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About the role

The successful candidate for this role will have day-to-day involvement with local branches, to include developing long-lasting relationships with the volunteer network and encouraging participation in raising awareness throughout the region. 

About you

• To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of building and maintain relationships, preferably with volunteer groups.
• You will be the first point of contact for our volunteers and work with them as we go through a period of transition. 
• You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures in consultation with the Regional Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Officer and Volunteer Development Manager.
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
• Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live within Wales. 
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.  
• The role will involve travel around Wales and some travel to SSAFA’s head office in London. It is vital that you hold a full driving licence and are permitted to drive in the UK.
• You will be able to show excellent communication skill by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard.
• It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. 
• Some work at weekends and outside office hours will be required. 
• It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across Wales would be valuable.
• About the team
• The fundraising team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working relationship providing support as and when required. You will be supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager and work closely with volunteers from the SSAFA branches in Wales, the Regional Fundraising Officer for Wales and the Volunteer Development Manager. 

About SSAFA  

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.   

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.  

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA  

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.  

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. 

Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Programme Manager to lead our projects covering predictive policing,  counter-terrorism policy and technology, and to support civil society and grassroots organisations that represent and advocate for over-policed and over-surveilled communities. 

What we’re looking for:

Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as regards the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge. 

You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.
You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society. 

You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology. 

You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate interventions and disrupt harms.

You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.

What the job will involve:

• research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.
• drafting policy documents: including public-facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.
• outreach to policy-makers: including engagement with UK Parliamentarians, Senedd and Holyrood. 
• feeding into our campaigning work: through collaboration with our Campaigns Manager, to ensure that your policy research is fed into our campaigning and grassroots activism.
• coalition building: through collaborating with other team-members to expand our coalition of cross-sectoral allies.
• creating comms outputs: such as blog and video posts summarising policy submissions and campaign materials. 
• some public speaking: such as giving press quotes and interviews, as well as representing ORG at external events. 
• programme management: for example, setting goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the programme to deliver.
• project planning: including identifying further opportunities and partnerships for programme growth.

What we’re like:

ORG is a vibrant digital rights campaigning organisation. Founded in 2005, we have over 20,000 members and supporters and 10 local groups across the UK. 

We uphold our human rights to free expression and privacy. We condemn and work against repressive laws or systems that deny people these rights. 

We campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to build and support a movement for freedom in the digital age. 
Our remote team is spread across the UK. We’re a supportive, flexible group with high standards. We’re innovative and agile.

You’ll work hard but be rewarded by the impact you collaboratively achieve. 

We take staff well-being seriously and meet up regularly for in-person work and social events. 

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) setting out how you are suited to the role by 23.00 on 6 December. 

Please ensure that your email has the subject heading ‘Programme Manager (Pre Crime)’ and that all attachments are sent in PDF or ODT format. 

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held online. 

Length and Salary 

The Programme Manager (Pre-crime) will be employed on a permanent basis following successful completion of a six-month probation period.

The annual salary is £37,150 - £43,200 4 days per week (equivalent to £46,400-54,000) less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. As mentioned above, the position is home-based, though travel into London for in-person events is required. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

ORG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team working in a supportive environment is vital to the success of our work. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from marginalised and racialised backgrounds as well as from LGBTQ+, and non binary candidates. 

ABOUT SCOTTISH DOCUMENTARY INSTITUTE (SDI)

We are a Scottish charity and documentary hub, renowned for nurturing world-class film talent and producing award-winning films. We support filmmakers in the art and the business of independent creative documentary and offer a range of opportunities and events to professionals, emerging filmmakers and audiences in Scotland and beyond.

SDI’s Mission is to nurture new and existing talent to develop their careers and contribute to a fairer, more sustainable film industry in Scotland and internationally. To protect and support compelling, thought-provoking documentary filmmaking driven by vision and urgency. To be instrumental in engaging talent from historically marginalised groups and growing diverse communities of filmmakers and audiences in Scotland and elsewhere, through collaboration and solidarity. And to cultivate an interest in the power of documentary films to spark empathy, critical thinking and inspire positive social change.

Job Description

Part-time: 15 hours per week
Location: Our offices are in Edinburgh but the post can involve mostly online/remote working
Salary: £38,500-£42,000 p/a pro rata
Starting from: January/February 2024

In this role, the Head of Fundraising will support SDI in moving closer to its financial goals and achieving its objectives to have a long-lasting positive impact on the independent documentary sector in Scotland, in the UK and internationally.

The ideal candidate for this role will be motivated, professional, organised and a good researcher. We're looking for someone with established contacts who believes in our mission and has passion and drive for furthering our fundraising efforts, as well as strategising, developing and delivering new plans.

We offer flexible working hours, hybrid / remote working and an inclusive, creative working environment. We are committed to continue increasing the diversity of our staff and want to particularly encourage applications from historically marginalised communities, currently under-represented within SDI.

If you're highly motivated, organised and a good researcher, we'd love to hear from you!

EXPERIENCE

• At least three years of experience in fundraising in the culture sector
• Substantial experience in writing grant proposals, corresponding with funders and reporting to funders
• A thorough understanding of the funding landscape (especially grant-givers), in Scotland primarily but also in the UK and internationally, and possible prospects for SDI
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including networking at events An understanding of the ways in which aspects of SDI's work can be presented to appeal to different types of funder
• Experience of impact monitoring and evaluation, and its importance to funders
• Attention to detail and a passion for research
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and working knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Desirable

• A passion for documentary and understanding of SDI’s place in the industry
• Competence with client databases and their use for fundraising purposes
• Experience working in a busy arts charity
• Experience in designing and hosting events for funders

PERKS

• Flexible working hours
•  Creative, passionate and inclusive, working environment
• The chance to support the growth of the independent documentary sector in Scotland and in the UK
•  31 days holiday allowance per year, inclusive of public holidays (pro rata)
• Additional leave day for your birthday
• Friendly office in Leith, Edinburgh

The role will be focused on leading the organisation's fundraising team in order to achieve income generation targets to match the service delivery aspirations of the organisation.

This post holder will be a fundraising professional with integrity, passion, motivation and ingenuity. The postholder will be innovative and creative in their approach in an organisation that welcomes opportunities to do things a little differently.

The key focus of the post will be:

• Maintaining and expanding the current income generation of AWARE
• Developing our fundraising offer through diversifying our fundraising plans whilst focusing on those which are effective
• Supporting the strategic development of the organisation
• Responsibility for the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's fundraising strategy

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 7th December 

Interview dates: Interviews will take place on 15th, 18th & 19th December

Please read the Job Information Pack thoroughly and then complete the Application Form for this role, ensuring you have included contact details, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a Oracy Education Charity to find their new Head of Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs.

The organisation offers a remote working pattern with occasional UK travel and 2 team meets annually.

As Head of Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs, you will spearhead the organisations campaign to make oracy education ordinary, strategically positioning the organisations impact and expertise in order to drive oracy up the political and education reform agenda. In doing so, you will play an integral role in ensuring all children, regardless of their background, find their voice for success in school and in life.

Key responsibilities:
 

• Lead the small but ambitious Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs team, as part of the wider Learning, Impact and Influence directorate.
• Lead the development and implementation of a best-in-class communications strategy which meets the organisations strategic objectives.
• Amplify the organisations reputation and standing in the sector, positioning the organisations as the ‘oracy authority’ through insightful, thought-provoking communications.
• Analyse, understand and apply sector and organisation-specific knowledge in the delivery of all communications activity, producing content and supporting others to provide content that is insightful and relevant.
• Work closely with the Head of Research and Impact to ensure we are effectively communicating the difference the organisation is making through our work with schools across the UK
• Refine the organisations brand, visual identity and tone of voice
• Oversee the management and further development of the organisations digital platforms- website and social media
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the organisations communications, using appropriate research and monitoring approaches.
• Influence education policy by leading the establishment of a commission to set a vision for oracy as an integral component of a well-rounded education
• Develop an influencing strategy which positions outputs from the commission effectively to inform future education policy
• Lead the organisations affairs’ activities, including stakeholder mapping and engagement and oversight of the organisations role as secretariat to the Oracy All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
• Work with external agencies to develop the organisations approach to public affairs and influencing

To do this the right candidate will have experience in the following key areas:
 

• Relevant experience in and a strong understanding of the education sector
• Experience in campaigning and public affairs
• Ability to write to a high standard for external publication, including reports, press releases, op-eds and blog posts
• Excellent political acumen and awareness of changing policy and sector developments
• Ability to form excellent working relationships, internally & externally

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

Along with the client we are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to join APF as a Support Networks Manager as we take the organisation through a significant period of development and growth.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is a dynamic and energetic charity with a strong purpose and values (compassionate, expert and bold). Your leadership, coordination and active involvement will embody these values: influencing, supporting and driving change through networks to better meet the needs of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. You’ll ensure that the voices and needs of people affected by this devastating condition are at the heart of everything you do, and you’ll prioritise those who are least well heard. 

What you will do:

• Extend our reach to the widest range of people with PF and families across the UK, actively supporting and guiding your team in fruitful partnerships with support groups and healthcare professionals and in regional events, and personally leading our communication with those groups where it is coordinated nationally.

• Support and guide your team to nurture a thriving, comprehensive PF support group network across the UK so that everyone affected by PF in the regions has access to high quality support.

• Enable people affected by PF across the UK to access the best possible care and support from the NHS, APF and other relevant providers, ensuring effective collaboration with our national policy work and being bold with trying out new approaches to influencing in the regions

• Help join the dots between the regions and nationally organised functions of APF for maximum impact on the lives of people affected by PF

You will need:

• Outstanding people, influencing, networking and communication skills
• A track record of building strong partnerships (especially with the NHS)
• Passion for amplifying the voices of people with lived experience, prioritising those who are least well heard
•  Experience of support groups and/or volunteering
• A good track record of empowering people management
• An understanding of the challenges of life with pulmonary fibrosis (personal experience of PF is very helpful but not essential)
• Strong IT skills for a modern digital workplace
• Highly organized, planning, prioritising and driving your team’s workload
• To work flexibly; can drive and regularly travel across the UK, including occasional weekends and evenings

 Why join us?

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to benefits as one of our employees.

• Make a difference to the lives of those that are affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Inclusive and supportive culture

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with longer service)

• Company Pension Scheme

• Training and development

• Employee assistance programme

• Hybrid working (Equipment provided to work from home)

Application Details

If you are interested in applying, you will need to provide the following:

• a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should be no more than two sides of A4, font size 11. 
• a completed equal opportunities form
• your CV

We are looking for a strategic team leader with energy and experience of leading through change – someone who has a passion to achieve Home for Good’s mission to find a home for every child that needs one. You will need to be able to lead a team of staff and volunteers to better evidence impact and learning from our core business activity and ensure we’re on track to achieve our desired impact for children. You will be joining Home for Good at an exciting time as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, launch an 18-month integrated campaign and embed a new digital strategy to improve our reach and impact to better tackle the scale of the problem we seek to address.

Salary: £40,000

Hours per week: 35 hours per week as a 2-year fixed appointment. Home-based role with opportunity for flexible working pattern. 

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday. 

Headline: New Ambitions for Membership at NCT 

About the role 

At NCT, our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe because we believe parents help build the foundations of the future.

We are the charity that supports people as they become parents.  

We’re here to support every parent and their unique experiences of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. No exceptions. This means tackling the top challenges facing new and expectant parents today head on – overstretched maternity services, disparities in quality of care, the crisis in postnatal support, and the rising cost of living. Getting this right will have far-reaching benefits, not just for parents, but also for babies, children, families, and our whole society.

We’re recruiting a Senior Membership Manager to lead the review and revitalisation of our current NCT Membership programme as one of our 2023-25 ‘For Every Parent’ strategic commitments. You will help build an ambitious growth strategy that attracts, engages, motivates and retains members to be part of the NCT community and considers how we can best continue to serve our valued membership base.

This is an opportunity for a creative self-starter to make your mark! We’re looking for someone with track record of building and leading a large membership programme (or equivalent) in an impact-driven environment. We want to hear about your background, ideas and enthusiasm for delivering impactful supporter experiences that generate engagement and loyalty. Please visit our NCT for further details on job description.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our charity, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.  More details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found here. 

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.   We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.  

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.  

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Please apply for the role via our careers page on our website to apply directly. 

Closing date: Monday 11th December 2023 

Glaucoma UK is the charity for people with glaucoma. Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. We want everyone with glaucoma to be able to live well with the condition.

It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join our team. We have just developed a new Theory of Change and we are now embarking on a period of growth. With an estimated 700,000 people in the UK living with glaucoma – but only half of them 
knowing it – we want, and need, to do more. We want to fund more research, raise more awareness and help more people. And that is where you can make a real difference.

There is no cure for glaucoma. Sight loss from the disease cannot be reversed. Eye drop treatments can be painful and awkward and can cause more distress than the disease itself. There are many different treatment options and making decisions can be confusing and difficult. By providing a range of accessible and effective support services, we want to play our part in helping people to live and stay well with glaucoma. 

As Training and Engagement Officer (Southern England), you’ll join our team of three other Training and Engagement Officers covering Northern England, Scotland/Wales and Northern Ireland. Across your region, you will be responsible for delivering our new, aspirational strategy by: 

• Hearing and being the voice of people with glaucoma across your region;
• Providing support for people with glaucoma, potentially including support groups, conferences or working with local organisations to enable them to provide support;
• Raising awareness of glaucoma, particularly amongst high risk groups;
• Training and collaborating with professionals who work with people with glaucoma.

Your high quality delivery of these services is central to our success is key in this role. You will work closely with colleagues in the wider Support Services team, including the helpline, professional engagement and health information. You will also be involved with the Communications team, especially during public awareness raising campaign weeks. 

You will deliver Glaucoma UK's outreach, training and engagement strategy in the South of England, including raising awareness among the general public, providing services for people affected by glaucoma and delivering training to health care professionals.

Position: Training and Engagement Officer (Southern England)
Responsible to:  Development Manager
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across service area & occasional trips to the charity’s Head Office in Ashford, 
Kent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - core hours of 10am–4pm
Salary: £30,210 per annum

Annual leave and benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays
• Benenden Healthcare cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay 
• Funded support for learning and development

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV, covering letter, and answer a screening question. 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 14 December 2023 or the morning of Friday 15 December 2023 remotely via Microsoft Teams and interested candidates are urged to keep these times free. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants by 6.00pm on Monday 11 December 2023

Closing date: 11.30pm Sunday 10 December 2023

What you'll be working on:

• Providing community support to individuals living with glaucoma, including establishing support groups, attending eye clinics, hosting patient conferences, encouraging the use of our information booklets and giving talks about glaucoma and Glaucoma UK.
• Delivering training to eye care professionals covering the nature of glaucoma, difficulty with eye drop adherence, eye drop dispensing aids and other treatments.
• Working with the Development Manager to deliver a programme of digital support, including arranging and hosting webinars, virtual support groups and other methods of online group engagement.
• Gathering regional insights about under-represented communities that are at higher risk of developing glaucoma-related sight loss.
• Working to raise awareness of glaucoma and Glaucoma UK among higher risk communities, and encourage regular eye tests, adherence to treatment and uptake of our services.
• Assisting the Development Manager in developing and maintaining partnerships with appropriate regional health agencies and other sight sector organisations.
• Acting as a point of contact for local organisations who are working to support people living with glaucoma.
• Providing feedback and insights to improve the effectiveness of existing services across the charity and contribute to the development of new initiatives as appropriate.
• Using Glaucoma UK’s communication systems and social media to promote regional events to maximise take-up and participation, particularly among high-risk groups.
• Writing articles as required about the charity’s outreach work for Glaucoma UK’s newsletters, social media and other relevant publications.
• Working with the Fundraising and Membership Team to ensure that outreach activity supports fundraising and membership recruitment where appropriate.
• Ensuring outreach services encourage patient involvement in research projects where appropriate.
• Liaising with volunteers as required to support the delivery of outreach services.

This job is for you if you have.....

• the ability to develop and manage a variety of relationships with different stakeholders
• excellent networking and relationship building skills to work well collaboratively
• strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage and influence a range of audiences
• good facilitation skills and confidence in presenting to a range of audiences, including patients and professionals, digitally and face-to-face
• problem solving ability to identify the needs of different stakeholders and provide relevant support and advice
• empathy to understand the challenges and experience of people living with glaucoma and the eye health professionals working to support them
• confidence in using Microsoft Office and operating in a digital environment, including use of social media to raise awareness locally
• enthusiasm, and are pro-active, organised, able to take initiative and work autonomously and as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
• good numeracy skills, able to collect and collate data, and apply learnings to future work.
• flexibility to travel across the area of service with occasional out of office hours and overnight stay

About the role 

The successful candidate for this role will have day-to-day involvement with local branches, to include developing long-lasting relationships with the volunteer network and encouraging participation in raising awareness throughout the region. 

About you

• To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of building and maintain relationships, preferably with volunteer groups.
• You will be the first point of contact for our volunteers and work with them as we go through a period of transition. 
• You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures in consultation with the Regional Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Officer and Volunteer Development Manager.
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
• Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live within the East Midlands region. 
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.  
• The role will involve travel around the East Midlands and some travel to SSAFA’s head office in London. It is vital that you hold a full driving licence and are permitted to drive in the UK.
• You will be able to show excellent communication skill by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard.
• It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. 
• Some work at weekends and outside office hours will be required. 
• It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the East Midlands would be valuable.

About the team

The fundraising team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working relationship providing support as and when required. You will be supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager and work closely with volunteers from the SSAFA branches in the East Midlands, the Regional Fundraising Officer for East Midlands and the Volunteer Development Manager. 

About SSAFA  

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.   

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.  

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA  

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.  

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. 

Support Network Coordinator (Midlands and SW)

25hrs per week (0.67 full time equivalent)

Home-based flexible working with travel

Purpose:

Are you adept at bringing people together, inspiring positive action, and passionate about making a difference to people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF)? In this vital role you will network, listen and learn, connect and facilitate across your region; bringing people and resources together to drive change. Your work will strengthen a vital network of support to really improve the lives of people affected by PF across the SW and Midlands.

Key stakeholders: Families living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) Health and care professionals and bodies, APF staff and volunteers Organisers and other members involved in running support groups.

Reporting to: Regional partnerships manager

You will:

1. Extend our reach to the widest range of people with PF and family in the region

• Build mutually supportive partnerships with healthcare professionals and support groups, nurturing systematic referrals to APF wherever possible
• Coordinate outreach to priority clinics and groups with the support of volunteers, especially to those most in need or underserved groups
• Plan and deliver or support regional events to bring stakeholders together, hear the voices of people affected by PF, raise awareness, educate and reach new people, in partnership with colleagues
• Ensure a regular flow of news, stories and images, and that APF information about your region is up-to-date and accurate, including on the APF database, website, magazine and social media, so that more people know about support available

2. Build relationships and networks to work in partnership with and nurture a thriving, comprehensive PF support group network in the region so that everyone affected by PF in the regions has access to high quality support

• Work to address gaps in provision by bringing people together to set up new groups (often healthcare professionals and/or people affected by PF)
• Work to develop and improve support groups through supporting their planning, sharing good practice and nurturing peer support between groups
• Identify potential volunteers and support them to learn about and take up opportunities within APF and support groups

3. Build relationships and networks to work in partnership with key health and care professionals and bodies in the region to enable people affected by PF to access the best possible care and support from the NHS, APF and other relevant providers

• Work to address priority gaps/challenges in provision through influencing at a local/regional level on priority issues in partnership with the Policy and Public Affairs lead, Services leaders, and support groups. Sharing good practice, policy, evidence and being driven by the voices of people affected by PF.

4. Help join the dots between the regions and nationally organised functions of APF for maximum impact on the lives of people affected by PF:

• Use your relationships and networks to understand the key issues for people with PF in the region, sharing this insight to inform the wider work of APF to make it as relevant as possible (information, education, policy and campaigns, volunteering development, communications and research)
• Use resources and partnerships within (and beyond) APF to help address priority needs in the regions, for example to guide and resource support groups, regional campaigns around access to healthcare, education, information, volunteering support, research.
• Support the overall success of our work for example by contributing to planning and strategy development, funding applications, supporting fundraising, monitoring and evaluating APF’s work in your region and ensuring work is on target and on budget

Person Specification

Essential criteria

1. Excellent people skills: able to build rapport, coach and influence 1-2-1 and in groups
2. Able to connect with a wide range of people from a wide range of backgrounds
3. Passionate about tackling health inequality
4. Adept at building strong partnerships and networks (particularly with NHS)
5. Experience of support groups and/or working with volunteers (ideally in a health context)
6. Collaborative in your work with colleagues and partners, able to bring people along with you to achieve your aims and support theirs
7. A highly effective communicator both orally and in writing
8. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, working with groups and speaking in public to motivate and inspire others
9. An understanding of the many challenges facing patients and carers living with pulmonary fibrosis (personal experience of PF is very helpful but not essential)
10. Confident IT skills for a modern digital workplace, remote working and databases
11. Highly organised in your work, able to plan and manage a range of priorities and drive your own workload
12. Able to work flexibly; can drive and regularly travel across your region, and occasionally elsewhere in the UK, including occasional weekends and evenings
13. Willingness to learn and to use support to manage the challenges of working with people going through very difficult times in their lives

Highly desirable criteria

    14. Experience of co-creation and/or building/supporting networks

    15. An understanding of data protection, safeguarding and fundraising standards

Diversity

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion. Pulmonary Fibrosis does not discriminate. Our team should reflect the diverse communities we exist to support. We warmly welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of age, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Terms of Appointment

Contract: Permanent, part-time, 25 hours per week (0.67 full-time equivalent)

Salary Band: £31,000 to £35,000 for full-time equivalent (depending on experience)

Pension: Automatic enrolment to workplace pension, where APF contributes 3%, unless already an active member of a qualifying workplace pension.

Holiday: 25 days per holiday year plus bank holidays and additional discretionary days for the Christmas/New Year break (increases with length of service at 3 and 5 years). Salary sacrifice to buy or sell annual leave. All pro-rated

Location: Remote within Midlands & SW area (laptop provided), with extensive travel across the region and quarterly travel to head office in Peterborough, plus potential occasional travel elsewhere for conferences etc. Hybrid working options available.

Hours: Normal hours are 9.00am to 5.30pm with flexibility to maintain a good work/life balance.

Other benefits:

• Flexible hours
• Option to take ‘time off in lieu’ for extra hours worked.
• Discounted gym membership
• Free membership of our Employee Assistance Package
• Individual training budget

Probationary and notice of termination periods: You will have an initial six-month probationary period during which notice is 1 week on both sides and then extending to two months thereafter.

ABOUT US  

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits.  We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.    

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.    

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.    

THE ROLE  

At a time of unprecedented demand for our services at NEA we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Training and Assessment Officer to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week. 

As part of NEA’s Development and Partnerships Directorate, you will report to NEA’s Head of Training and Assessment.

Acting as course tutor and examiner, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering NEA’s training courses and qualifications to a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations across England and the wider UK.  Our courses cover key issues associated with fuel poverty, fuel debt, affordable warmth, low carbon technologies and practical energy efficiency advice.

Our Training and Assessment Officers assist in the development of future assessment-based qualifications and have the ability to recognise new areas of opportunity; designing, developing and producing engaging and innovative training presentations and material as appropriate, for face-to-face and online delivery of current and future training and assessment products.

This role requires a relevant training or education qualification and recent demonstrable experience of delivering adult training. Ideally, you will also have experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues and/or housing.

Training and Assessment Officers will on occasion be required to work outside of normal office hours and away from home; driving will sometimes be required. 

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity deliver its work programme as a major national provider of energy advice services whilst developing and working on projects that bring social benefits and improvements to the well-being of low income and vulnerable householders whilst also meeting environmental goals. 

What you will need to succeed  

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience of adult training delivery, course design and development, and hold a relevant training or education qualification. 

The right candidate will be engaging with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have sound presentation skills and a creative and structured approach to training delivery.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and have the ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team. 

It is important that the successful candidate shares NEA’s core values, and you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of NEA and the eradication of fuel poverty. Experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues or housing is desirable. 

It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have experience of working with vulnerable householders, low-income and/or other disadvantaged groups however, this is not essential. 

NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions.  Home working and office-based locations are available.  Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview.  Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.

We are offering  

• £27,853 - £32,621 per annum (scale 6 – SO1, Points 18-25) plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable 

• 11½% non-contributory pension 

• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus all local public holidays (within the region you are based) per annum 

• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working 

• Enhanced family friendly payments 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Friday 01 December 2023. We anticipate interviewing in the 2 weeks following Monday 11 December 2023. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

About Make 2nds Count

Make 2nds Count is dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to giving hope to women and men living with secondary breast cancer.

We strive to do this by funding secondary breast cancer research which contributes to advancing an increased quality of life for patients. Our support programme has a focus on quality of life and helping patients by informing, sharing and offering practical advice & support. Education is an integral part in everything that we do and we aim to raise awareness of secondary breast cancer. We also empower patients through increasing their knowledge and understanding of research, treatments and options.

Make 2nds Count is supported by an enthusiastic and motivated group of individuals who help us make our vision a reality. From permanent team members, to dedicated volunteers, patient ambassadors and the dynamic board of trustees, our team is constantly evolving.

Secondary breast cancer, also known as metastatic, advanced or stage IV breast cancer, is a cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Parts of the body affected are usually the bones, liver, lungs, brain or the skin. Secondary breast cancer can be treated but it cannot be cured. Treatments aim to control and slow down the disease to enable patients to have the best possible quality of life for as long as possible. 

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer with experience of working on effective, creative and inspiring marketing and communications plans, from inception to conclusion.

To succeed in this you must have significant knowledge of developing, using and managing a range of communication channels and platforms, brand development and marketing, and a sound understanding of stakeholder development. You must also have specific experience managing complex projects or directing a communication project with different stakeholders while taking an audience-first approach. In addition, you should be skilled at managing stakeholders and comfortable working with colleagues to map and manage interaction with key stakeholders to further our work.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and driving forward a range of high-quality marketing and communications campaigns and projects, based on user research and customer insight. You will be an excellent communicator in both oral and written communications.

You will be involved in all marketing disciplines - advertising, PR and social media, digital, strategic planning, evaluation and analysis, stakeholder and partner management, media planning and buying, partnership and field marketing.

In particular, you will have strong skills in writing engaging copy to connect with different audiences and take responsibility for ensuring that our communications are meaningful, appropriate, effective and inclusive. 

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure quality control of communications and marketing and promotional activities:

● Responsible for overseeing all copywriting and proofreading across the various departments within the organisation

● Develop high quality print and digital materials to support a range of fundraising and awareness-building campaigns

Audience Development and Support:

● You will ensure that marketing and communications follows an audience-first approach and that all members of the organisation understand the audience segments and priorities

● Lead the organisation’s work across all marketing disciplines: advertising, PR and social media, digital, strategic planning, evaluation and analysis, stakeholder and partner management, media planning and buying, partnership and field marketing Brand ownership:

● Work with the Head of Operations to develop brand strategy, including the monitoring of brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition of our brand

● You will ensure that the brand identity is clear and supported across all channels

● You will ensure our key massaging and tone of voice is consistent across all channels

Channel Management:

● Manage and work alongside current external communications agencies, including PR, social media and video/design

● You will ensure that all platforms and channels are maximized for optimal effectiveness to support the strategic priorities

● Ability to investigate, analyse and contextualise complex issues, identify key points to be addressed and develop effective, practical and simple plans to resolve problems

Personal Profile

Essential Skills

● Experience working with a charity or mission driven organisation

● Empathy for the mission of Make 2nds Count and key audience groups, especially patients

● Ability to translate complex research findings into accessible information that is appropriately targeted for various audiences and stakeholders

● Creative ability to propose new marketing campaigns and tactics to achieve strategic priorities

● Ability to identify compelling stories and narratives for specific audiences that support strategic objectives

● Experience with Photoshop and Canva

● Experience with website design and ability to update pages, layout, and content

● Excellent verbal written and communications skills, including writing, copy editing and proofreading

Desirable Skills

● Experience working with a patient-focused charity or medical research organisation, especially if cancer-related

● Experience using CRM database, especially eTapesrty. 

Access Social Care is a charity which support the rights of individuals and families who are not getting the social care provision that they have a right to. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of passionate people. We are dedicated to the people who need our help, but we also care deeply about our team and we think that work should an exciting and enjoyable place to be. Our mission is to improve the lives of disabled and older people by ensuring that they get the social care that they are entitled to.  We provide rights awareness training to front line managers and legal advice and support to families and individuals. As well as providing access to justice, our aim is to create change through what we learn by using the data and information that we collect to help influence and affect systems change.

We are looking for a highly professional, motivated and experienced individual to undertake Executive, Board and business support. This role requires an experienced and confident candidate who is able to work with senior stakeholders including exec and board, forward thinking and flexible with the ability to manage numerous projects and people. You will be a confident and clear communicator possessing excellent organisational, verbal and written skills with extensive experience in a senior administration role. You will have detailed knowledge of administrative procedures and be able to prioritise and plan your own work efficiently.

The ability to research and identify key areas of the business that require executive and administrative support with a developed understanding of project and strategic planning led by the Board and Exec team. You will have experience of working in environments that are fast paced, changing and dynamic, engaging and liaising with a multiple executives and other stakeholders on a regular basis.

Its a really exciting time to be joining a young successful Charity and be able to help shape the future of our newly created Business Support Team.

How to apply

We hope that, having read this far, you still want to apply!  For full details on how to apply please read the Job Pack.

At Access Social care, we aren’t interested in tokenism. We know that if we are to make the biggest difference for the people that need us the most, we need to get Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism right. Part of this is recruiting greater diversity in all our teams.

With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of the communities we serve, including people with direct experience of the social care system, and from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, older and disabled people. 

To apply, please provide a CV, a completed diversity monitoring form found within the job pack attached, and cover letter/statement setting out how you meet the requirements, and your motivation to apply for this role. Please ensure that you address all the essential requirements in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting.

For full details on how to apply and meet our shortlisting criteria, please read the attached Job Pack

To note we use an anonymised recruitment process.

Deadline for applications: 4th December 2023 by 12pm

1st stage: 30 minute values-based panel interview with range of staff: 6th /7th December 2023 
2nd stage: Interview with Business Support Manager and Head of Finance. Your interview may include a task we would ask you to prepare on the day. Please allow up to 30 minutes in total for preparation and an hour for the interview.

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