Age Co is 100% owned by Age UK. We sell products and services designed to help people make the most of later life, and we give our profits to the charity enabling them to support those older people most at need. With nearly 40 years' experience we offer a wide range of solutions from carefully selected companies who are expert in their fields, and who share our dedication to value and customer service.

We currently offer Car insurance, Home insurance, Funeral plans, Legal services, Personal alarms, Incontinence products, Stairlifts, Homelifts and Bathing solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Compliance & Risk to take responsibility for the Risk & Compliance function within Age Co. This includes establishing and delivering an annual compliance plan, compliance framework and providing assurance to the senior executive team and board.

The post holder would hold SMF 16 & 17 and maintain ownership for SM&CR, its responsibilities, annual assessments, and regulatory references, embedding its culture within the organisation.

This fantastic hybrid role will be responsible for ensuring a robust and functioning risk framework is embedded across Age Co.

You will have:

* Excellent knowledge and understanding of FCA regulation and the regulatory & risk frameworks
* Full understanding of the Financial Conduct Authority and the regulatory landscape
* Comprehensive understanding of FCA systems, ie Connect
* Evidence of completing FCA returns, documentation and survey.
* Effective communication skills, able to present complex information to Age Co Executive Team, Age Co Board. Audit & Risk Committee and other stakeholders.
* Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail
* Evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues and across multiple organisations
* The ability to research and analyse regulatory requirements
* Strong interpersonal skills and can remain professional respecting sensitivities around confidential information at all times

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Heka Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Position: Community Fundraiser
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the South West/West Midlands, England
Salary: £30,310 - £34,923 per annum and car/broadband allowance plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band: Band E1
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to look after South West England and the West Midlands to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service. You’ll be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

• You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills.
• You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and our wider fundraising team.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.
• You’ll be home based in SW England/the West Midlands.
• You must have a driving licence.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 31 January 2022

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Position: Senior Community Fundraiser (North, England)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the North of England (Merseyside/Yorkshire)
Salary: £33,606 - £37,217 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E2
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Community Fundraiser in the North of England to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service. You’ll be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

• You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills.
• You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and our wider fundraising team.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.
• You’ll be home based in SW England/the West Midlands.
• You must have a driving licence.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 January 2022

In order to apply for this role, please click the apply button and submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description (in application resources).

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to help the chemical sciences community to make the world a better place. We are a provider of knowledge, a professional body and a voice for chemical sciences, with a heritage that spans 180 years. We work with industry and academia to promote collaboration and innovation. We advise governments on policy, and we promote the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science.

Position: Head of Commercial Development
Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £65,460 - £72,733 plus bonus - circa 20%

The Royal Society of Chemistry offers excellent benefits. The contractual base for this role is Cambridge, however we are embracing hybrid working, and therefore you will have the opportunity to work from a location other than this, as agreed with your line manager. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend our offices as needed for their role.

Closing Date: 30/01/2022

About the Role:

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has a brilliant opportunity for a Head of Commercial Development who will lead the development and execution of our strategic commercial development plans. This is a pivotal role for our organisation as we seek to diversify our sources of revenue to ensure our ongoing financial resilience and future success.

Responsibilities:

As Head of Commercial Development, your focus will be to work with the Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Group to develop and execute the strategic M&A plan, leading corporate acquisitions, due diligence and post-acquisition implementation and integration activities.

In particular, you will be expected to work with the Head of Data Science and Insights to undertake longer term ‘horizon scanning’ and analysis of the external environment, identifying strategic growth themes and business development opportunities that you will then help to deliver.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced commercial leader who will work collaboratively across the organisation, leading cross-functional teams to identify new growth opportunities including for innovative products and services. You will work closely with other RSC teams to develop, launch and transfer these opportunities to their long-term business owner.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience and success in M&A transactions i.e., corporate acquisition, joint ventures and strategic partnerships with highly developed skills and expertise in post-acquisition onboarding and integration.
• Strategic business development expertise with a focus on digital product and services growth.
• New market entry and commercial experience in B2B international business working across multiple geographies and channels.
• Multifunctional experience across sales, marketing, product management and finance teams.
• Diverse experience across relevant sectors, such as scientific publishing, data & analytics, e-learning, professional services consultancy and scientific research.
• Demonstrable ability to translate top-level strategies into activities that deliver longer-term organisational priorities.

If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Commercial Development, Head of Commercial, Senior Commercial Manager, Contract Law, Commercial Director, Senior Contract Manager, Commercial Contract Manager, M&A Business Support, Mergers Analyst, Acquisitions Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Analysis, Business Manager, Project Manager, Project Management, etc.

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The My Sighted Guide Community Development Officer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by supporting the growth of the My Sighted Guide Service, expanding reach and flexibility through the community partner model and identifying opportunities to work in new ways. They deliver training to the friends and family of people with sight loss and to external partners, providing user friendly and appropriate services to communities.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there will be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Proven experience of volunteer management, supervision, and development.
• Experience of delivering training to groups and individuals in different formats.
• Experience of delivering successful project outcomes with an understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluation.
• Track record in influencing, building and sustaining relationships to achieve results.
• Relevant and recent knowledge of safeguarding practices including safer recruitment.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of visual impairment issues and service requirements.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of additional needs.
• Experience of working within the voluntary sector.
• Experience of grants/contract management.
• An understanding of the Visually Impaired sector.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised. If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

The My Sighted Guide Volunteer Experience Officer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by providing an exceptional volunteer experience and being responsible for the recruitment, training, stewardship, and support of all volunteers within the My Sighted Guide service across the geographic area, in line with national strategy and local team plans. They will grow a Lead Volunteer network and will act as the champion for My Sighted Guide volunteering.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there may be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Understands the importance of accessibility and usability in a training context.
• Proven experience of volunteer management, supervision, and development.
• Experience of delivering training to groups and individuals in different formats.
• Relevant and recent skills and experience working in a safeguarding setting or having responsibility for the safeguarding of others
• Recent and relevant experience of working within the children /vulnerable adults’ sector.

Desirable

• Proven experience designing & delivering training to an accreditation level.
• Experience of working within the voluntary sector.
• People or volunteer management qualifications such as ILM

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply
 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised. If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Chief Executive Officer – Healthcare Management Trust – Hybrid Working - £100,000 - £120,000

At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of employees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residents expect.

The Trust was established in 1985 with the aim of relieving sickness, both physical and mental, and the preservation and protection of good health. These core objectives are achieved through our healthcare services in our hospitals, our care homes and our consultancy services.

We own and commercially operate two hospitals, Sancta Maria in Swansea and St Hugh’s in Grimsby. Each serves its local community with the highest standards of care and reinvests in supporting health promotion and research that impact directly on those communities too. We also lease operate two care homes at Marie Louise House in Romsey and Coloma Court in West Wickham primarily for self-pay residents and we provide a combination of residential and respite care for people in those communities.

The Charity continues to offer a broad range of consultancy and management services to other trustees and management of charities within the wider acute health and social care sector. In addition, we fund health-related research, scholarship projects and other areas of related grant-making to support community engagement.

The Trust raises no voluntary income, the charity’s work is funded solely through its operating income, investments and reserves. We provide access to all, without regard to the route patients and residents take in coming to us.

Our team of employees share our vision to provide high quality healthcare, and we continuously improve the skills within our workforce to ensure we maintain our position within the healthcare sector. We know our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and by working together we continue to develop an exciting and innovative workplace.

Our Board of Trustees wish to build on our heritage and reputation to take the charity forward as we embrace our next chapter, working in partnership across health and social care. We are seeking a new Chief Executive who can provide the leadership to achieve our aspirations, who can represent The Trust externally as a positive and collaborative partner, and who can engage the Senior Leadership Team and our employees to innovate and strive towards our vision over the next five years.

The Role

Our new CEO will demonstrate integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, social intelligence, leadership skills and an enlightened vision of our future healthcare model.

They will provide legal, corporate and strategic leadership of the Trust as a whole through establishing and maintaining a constructive working relationship with the Chair and Trustees, seeking advice and support when appropriate and accepting robust challenges. Our new CEO will also act as Nominated Individual and Responsible Individual for all HMT Hospitals and Care Homes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain a culture that champions the values of the Trust; lead by example and ensure that the Trust is run in accordance with its philosophy, striving to provide high quality person-centred care to all its patients and residents irrespective of background, gender, race or faith.
• Manage the communication and the relationship with the Trustees, involving the Executive to ensure that Board decisions are based on comprehensive knowledge and that these decisions are implemented. 
• Build relationships and credibility with commissioning bodies, local authorities, other care home providers and national forums to promote the industry and the Trust.
• Be highly visible in HMT hospitals and homes on a regular basis with both employees, patients, residents and partners.

The Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have strong healthcare leadership skills to executive level across a significant sized group or organisation. They will be able to evidence putting patients and residents at the heart of a strategy whilst having high commercial acumen.

Experience of working with external stakeholders including private health insurers, NHS, local authorities and regulatory bodies will be essential to this role, as the CEO of our Trust, you will be our most senior representative.

Key skills and abilities include:

• The ability to inspire, motivate and communicate with others through words and actions – staff, trustees, residents, healthcare/care professionals.
• Be decisive, action orientated, resilient and energetic.
• Be self-aware and able to recognise, interpret and respond appropriately to people and situations.
• Be professional at all times and reflect the Trust’s values.

Location: London office, Chesterfield office or home worker
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £41,249 per annum (London office-based), £38,158 per annum (rest of UK)
Benefits: Read more about what we offer on our website
Contract type: Maternity Cover - 12 months fixed term
Travel: Occasional travel to London and Chesterfield offices
Closing date: 27 January 2022

Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and we welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees, volunteers and trustees to represent the broad diversity of the communities of which we are a part.

Summary

Versus Arthritis is the UK's largest charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis. We pride ourselves on cultivating a society that creates change and gives strength to people living with arthritis and related conditions in the UK.

We are recruiting a 12-month maternity cover for an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our Procurement team. It's a great time to join the Procurement team, having just gone through a very successful audit of processes and compliance. This role is based within the Planning and Operations Directorate and will help to deliver cost effective, compliant contract delivery and ensure fit for purpose innovative sourcing solutions. This is critical in delivering a strategic and commercial service

About the role

As one of our Senior Procurement Officers, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, having your own portfolio of contracts and projects.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Awards and Procurement team, delivering professional procurement & contract management to stakeholders on a diverse range of procurement activity. You will work on a number of tactical and strategic procurement activities including the implementation and management of category strategies and the creation and delivery of new contracts. You should have significant experience of preparing tender documentation and using e-procurement systems and will be responsible for developing effective analytical tools to track spend and supplier performance feeding into commercial insight by identifying and mitigating risk and areas for improvement.

You will also be key in helping the Procurement Manager to develop and deliver a new Procurement Strategy and Procurement Policy.

Key requirements

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience of leading, planning, managing and delivering high value procurement projects from end-to-end market engagement.
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service with the ability to problem-solve, accompanied by excellent planning and organisational skills with a keen eye for accuracy and detail.
• Professional qualifications in Procurement such as MCIPS would be a distinct advantage or be able to demonstrate evidence at a strategic level.
• A high level of commercial acumen.
• The ability to influence, negotiate and persuade others, including senior leaders in the organisation, external stakeholders and internal colleagues, and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to read, write and develop key elements of commercial contract terms.
• Desirable experience in managing IT type contracts, with knowledge of SAAS terms.

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with a completed supporting statement form demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification for the Senior Procurement Officer role
3. please include where you've seen this role advertised.

Email your completed application by 27 January 2022.

Interviews

Interviews expected: 9 February 2022

About us

There are 18.8 million people living with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition like arthritis in the UK. Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don't accept this.

We are Versus Arthritis. We are volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends, all doing everything we can to push back against arthritis. We're reaching out to everybody with the information and support they need, funding vital research and changing the way society sees arthritis. Together we'll keep running, researching, in?uencing, volunteering, advising, chatting, baking, listening. We won't stop until no-one has to tolerate living with the pain, fatigue and isolation of arthritis.

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.

Read more about what we do, working for us and what we offer on our website.

Promoting equality in the workplace.
Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace.

Versus Arthritis is a Registered Charity No: 207711 and in Scotland No. SC041156.

Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Our 1600 colleagues work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting 44,000 individuals from cradle to career. 

We are investing in the expansion of the Catch22 Employability Team and working towards securing further exciting contracts and opportunities.

Job Description

• To work with employers and support Account Manager to develop suitable and sustainable employment opportunities for a diverse candidate pool
• To broker a range of employment opportunities and support account manager in identifying appropriate opportunities for the caseloads.
• Responsible for the generation of self-sourced leads and employer contacts in order to generate opportunities, build a pipeline of job roles and support in the conversion from job seeker to valued employee.
• To support the account manager in maintaining exceptional employer relationships
• Ability to build local networks, including LEPs, through participation in professional networking and maintain knowledge of local labour markets
• Work in collaboration with Employment Advisors to support jobseekers into employment. To include screening candidates, understanding the caseload needs, conducting group assessments/events etc.
• To organise, facilitate and deliver recruitment events including jobs fairs, roundtables, employer summits
• To engage and negotiate with Employers on varying their recruitment processes to enable diversity in the workplace
• Support in meetings Commissioners requests including those that may lie outside of day-to-day delivery  
• Responsible for continuous Business Development activities through structured telephone sales and client meetings/presentations
• Responsible for engaging with Employers who can offer progression opportunities
• To ensure compliance with internal policies in regard to the learner/job seeker and employer engagement delivery and the Health, Safety and Welfare of learners
• Work with internal and external partners opportunities to maximise employment opportunities
• Record all employer details on to the systems provided
• Provide reporting figures on all targets and pipeline
• To ensure compliance with the organisation’s HR Policy and Procedures.
• To carry out such other relevant duties as may be required and as are commensurate with the nature and level of this post
• Support overall team performance, support account manager and carry out administrative support duties when needed
• Deliver pre-screening workshops and one to one preparation sessions where required

What good looks like in this role:

• Someone who has significant experience in recruitment, account management, employer engagement, sales, customer centric capacity
• Exceptional relationship management skills: Ability to engage and communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Passion to support people in achieving their goals
• Ability to positively challenge mind-sets
• Ability or organise successful events online and in person

You will be expected to:

• Work closely with the Account manager and partnerships team  to increase opportunities for service users
• Run direct employer-engagement outreach, meetings
• Secure work placements and virtual work experience opportunities, working with both large firms and SMEs to find work opportunities
• Hold careers fairs, enabling employers to meet their future talent and candidates to gain insight into employers and industries in an informal setting.
• Support the account manager to achieve contractual objectives and respond to ongoing contract needs
• Support with evidencing outcomes when needed

Hold one to one screening sessions with service users

Qualifications

Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above

Knowledge

• Knowledge of specialist area, e.g. employability, training, advice and guidance
• Knowledge of the barriers to finding employment for hard to reach groups
• How to engage employers and training providers and maintain strong working relationships
• Knowledge of compliance on employability or similar contracts

Experience

• Working to targets related to recruitment, employability or employer engagement, account management
• Delivering group sessions and presentations e.g. screening sessions, employer sessions, career fairs
• Working in partnership – experienced in networking and engaging with a range of stakeholders
• Producing reports and providing management information based on the collation, analysis and interpretation of data
• Engaging employers, training providers or organisations to discuss recruitment or improving diversity and inclusion

Skills and Abilities

• Coach and mentor
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Build trust
• Negotiate and influence
• Manage conflict
• Work collaboratively and build partnerships
• Communicate effectively (verbal, non-verbal, written, digital)
• Active listening
• Data analysis
• Problem solving/solution focused
• Delegate effectively and enable delivery though others
• Flexible and adaptable
• Organisation and prioritisation
• Report writing and presentation
• Creative and innovative
• Risk assessment
• Commercial awareness

Additional information

Location: London 

Salary:  Up to 30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract:  Full time 37 hours per week 

Interview will take place in January 2022

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
• Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
• Discounted shopping opportunities

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 9th February

We’re recruiting for a new Development Officer for Scotland to join our team! CTA’s mission is to champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK. Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK.

Our work in Scotland is integral to this. We have around 160 members and many other stakeholders across Scotland that all help to provide accessible and inclusive transport solutions in their community. We work closely with, and receive funding from, the Scottish Government to develop and deliver important work across Scotland.

CTA is funded by the Scottish Government to provide leadership and support community transport operators and other charities and community groups that organise transport for their service users to help them participate in the activities they lead. Working with our team in Scotland you will develop our support programmes and look for opportunities to make a difference on behalf of the people and communities who need transport that is accessible and inclusive, so everything else in life can be accessible and inclusive too.

If you like the sound of this opportunity and have the credentials and self-confidence to rise to it, then we’d love to hear from you. Come and join us and be part of something brilliant!

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

The Business Operations, Improvement and Digital Division is often described as the 'engine room' of FSE department and has several streams of activity designed to provide support in planning and budgeting, the provision of business insight, innovation, digital tools and supplier management for effective fundraising, processing of income, deployment of volunteers, and development of a CRM system.

This is a new post. The Senior Business Improvement Officer leads on the efficient and effective functioning of the FSE department to meet its strategic objectives through the continuous improvement of systems and processes. This will allow us to constantly challenge and improve how we do business, including - but not limited to - streamlining processes, reporting and accountability, finding new and innovative solutions, managing our key suppliers to enable better value for money.

Of fundamental importance will be working to find ways to improve and streamline our processes to ensure more efficient operations - leading to a more satisfied and productive FSE team. With careful attention to change management of our ways of working, so that positive change is embedded in the department.

Data is at the heart of the FSE strategy, and this post-holder will, in collaboration with the Data Strategy Lead and reporting teams, scrutinise how we make the most of our data to ensure we use it to deliver continuous improvement and greater impact.

They will also lead on managing key third-party suppliers, and work in collaboration with procurement and internal stakeholders to support these processes, for example the relationship with our fulfilment and warehousing supplier, and Royal Mail.

About you

You'll have bags of enthusiasm, initiative, and excellent problem solving and collaboration skills. You'll exhibit a strong desire to learn and share knowledge with colleagues and are willing to adapt your approach to different teams (as required). You can motivate others outside your immediate workgroup and have an infectious enthusiasm.

You will be flexible in your approach and provide practical guidance for teams across the department. Initiative and judgement required on a daily basis. Ability to work independently or as part of a team - both in person or as part of a virtual team. Takes ownership for own workload and development.

Strong analytical skills. Ability to identify, gather and analyse complex and often incomplete information; to design and test solutions to problems that colleagues may not even know exist; to realise opportunities for greater efficiencies.

Demonstrable ability to identify issues/problems early and takes ownership of resolving them, including seeking advice and support from others when required.

You will have commercial acumen with relevant experience, excellent data knowledge, and understand the importance of processes to deliver quality and performance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

1) Please tell us about a time when you adapted or amended original decision because the data indicated the desired or expected result had not been produced

2) Give us an example of a time when you had to influence other people and persuade them to work in a collaborative way when there were different personal or organisational agendas

3) Please give us an example of a time when you found ways to achieve more effective outcomes by using existing resources in a new or different way

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.

There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

The role

Join the multi-award winning Asda Tickled Pink team which raises over £4m a year. Asda Tickled Pink is Breast Cancer Now’s longest standing and largest corporate partnership, having celebrated its 25th year in 2021. This is a rare opportunity to work on a unique, strategic partnership, operating at scale.

Tickled Pink has a dual aim of fundraising and raising breast awareness, as only 1 in 2 women currently check their breasts regularly. You will collaborate with Asda, Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel!’s (partner charity) colleagues to deliver a variety of employee, customer and supplier fundraising initiatives, both independently and with the support of the Partnerships Manager.

This is a 12 month fixed contract role, to cover the maternity leave of the current Partnerships Officer.

About you

A motivated, pragmatic individual who has the relationship management skills to manage a variety of stakeholders, confidently. An individual who relishes variety, is forward-thinking and adaptable to change even when under pressure.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum of two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Thursday 3 February 2022 at 9:00am

Interview date Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 February 2022

About Abbeyfield

We believe that a great business starts with great people, and that's where you come in. By working at Abbeyfield you’ll be joining a charity with more than 400 houses and over 7000 residents. Best of all, we’re a charity, meaning that the interests of our valued staff and residents sit at the heart of what we do, not shareholders.
 

Your role at Abbeyfield

This is a fixed term maternity cover appointment for 12 months. The role will be home based with some travel required to various locations. We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis so we recommend applying before the closing date of 7th February 2022.

Are you a creative digital native who can bring to life the incredible work Abbeyfield does on a daily basis? Then we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone to join our dynamic digital team and manage our social media channels and on-site blog. You will champion the use of social media to attract new residents and supporters and communicate the impact Abbeyfield has on older people throughout the UK.

From writing compelling resident and staff case studies to showcasing the many events happening within Abbeyfield homes, you’ll be able to tailor our content so that it reaches the right people on the right platforms, at the right time.

 

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage and develop all social media channels for The Abbeyfield Society: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

- Develop and execute the Abbeyfield social media strategy in line with the overall digital strategy.

- Plan and deliver social media campaigns to increase brand awareness, active engagement and web traffic.

- Manage paid for activity as necessary across all social media platforms.

- Where possible, visit Abbeyfield houses and home to gather content for social media and blog posts.

- Monitor the additional house Facebook groups to ensure they meet Abbeyfield’s social media policy procedures.

- Keep up to date with trends in the social space to keep Abbeyfield abreast with relevant campaigns.

 

About you

You will have proven experience managing social media channels - juggling various campaigns and business objectives.

It is essential that you are able to organise your own time and prioritise work load to ensure key messages are communicated in a timely manner. You will be responsible for the yearly content calendar as well as responding to supports comments and questions.

As this role is primarily home based, you’ll be a self-starter who can work to a high standard in collaboration with the wider digital and marketing team. You will have the competence and drive to deliver daily, weekly and monthly tasks under pressure whilst retaining a consistent and engaging approach. You will need to be confident pitching ideas, feeding in to campaigns and troubleshooting and issues to a variety of colleagues from across Abbeyfield - but rest assured you will be supported in this by working closely with the Digital Manager.

Additional experience in photography, videography and graphic design would be desirable to create visual assets to boost engagement on social posts. 

Ideally you will have experience working in the third sector for a charity or similar organisation, but this is not essential. What we really want is someone ready to hit the ground running, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to propel Abbeyfield’s social media platforms forward.

Some travel will be required to Abbeyfield homes and our head office in St Albans when required. Access to your own transport would be a benefit.

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (other than in exceptional circumstances), and intend to have any further booster vaccinations that are made available.

What Abbeyfield offers you

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay, and the opportunity for promotion to a higher pay band within role
• 33 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers

Caring in Bristol has grown rapidly in the last three years and our Head of Trusts and Foundations will bring the added maturity and experience to consolidate our growth and unlock the next period of development.  In particular, they will lead the development of services/the organisation that create new strategic, multi-year funding opportunities from the UK’s most significant funders, including statutory sources.

The role is part of the Senior Management Team and Trustee-level Finance Committee, reports to the Director/Director of Fundraising, and currently manages a portfolio of funders donating £500-600k p.a., managing a Grants Relationship Lead. 

The role is a key strategic advisor to the Director, Senior Management Team and Trustees, and is instrumental in helping set multi-year budgets and investment and managing internal progress/expectations towards income growth. You’ll work closely with our service and monitoring and evaluation teams, helping shape the project, impact and reporting needed to support this. 

We’re looking for an experienced, skilled ‘partnership builder’ who can open, navigate and lead complex institutional funders towards deeper involvement with Caring in Bristol’s vision. Building relationships with other charities/delivery partners is also important, to help spot opportunities for co-working/co-funding that can open/develop funding relationships.

An understanding of homelessness/related funders and the wider system of operation/influence will be needed, as you’ll be representing this knowledge internally to shape our decision making at the highest level. 

Strong written, interpersonal, relationship and proposition development skills are a must, with the ability to persuade and influence senior decision makers a key responsibility.

We offer great flexibility around working arrangements and you can largely organise your working hours to suit you. We have a vibrant and relaxed work culture, the chance to make the job your own, and to take our organisation on its next important step.

Diversity

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Caring in Bristol and within the Charity Sector as a whole.

We especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.  Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for these roles. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the Person Specifications. We encourage applications from all gender identities and sexual orientations; we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment and respect for every individual. If you have special access requirements, please do let us know.

We offer, and value, flexible working. As a charity we are proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively supporting the wellbeing of the team.

Key tasks

Income generation

• Lead the Trusts and Foundations function internally and externally, setting the strategy for income growth from institutional sources and managing all progress towards this.
• Advise the Senior Management Team and Trustees on strategic and operational issues that have an institutional funding component, helping find workable solutions and managing funder input accordingly.
• Set achievable budgets for trust, foundation and statutory income and identify and lead the organisational development needed to support sustainable relationships with funders.
• Integrate effectively with the service delivery team, helping build fundable services, robust cases for funding and funder development activities that support sustainable growth.
• Monitor and nurture the trust and foundation ‘market’, spotting and opening application opportunities and feeding back relevant insight to the charity.
• Lead on the scoping of new growth-funding streams, particularly statutory funding and social enterprise, to support the organisations sustainability.
• Lead the development and management of all funder relationships in-line with our strategy and budgets, ensuring the sustainable growth of funding for core and project activities.
• Lead the development and delivery of appropriate ‘donor experiences’, including feedback, reporting and funder visits, to sustain and develop funder relationships.
• Prepare and submit well-written, compelling, and complete funding applications of the highest standard to a diverse range of funders and manage their preparation through others in the team.
• Scope opportunities of pro bono support from funders and partners, identifying organisational need and matching this need to support offered.
• Act as the partnership-building expert internally, advising the Director, Director of Income Generation and the wider Senior Management Team on all matters relating to strategic commercial relationships at Caring in Bristol.

Organisational development

• Broker relationships with other charities/delivery partners to support new funding opportunities.
• Lead on the development of a ‘funder friendly’ culture at Caring in Bristol, helping deepen  funder involvement with organisational strategy and project development.
• Work closely with the wider charity to develop our research and evaluation capabilities to support trust and foundation relationships.
• Help amplify the findings of research and evaluation with key audiences externally, especially within or related to trusts and foundations, to develop the reputation of the charity.

Organisational relationships & management

• Establish productive relationships with the Senior Management Team.
• Line-manage, support and develop the Grants Relationship Lead and other team members in line with their job description and responsibilities.
• Design and manage departmental budgets agreed at the beginning of each financial year.
• Identify and manage resources, key directories and publications necessary to support this research.
• Support the Director of Income Generation and Director with the overall fundraising and organisational strategy, taking on other duties as required.
• To attend events as a representative of Caring in Bristol as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Alongside your income generation colleagues, to take responsibility for ensuring our office environment is a healthy, positive and professional space to work;
• To follow organisational policies and procedures and observe the Code of Conduct;
• To actively participate in and attend supervisions, annual appraisal processes and identified training;
• Undertaking any other reasonable task as requested.

Skills and experience

We expect you to meet most of these criteria. However, we don’t expect you to meet every point and welcome applicants with transferrable skills and an ability to apply themselves in a new context.

• Demonstratable experience leading and growing the trust, foundation and/or statutory department/income at other not-for-profit organisations.
• Complete confidence in acquiring and managing sizeable (£100k p.a.) multi-year relationships with funders.
• Experience managing organisational/service development to open new institutional funding opportunities from trust, foundation, and statutory sources.
• Experience of partnership working, and the skills for developing, negotiating, and maintaining multi-organisational agreements.
• Experience advising charity leadership (SMT, Trustees) on decision making that has an institutional funding component.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence at senior levels.

• Strong persuasive writing skills and the ability to influence people ‘off the page’.
  • Experience of organisational research/evaluation programmes, and how to communicate and leverage results externally.
• Knowledge of what sector leadership and innovation looks like for not-for-profit organisations.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team of staff. 
• Strong IT skills.

• Solid organisational skills including consistency, accuracy, and an eye for detail. 
• Empathy with Caring in Bristol’s organisational values.