Recruitment procedures include conducting a DBS check and a Colleague Suitability Declaration where applicable. We understand the importance of ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals, and being listed on either of these Barred Lists prohibits individuals from legally working, applying for work, or volunteering in Regulated Activity involving children and/or adults.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental principles that guide everything we do at Kids. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We strive to ensure that all members of the Kids team have equal access to employment opportunities, promotions, and professional development. Our commitment to inclusivity is embedded in our business planning, organisational structures, values and the personal development plans of all staff members. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, we can create a stronger and more vibrant community for everyone.