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We are seeking to appoint two business registrants and one dispensing optician to our Advisory Panel Companies Committee.

About the GOC

We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance, and conduct.

About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration, and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:

• matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals, Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee; 

• matters relating to optical training, education, and assessment; 

• matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and 

• matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register. 

Time Commitment and Remuneration 

This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings.  Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.

A daily fee of £319 will be paid. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule.  This is taxable and subject to Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is not pensionable.

Members can claim expenses for travel and subsistence costs incurred on Council business as set out in our expenses policy.

How to apply 

Please apply with the following: 

• your CV outlining your employment history, any relevant voluntary work, public service, or other experience; together with any relevant professional, academic, or vocational qualifications (please keep this to two sides of A4); 

• the application form (attcahed below), stating how your experience matches the essential criteria for the vacancy you are applying for; and 

• an EDI monitoring form (link can be found in the candidate pack below). 

Please email your completed application quoting reference GOC05/25 to appointment@optical .org.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds, as these are currently under-represented on our Council and committees. 

For more information please see the attached candidate information pack.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight Sunday 09 November 2025.

Online interviews will be held the week commencing 12 January 2026.

We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, and geographical locations outside of London.

About us:
At St George's Hospital Charity, we're dedicated to making a difference in our hospitals and the communities we serve. Everything we do is framed by a commitment to improve the support we can provide to patients, staff and visitors who use our hospitals in the local communities across Southwest London, Surrey and Sussex. Every year, we transform hospital spaces, provide life-saving equipment, champion pioneering research and fund projects that support our NHS staff to perform at their best. We're looking for an ambitious fundraising professional to join our team and be part of the next stage in our charity's development. 

About the role:

We're looking for an Individual Giving Manager who will lead the charity’s individual giving programme during an exciting period of growth. You will deliver key activities aimed at building our profile, donor base and unrestricted income in line with our strategic objectives. This will be achieved through the delivery and strategic development of warm and cold cash acquisition, a face-to-face regular giving programme, effective retention strategies and initiatives that will build our contactable base of supporters. This role will also be responsible for the development of our gifts in wills programme, including creating marketing campaigns and materials to grow gifts in wills income. The role is involved in both strategic planning and implementation.

This role is a unique opportunity to double income from individual giving and be an integral member of a hardworking, friendly and passionate team. It would be suitable for someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career with experience across a range of individual giving income streams, preferably including cash appeals, regular giving, face-to-face and lottery, with proven success in contributing to income growth across a diverse portfolio.  You will see firsthand the difference you make every day to 10,000 hardworking NHS staff and 1million + patients accessing St George’s NHS Trust.

Our staff benefits:

• Pension: contribute 3% of your pre-tax monthly salary and we add an additional 6% to your contribution
• Wellness days: you are entitled to two paid wellness days to focus on your wellbeing.
• Training and development: One-day (pro rata) per month to focus on your personal training and development
• Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday/year plus 8 bank holidays. This increases by one day per year, up to a maximum of an additional five days. This is on a pro rata basis.
• Enhanced maternity pay: Qualifying employees are eligible for enhanced maternity pay, calculated based on their current salary, after completing 52 weeks of employment.
• Extended time off: Employees with at least two years’ service can take between 4 to 6 weeks off unpaid for activities such as travelling, studying, pursuing hobbies or caring for an independent.
• Shared parental leave: This lets parents share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay after the birth or adoption of a child.
• Season ticket loan: spread the cost of your commute with our season ticket loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Our health assured EAP offers confidential support and advice on a range of personal and professional areas including mental health, financial concerns and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application before the closing date

We’re Hiring: Corporate and Philanthropy Fundraising Manager
UK (Remote) | Full-time | £40,000
Apply by: Monday 27th April 2025

Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.

With an annual income of £3 million, we have ambitious plans to double our income by 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.

Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

✨Develop and grow relationship building and stewardship strategies and programmes for existing business and major donor supporters.

✨ Manage existing corporate relationships and major donors with a view to deepen engagement and develop levels of support.

✨  Grow and sustainably increase income from existing corporate partners and major donors.

✨Use the charity’s CRM to manage relationships and record key information.

✨  Develop a strategy and programme for identifying and securing the support of new businesses and potential major donors.

✨  Implement the strategy by proactively identifying, approaching and securing new corporate relationships in line with the Charity’s corporate and philanthropy strategy.

✨Create and deliver compelling proposals and pitches to prospective new corporate and major donor supporters.

✨Manage the pipeline through the charity’s CRM and record/update key information as required.

✨  Work to continue the development of a strong, person-centred, empathetic, supportive and inclusive culture at Cerebra.

✨  Build on excellent relationships between different teams and directorates for each other’s and Cerebra’s overall strategic goals and objectives.

✨  Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.

✨  Contribute to strategic, organisational and cultural development.

✨  Champion innovation, growth mindset and learning from failure.

✨  Working with the team and Director to set income and expenditure budgets for Corporate, Philanthropy, Legacy and Trust & Foundations.

✨  Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.

✨ Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.

✨ Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.

✨Provide effective, remote line management, support and performance management to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.

✨Provide practical and person coaching support to the Legacy and Trusts & Foundations fundraisers.

✨ Ensure there is a continual culture and focus on learning and development and wellbeing.

You bring:

✅   Proven experience in corporate account management of corporate partners.

✅   Strong track record of delivering income growth and a demonstrable commercial mindset.

✅   Excellent stakeholder management skills.

✅   Excellent communication and presentation skills.

✅   Passion for the charity sector and a commitment to Cerebra’s mission, culture and values.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension match up to 6%, £300 home-working allowance, company sick pay, organisational membership of Fundraising Everywhere learning and development platform and the opportunity to work for a cause that truly matters.

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter (max 800 words) outlining why you’re a great fit.

Interviews:

• Online (Teams): Week commencing 3rd November 2025
• 2nd Stage: Week commencing 10th November 2025

Join us in creating a better world for children with neurological conditions. Let’s do something extraordinary—together.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If there is anything you need to support you to take part in an interview please let us know. 

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, a full DBS check will be required of the successful candidate.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with a charity to recruit a Senior Legacy Marketing Manager for a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a sector-leading Legacy and In Memory Giving programme during a key period of strategic growth.

Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing, you will oversee the charity’s Legacy and In Memory marketing activity, delivering a best-in-class supporter experience and driving long-term income growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Legacy Marketing Strategy, focused on increasing legacy intenders and pledgers.
• Lead the ongoing development of a stewardship and acquisition programme, ensuring engaging and insight-led supporter journeys.
• Shape and deliver a long-term In Memory Giving strategy, working collaboratively across internal teams and with external agencies.
• Manage a budget with oversight of expenditure and income targets.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of legacy and in-memory campaigns across multiple channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with creative, media, and Free Will scheme partners to ensure campaigns are effective, compliant, and on brand.
• Line manage a Legacy Manager, with indirect management of senior executives.

Person Specification:

• Substantial experience in legacy marketing or legacy fundraising, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Strong strategic planning and budget management capabilities.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing agencies and supplier contracts, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Demonstrable understanding of data protection, fundraising regulation, and compliance.
• Strong leadership and line management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with a keen eye for innovation and continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer:

• An exciting 6-month contract within a fantastic organisation.
• A hybrid working pattern with 1-2 days per-month onsite in London.
• A fantastic salary of £45,000 to £50,000 for the successful candidate.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).

We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Part Time Charities Assistant  

• (FTE £30,429 p/a – pro rata £12,171.60 p/a)
• 2 days per week
• Permanent contract
• Hybrid working 

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised administrator, ideally with experience in a Charity or Professional body to join us as our Charities Assistant in a permanent position working 2 days a week, supporting a worthwhile charitable cause.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support, help coordinate committee and trustee meetings, and act as a first point of contact for external queries. This is a varied role, so we’re looking for someone with a proactive approach who enjoys building relationships with a range of stakeholders and has great attention to detail. Candidates who have experience working with committees, preparing minutes and using Canva, would be preferable.

Who are we?

The Chartered Secretaries’ Charitable Trust is charity dedicated to supporting members of CGIUKI and their families, through life’s challenges. We provide financial support through grants, as well as bursaries for professional development, and award prizes to those who excel in qualifications.

What can we offer you?

As a flexible part time role, this role is ideal for someone looking to utilise their skills while still needing flexibility. We offer a collaborative working environment where your work will have a meaningful and tangible impact.  

What responsibilities does this role have?

This role will be varied, and duties will change depending on current meetings and project needs, but the responsibilities include:

•  Liaise with beneficiaries and applicants for support to assist with the application process, including details of outcomes and support provided.
• Lead on drafting case reports on beneficiaries’ circumstances for consideration of the Support and Grants Committee or the Chairman of the Support and Grants Committee.
• Assist with the organisation, planning and attendance for Trustee and Support and Grants Committee meetings, including papers and taking minutes, (currently around 6 per annum).
• Maintain and manage the Trust’s database to ensure accurate, secure, and efficient storage of beneficiary and application records.
• Maintenance of the Trust’s web pages to ensure relevant information is available.
• Development and management of social media presence.
• Assist with finance administration tasks, including expense claims and preparation of memos and invoices for payments.
• Management of donation recognition and reconciliation, including assisting with Gift Aid records and claims, and support with reporting requirements of investment valuations.

What skills experience does this role require?

Essential:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written attention to detail.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to your work
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. 
• Organisational skills of events, information or people management, including the ability to work unsupervised.
• Microsoft office, including Access or other databases.

Desirable

• Experience working with a committee/Trustee board.
• Experience working in a charity or professional membership body.
• Experience updating websites, including updating written copy.
• Experience of social media management.
• Experience processing Gift Aid including claims to HMRC. 
• Knowledge of welfare benefits. 
• Interested in of charity governance and administration with a proactive approach to continuous learning.

If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about supporting a charitable purpose, we’d love to hear from you so please apply with your CV and one page cover letter today!

At Working Options, we are keenly aware that talent exists in all parts of society, and yet opportunities are not available to all. We aim to help all young people in the UK to transform their career and life chances. In 2024 we delivered in-person activities for 73,000 young people and engaged 2.5 million with digital content. We are proud of the impact our small, dedicated team has, and we can only achieve this success with committed volunteers, schools and funding partners who value the services we offer.

We were founded in Luton in 2012, and in 2024 following a generous grant from the Moondance Foundation we launched our work in Wales. So far, we have supported 20,000 Welsh students in a quarter of Welsh secondary schools. By 2029 we aim to be working in all state secondary schools across the country.

We are looking for a strategic lead to take our work in Wales to the next level. With oversight of our Wales Accelerator, the postholder will develop relationships with funders, media, government, and other key players to open doors for our work across Wales. You will listen and respond to local needs to direct our operational work on the ground.

Success in this role will be measured by our increased profile, new partnerships and income secured to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our work in Wales.

We are flexible about whether this is a full-time or part-time position. The postholder will work closely with me and our Trustees, our key Advisors and Ambassadors (high-profile and well-connected individuals from a range of sectors), as well as our Head of Programme and delivery team for Wales. Your contribution to our work will be critical to our success, maximising the number of businesses, individuals and schools joining our movement to help all young people in Wales achieve career success.

Sue Maskrey
Chief Executive

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Yn Working Options, rydym yn ymwybodol iawn bod talent yn bodoli ym mhob rhan o'r gymdeithas, ac eto nid yw cyfleoedd ar gael i bawb. Ein nod yw helpu holl bobl ifanc y DU i drawsnewid eu cyfleoedd gyrfa a bywyd. Yn 2024, fe wnaethom gyflwyno gweithgareddau wyneb yn wyneb i 73,000 o bobl ifanc ac ymgysylltu â 2.5 miliwn gyda chynnwys digidol. Rydym yn falch o'r effaith y mae ein tîm bach, ymroddedig yn ei chael, a dim ond gyda gwirfoddolwyr ymroddedig, ysgolion a phartneriaid ariannu sy'n gwerthfawrogi'r gwasanaethau a gynigiwn y gallwn gyflawni'r llwyddiant hwn.

Fe'n sefydlwyd yn Luton yn 2012, ac yn 2024 yn dilyn grant hael gan Moondance Foundation fe wnaethom lansio ein gwaith yng Nghymru. Hyd yn hyn, rydym wedi cefnogi 20,000 o fyfyrwyr Cymreig mewn chwarter o ysgolion uwchradd Cymru. Erbyn 2029 ein nod yw bod yn gweithio ym mhob ysgol uwchradd y wladwriaeth ledled y wlad.

Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd strategol i fynd â'n gwaith yng Nghymru i'r lefel nesaf. Gyda goruchwyliaeth ein Cyflymydd Cymru, bydd deiliad y swydd yn datblygu perthnasau gydag arianwyr, y cyfryngau, y llywodraeth, a chwaraewyr allweddol eraill i agor drysau ar gyfer ein gwaith ledled Cymru. Byddwch yn gwrando ar ac yn ymateb i anghenion lleol i gyfeirio ein gwaith gweithredol ar lawr gwlad.

Bydd llwyddiant yn y rôl hon yn cael ei fesur yn ôl ein proffil cynyddol, partneriaethau newydd ac incwm a sicrheir i sicrhau cynaliadwyedd ariannol hirdymor ein gwaith yng Nghymru.

Rydym yn hyblyg ynghylch a yw hon yn swydd amser llawn neu'n rhan-amser. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio'n agos gyda mi a'n Hymddiriedolwyr, ein Hymgynghorwyr a'n Llysgenhadon allweddol (unigolion proffil uchel â chysylltiadau da o ystod o sectorau), yn ogystal â'n Pennaeth Rhaglen a'n tîm cyflawni ar gyfer Cymru. Bydd eich cyfraniad at ein gwaith yn hanfodol i'n llwyddiant, gan gael y nifer uchaf o fusnesau, unigolion ac ysgolion i ymuno'n mudiad i helpu holl bobl ifanc Cymru i gyflawni llwyddiant gyrfa.

Sue Maskrey
Prif Weithredwr

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

In this role, you’ll work within the Major Gifts and Special events department to design and implement an effective strategy to maximise income from high value audiences (£10k+) in Scotland.

Encompassing trusts and foundations, statutory funders and major donors, you will build strong working relationships with internal and external contacts to grow both our reach and income to deliver for the Parkinson’s community.

By creating, managing and developing strong relationships between Parkinson’s UK and prospective funders and donors, you’ll secure income for specific projects and programmes to deliver our organisational strategy within Scotland.

What you’ll do:

• Drive and implement a strategy to maximise income from an agreed portfolio of high value funders and prospects with a Scottish interest.

• Personally create, manage and develop relationships with new and existing trust and statutory donors and philanthropy donors leading to increased and sustained financial support.

• Further develop a major donor pipeline - identifying connections, qualifying individual prospects and securing philanthropic donations.

• Create, manage and develop relationships with statutory funding bodies to secure income for agreed priority projects in Scotland.

• Work with stakeholders to understand future priorities, identify funding opportunities and work collaboratively to build and present multi year funding proposals.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of personally securing gifts from high value funders (5 and 6 figures)

• Experience of cultivating relationships and making successful asks in a variety of ways, such as in writing, by email and face-to face

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people and establish credibility with both donors and colleagues 

• Experience of personally securing gifts from statutory and lottery funding sources or stewarding major grants/tenders 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Please note, in order for an application to be considered, the applicant must live in Scotland in order to meet the role requirements.

Interviews for this role will be held from 6 November. First round interviews will be held online via googlemeet. Second round interviews will take place in person in Scotland.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

In this role, you’ll work with the Community Fundraising field and central team to ensure effective delivery of the Community Fundraising strategy and plan by maximising the potential of each supporter as well as exploring how the charity can support them. 

You will ensure that every supporter has a great experience of Parkinson’s UK through developing key relationships and providing operational administrative support, analysis and research as well as assisting in the development and maintenance of robust procedures. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide a welcoming, efficient and professional service to supporters and potential supporters of Parkinson’s UK and motivate them on their fundraising journey.

• Work with the Community Fundraising team and other members of the Parkinson’s UK Fundraising and Engagement Directorate to ensure effective delivery of the community fundraising strategy and plan.

• Support the Community Fundraising team in providing operational and administrative support, analysis and research. 

• Working with the Community Fundraising Officer, assist in the development and maintenance of robust administrative procedures to enable the whole team to function as effectively as possible.

• Participate in the delivery and fulfilment of Community Fundraising activities and events, including attendance and support of event organiser on the day, as required.

What you’ll bring:

• Friendly and approachable manner with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and provide first class customer service & supporter care 

• Familiarity with relational databases (Raiser's Edge preferred), including inputting and retrieving data and producing reports, requiring a high attention to detail. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels providing clear information, support and advice both verbally and in writing 

• Ability to deal with customer enquiries in a diplomatic and sensitive manner. With a proven ability to take a solution focused approach to problem solving and high attention to detail. 

• Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held on the 29 October 2025, in person at our London Offices.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

External Affairs Manager
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
Location: Central London (Hybrid)

A leading UK media organisation is seeking an experienced External Affairs Manager to join its Communications team. This not-for-profit body plays a pivotal role in ensuring that high-quality, accessible television continues to thrive in the UK, working closely with major stakeholders across broadcasting, government, and industry.

The Role
The External Affairs Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering a strategic engagement programme that champions the organisation’s mission and influence. You will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders — from policymakers and parliamentarians to industry bodies and consumer groups — while ensuring consistent and impactful communication of the organisation’s priorities.
This is a varied and visible role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, particularly around stakeholder engagement, event management, and policy advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the organisation’s annual stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Map and manage key relationships across government, parliament, policy, and industry.
• Create and maintain high-quality materials, such as briefings, correspondence, and presentations.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of major industry and parliamentary events.
• Monitor and analyse relevant policy, political, and media developments.
• Manage relationships with external public affairs partners and agencies.

About You
We’re looking for a confident communicator and relationship-builder with a strong understanding of the UK political and media environment. You’ll be comfortable operating at a strategic level while remaining hands-on in delivery.

You will bring:

• Experience in communications, stakeholder relations, public affairs, or policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Strong understanding of political and parliamentary processes.
• Proven ability to plan and manage stakeholder engagement programmes.
• Experience delivering successful events and campaigns.
• Collaborative working style with sound judgement and professionalism.

Why Join
This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation with a clear public purpose. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment, influencing key conversations across the media and policy landscape while contributing to something that reaches millions across the UK.

About the role

In this role, you’ll use your quality improvement expertise to support health & care professionals with projects and programmes, equipping them with the latest tools, resources, evidence and data to develop and improve services for people with Parkinson’s.

You’ll support the development of a vibrant national network, working in collaboration with the Professional Engagement team and the regional clinical leads. You’ll also work with health and care professionals and Parkinson’s UK colleagues to respond to any threats to Parkinson's services and effect positive change.

What you’ll do

• Facilitate health and care service redesign and improvement projects in collaboration with clinicians, Parkinson’s UK staff and people living with Parkinson’s and drawing on the principles of co-production

• Build relationships to influence service improvement across the Midlands region, and support the development of a vibrant national network

• Maximise participation in the UK Parkinson's Audit and relevant surveys

• Support health & care services to develop and implement service improvement plans, using the results of the UK Parkinson's Audit as a lever

• Promote the Excellence network funding opportunities, providing support where appropriate with the development of business cases and grant applications

What you’ll bring

• Experience and expertise in service redesign and effecting change within health and/or social care in the Midlands Region

• Knowledge of health and care structures and commissioning across the Midlands Region

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and manage successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior clinicians

• Ability to negotiate and influence, with strong report writing and presentation skills 

• Experience in the use of quality improvement and project management tools

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews will take place online via Googlemeet on the 7 November 2025. A follow up interview will be held in person.

This role is home based with the requirement to live within and travel around your assigned geography. The assigned geography for the region covers the NHS England Midlands region.

You will also be required to attend team and individual meetings that usually take place in our London office but may be in other locations across the UK. There may also be the requirement for occasional overnight stay.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 26,576.00 GBP in addition to the salary we offer Annual London Weighting Allowance - £3,710 per annum
 
We are currently looking for a Building Services Assistant to work at our London Office, Burlington House on 18 months contract.
 
You will join our team at Burlington House and play a vital role in maintaining one of London's most distinguished venues. This position offers the opportunity to ensure exceptional standards while contributing to the seamless operation of a stunning facility. You'll be responsible for upholding exemplary housekeeping practices and maintaining a secure environment for all colleagues and visitors. Working in close collaboration with our experienced Hospitality team, you'll provide comprehensive support for a diverse range of internal and external events, bringing adaptability and judgment to every situation. The role extends beyond traditional facilities management, as you'll serve as a technical resource, providing AV and IT support for events while partnering with both internal and external Technology teams to deliver responsive assistance as needed.
 
This position operates on shift patterns typically between 8:00am and 10:30pm to support events, requiring flexibility to work overtime including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends to support our varied event schedule. We're seeking a proactive professional who values variety and enjoys working in a dynamic environment where you'll have the autonomy to approach challenges with creativity while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence. At Burlington House, you'll be part of a collaborative team environment where your expertise directly contributes to successful outcomes, offering genuine opportunities for problem-solving and the satisfaction of supporting events that make a lasting impact. We need someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates reliability under pressure, and is committed to delivering outstanding results in this prestigious setting.
 
Responsibilities:
 
• To provide Audio Visual (AV) support to internal and external events.
• To provide the Building Services Supervisor with up-to-date information/feedback on any AV related issues reported, the objective being to seek the optimum AV service delivery for the venue.
• To establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the chosen external AV service provider, whilst monitoring service levels and performance, ensuring the RSC receives optimum service on all onsite facilities within their remit.
• To assist in the efficient running of Burlington House, as an events venue and as a working office for RSC staff.
• To provide room set-up and meeting room services to the Hospitality team assisting to the efficient running of events at the venue.
• To undertake security and lock up services for the building.
 
Main requirements:
 
• Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft, Windows and up to date knowledge of Zoom, Teams and similar video conferencing kit and software.
• A good understanding and experience of building services/facilities related duties and requirements.
• Ability to work directly with customers, including at times, problem solving whilst under pressure, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding and awareness of Health and Safety practices and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Well organised with good administrative skills, able to meet role requirements and working hours.
 
When applying, please provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills, knowledge and competencies match the requirements outlined in the job description.
 
Benefits
 
At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including:
• 26 days paid holiday per annum
• 35-hour working week with flexible options, to be agreed with your line manager
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Paid volunteering days
• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)
 
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
 
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
 
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team
 
You may also have experience in the following: Facilities Technician, Facilities Engineer, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Reactive Maintenance, Building Services, Caretaker, Technician etc.
 
REF-224 469

Position: Head of Digital Delivery and Planning
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: 18 months fixed term contract
Location: Office-based in London office with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About us

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

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

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

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

You’ll lead the end-to-end planning, governance and delivery of our cross-organisational engagement roadmap.

Working with product, project, production and technical specialists, you’ll make sure our work is strategic, insight-led and outcome-focused.

You’ll oversee communication, resourcing and delivery across a complex mix of projects, products and campaigns. Everything you do will align to our goals and capacity.

You’ll embed high standards of process, performance, accessibility and security, and drive continuous improvement in how we work.

As a cross-organisational leader, you’ll guide senior colleagues through planning and prioritisation to help us deliver impact at scale.

Please note this is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 27 October 2025

Interested?

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

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

MCC in partnership with the Lord's Taverners wish to appoint a Development Officer to grow the Wicketz programme across the London Borough of Westminster.

This exciting role seeks an energetic and experienced individual who can deliver across a wide range of key priorities and objectives. The role will be responsible for engaging young people and recruiting volunteers from areas of deprivation/hard to reach groups into becoming active members of local community hubs designed to improve employment skills and increase cricket participation.

This project which uses the Wicketz Cricket Programme as a means of engagement as 4 main outcomes;

• For young people to be more employable and independent

• For young people to become more healthy, more confident, and more included or connected

• For young people to complete an employability programme, gaining knowledge and confidence from tailored workshops supported and delivered by local businesses

• Develop a business community across Westminster that has; fewer barriers to employment for disadvantaged young people, and which has improved championing or workplaces that are inclusive and diverse

We are recruiting for a Corporate Partnerships Senior Executive to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Senior Executive

Location: Hybrid working with the requirement to periodically attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £34,093.64 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Refuge as Corporate Partnerships Senior Executive, developing impactful and values-driven partnerships with major UK and global businesses. You will be energised by new business, showing determination and enthusiasm in developing bespoke relationships with companies that are new to Refuge, and will play a critical role in a talented team, delivering an income target of around £1.6 million in 2025/26. With opportunities spanning cause-related marketing, staff fundraising, gifts in kind and strategic brand alignment, this is a fantastic chance to grow both income and awareness for our life-saving work.

You’ll be part of a passionate team, all working together towards Refuge’s vision: a world where violence against women and girls is not tolerated.

Closing date: 9.00am on 27 October 2025

Interview date: 11 November 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.