Jobs in Edinburgh
Location: Home-based
Salary: £33,256 - £36,951 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Department: Programme Management & Governance
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. Theu’ll be sharing more information on their strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Go with them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!
Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most.
Applications close at 09:00am on 25 June 2024.
Interview will take place on 01 and 02 July 2024.
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, company membership plus many more staff benefits.
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Celtic Rainforest Creation Manager (Wales)
Salary: up to £38,500
Location: Home working with regular travel to/across Wales plus occasional UK travel
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term contract: 2 years, until March 2026
Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2024
First interview: 8th July 2024
Second interview: 12th July 2024
About Us
Our client is the central charity which supports the federation of 46 independent Trusts working for nature’s recovery across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man. The Trusts’ vision is of a thriving natural world, with abundant wildlife and healthy natural habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and everyone inspired to take action for nature’s recovery.
Collectively, The Trusts have more than 900,000 members, employ 3,500 staff, look after over 2,300 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. The role of the trust is to ensure a strong voice for wildlife at a UK level and to provide strategic leadership, support and development for The Trusts. They provide shared expertise in areas such as climate change, digital fundraising, nature-based solutions, policy and safeguarding. They facilitate UK-wide communities of practice to share learning and replicate successful approaches so that together they are more than the sum of their parts. They support the individual Trusts to be a strong force for nature in their local areas and to work together to achieve even greater impact as a collective.
The Trusts are on a mission to bring about a people-powered nature and climate recovery by empowering people to take meaningful action for nature, and to create an inclusive society where nature matters to everyone, everywhere. They are ambitious in their desire not just to slow, but to reverse the declines in nature.
About You
They are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in business planning or rural estate management with a passion for nature and entrepreneurial spirit to support the acquisition and management planning of new nature reserves in Wales which help restore Celtic rainforest and other important habitats.
Nature conservation is changing, in the face of the biodiversity and climate crises no longer is it sufficient to protect existing habitats but instead we must look to restore nature at scale in order to ensure it’s survival. To meet this challenge, the nature reserves of the future must also adapt; new sites must become resilient both ecologically and financially. This means utilising a wide variety of funding streams and carefully considering restoration interventions, all whilst making these sites as engaging and accessible as possible. This post will work alongside the Rainforest Restoration Programme team to ensure that new rainforest sites support nature recovery and improve the resilience of the Trusts in Wales. By showcasing these new sites, they can act as powerful advocacy tools that support nature beyond their own boundaries thereby maximising the positive impact of the programme for nature and for communities.
The Atlantic Rainforest Restoration Programme is a £38.9 million, 100-year programme working in a long-term partnership with Aviva. Native to the British Isles, temperate rainforest is an incredibly rare and biodiverse habitat, rarer even, than its tropical counterpart. This programme is going beyond traditional habitat restoration and creating new rainforests on eligible sites across the bioclimatic envelope (the area along our Atlantic coastline with the specific conditions needed for rainforest to thrive).
You will need to understand the political, economic and social context that the Welsh and UK nature conservation sector operates within. With that understanding, you will be able to use your direct experience of funding and investment as well as business planning to help the Trusts in Wales create a network of new nature reserves with sustainable business models.
You will be highly organised – prioritising time and workload effectively. You will be able to utilise ICT efficiently and effectively. Your personable approach will enable you to work with all, building collaborations and partnerships across Trusts and with many different stakeholders.
Your knowledge of woodland ecology and creation together with relevant regulatory processes, grant options and contracting methods will be essential to the successful delivery of Celtic Rainforest creation on these sites.
The Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental and are inclusive. They particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Our client take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please refer to the documents section to read the commitment statement
As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Do you get a buzz from finding meaning in data? Are you motivated to improve communities by analysing research evidence?
We’re looking for a meticulous analyst to help power our evidence-based work.
With a high level of autonomy, you’ll be confident at all stages of the process: from designing research and developing research instruments, to conducting analysis and presenting results. A champion with Excel, you’ll enjoy the challenge of turning evidence into actionable insights as part of a small, talented team delivering projects for clients across UK.
Social Engine is a behaviour change agency, a specialist in the not-for-profit and public sectors. Our work is varied and fast paced – seeking to tackle big challenges in society – from climate change to homelessness, ill health to violence against women.
Please send a short covering email saying why you're the right person to be our Insight Analyst.
We unlock the evidence that creates positive change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Fundraising and Donor Engagement Officer
Sector: Charity
Location: Remote (Monthly Travel to Chandlers Ford)
Salary: £32,000 circa
Started in 2022, Utilita Giving provides grants to voluntary sector organisations, who can alleviate and prevent suffering and hardship caused by fuel and food poverty.
We raise awareness about this issue and enlist the public’s support in fundraising campaigns. Supported by our Patrons David James (ex-England footballer) and Adam Scorer (Chief Executive of National Energy Action), there is huge potential for this small but mighty charity to become a household name.
We are seeking an experienced Donor and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, who has a proven track record in fundraising and effectively engaging donors and stakeholders to support a charitable cause.
You will be successful in securing funds for over c£1m plus. You will be successful in securing the support of high-net-worth individuals and corporate donors. You will be highly organised, numerically proficient and be great at building effective relationships.
You’ll be part of a small team, reporting into the Executive Director, however we work with a diverse stakeholder network of other charities and the general public, therefore you will have excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
We generally work remotely, but you will be required to come into the Chandlers Ford office once a month for meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for a Research Manager who combines exceptional ability in research and report-writing, with a real passion for (and experience in) peacebuilding. We offer flexible hours and working from home, anywhere in the world. It will be vital that you have an excellent grasp of the context in the Central African region, which will require time spent there and, ideally, significant prior knowledge.
In the first months of the programme, the team will consult at least three thousand people, with a combination of key informant interviews, individual questionnaires and focus groups to build both quantitative and qualitative datasets.
This will add to a dataset of over ten thousand consultations over 6 years, so you’ll have a unique evidence base at your disposal. We believe that, with your expertise and support, we could make better use of the rich information in these datasets, and we feel we owe that to the women and men we’ve consulted. The reports you produce will help amplify their voices, providing decision-makers in government and the international community with clear recommendations for activities that will address root causes of conflict and promote sustainable peace and development.
Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job context
Are you an experienced data protection professional? Are you interested in making a difference supporting charities with their data protection obligations?
Due to a significant demand for our services, we are recruiting for more Practitioners to join our team!
Hope and May is an international data protection consultancy. We provide legal advice and guidance to organisations to ensure that they lawfully handle personal data.
We specialise in the voluntary sector, helping charities to understand their data protection obligations. Hope and May is endorsed by many of the sector organisations such as the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and Lloyds Bank Foundation.
Hope and May are currently seeking an experienced data protection professional to join our expanding team as a Data Protection Practitioner to support our growing client base. As a member of our team, you will be responsible to provide data protection support to your portfolio of voluntary organisations.
If you have experience in data protection and you’re keen to help charities and their work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Conduct Data Protection Consultation: Provide expert guidance and consultation on data protection laws, regulations, and best practices to charities seeking to handle sensitive information responsibly.
2. Policy Framework Development: Create comprehensive data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to the specific needs and activities of each charity.
3. Compliance: Ensure that the charities comply with relevant data protection laws, such as the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Keep abreast of changing data protection laws and regulations and ensure that the charities remain in compliance with any new requirements.
4. Training and Awareness: Conduct data protection training sessions for charity staff and volunteers to promote a culture of data privacy awareness.
5. Data Subject Rights: Facilitate data subjects' rights requests, such as access, rectification, erasure, and objection, in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Data Governance: Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure appropriate data handling, storage, and disposal practices.
7. Record of Activities and Processing: Draft inventories of data processing activities and map the flow of data within the charities to identify potential privacy risks.
8. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on data protection initiatives, compliance status, and potential risks.
10. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): draft and review DPIAs for high-risk data processing activities and provide recommendations to minimize privacy risks.
11. Ethical Considerations: Address ethical implications related to data collection, storage, and use, especially when dealing with sensitive data or vulnerable populations.
12. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, such as legal teams, IT departments, authorities and external consultants, to ensure a coordinated approach to data protection for your clients.
13. Data Breach Management: Provide expert guidance and support to charities in the event of a data breach, including coordination with relevant authorities and stakeholders for a timely and effective response, including containment, mitigation, notification, and recovery strategies.
Requirements
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Experience working for charitable organisations in a position relevant to the role (e.g. Governance, Data Protection Lead, Team Manager, Research and Impact Manager or similar)
- Knowledge in Data Protection legislation (e.g. UK GDPR, PECR, DPA 2018) and its practical application to the work of charitable organisations.
- Consultation: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively consult with and advise clients from senior management level to general staff.
- Delivery: Proven initiative and experience in consistently delivering high-quality work within specified deadlines.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills. Must be able to articulate complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner both verbally and in writing.
- Policy Development: Proven experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Document drafting and review: Proficiency in conducting comprehensive document reviews and in developing templates and resources for colleagues and clients.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to assess risks and propose solutions.
- IT skills: High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent adaptability to different software tools.
Essential Personal Specification
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management skills and adept at thriving in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects.
- Reflective and inquisitive, enjoying challenges and leading on projects.
- Proactive work delivery and a strong commitment to professional growth and development.
- Showcasing a pragmatic approach, adept at providing concise advice and efficiently driving projects to successful completion
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable but not essential
- Professional certifications in data protection.
- Experience in consultancy.
- Experience conducting training sessions.
- Familiarity with IT security practices to address the intersection of data protection and information security.
- Basic understanding of contract law and its relevance to data protection provisions.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, a DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for M.E. Is a leading ME/CFS charity with active involvement in a broad range of research activities. The post holder will accelerate ME research through managing the implementation of our ambitious research strategy alongside our CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post holder will be a member of the DecodeME team, a project led by the University of Edinburgh and Action for M.E.
Playing a key role in developing communications for the project, you will need to create and implement a wide variety of materials that meet the needs of our primary audiences which included participants, all of whom have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and the scientific community.
Leading the work of Decode ME’s Marketing and Communications Group (MCG) you will facilitate the planning and implementation of the project’s communication and engagement strategy and study promotion activities across the different media channels and audiences.
DecodeME is a co-production, meaning researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience work together, sharing power and responsibility from the start to the end of the project, including the generation of knowledge.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Brain Tumour Research are one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research fundraising charities in the UK. They are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours, through campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year. Meanwhile raising integral funds to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence.
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this!
The Role
The Community Fundraising role is crucial in building and sustaining the supporter base and providing excellent stewardship, across the East Midlands region. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to further their career in fundraising.
Duties include:
- Supporting the delivery of the charities strategic plans and objectives
- Generating and growing income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a team target of £1.4 million.
- Raising awareness and engaging people with the work of Brain Tumour Research.
- Recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.
The Person
We are looking for a Community Fundraiser with experience in stewardship and donor management. You should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically with people who may be going through traumatic experience.
Previous experience in fundraising is desirable however, we are also keen to speak with people who have transferable skills including meeting financial targets, working proactively, independently and flexibly. You should also have the ability to manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, whilst effectively finding solutions to solving problems. If this is you then we would love to hear from you.
Why Brain Tumour Research?
Brain Tumour Research has a passionate team who are focussed on making a difference, this strong purpose drives the collaborative working environment to achieve a shared vision. The supportive nature of the working environment is cultivated by recognition of individuals work, 3 annual team development days and investment in their employees (Brain Tumour Research are proud to be accredited by Investors in People).
The charities benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days at a rate of one additional day per year of service)
- Access to private healthcare
- Electric car and bike salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee assistance programme provided by Health Assured
- Hollie Guard personal safety app - a smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection whilst working remotely.
If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time (flexible working will be considered).
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Jen at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead on the charity's finances and accounts.
The Head of Finance has lead responsibility for overseeing the finance function of the organisation. The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and works closely with the Board of Trustees and in particular with the Treasurer. The post holder also has responsibility for the line management of the Finance Officer and the Feeding Service Administrator (Finance Team).
Working with SMT colleagues, this role leads on all financial reporting and analysis to the team and to the Trustee Board and Finance Committee, the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
The Head of Finance leads the annual audit and preparation of the annual report and accounts working closely with the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Chair of Trustees. In addition, the role supports the wider team in compliance with financial policies and procedures and acts as Finance Business Partner by providing support and guidance to budget holders.
How to Apply
Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.
Applications close: Monday 1st July at 9am
First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 9th July (via Zoom)
Second Stage Interviews: TBC
Start date: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Just Transition role key information:
This is a part-time, fixed-term staff role, with the possibility of extension, depending on funding. There is also the possibility that this could be a freelance role, please indicate in your application if this is something you would be interested in.
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22.5 hours (3 days) per week
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Fixed term until 31 March 2025 - there may be opportunities to extend depending on project outcomes and securing ongoing funding.
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Start date: Wednesday 7th of August 2024
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Salary: £39,462.81 per year on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Pro rata including the opportunity to opt into a pension scheme. Actual salary for this 3 day role will be £23,677.
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This is a remote working position, and the salary includes a working from home allowance.
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The post-holder needs to be UK based as there may be travel required to visit UK Transition groups and experience of UK communities is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based – West Midlands (ideally based around Birmingham or Coventry)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours pw (would consider Part time: minimum 30 hours pw
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal, Social Activities.
Closing date: Wednesday 3 July 2024
Interviews will be held week commending 15 July 2024
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individual to help develop and grow our networks of supporters in the West Midlands. You will have a good knowledge of the area and connections with local areas in this vicinity.
Ideally, you will be a warm and friendly communicator, and have experience of working in a relationship fundraising role, with experience of recruiting and engaging new supporters and volunteers and cultivating existing relationships through events and community outreach activity.
You will have genuine drive and innovative approach to fundraising engagement, to deliver results and your exceptional communication skills will enable you to thrive in a busy, fast paced team, whilst also being able to work on your own to go that extra mile to make the difference.
Reporting into the community, events fundraising manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining valuable lifetime relationships with individuals and organisations, and volunteers developing new opportunities, and maximise engagement in existing products.
This is a great opportunity to play a key part in developing and delivering fundraising growth for an underrepresented charity with a compelling cause and strong ambitions to deliver more for kidney patients sooner.
In this role, you will utilise new and emerging technologies to communicate with both supporters and colleagues through various channels.
The role will involve travel when necessary to our Head Office in Peterborough, and events across the UK, (which may involve evenings and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given), support individual fundraising activity, or to explore new opportunities and meet with your wider team. You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £58 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may have experience in the following roles: Community Fundraising Manager, Events Fundraising Officer, Charity Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Community and Events Relationship Fundraiser, Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Fundraising Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Events and Community Fundraiser, Volunteering Coordinator, Fundraising and Events Manager, Regional Fundraiser, Supporter Engagement Officer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
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Policy and Public Affairs Manager
AdviceUK
Home-based with regular travel and meetings in London
Permanent
Full time with part time options considered (3 days/21 hours, 4 days/28 hours, job share)
£39,633 - £41,639 plus Regional Weighting (up to £4,454 in London)
Benefits including 20 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year (to a maximum of 25 days), 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, home working allowance, 6% pension, 2 days volunteering, season ticket and bicycle loan
Charity People are delighted to be supporting AdviceUK, a small charity which improves the lives of people in need of advice through support to its members, to recruit a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
AdviceUK makes a big impact. Its stakeholder, policy and advocacy work is across devolved nations as well as the UK. They support members, so it is easier for them to help their clients, and by directly influencing policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. There are currently 700 AdviceUK members and 1.7m people were offered free advice by members on a diverse range of issues including debt, housing, benefits and immigration problems.
This is an exciting time to join AdviceUK's growing team as they launch a new three-year strategy. The organisation will be making a significant investment in capacity, new support services and innovation to deliver the support and advice that members, the wider advice sector and their communities need.
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will manage policy and public affairs activities, ensuring AdviceUK has a strong voice, and messages are heard at a national and regional level across England, Scotland and Wales, leading to policy change for the benefit of people seeking advice and the communities served by members. The post holder will develop policy solutions, a strong evidence base and effective stakeholder engagement, working collaboratively with AdviceUK colleagues to grow understanding of what members want, what is important to them and how AdviceUK responds.
Key responsibilities
- Policy Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to create authoritative policy positions, produce evidence-based policy materials, provide policy input for communications, stay informed on political trends, and represent at policy meetings.
- Public Affairs: Implement a proactive public affairs strategy, build relationships with government and other stakeholders, champion evidence-based advocacy, communicate public affairs work, and maintain an overview of political trends.
- Evidence and Insight: Champion an evidence-based approach to all AdviceUK's advocacy and external relations work, drawing on research and insight to inform our messages and policy recommendations.
- Management: Effectively manage and support team members, ensuring strong performance and professional development, while promoting values and behaviours.
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will have at least 2 years' experience of delivering impactful policy and public affairs activities in a similar role, and experience and/or an understanding of the social welfare advice sector, the issues faced by advice providers and the communities they serve. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering proactive stakeholder management and working with partners to deliver policy goals and/or research activity. You will have experience of commissioning or delivering research and insight products and effective communication of research and insight activity to raise profile and amplify policy and advocacy goals. You will have experience of managing and motivating staff.
You will have the ability to build strong working relationships with peers, managers, members, partners and suppliers, with strong analytical, decision-making and organisational skills. You will have strong communication skills including using online forums, communities and events as an engagement tool. You will be able to use online reporting tools and CRMs and embrace new technologies and ways of working.
This role is home-based. You will need to attend meetings/events in London and there will be some travel across the UK. There may be out of hours work for which TOIL is granted.
How to apply
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. For more information and for the full Job Pack, please send a copy of your CV to Jen D'Souza at Charity People as the first step. The closing date is 9am on Friday 28 June. Interviews will take place Tuesday 9 July in person in London. Travel costs will be reimbursed.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
AdviceUK
Home-based with regular travel and meetings in London
Permanent
Full time with part time and job share options considered (4 days/28 hours)
£64,943 - £68,230 plus Regional Weighting (up to £4,454 in London)
Benefits including 20 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year (to a maximum of 25 days), 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, home working allowance, 6% pension, 2 days volunteering, season ticket and bicycle loan
Charity People are delighted to be supporting AdviceUK, a small charity which improves the lives of people in need of advice through support to its members, to recruit a Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
AdviceUK makes a big impact. Its stakeholder, policy and advocacy work is across devolved nations as well as the UK. They support members, so it is easier for them to help their clients, and by directly influencing policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. There are currently 700 AdviceUK members and 1.7m people were offered free advice by members on a diverse range of issues including debt, housing, benefits and immigration problems.
This is an exciting time to join AdviceUK's growing team as they launch a new three-year strategy. The organisation will be making a significant investment in capacity, new support services and innovation to deliver the support and advice that members, the wider advice sector and their communities need.
The Head of Policy and Public Affairs will lead and have oversight of all policy and public affairs activities; developing the function; establishing policy positions; delivering evidence-driven campaigns and effective stakeholder engagement; to secure policy change and funding to benefit people seeking advice and the communities served by members.
Key responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement effective strategies for policy and funder influence, ensuring alignment with AdviceUK's strategic objectives. Provide ongoing strategic oversight of political and sector trends to inform decision-making.
- Policy Development and Advocacy: Lead the creation and coordination of clear policy positions, identify influencing goals, and overseeing responses to government consultations. Represent AdviceUK at external events.
- Public Affairs Management: Oversee a proactive public affairs strategy, build relationships with key government contacts, manage stakeholder engagement, ensure effective public affairs leadership, and amplify influencing work.
- Campaign and Media Leadership: Oversee the development of effective campaigns, mobilising support and leveraging media opportunities to raise awareness and drive action on priority issues for AdviceUK.
- Research and Evidence: Oversee research and analysis to support policy and campaign objectives, ensuring evidence-based insights inform advocacy efforts.
- Leadership and Management: Provide effective leadership to the Policy and Public Affairs Department as well as other staff, line managing the department, ensuring strong performance and supporting learning and development.
- Funding and Financial Management: Foster funder relationships to secure income for AdviceUK, manage departmental finances, and ensure efficient programme management of grant-funded initiatives.
The Head of Policy and Public Affairs will have at least 3 years' experience of working in a similar role and experience and/or an understanding of the social welfare advice sector, the issues faced by advice providers and the communities they serve. The successful candidate will have developed and delivered impactful policy and public affairs strategies that have led to demonstrable change either directly or by working in coalitions and partnerships. You will have experience of acting as a spokesperson including to the media, at events, to select committees and other government or funder-led working groups. You will be a strategic leader with the ability to build strong working relationships and manage and motivate a team. You will have strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills.
This role is home-based. You will need to attend meetings and events in London as part of the role and quarterly SMT meetings and all staff meetings with some travel across the UK and overnight stays. There may be out of hours work for which TOIL is granted.
How to apply
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. For more information and for the full Job Pack, please send a copy of your CV to Jen D'Souza at Charity People as the first step. The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 25 June. Interviews will take place Friday 6 July in person in London. Travel costs will be reimbursed.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Funding and Programmes Manager
AdviceUK
Home-based with regular travel and meetings in London
Permanent
Full time with part time options considered (3 days/21 hours, 4 days/28 hours, job share)
£30,961 - £32,528 plus Regional Weighting (up to £4,454 in London)
Benefits including 20 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year (to a maximum of 25 days), 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, home working allowance, 6% pension, 2 days volunteering, season ticket and bicycle loan
Charity People are delighted to be supporting AdviceUK, a small charity which improves the lives of people in need of advice through support to its members, to recruit a Funding and Programmes Manager.
AdviceUK makes a big impact. Its stakeholder, policy and advocacy work is across devolved nations as well as the UK. They support members, so it is easier for them to help their clients, and by directly influencing policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. There are currently 700 AdviceUK members and 1.7m people were offered free advice by members on a diverse range of issues including debt, housing, benefits and immigration problems.
This is an exciting time to join AdviceUK's growing team as they launch a new three-year strategy. The organisation will be making a significant investment in capacity, new support services and innovation to deliver the support and advice that members, the wider advice sector and their communities need.
The Funding and Programmes Manager will support members and the wider advice sector to access and secure grant and other funding directly with the purpose of sustaining advice services. The post holder will nurture positive relationships with funders and administer grant-funded programmes on behalf of funders ensuring programmes are supportive of the needs members and the communities they serve.
Key responsibilities
- Funder Relationship-Building: Foster and maintain relationships with grant-makers and other funders to make funding available to members and advice services, share insights to shape future funding, and develop new funder relationships that create income for AdviceUK and its members.
- Programmes and Project Management: Oversee the delivery of multiple projects, coordinate involvement of staff and external partners, ensure compliance with funder requirements, and maintain effective governance, risk management and monitoring.
- Project and Programme Development: Identify funding opportunities, develop funding bids and proposals, lead tenders for contracts, ensuring these new projects integrate with AdviceUK's strategic objectives.
- Data and Evidence Management: Evaluate projects to share best practices, conduct research and data analysis, support performance reporting, and ensure accurate and timely data entry.
The Funding and Programmes Manager will have at least 2 years' experience managing multiple time-limited projects and programmes in a similar role, and an understanding of the social welfare advice sector, the issues faced by advice providers and the communities they serve. The successful candidate will have experience of setting up and maintaining effective processes to monitor projects/programmes deliver funder requirements and agreed objectives, and experience of programme monitoring and evaluation. You will have experience of working with funders to support the development of their funding strategy and programmes, building successful bids for project/programme funding, and assessing and applying for government funding, contract and tenders at national and local level.
You will have the ability to build strong working relationships with peers, managers, members, partners and funders, with strong analytical, decision-making and organisational skills. You will be able to communicate clearly and concisely to a range of audiences. You will be able to use online reporting tools and CRMs and embrace new technologies and ways of working.
This is a home-based role. You will need to regularly attend meetings and events in London. There will be 4 all staff meetings a year, three in London and one outside of London. There may be out of hours work for which TOIL is granted.
How to apply
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. For more information and for the full Job Pack, please send a copy of your CV to Jen D'Souza at Charity People as the first step. The closing date is 9am on Friday 28 June. Interviews will take place Monday 8 July in person in London. Travel costs will be reimbursed.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.