Jobs in Penryn

Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, is seeking an Associate Director of Local Fundraising to lead their local fundraising operation and ensuring they maximise the value from local relationships.

Marie Curie is the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Their leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and their campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.

The Associate Director of Local Fundraising is a senior role within the Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate; a highly ambitious and professional team which is working to grow income and strengthen the organisation’s voice across the UK as the leading end of life care charity in the UK. Marie Curie has ambitious financial growth targets and needs to drive net contribution, engagement and awareness if they are to achieve their fundraising ambitions and subsequently their service growth goals.

The primary focus of the role is to maximise the net contribution from local fundraising but also to  drive community awareness and engagement with Marie Curie.  This is a key role for Marie Curie, responsible for managing a team of over 100 people and having responsibility for over £20 million Income, the recruitment of legacy prospects, the delivery of fundraising events and the strategic approach of supporter facing volunteers.

The Fundraising teams based in communities across the UK are responsible for raising money, driving legacy sign ups, building event participation and profit and growing awareness and engagement of the need for and impact of the charity’s work amongst supporters and people who have the potential to support Marie Curie.  With all local relationships managed by this role’s teams, the post will ensure that supporters have a connected, seamless experience.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in a fundraising environment with a successful track record in increasing voluntary income or revenue. They will also have experience in developing both annual operational and three-year strategic plans, developing creative and innovative solutions and digital marketing and in working with working with volunteers and engaging local communities. This will be combined with a proven track record in managing large high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.

This is an ideal career opportunity for an individual with extensive community fundraising experience looking to either broaden their portfolio or take the next step towards a Director of Fundraising role. 

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 9am, Monday 12th August.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest. 

About The Role
Closing date: 7th August
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 18 months.

Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Are you a dynamic and experienced learning and development professional?
Are you interested in building an exciting new training programme for Marketing and Fundraising specialists? 

We are seeking to recruit a talented individual with a proven track record of designing and delivering high-quality, engaging training solutions. This is an exciting new role to create a new, dedicated training academy for our Income and Engagement Directorate. 

You will be responsible for creating and delivering a bespoke programme of training content for teams across the Income & Engagement Directorate. Additionally, you will be responsible for designing the curriculum for bespoke training, specifically for our directorate, with experience of delivering the training content to the business unit. You will be commercially focused with the supportive mindset to help all individuals develop and grow within their roles.

You will partner with the Income & Engagement Leadership team to understand the needs of each business area, identifying skills gaps and development needs to ensure the delivery of training initiatives across the directorate. 
 
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.

We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

About you

- Experience of designing and delivering bespoke training.
- Developing a training curriculum, ready to be rolled out to the business and train new users.
- Expert in transforming the learning with a proven track record of developing and delivering an inspiring training program(s).
- Experience of managing complex projects
- Confident in negotiating and managing senior internal stakeholders and external training providers and suppliers.

Person Specification

- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.#
- Be ambiguous, passionate about your role
- A strong strategic thinker, being able to translate skills, needs and concerns from stakeholders into impactful and supportive learning solutions
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

People Administrator

Salary: Grade B, £23,088 - £25,133 per annum pro rata, dependent on experience, plus 8% pension contribution
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025
Location: Home based with occasional travel within the UK
Hours of work: Full time (37 hours per week)

Anticipated start date: end of August/early September 2024

We are going through an exciting period of change within our People Services Team, and we are looking for a skilled administrator to join us on a temporary fixed term contract to support the team through this period of transition.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks within the team. Your role will include a variety of HR and administrative duties as well as supporting the full recruitment process.

This role would ideally suit an individual who has had previous exposure working within a fast-paced HR/People team environment providing administrative support.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to deliver excellence through your accuracy and attention to detail, be passionate about supporting people, and enjoy working collaboratively within a small team.

If you are excited about the prospect of working for a leading wildlife charity, please read through the job description and person specification, to see if you have the right skills to join the team.

For the right candidate, we may consider part time working of a minimum of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working over 5 days.

Butterfly Conservation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.

No Agencies please

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About The Role

Do you have experience in advisory, information, advocacy or guidance role supporting local communities?

Are you looking to take your career to the next level with one of the country’s largest charity?

We want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Officer to manage casework support, providing direct support, advice and guidance to beneficiaries on a varied aspects such as general health, social care employment, benefits, statutory support and housing.

In your role, you will assess beneficiaries’ needs and draw on support from the regional specialist team and other providers as necessary, ensuring that support is made available in an integrated way that best meets the beneficiaries’ needs. You will develop creative solutions in response to identified beneficiary needs, drawing on inputs from volunteers and Legion members / branches.

In addition, you will:

• Develop and maintain a thorough and detailed understanding of direct Legion support services and support services provided by others (both statutory and non-statutory).
• Support the Casework Services Manager and Head of Welfare in better understanding the needs of the beneficiaries in the Area to inform the commissioning of specialist services.
• Advise beneficiaries of support which may be available to them and assist them in accessing this support as necessary.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the statutory benefits
• Develop and take advantage of opportunities to reach beneficiaries in communities within the area, forging links and contacts with local organisations.

The role is primarily homebased with occasional requirement to travel across Cumbria and Lancashire, and at times further afield, depending on beneficiaries’ needs, training and meeting purposes.

Driving licence is essential requirement for this role.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: 21 August 2024, 23:59 (BST)

Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Flexible (UK only): remote and/or London office, plus possible business travel

Salary: £30,000–£34,500 (depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP

Are you a friendly, outgoing and confident digital-savvy content creator interested in working for the Communications team in a value-driven company that’s focused on doing good? If you’re creative and highly organised with demonstrated experience producing first-class social media and online digital/video content, then this is the job for you.

Who are we

Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused company with a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping clients around the world with their work to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. We work with governments, foundations, research institutes, and international development organisations globally. The company is made up of four teams: Communications, Training, Data and Software, and Consulting.

Who we are looking for

Our Communications Services team is seeking a talented Social Media and Digital Communications Lead, with a background in sustainable development, science or health communications. The successful applicant will be educated to degree level with at least a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree.

You will need to be highly creative with the ability to produce social media campaigns, digital content and videos, coordinate and deliver a range of communications materials, and lead the development of engaging websites to tell our clients’ stories. Plus, you’ll need to be highly organised and able to juggle multiple tasks and manage large projects. You should also be open to travel, as the role could require you to visit projects in Africa or Asia.

What you will do

You’ll produce creative content and lead our social media and digital services for international development and research organisations around the world, covering topics such as climate change, health, poverty reduction, social equity, agriculture, water resources management, and green cities. You’ll need to think strategically and creatively, respond effectively to emerging trends, and help our team develop and grow.

Your role will include:

• Leading social media and digital communications services: you will conceptualise, coordinate and deliver social media campaigns, videos, websites, newsletters and other digital products for our clients – leading innovative content strategies that drive engagement. You will also project manage other content development and graphic design work as needed.
• Content creation: you will create social media content and assets, graphics, videos and animations. You will also develop design templates and mock-ups, format presentations and Microsoft Word documents, produce event materials and make website updates.
• Managing Scriptoria’s social media and website: you will lead Scriptoria’s internal social media strategy and ensure our website and digital landscape remains dynamic and up to date. You will test and advise the team on new tools or programs.
• Business development as part of the team: you will explain our work to potential new clients, showcase our many successful projects, increase the amount of digital work flowing into the company, and so ensure that Scriptoria’s Communications team moves from strength to strength.

Working at Scriptoria

This role offers the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, gain experience in different areas and contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides. As a small and collaborative team, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is happy to support a variety of tasks and develop further skills, as needed, in the role.

Our staff have the flexibility to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, South-West London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30; 40 hours/week). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings with clients. Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with other team members to share skills and exchange ideas.

You will have 25 days of annual leave per year, plus UK public holidays.

Key skills and experience required

1. A 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in a subject area relevant to our work. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
2.  A minimum of four years’ work experience in a communications role.
3. Extensive knowledge and use of social media channels (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.), marketing platforms (e.g. for newsletters) and management tools (e.g. Hootsuite).
4. Experience using a range of tools to create digital communications materials (e.g. Canva and video editing software; Illustrator and Premier Pro would be an advantage) and content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
5. Understanding of the digital landscape, emerging trends, tools and best practices in social media and digital communications (including SEO, UI, UX, Information Architecture).
6. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing social media, digital and campaign strategies, and using reporting and analytics tools – with proven success in driving engagement and followers.
7. Strong creative flair with a strong understanding of best-practice design principles.
8. Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and cope flexibly with a range of jobs to meet (and exceed) client expectations.
9. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.

Desirable characteristics

1. Motivated and competitive, with a strong desire to expand and build the company’s social media and digital communications services work, including building a team around you.
2. Innovative, able to think outside the box and develop inspiring campaigns and products that stand out and showcase our clients’ amazing work.

How to apply

• CV and a one-page (one-side) cover letter. In your cover letter please (a) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria and why you’re the type of person we are looking for, and (b) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.
• A portfolio showcasing examples of products (graphics, videos, animations etc.) you have created.
• A statement of when you would be available to start work, where you saw this job advertised, and confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

Please apply by 21 August 2024, 23:59 (BST).

N.B. By submitting your application to us you agree for Scriptoria to retain your details in line with GDPR. These will only be used in relation to recruitment.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on a rolling basis. Invitations to interview may be sent to candidates before the closing date for applications. Our advice is to apply early.

Please note: if you do not receive a response from us within six weeks of the deadline then we have not decided to proceed any further with your application.

About Scriptoria

Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions is a world-class team of communications, knowledge management and data analysis specialists with expertise in international development, research, science and health. The company comprises four service-delivery teams: Consulting, Data, Communications and Training.

Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, donor-funded programmes, NGOs, academic institutions and private sector initiatives to help them manage their international development projects, capture information accurately and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.

We’re a growing, dynamic and welcoming team, who place great value in working collaboratively and learning from each other. We all have a passion for making a difference in the world, excelling in our service to clients, and producing content of the highest quality.

Would you like to join RBL’s influential Campaigns, Policy and Research team? Would you like to to champion and advocate for the interests of the Armed Forces community?

We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our busy team, specialising in Families, Homes and Communities.

This role will see you working to influence the policy landscape, and develop evidence-based policy positions, on issues concerning the Armed Forces community, with regards to family life and relationships; housing and homelessness; children & young people’s services and education, and communities with unique needs, including bereaved families and Non-UK serving personnel, veterans and families.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, key responsibilities will include:

• Monitor the policy landscape and upcoming policy development across the families, homes and communities portfolio, within central, local, and devolved government
• Track and analyse changes in needs, priorities, and concerns of the armed forces community
• Use qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and lived experience to develop robust, evidence-based policy positions and proposals
• Identify, establish, and maintain an impactful network of key policy stakeholders across the charity sector and government
• Represent RBL publicly through securing opportunities to present policy issues and products, including at relevant events, workshops, external committees and working groups

Here at RBL, we support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.

Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Date(s): Interviews (including a short assessment/task) to be held virtually on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th August 2024

Head of Communications and Brand

Contract: 12 Months Fixed term contract, full-time, starting September 2024

Location: Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal), London, UK or any WA Country, remote role

Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate's location and depending on experience.

• Canada: $75,000 - $80,000 per annum
• UK: 65,000 - £74,000 per annum with benefits or equivalent established grade in the country of employment.

Offer will be made based on candidate's right-to-work location and other factors including the labor market, experience, internal equity, and budget, etc.

About WaterAid Canada:
WaterAid Canada is a member of WaterAid, an international nonprofit organization, determined to make clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good.

About the role:
The Head of Communications and Brand will oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of WaterAid's communications and brand portfolio, including external communications, media relations, editorial and brand management, digital content development, and public engagement.

This position calls for a high level of collaboration within WAC and the global WaterAid Federation. The Head of Communications and Brand must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams to prioritize conflicting needs and deadlines. As part of a collaborative and fast-paced organization, the Head of Communications and Brand is expected to take initiative and be a creative problem-solver, possess a strong work ethic, take ownership of their work and have high personal expectations. The Head of Communications and Brand must also possess sound judgement and exercise discretion to ensure the integrity, security and confidentiality.

The Head of Communications and Brand will:

• Develop and implement an integrated annual communications plan to advance WAC's brand identity, leverage key activation opportunities, and increase the visibility of the organization across key stakeholder audiences.
• Implement major global campaigns for the Canadian market in coordination with communications leads across WaterAid Federation.
• Plan, execute and manage domestic fundraising communications in coordination with our fundraising team.
• Develop digital content that is integrated with the activities of WAC's Philanthropy, International Programs, and Policy & Advocacy teams.
• Actively seek opportunities to be endorsed by reputable external bodies that recognize sector excellence.
• Develop and maintain updated speaking points and key messages allowing WaterAid to comment on a range of issues that are relevant to the international development and WASH sectors.
• Grow WaterAid's brand identity and reputation for accountability and transparency in Canada through the production of high quality and innovative annual reports and newsletters.
• Manage WAC's website to ensure it is always up to date, accurate and user friendly.
• Manage WAC's social media strategy and develop social media content to support various WaterAid priorities, activities and programs in collaboration with all organizational teams.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to optimize WAC campaign outreach within the Canadian market, ensuring effective engagement and impact. Regularly prepare and present comprehensive reports on performance metrics and insights.
• Manage and maintain Google Enterprise Solutions and Google Not-for-Profit accounts, site directories, website domains, and SSL certificates.
• Contribute to the execution of WAC's national policy and advocacy strategy through strategic communications that demonstrate WaterAid's impact and leadership in our sector, as well as ensuring regular engagement with Canadian Members of Parliament and other decision makers.
• Work closely with the WaterAid leadership to manage opportunities to build WAC's thought leadership profile with key stakeholders through white papers, publications, and media, including social media as relevant.
• Support partnerships and expand upon collaborations with existing WaterAid partners and other stakeholders to advance advocacy objectives.
• Contribute to international development sector-wide advocacy and communications initiatives in Canada.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or another related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in marketing, media relations, and corporate/ nonprofit communications.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, with bilingualism in English and

• French being a strong asset.
• An entrepreneurial and collaborative work ethic. Diplomatic and able to work with teams from around the globe and different time zones.
• Experience of managing external public relations, web development, and other communications vendors.
• An understanding of international development issues.
• Experience working on advocacy plans and execution within the international development/NGO sectors would be a strong asset.
• A strong commitment to WaterAid's mission, vision, and values with the ability to effectively communicate this mandate in a manner that compels prospective supporters to join the cause.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 4^th August 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover in one document either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective country. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Key information

Support and development officer
5 days a week, (35 hours), maternity cover position starting September 2024
Home-based
£23,634 per annum

Key skills

Administration, customer service & support, operations
Communication, administration, time management, customer service, organisation

Job description

Re-engage has just launched a new five-year strategy which has growth at its heart. We’re looking for an exceptional person to join our team, for maternity cover, as a support and development officer (SDO) and to be a vital part of this exciting phase of our development.

Reporting to the support team manager and sitting within the service delivery team you will be working closely with other SDOs and engagement officers (EOs) with a focus on matching older people and volunteers in to Re-engage services and providing ongoing support.

Joining our team will give you a role where you’ll have a real sense of purpose and we'll give you the time, space, and support to develop in the role. We’re looking for some who is:

- Committed to engaging and empowering volunteers and older people.
- Experienced in using a CRM system to capture, store, and retrieve information on all stakeholders.
- Work with our CRM system and dashboard to identify tasks and manage workload, ensuring records of older people and volunteers are kept up to date
- Solution focused and committed to using technology to find solutions and to improve performance.
- Comfortable with communicating on the phone with people of all ages.
- A skilled and confident communicator.
- Familiar with working in a fast-paced environment with experience of working to deadlines and at meeting performance related targets.

Key responsibilities:

- Matching older people and volunteers into Re-engage services.
- Supporting volunteer and older people once they are matched into Re-engage services, including dealing with any complaints that may arise.
- Collaborating with colleagues to identify applicants for volunteer roles or older people referrals.
- Making calls to older people and volunteers on a regular basis
- Responding to phone and email enquiries from our shared mailbox and phoneline that provides high quality support to older people and volunteers.
- Attending face to face meetings with colleagues occasionally
- You may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post.

This role will require an enhanced criminal record check.

Benefits:

- Salary – £23,634 per annum pro rata
- 5 days a week (35 hours), maternity cover position starting September 2024 (potential for flexible working, occasional evening and weekend working may be required with prior notice)
- Home-based
- Working from home allowance at the standard HMRC rate as detailed on the government website
- 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays pro rata
- Enhanced family friendly and life events provisions
- Bupa cash plan, 3% pension contribution, death in service insurance
- Learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme
 

About you
Essential:

- Experienced user of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Dynamics or equivalent systems.
- Enthusiastic about using technology to improve the volunteer and older person experience and to improve performance.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
- A desire to learn, adjust and adapt to constructive feedback.
- Organised and has a methodical approach to work and excellent time management.
- Initiative-taking, able to take responsibility for own performance and to demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure to meet targets.
- Strong understanding of the importance of record-keeping and CRM systems.
- Strong understanding of the importance of brand and commitment to the brand guidelines.
- Clear understanding of confidentiality and the implications of GDPR when working with volunteers and with older people.
- Clear understanding of safeguarding systems and processes.
- A positive ambassador for Re-engage - committed to an organisation that challenges ageism, empowers volunteers, and recognises and values diversity.
- A commitment to embracing the values of Re-engage, and to our motivation to harness technology.
 

Desirable:

Interested in learning about loneliness, social isolation, and factors that impact the ageing population.
Understanding of, and empathy with, the issues affecting older people who are isolated and lonely.

About Re-engage

Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to reducing loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.

Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members.  Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.

We are proud of our values - positive, innovative, transparent, evidence-based, and accountable - and of our ethos of bringing generations together.

Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.

Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.

Re-engage is committed to growing a staff team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our wellbeing programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, hobbies etc as well as coffee and catch ups, quizzes, mindfulness, and other group activities. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups and staff networks, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do.

How we recruit

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Re-engage we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we’d encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Re-engage uses the Hireful platform which helps remove unconscious bias for a forward-thinking, fair, and objective alternative to traditional hiring. Instead of using your CV alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test essential skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. This enables us to make data-driven assessments focused on someone's ability, rather than their background.

The Hireful platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We never see these responses with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.

The closing date is 5pm on Sunday 4th August 2024 and interviews will be held on Friday 9th August 2024.

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Location: Home/South Wales-based with frequent travel to projects in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea

Contract:  Absence cover fixed term for 6 months, or to the return of the substantive postholder

Working effectively with volunteers is an important part of our Project Support Officer roles. You will support the Area Manager and Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, volunteer administration and volunteer retention, and giving our volunteers a fantastic experience. You will also be involved in guest outreach, and giving extra support to our Wales projects as and when required, to aid development and growth within the region.

Each of our Projects is run by volunteer Project Leaders and supported by Regional Managers through recruitment and training of volunteers. You will support the Regional Managers so that they can manage more projects. This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new volunteer Project Leaders for the Area.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to talk confidently to external people about our Projects.​You will also be a good organizer, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within multiple Projects. You will have a passion for food and cooking, and be committed to our objectives and ethics.

This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, which would include some evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role. You’ll need to live within easy reach of our Wales projects in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), and additional holiday for length of service. Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Wednesday 7th August.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Closing Date: 5pm 7th August

Interview Date: 15/16th August TBC

The post holder will lead on the Foundation’s research communications activities, working closely with the Comms and Digital Lead to execute a research communications strategy. This will ensure that our supporters are kept informed on the latest research developments and enable us to demonstrate the impact of our research.

The post-holder will also support the delivery of our annual grant schemes, as well as helping to manage our portfolio of funded projects. This will involve close working with our Research Programme Managers and include administering, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the performance of awards, ensuring the outputs are of the highest quality and supporting the charities activities.

The post-holder will have an important role to play in our busy and small-knit research team. They will be exposed to all aspects of grant management and use their communication skills to effectively share more information about the research we fund with our key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

Research Communications

• Work closely with the Communications and Digital Manager to oversee our research communications strategy and programme of activity;

• Lead on the development of all external research communications activities to communicate the impact of our research and ensure our supporters are kept up to date with the latest developments. This includes developing news stories, blogs, newsletter content, infographics, research webinar series and our annual research impact report;

• Liaise with our funded researchers to secure pictures and other content (e.g. video) for use on socials including making site visits to labs across the UK;

• Liaise with our communications team and PR agency to take advantage of any press opportunities that arise for our research communications, supporting the development of position statements and press releases.

Research Funding Administration

• Support the Research Programme Managers by ensuring our research grant rounds are effectively administered in line with Association of Medical Research Charity (AMRC) policy, including coordinating comprehensive internal and external peer review, supporting research review committees, drafting feedback for applicants, managing the contracting and financial monitoring of awards;

• Assist the Research Programme Managers in managing the research programme budget including planning, monitoring and forecasting;

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of our online grant management system, Flexi-Grant;

• Track and assess progress of funded awards, building and managing relationships with award holders and maintaining regular communication through the project life cycle;

• Assist the Research Programme Managers in preparing reports and correspondence for the Board of Trustees related to funded awards.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to the team being proactive and supportive, and working effectively and efficiently to achieve agreed objectives;

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of strong internal relationships across the charity, working specifically with the Fundraising Team to support income generation;

• Represent the Foundation at external scientific meetings and conferences;

• Undertake other work as required by the Research Programme Managers or Director of Research.

Skills and experience required:

• It is essential that candidates are educated to postgraduate level in a relevant biomedical science subject e.g. biology, molecular sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology (please note, degrees in psychology will not be accepted for this role);

• Experience of research communications, including the ability to disseminate complex scientific information and present it to non-technical audiences;

• A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;

• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;

• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work using own initiative;

• Organised, with a proven ability to successfully manage a broad spectrum of tasks, deadlines and individuals;

• Motivated to make a real difference for those living with MND and future generations.

This is a full time, home-based role, with travel across the UK.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are proud to be partnering with an environmentally focused, grant giving organisation to help source their new Senior HR Officer on a temporary basis for the next 3 months with a view to becoming permanent. Fully remote, full time and occasional visits to London. Immediate start.

You will lead in the coordination of the charity’s HR functions, particular with a focus on an employee’s life cycle. You will be responsible for coordinating a range of human resource functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management and professional development.

The Senior HR Officer supports the Director of Finance and Operations in ensuring that the Human Resources Function is strategic, strategically aligned, and effective. The roles set the foundational processes in place to facilitate people decision making in a manner that enhances organisational impact.

● Lead in all HR function coordination aspects
● Ownership of all employee life cycle functions; from recruitment and onboarding to voluntary separation - and ensure that every staff member experiences the charity in a value aligned and consistent manner.
● Contribute to strategic HR planning and facilitate implementation. Including contributing to the development of and facilitating implementation of HR strategies that address change requirements of the organisation.
● Contribute to policy development and facilitate implementation and compliance.
● Lead in developing and maintaining HR metrics, including providing data and information enabling HR governance and advisory functions to be fulfilled as well as HR compensation and incentive plans to be developed. More specifically: Lead the coordination of maintenance HR functions
● Develop standard operating procedures for all routine HR Coordination activities. Take ownership of all employee life cycle functions - and ensure that every staff member experiences the charity in a value aligned and consistent manner - from recruitment to separation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to get cycling? The Bikeability Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Assistant to create engaging and inspiring website and newsletter content for parents and carers across England. We are looking for a proactive, highly-organised individual with attention to detail to join our friendly, remote team in the UK.

About the Bikeability Trust

Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps children learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads. More than 5 million children have received Bikeability cycle training since 2007.

The Bikeability Trust runs the Bikeability programme for Active Travel England and the Department for Transport. We want to give everyone the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life. 

About the role

The Communications Assistant will support the communications team with the maintenance and management of our website, parent/carer newsletters and other communications. You will communicate clearly with a range of B2C audiences, predominantly parents/carers and schools. You will understand how to convey important information in a concise and engaging way, with excellent attention to detail. You will support the wider communications team to respond to enquiries, assist with administration of events, and use monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of success.

You will be responsible for

• Maintaining and updating all content on the Bikeability website
• Creating and co-ordinating Bikeability Club newsletters and associated content for parents/carers
• Creating innovative, engaging and accessible content
• Liaising with colleagues, the industry and general public to share stories and case studies
• Assisting with the organisation and administration of events (virtual and face to face) e.g. conferences, webinars and visits.
• Responding to enquiries and providing excellent customer service
• Using monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of communication activities
• Provide administrative support to communications team, as required

You will bring the following to our team

• Experience of creating, updating and maintaining website content, using Wordpress or similar
• Experience of creating informative and motivating newsletter content, using Campaign Monitor or similar
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and easy-to-understand manner
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence working both in a team and in a remote environment

What we offer

• Salary of up to £24,150 per annum, pro rata, dependant on experience
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave, pro rata (including public holidays)
• Free Bikeability cycle training
• Remote home working, including all equipment
• Flexible working hours
•  Quarterly communications team away days and bi-annual all team away days (expenses paid)

Stock Accountant

Permanent Position

Remote working

£45,000 - £50,000

The client is a large UK charity with an Enterprise arm that generates £16 million for the organisation.

1. Work collaboratively with other Financial Accountants and Finance Business partners to ensure timely and accurate production the monthly trial balance including journal postings, accruals and prepayments to enable the accurate generation of reports. Lead on manufacturing costs, inventory, sales & margin analysis and balance sheet of main trading subsidiary.
2. Collaborate with Finance Business Partner and other colleagues to prepare cost of sales budgets and forecasts with a focus of profitability, cost of sales and ensuring raw materials and labour rates are up to date.
3. Create and maintain a performance dashboard, optimising data processes. To scope and create new reporting tools, managing roll out and staff training.
4. Maintenance of standard costing system and monitoring of unit of measure, bill of materials, labour and overhead recovery rates.
5. Monitor controls associated with manufacturing costs, including labour, stock usage, material variances and waste.
6. Produce, manage and review corporate balance sheet reconciliations and provisions across the Group, ensuring timely resolution of issues identified during monthly accounting reviews, including the tracking of potential issues and exposures. Oversee inventory reconciliations, stocktakes and calculation of slow moving and obsolete stock provisions.

The client is looking at applications on a rolling basis.

Financial Accountant

Remote Working

£45,000 - £50,000

The client is a large UK charity seeking a qualified Accountant or Finalist.

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts, your responsibilities will be:

1. Assist in the preparation of the annual accounts of the Group and all subsidiaries to the required format.
2. Preparation of schedules and journals of Financial Accounting Team in more complex and technical areas, such as investments, property sales, legacies, endowments, restricted funds.
3. Support the Head of Financial Accounting in managing the year-end accounts timetable through provision of appropriate documentation to support audit queries.
4. Assist with the internal audit process and closure of any control points arising
5. Work collaboratively with other Financial Accountants and Finance Business partners to ensure timely and accurate production of the monthly trial balance including journal postings, accruals and prepayments to enable the accurate generation of reports.
6. Support with quality assurance over reconciliation activity within the Financial Accounting Team, assisting in the review of reconciliations, ensuring the timely closure of balancing items and designing appropriate controls and spot checks.
7. Oversee the update and maintenance of the Fixed Assets register, including correct calculation and recognition of depreciation and asset adjustments ensuring that policies are being applied correctly
8. Assist Head of Financial Accounting in submission of all Corporation Tax and VAT returns through provision of data required for completion for tax packs and VAT schedules.

The client will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.