The opportunity

About Us

When it comes to retail, we are leaders in the sector. With donations from the public, we’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We have 700 shops across the UK and serve c 30 million customers each year via our omni-channel offering. We couldn’t do it without our people who run a seamless operation, get a kick out of finding brilliant products, and deliver a first rate customer service.

About the role

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together.We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. Our Assistant Managers support this leading by example - making bold decisions and taking action if things are not working. You will work alongside your Store Manager to motivate a team of staff and volunteers, encouraging them to bring new ideas and to build their knowledge of the BHF.  Great customer service is essential to maximise income as is the understanding all cost-effective income streams, with omni-channel and online being priority to deliver our retail proposition.

About you

You’ll be an experienced assistant manager who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. Motivated by the knowledge your hard work will make a life-saving difference, you’ll be proactive, driven and commercially aware. You'll be able to identify products to be placed online to support our income stream. In return you’ll be rewarded with autonomy in role and a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress.

Why join the BHF?

Ultimately everything we do comes back to saving lives. Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the wold’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatment that give us more time with the people we love. So, if you want a career with a fast-paced retailer that also makes a difference, join the British Heart Foundation as an Assistant Manager today.

We invest heavily in the development of our Assistant Store Managers because they’re the people behind our success in the sector. We value, nurture and reward our talent and are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. We also offer competitive salaries, 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays (full-time equivalent) and other sector leading benefits.

This position is for 35 hours and includes weekends. 

About Us

At the British Heart Foundation, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than fifty years of breakthroughs under our belts and we won’t stop until we beat heartbreak forever.

We are leaders in the retail sector with over 700 shops across the UK and serve 30 million customers each year. Our annual profits fund pioneering research into heart and circulatory diseases.  We couldn’t do it without our people who run a seamless operation, get a kick out of finding brilliant products, and delivering a first-rate customer service.

Ultimately everything we do comes back to saving lives so if you want a career with a fast-paced, omni-channel retailer that also makes a difference, join the British Heart Foundation as a Store Manager today.

About the role

Our Store Managers lead by example - making bold decisions and taking action if things are not working. You will have the passion and leadership skills to motivate a team of staff and volunteers, encouraging them to bring new ideas and to build their knowledge of the BHF.  Great customer service is essential to maximise income as is the sourcing and merchandising of products and understanding all cost-effective income streams, with omni-channel and online being priority to deliver our retail proposition.

About you

You’ll be an experienced retail store or assistant manager who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. Motivated by the knowledge your hard work will make a life-saving difference, you’ll be proactive, driven and commercially aware. You'll be able to identify products to be placed online to support our income stream. In return you’ll be rewarded with autonomy in role and a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress. 

Why join the BHF?

We’re here to keep hearts beating and blood flowing. With research spanning all heart and circulatory diseases, we are out to beat the world’s biggest killers. From head to toe you have over 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body, so we have our work cut out.

We invest heavily in the development of our Store Managers because they’re the people behind our success in the sector. We value, nurture and reward our talent and are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. We also offer competitive salaries, 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays and other sector leading benefits.

This position is for 35 hours and includes weekends.

The opportunity

Are you looking to gain experience working in policy and public affairs? Do you want to be involved in the campaign work of one of the country’s biggest charities?

About the role

BHF Northern Ireland is looking to recruit a Policy and Public Affairs Intern to provide research support to the wider team and support an ongoing policy development project. 

Our award-winning policy and public affairs team in Northern Ireland is committed to beating heartbreak forever by ensuring our world class research is communicated to government and parliamentarians, this is a great opportunity for an individual looking to gain experience in a dynamic policy and public affairs team.

About you

You’ll show a willingness to learn and develop your skills and an eagerness to contribute to a team environment.

With a can do attitude you'll have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to get involved in key projects with the team. You'll be able to develop strong relationships with key contacts both within and outside of the organisation. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading charity and get some valuable hands on experience in policy and public affairs.

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022, working 28 hours per week.

About us

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. And with our campaigning we help build a healthier world for everyone.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life.  Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

Interview process 

The interview process will be held over MS Teams.

Principal Policy Adviser, Domestic Regulatory Strategy Directorate 

£49,549 pa plus civil service pension scheme and excellent benefits 

LOCATION: Flexible

The ICO is looking for a Principal Policy Adviser (PPA) to join its Domestic Regulatory Strategy Directorate (DRSD). The focus of the role is developing the ICO’s policy positions and strategic response to new and emerging issues. This will involve engaging with important and senior level stakeholders and developing associated products and reports to communicate our approach. You will need to get to the heart of some of the most complex issues we deal with at pace developing practical outcomes. This can involve taking significant decisions with far reaching effects. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively and draw on the expertise of others across the ICO. This is an exciting opportunity to help us shape how the future of digital regulation will impact and benefit the lives of the UK public.

About the ICO 

The ICO is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. 

The ICO’s work is interesting and immensely rewarding – it is of national importance and increasingly in the public eye. We are at the forefront of information rights policy development, providing direct advice to the public, and enforcing the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws. We hold a unique position as a regulator across the whole of the private, public and third sectors. 

About you 

Your excellent analytical ability and clear and confident communication skills will be key. As a PPA you will prioritise competing issues and tasks in a varied workload. Your experience of leading projects to achieve change will stand you in good stead. Degree educated or equivalent, you will be self-motivated with a strong interest in strategic policy development. Knowledge of information rights laws is desirable but we also welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience of applying similarly complex concepts with the ability to learn quickly. 

The ICO’s headquarters are based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, we have offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London and may be able to offer some flexibility of location.

All postholders may be required to travel to engagements throughout the UK, and sometimes further afield. Therefore, your ability to travel and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on occasion is essential. 

How to apply 

Please visit ico.jobs to complete an online application form. 

Closing date: 23:59, 9 May 2021 

Membership Fundraiser – Belfast
Reference: APR20211751
Location: Belfast
Salary: £18,250.00 - £22,243.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave

Calling all Nature Lovers. It's time to get out there and make a real difference to the world we live in! Our Membership Fundraisers are our ambassadors, and each one plays a vital role in what we do. We are currently looking for enthusiastic people to join our growing Face to Face Membership Fundraising team in Northern Ireland, to help us in our mission of giving nature a home.

Nature is in big trouble and we need your help!

The UK is among the most nature-depleted countries in the world. We now have a moral obligation to save nature and this is a view shared by the millions of supporters of conservation organisations across the UK. From now until 2030 we have some ambitious plans and targets - working together with our community of members and partners to collectively change the fate of nature, building upon our land ownership to help give nature a home.

About the RSPB

The RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in the UK, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new partnerships with other organisations, and inspiring others to stand up and give nature the home it deserves. Around a third of the RSPB's funding comes from memberships, which allow us to continue all of our fantastic work - protecting and restoring the wild places nature depends on.

About the role:

The role involves traveling around your local area, setting up a stand, and engaging with members of the public. Whilst your primary role would be to recruit new members, you are also there to inspire, educate, and enthuse the public with a real passion for nature. In return, we will offer a competitive, living wage, and working contracts to suit. This role would also benefit anyone who is looking to develop their sales and marketing skills and/or looking to develop a career in wildlife and conservation.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Enthusiasm and passion for saving nature;
• Enjoy working outdoors - solo as well as part of a team;
• A good story-teller and a confident communicator;
• A resilience to rejection;
• Experience in a customer-facing role;
• Comfortable asking people for monthly donations;
• A full, manual driving licence;
• Access to the Microsoft Office suite at home; and
• Willing to work 3 out of 4 weekends, as well as bank holidays.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Fundraising/sales experience

We run a monthly induction for all new Membership Fundraisers around the UK, and are currently recruiting for a 1st June 2021 start date.

Closing date: 15:49, 14 May 2021

Interested?

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

About this volunteering opportunity

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future?

We’re looking for volunteers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals and fundraise for our work.

As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work.

If you have a little time to spare, you enjoy meeting like-minded people, want to learn new skills and you’d like to help our amazing cause, then our Community Volunteer role is perfect for you!

Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary’s Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools. 

We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 1.8million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard.

WHAT ARE MARY'S MEALS UK LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education.

We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. 

If you don’t mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause.

As restrictions change across the UK, other key activities may include:

• • Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups.
  • Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections.
  • Promoting Mary’s Meals’ fundraising campaigns in your community.
  • Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins.
  • Helping to generate support from businesses in your local area.

Our flexible volunteer roles allow you to raise awareness in your own community in whatever way you feel comfortable. All of our volunteer activities are tailored to suit your different skills and time constraints.

This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication and/or event management skills, while also making a huge impact on the lives of some of the world’s poorest children.

You can speak to your Mary’s Meals contact to discuss which elements of the role would be best suited to you.

We have great opportunities to put your skills to good use, and we will provide training and support to help you in your role. Please visit our website by selecting the Apply button to find out more.