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The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity. We are dedicated to creating opportunities and brighter futures for the 700,000 children growing up in poverty in London. While we work to alleviate today’s impact of poverty, we support children and families to build pathways to become happier, healthier, safer and more resilient, breaking the cycles of inequity. Listening to and engaging with young people who have experience of living in poverty, is critical to ensuring our efforts truly reflect their needs and aspirations. 

This role will be responsible for ensuring an effective online presence and supporting wider organisation goals.

The Digital Marketing and Communications Officer reports to and supports the Head of Communications and Marketing in managing the organisation's digital presence, including the website and email marketing. They will also assist in creating targeted communications and collateral to support the fundraising team's efforts and manage essential, basic in-house design needs. 

Our organisation takes pride in offering key benefits such as flexible working arrangements, 25 days annual leave per year and enhanced maternity provisions. We are also deeply committed to the development and growth of our staff, providing opportunities to enhance skills and achieve career goals. Plus, you’ll be joining a dedicated and passionate team that truly makes a difference.

We will be holding interviews on the 9th July 2025. Please let us know in your cover letter if you are unavailable on this day as we might be able to offer an alternative. 
 

HR Advisor

Salary£32,000.00 per annum

LocationHome Based

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Home Based

Salary: £32,000.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1095697

There’s a new opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a values-driven organisation! YMCA England & Wales is seeking an accomplished HR Advisor to join our national People Services team, supporting our operations across England and Wales.

In this field-based role, you'll act as a trusted HR partner to retail managers and teams, offering proactive and expert advice across a broad spectrum of HR matters. From employee relations and absence management to training delivery and change support, you’ll be integral in driving positive employee experiences and upholding YMCA’s ethos and people-first culture.

About YMCA England & Wales:

YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We are committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising managers on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and capability cases
• Monitoring absence, conducting welfare meetings, and managing Occupational Health referrals
• Supporting store teams through regular visits, building relationships and trust
• Delivering training sessions to upskill managers and promote HR best practice
• Supporting HR projects, change initiatives, and data reporting
• Collaborating with the wider HR team and deputising for the Assistant Head of HR when needed

Who we’re looking for:

• MCIPD-qualified or equivalent HR experience, ideally in a retail environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Confident managing casework with a fair, empathetic approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Willing to travel frequently (full driving licence required)

Join us and help shape the future of HR in a mission-led organisation that makes a difference to communities across the UK. If you’re passionate about people and want to bring your HR expertise to a cause that matters — we’d love to hear from you

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

This role is an Account Management and New Business split and would suit someone with great communications skills, who is bursting with energy and creativity, and unafraid to try new approaches. We foster an environment where it is ok to make mistakes, be creative and try new things so that we can bring our prospects and partners the best opportunities to grow.

In this role you will:

• Build and manage a fast paced and highly effective new business pipeline for opportunities within a 25-150k threshold
• Prospect, engage, pitch and win new business opportunities with high value corporates at a partnership value between 25-150k
• Manage, steward and relationship build with our current partners to ensure partnership uplift
• Work with project teams to collate accurate reporting and impact data for the partnership accounts you manage and look for impact opportunities for your pipeline prospects
• Collaborate with teams across Carers Trust to build pitch decks, proposal toolkits and engagement tools for the corporate team to deliver to partners and prospects
• Work with the Corporate Manager and Head of Corporate to sell and scale our new employability offer to corporate prospects

Our ideal candidate:

• Will have a good track record of securing new business opportunities in a charity or sales role
• Will have experience in account managing relationships
• Strong interpersonal and pitch building skills
• Capacity to take initiative and identify opportunities
• Financial literacy sufficient to present project budgets and corporate partnership costings
• Self-motivation with enthusiasm for working flexibly as part of a team

Download the attached documents to find out more about the role and the perks for working at Carers Trust.

Location: London with occasional trips to Kent and Norfolk
Salary: £35k - £38k Depending on experience

Make a lasting difference where it matters most.

At Childhood First, we transform the lives of severely traumatised children and young people through specialist therapeutic care and education.

We are now looking for a values-driven and systems-savvy HR Advisor to join our supportive HR team. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be the primary HR partner for our Kent residential communities – supporting line managers, improving processes and playing a key role in maintaining our HRIS.

This is a great opportunity to develop your HR generalist experience, lead on people systems, and contribute to a high-impact and rewarding mission.

What you’ll be doing:

· Supporting managers in resolving employee relations issues fairly and consistently

· Leading on recruitment in Kent, from advertising to onboarding

· Acting as our HRIS lead: ensuring data integrity, reporting and optimisation

· Preparing monthly payroll for sign-off

· Helping embed great people practices across our organisation

What we’re looking for:

· CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

· Strong knowledge of HR systems, processes and UK employment law

· Experience managing ER cases and advising line managers

· Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills

· A collaborative approach and a passion for making a difference

In return, you’ll join a friendly and committed HR team, enjoy generous annual leave and benefit from ongoing development opportunities.

Join us and help create safe, loving, and healing environments for children and young people to recover and thrive.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

To apply, please send us your  CV and supporting statement.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025. 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

Please note: We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references. 

We're looking for someone to be the regional representative for Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area, with specific responsibility for;

• Creation and delivery of local/county/regionally specific crime-based campaigns in partnership with law enforcement agencies, local committees and volunteers.
• Coordination of cross border and national activity in support of ROCU’S, the NCA and other bodies such as the GLAA.
• Identifying and maximising funding opportunities for our charity including RM post, campaign activity, Fearless workers and for Business Development.
• Enabling volunteer committees to develop so they can operate effectively and achieve their full potential.
• Act as Crimestoppers spokesperson for the region covered, regarding media interviews.

Criteria

Essential

• Project management i.e. scoping planning, implementation and delivery of projects
• Budget management experience
• Ability to spend time away from home to meet the needs of the role.
• Ability to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the role.
• Ability to work to tight timescales, and to work within pressurised time critical and decision-making scenarios.

Desirable

• Experience of working with the commercial/ statutory sector in relation to campaigns/ media.
• Experience of working with volunteers and the third sector.
• Ability to liaise with senior and junior management within organisations to delivered relevant outcomes.
• Basic knowledge of policing practice.
• Experience of lone working

Please submit a CV and covering letter expressing your interest in the role.

We have an exciting role as a fundraising officer to join our small but ambitious fundraising team. We are embarking on a significant capital redevelopment, and will raise income through trusts and foundations, individual donations and corporate supporters.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising with timely communications to both supporters and prospective donors, researching potential fundraising opportunities, maintaining the CRM system and reconciling fundraising accounts.

You will be involved in the creation of fundraising campaigns and be required to liaise with team members from across the organisation to gather information to develop them. Fundraising sits within the Income Generation team and you will work closely with the Head of Retail and Enterprise and the Marketing Manager.

Summary

The Lead Strategy and Impact Analyst plays a key role in developing practical, evidence-based policies that support effective mission and ministry approaches within the Church of England's Vision and Strategy priority areas.

In this role, you will analyse and synthesise data from evaluations of funded programmes, commissioned research, and wider social trends, building a coherent evidence base to inform both policy and practice.

As a member of the Insights and Engagement sub-team, you will work collaboratively across departments and teams to:

• Support strategic projects through analysis, reporting, and evaluation
• Engage with key stakeholders, fostering communication and knowledge sharing
• Assess the impact of grant-funded projects to ensure meaningful outcomes.

• Convert analysis into actionable insight to inform decision-making.
• Conduct high-quality research to build evidence and support policy development.
• Lead strategy development initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, analysis, reporting, and evaluation.
• Perform statistical modelling and quantitative/qualitative analysis to assess the impact of the SMMI grants programme.

The post holder is required to work 1 day a week from the primary office location - Church House or The Brewhouse, Bishopthorpe Palace.

You will need to be/have:

• Experience in handling complex datasets, projects and applying different strategic modelling approaches.
• Proficient in data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• A strong background in statistical modelling, including regression analysis (R, Python, SPSS).
• The ability to prioritise and structure the evidence base with technical expertise.
• Critical thinking to evaluate risks, develop options, and provide recommendations.
• Experience in staff management and development.
• The ability to perform under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
• Proactive and resilient, demonstrating energy and commitment to meaningful change.
• Expertise in identifying and sharing key learning from grant-funded programmes and projects.
• The ability to present findings persuasively and accurately in both written and spoken formats.

• A salary of £59,248 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave.
• Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & stress-related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

MHFA England are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage organisational projects that form part of our planning and change portfolio, ranging from updating our product and services roadmap to supporting longer-term change programmes.

The postholder will provide the senior leadership team with evidence and recommendations to drive the key business decisions for change initiatives and project prioritisation, helping to shape the organisation’s thinking and direction.

The postholder will have experience in leading projects from concept to completion and be comfortable working to tight deadlines. They will have excellent attention to detail and outstanding communication skills, comfortable managing multiple projects and multiple stakeholders.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to create a nation where everyone's mental health matters by creating mentally healthy workplaces where people, communities, and businesses thrive.

Looking after you 

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say, we are friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.

Does your current Regional or Area Manager role offer you the autonomy to challenge the status quo and think creatively of new ways to improve the organisation?

Does your current role give you the freedom to shape the business, for example being involved in shop acquisitions and openings? – or are you stuck in day-to-day operations?

Are you supported, encouraged and given opportunities to develop yourself, both personally and professionally?

Do you have an enthusiasm for retail, but want to work towards something more meaningful?

Join Mind Retail. Join the fight for mental health.

About the role

We’re recruiting for a Regional Manager - a role that some people may consider daunting, but we'll support you every step of the way. All that we ask is that you dive in, embrace our culture and use your natural leadership skills to develop your team.

As Regional Manager, you’ll lead a diverse team across group of up to 16 shops within our London region, inspiring them to deliver ambitious targets and exceptional standards. Reporting into the Head of Operations, you’ll be accountable for all aspects of performance across your region:

· Consistent sales growth through innovation, sales analysis, improving operational efficiencies and controlling costs – generating income to fund Mind’s vital mental health support services

· Creatively finding new ways to acquire stock donations and to recruit volunteers

· Actively looking for new shop locations including large format shops, using your knowledge of the region

· Working with local Minds to promote their services and to understand the potential of developing meaningful partnerships.

We’re looking for someone who is an experienced leader, with a track record of delivering results through developing and motivating their people. We’re also looking for someone who is commercially aware, has strong strategic planning skills, understands retail and who lives and breathes our values:

· We put people first

· We never stop learning

· We’re stronger together

· We demand better for mental health

· We speak up for what’s right

Sound like you?

Join our team.

Due to our commitment to work/life balance, you must live within reasonable travelling distance of the region.

Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Therefore we encourage an early application.

About our benefits

As Regional Manager, you’ll receive:

· A competitive salary of £48,690 per year

· A company car (or Oyster card/public transport costs)

· A strong commitment to work-life balance with a working pattern that supports this, with the occasional weekend working

· 25 days’ paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays

· Development workshops & courses, to help build your career

· Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us

· A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills

· Family friendly policies & enhanced pay

· A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees

· 25% staff discount in all Mind shops

· Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Interest free season ticket loan

About Mind Retail

Mind Retail are a network of almost 200 shops across England and Wales, generating a net income of around £21 million per year. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.

Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working with us to share this commitment. In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children's Barred List and/or ‘Work with Adults' workforce check based on their role and responsibilities. A DBS check is a process to check someone's criminal record (if they have any). A Barred List is a list of people who are barred from working with children. To enable you to predetermine what might be disclosed in your DBS check, please use this disclosure calculator.

Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.

This job vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

More details

For more information and a full person specification, please see the Job Description.

This is a great opportunity to use your leadership and management skills in an important role that makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by gambling.

If you are passionate about leading and supporting staff and the planning and delivery of a quality service, this is a great time to join GamCare as we expand the reach of our support services in Greater London.

About Us

Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide direct support for anyone who is affected by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and support pathways, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

The Role

We are recruiting a Team Leader to cover a period of maternity leave for 9 months. There will also be the possibility of an extension.

As Team Leader, you will lead the operational delivery of our Greater London support service that identifies, supports and provides interventions for people at risk of/or experiencing gambling related harms.

You will be responsible for the ongoing improvement and evaluation of services, leading and developing staff to ensure high-quality outcomes for service users, as well as recruiting team members.

You will ensure service users and other stakeholders are involved in the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of services in order to increase awareness of gambling related harms and the reach and impact of the service.

Developing excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships, using service data to facilitate business decisions, and providing regular reports and communications on service operational progress are also key responsibilities of this role.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis. Monthly visits to the GamCare Head Office in London to attend meetings and training will be required.

About You

You will have strong leadership and people management abilities and be someone who takes pride in supporting individuals in their professional development, alongside setting high standards in delivering a quality service.

You will have a keen determination to grow, develop and continually improve the service for those in need of our support, bringing the team with you to harness the collective strengths and talents of individuals.

A relevant professional qualification in Psychology, Mental Health, Addictions, Social Work, Nursing, Health & Social Care, Public Health, Leadership / Management or equivalent experience is equally important.

In return, we can offer you the following benefits:

• 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum including bank holidays
• A generous pension scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%
• Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service
• Employee assistance programme – 24-hour support

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2025. 

Interviews will take place online via video conference – w/c 30th June 2025.

Appointment is subject to a DBS check

GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience. 

GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and don’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.

Purpose of the job

This role is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and driven individual to join the UK Youth Network Delivery Department. The Summer Jobs Programme is the largest programme in UK Youth’s portfolio. Funded until the end of 2026, the programme is currently operating in its second year. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will be responsible for programme managing our Summer Jobs programme. As Programme Manager, you will deliver the programme to a high standard and that the benefits to young people are realised. This will include ensuring that colleagues and stakeholders are clear on their roles and delivering on them effectively, that programme deliverables are met, risks managed effectively, and delivery is within budget.

The Summer Jobs Programme is a paid employment initiative running from July to September 2025 and 2026, supporting vulnerable young people in England and Wales. It aims to reduce youth violence and improve future engagement in education, training, and work by removing barriers to employment and offering structured, empowering opportunities. This programme is delivered with a network of local youth work Delivery Partners and employers. Young people begin with a one-week pre-employment training course, followed by a five-week job placement. Throughout, they’re supported by both a local youth worker and an employer-based supervisor to ensure they receive consistent guidance. 

Funded by the Youth Endowment Fund and Youth Futures Foundation, the programme launched in 2024 with over 400 participants and has expanded in 2025. A built-in Randomised Control Trial (RCT) will assess its impact on youth violence and long-term outcomes. In 2026, the programme will grow further, including working with over 2000 young people, completing a three-year period of delivery and investment aimed at driving long-term, evidence-based change. 

Why work at UK Youth?

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.

We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Summer Jobs programme, ensuring successful implementation across multiple regions.

• Manage the selection, contracting, and contract management of delivery partners and work with Project Officers to ensure effective fulfilment of contractual obligations.

• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements in line with funder expectations.

• Collaborate with IFF Research to support robust programme evaluation, including participant tracking and RCT protocols.

• Monitor programme performance and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and the Youth Endowment Fund.

• Champion the voice of young people and embed youth participation throughout programme delivery.

• Manage the relationship with our payroll company, working closely to ensure the successful delivery of Right to Work check and payroll services.

• Lead management of the programme risk register, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating risks as required.

• Mobilise our team of Project Officers to ensure effective Delivery Partner engagement with programme requirements and task manage other delivery roles to ensure effective programme management.

• Ensure compliance with UK Youth safeguarding policies and manage risk proactively across programme activities.

• Work with the Summer Jobs Employer Engagement Manager and the CRM Manager to refine and complete the development of the programme’s CRM system.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: 29th June 2025 at 23:59pm (midnight)

Interview Dates: 9th July 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Are you passionate about creating real, lasting change in mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services? Open Up, the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, is looking for a skilled and driven Grants Manager to play a vital role in expanding our fundraising success and securing transformative funding.

You'll be at the heart of developing powerful grant applications and building lasting relationships with trusts and foundations to bring life-changing projects to communities across Devon and beyond.

We offer flexible working, a collaborative team and a values-led culture rooted in inclusion, empowerment and innovation. You'll have the freedom to shape strategy, the support to grow professionally and the opportunity to deliver tangible, visible impact.

If you have a talent for storytelling, a head for strategy and a heart for social change, we would love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to deliver visible impact, build brighter futures and be part of something special.

The Lyric Hammersmith is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres. The Lyric produces world class theatre from the heart of Hammersmith, the theatre’s home for more than a hundred and twenty five years.  The theatre has gained a national reputation for its work in forging pathways into the arts for young talent from all backgrounds.

We are currently recruiting for a Marketing Manager to join our Communications and Sales Team.

The Marketing Manager will plan, manage and deliver the Lyric’s marketing and audience development campaigns to achieve financial targets and maximise attendance across all activity, with a focus on Theatre productions. The Marketing Manager will support the wider Communications and Sales team to ensure activity reaches the broadest possible audience, highlighting our impact and positively developing our reach and reputation.

Working closely with the Director of Communications & Sales, Senior Marketing Manager, Sales & Box Office Manager and Press & Marketing Assistant, they will support the delivery of the wider strategy of positioning the Lyric as an important part of London’s vibrant theatre scene.

Deadline for applications: 12pm on Monday 30 June. 

The Lyric encourages people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from the global majority and disabled candidates. All disabled candidates who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview. The Lyric Hammersmith is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and supports parents and carers working in theatre.

The Involvement and Engagement team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for delivering a wide portfolio of activities to increase understanding of dementia, engage and involve the public and people affected by dementia with research and promote the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK. The team work closely with people affected by dementia to gather their insights to shape our work and campaigns. 

The team is part of the Information and Involvement department. The department’s mission is to improve understanding of dementia and the diseases which cause it and encourage and support the public and people affected by dementia to get involved in research.

The manager leads on the development of a wide range of activities, such as coordinating meetings with the Lived Experience Involvement Group; the online public engagement programme; and managing the Inspire Fund community engagement grant scheme. The role has responsibility for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the impact of the public involvement and engagement programme. In addition, the role holder will identify improvements and undertake strategy development and implementation working with the Head of the Department to deliver this.

Reporting to the Head of Information and Involvement, the Manager has two line reports, and the team works closely with colleagues across the Policy, Communications and Involvement Directorate, notably the Information Services and Policy teams. The team also has regular interactions with people affected by dementia and supports the wider charity in engaging effectively with supporters about dementia research. They work closely with colleagues in the Research and Partnerships directorate, and Volunteering and Events teams to deliver activities.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This role will be known internally as Involvement and Engagement Manager

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Lead the Involvement and Engagement team

· Work with the Head of Information and Involvement to plan and implement involvement and engagement programmes to support the development of the charity’s goals.

· Implement the Involvement and Engagement strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK, ensuring a varied portfolio of opportunities, with a focus on reaching diverse and underserved audiences.

· Line manage two Involvement and Engagement Officers, setting objectives, with responsibility for their personal growth and development, and that of the team.

Implement the involvement of lived experience across the organisation

· Lead the management of the charity’s Lived Experience Involvement Group, overseeing the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of volunteers with lived experience of dementia.

· Lead and manage the planning of involvement activity, including a calendar of events and activities for the lived experience group, to include regular online meetings, in person events, and opportunities to contribute to ARUKs strategic initiatives and campaigns.

· Responsible for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of involvement activities, ensuring volunteers are aware of their impact, communicating impact of involvement both internally and externally to the organisation.

· Responsible for championing the value and impact of involvement across the organisation, seeking new involvement opportunities and working towards embedding involvement in key areas of the charities work.

· Work closely with and support the Research Involvement Manager with implementing involvement of lived experience in research programmes, also with external requests for support with involvement in research.

· Ensure processes to manage a database of lived experience volunteers are robust and up to date and that policies and procedures are adhered to.

Deliver public engagement programmes and activities

· Deliver the Inspire Fund community engagement grant scheme, managing the application and awards process, monitoring ongoing grants, supporting grant holders and reporting on impact.

· Oversee the planning and coordination of the public engagement events programme, including supporting the Involvement and Engagement Officer with delivery of the online public engagement series and other events.

· Working closely with colleagues in the Research team support and facilitate dementia researchers to deliver public engagement activities, providing guidance and resources as required.

· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Officers to maintain existing engagement resources and promote their use across the charity. Develop new engagement resources that can be used across a variety of events.

· Support colleagues across ARUK to build skills and confidence talking about dementia and research, and how to engage with their audiences.

What we are looking for:

· Graduate or equivalent level of education in biomedical sciences, science communication or similar.

· Experience of discussing and communicating health or research matters to the public.

· Experience of working with people affected by a long-term health condition and supporting their contributions to organisational activities or research.

· Experience of leading outreach, engagement and involvement/or involving the public with research.

· Strong experience of planning, coordinating, and delivering involvement and engagement events.

· Relevant project management experience.

· Experience working in an involvement, engagement, or public facing role or similar.

· Experience of working across partnerships, building strong working relationships (internally and externally).

· Strong and effective written and spoken communication skills, ability to tailor to lay audiences.

· Good knowledge of the research process and how the public can play a part in that process.

· Knowledge and understanding of engagement and involvement methods drawn from academia, health research or the charity sector.

· Ability to identify and develop creative opportunities for public engagement and involvement and discussion emanating from scientific research.

· An eye for creativity and innovation, and ability to grow personal network of professional contacts and create new opportunities for engagement and involvement.

· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a number and variety of tasks to multiple deadlines.

· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families.

· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK occasionally and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

· A confident, friendly and professional attitude; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

· Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 29th June 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK