The IFS is seeking a Project Support Officer for the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev). This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate to work with researchers and policymakers across four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally, and gain varied experience in project management, funder liaison, and international development.

About IFS

The IFS is Europe’s leading independent microeconomic research institute. Our goal is to promote effective economic and social policies by better understanding how policies affect individuals, families, businesses and the government’s finances. Researchers at IFS conduct high quality empirical research, which has gained a worldwide reputation for academic rigour. Our remit and expertise cover important topics such as education, health, public finances, retirement, consumer behaviour, overseas development, tax, inequality and poverty.  We communicate our findings widely, impacting upon the policy debate, the media and policymakers.

About the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev)

Building on 50 years of expertise in tax and social policy at IFS, the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev) – established in 2016 - has two major objectives:

1. To support the increased use of evidence in the tax policymaking process through partnerships with governments which support them to use micro-data, build quantitative technical skills, and conduct applied modelling and analysis.
2. To conduct high quality, policy-relevant theoretical and empirical research on taxation and social protection in low- and middle-income countries.

TaxDev is being delivered in collaboration with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and works with Ministries of Finance and Revenue Authorities in Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda and with a network of academics, tax research institutes and international organisations. The programme is currently funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Purpose

This role will involve working closely with TaxDev’s leadership and IFS’s Finance, Research Services, Communications, and Events Teams to ensure the smooth running of the programme. It is a varied, interesting position with the opportunity to gain experience of, and exposure to, a variety of aspects of TaxDev’s work, including our country programmes and our research activities, and to collaborate closely with a large network of IFS and ODI staff, external researchers and policymakers. The Project Support Officer will support the financial management of the TaxDev programme, working closely with our funder to meet reporting and compliance requirements, and support the management of TaxDev’s research fund. The Project Support Officer will also provide organisational and logistical support for international travel and events and facilitate communication flows within the TaxDev team and network of stakeholders and affiliated researchers.  

Job Description

Financial Management, Funder Liaison and Reporting

Work with Programme Director and the Research Services team to liaise with, and report to, project funders.

• Assist with and facilitate regular financial management and forecasting activities.
• Draft quarterly financial and narrative reports with support from colleagues, and provide support to the annual review process.
• Support funder compliance activities, for example mapping suppliers, updating the risk register; ensuring Value for Money.
• Maintain and update the TaxDev reporting framework (logframe) and support with monitoring and evaluation of project progress.
• Attend project management meetings and liaise with the funder’s Project Manager.
• Work with the Research Services Team and Associate Directors ensure that the TaxDev budget is well-integrated into the broader sector finances.

Management of the TaxDev Research Fund

The TaxDev research fund is a competitive funding mechanism open to IFS and ODI staff and affiliated researchers. The Project Support Officer will:

• Support the management of the fund, including coordinating the calls for proposals, organising the submissions, and liaising with the Research Director and Scientific Committee.
• Work with IFS’s research services team to develop new funding agreements and to establish projects on the IFS’s systems.
• Coordinate with researchers to monitor project deliverables.

Communications and Events

• Work with TaxDev researchers and the IFS and ODI Communications and Events teams to update the IFS and TaxDev websites, and support the organisation and coordination of seminars, research meetings, and policy and training events in the UK and internationally.
• Support the organisation of project logistics, including organising flights, accommodation, logistics for partner visits to the UK, study tours for partners in Africa, dissemination events in partner countries, and international conferences (when the global health situation allows).

General Project Support

• Assist with the accurate and timely invoicing of sub-contractors, suppliers and funders (triggering invoicing, handling and coding invoices etc).
• Liaise with the Research Services Team and project partners and subcontractors on financial and contractual matters.
• Support the development and implementation of systems, procedures and practices to optimise efficiency across the programme.
• Support the organisation of shared team resources.
• Provide other ad-hoc support to the programme as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A bachelors’ degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of experience in project/programme management, including experience of managing budgets and funder reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to successfully build and consolidate close relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both in the UK and internationally.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to devise projects and plan and implement them, with limited guidance.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and handle a variety of work streams in parallel.
• An excellent attention to detail, and good proof reading and editing skills.
• An interest in international development, economics and public policy and a willingness to travel.
• A strong commitment to intellectual rigour, objectivity and political neutrality. The IFS is committed to maintaining its reputation for independent and unbiased research on issues of public interest.

Location

Under normal circumstances, this role is based at the IFS office in central London. Given the current circumstances, it is possible to conduct this role remotely, but with the expectation that it will be based in London once normal office life resumes, and in accordance with UK government guidance. The team is not currently travelling, but once international travel resumes, the Project Support Officer may be expected to travel occasionally to meet international partners and support the organisation of international events, but only after consultation and once the COVID-19-related health and security risks have been assessed and mitigated.

Contract Type

This position is a 2-year fixed-term contract until November 2022, with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding.

IFS Commitment to Diversity

We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive environment, in which people from all backgrounds feel welcome and valued. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, and flexible working arrangements wherever possible, so that staff can work in ways that suit their personal circumstances. Further details can be found on the IFS website.

Personal Data Disclaimer

IFS will manage this recruitment process. Details about IFS's privacy policy can be found on the IFS website.

JOB SPECIFICATION 

Job Title: National Fundraising Officer 

Responsible to: Liberal Democrats Head of Fundraising

Salary: £27,000-£32,000 per annum depending on experience

Benefit: 8% Employer’s Pension Contribution

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week) , One year contract

Flexible location with travel:  this role will be based at Liberal Democrat HQ in Westminster with remote working possible.  There will be travel required to meet National and Local Liberal Democrat Parties (principally Wales) as well as  travel to meet donors around the country (where this can be COVID-19 regulation compliant). 

Purpose of job:  The role will sit within the fundraising team at HQ in London as the lead on Welsh Party and national fundraising.  This position will work closely with candidates and fundraising volunteers to deliver Welsh fundraising targets ahead of the 2021 Senedd elections. 

Background 

This is an important time to be working in British politics. In Spring 2021 there will be national elections in Wales as well as an unusually high volume of local elections, delayed from spring 2020 because of the pandemic.  The Welsh elections are the most important in the electoral cycles of this nation. You will be joining an experienced fundraising team at HQ that is focused on mobilising support from major donors to enable further growth across the Party and your focus will be on helping to raise funds for national elections. We are looking for a highly organised, motivated, and entrepreneurial team member with strong fundraising skills and an interest in politics.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the major donor fundraising team at HQ you will be the point of contact for all national and regional fundraising, liaising with our national parties and local parties;

Fundraising for Wales will involve working with and mobilising key figures in the Parties, including Leaders, CEOs and Treasurers.  Working with local parties will involve liaising with Councillors and local party Organisers as well as MPs;

With the Welsh Party you will lead in the management of the fundraising operation in Wales, working with the Welsh Party CEO to create and deliver the new fundraising strategy;

Oversee donor communications and draft funding proposals;

Identify, research and make contact with new prospects, securing individual meetings or their attendance at donor events;

Cultivate donor relationships and engagement  through communications, meetings, calls, online events and individual relationship-building.  Running in- person events will be part of the role if these can be delivered in compliance with the relevant pandemic rules.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for an organised, motivated and experienced individual who will thrive in an externally facing role and a fast-paced work environment. 

Essential Skills and Experience 

More than two years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on individual donors and HNW individuals; 

Confident and able communicator who can successfully approach donors and prospects and persuade them to support the Liberal Democrats; 

Ability  to secure gifts from donors and prospects; 

 Experience of working with senior stakeholders and board members and engaging them in fundraising efforts; 

Excellent writing skills and experience in developing compelling donor proposals and providing strategic advice for briefings; 

Flexibility to work some evenings as well as travelling between London and other nations/regions where it is safe to do so.

Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats. 

Desirable Skills and Experience 

1. Knowledge of PPERA rules governing donations to political parties; 

2. Experience with Raiser’s Edge database 

3. Experience with legacy fundraising. 

Closing date: October 9th

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

For questions and further details, and to submit an application.

Please apply by email attaching: 

1) A copy of your CV; including complete work history 2) A covering letter; no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification. Please also write your name on top of your supporting statement. 

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf. 

The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Living Streets is calling for bid-writers and consultants to join our associates register. We are currently seeking applications to support our Institutional Development team.

The nature of our work means that from time to time we need to engage consultants to help development work in particularly busy periods. This work could include: preparing a short proposal for a local authority; responding to a complex tender process for a government department or public body; leading on preparing a charitable trust application, in liaison with our Local Impact team; or delivering a regional/national fundraising project.

We have clear protocols for how we develop strong, deliverable proposals, and we would expect you to understand and apply these in your work.

Currently we are specifically interested in applicants with skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Developing and costing packages and projects for clients e.g. Local Authorities
• Leading on or supporting bid-writing for charitable trusts and foundations proposals – including National Lottery
• Developing and implementing Major Donor schemes

Contract: Freelance contract

Salary: Day rate variable depending on skills and experience

Closing date: Monday 19th October (9:00 am)

Interview date: Monday 26th October

Interview location: Online

These 4 part-time roles in based in Northern Ireland, Kent, Cheshire and Shropshire and Mid and West Wales will be crucial to ensure the delivery of vision of the Trussell Trust (TT) to end hunger in the UK by: delivering assistance and services to the foodbanks and other organisations through individual meetings, Quality Assurance and development visits, regional clusters and training sessions and national conferences.

Job type: Permanent, Part time (22.5 hours/week)

Location: Sheffield is our office base but we will consider home working. 

Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits

Closing Date: 12.00 Noon on Friday 9th October 2020

An opportunity to be part of a dynamic social change charity, working at scale across the UK and internationally. 

Good Things Foundation is the UK’s leading digital and social inclusion charity. Our mission is a world where everyone can benefit from digital. Through our Online Centres Network of hyperlocal partners, we are supporting people and communities to overcome some of the most pressing social challenges they are facing through digital. 

Since 2010 we’ve helped over 2.8 million people to improve their lives using digital, driving positive outcomes such as employment, reducing loneliness, supporting basic digital skills, and health and wellbeing. 

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven professional to provide legal, compliance and governance support to our organisation, working closely with the Senior Management Team and relevant business development and service delivery staff in the UK and Australia.

Your responsibilities will include (see full job description for more):

• Managing the drafting of legal agreements and provide negotiation guidance 

• Ensuring all legal documentation work is signed off at the appropriate level 

• Leading on ensuring that the organisation has fit for purpose policies and procedures and provide staff awareness training

• Leading on relevant statutory registrations and ensuring they are in place and current 

• Managing our relationship with the relevant regulators in England & Wales

• Managing and leading on renewing the organisational insurance policies ensuring the organisation receives the cover it needs and value for money 

• Keep abreast of developments in charity governance and ensure the organisation’s governance is in line with best practice

• Ensuring we have effective complaints processes and carry our incident complaint and whistleblowing investigations 

• Ensure compliance with our legal obligations on data protection (GDPR)

• Lead the work on information security policies, ensuring that effective procedures are in place

• Manage, supervise and support the work of the Information Security Officer

It is essential that you are able to demonstrate that you possess the following experience, knowledge, skills, education and qualifications (see the full job description for more detail):

• A broad experience of working in a legal and compliance environment, drafting legal agreements and researching legislation in different contexts, in particular in a corporate or charity environment and with a commercial or business perspective

• Line management experience including being capable of delegating tasks, supervising where appropriate, performance management and working on your own initiative.

• Demonstrable commitment to ensuring effective systems are in place to administer and support effective processes - this can be in a work or voluntary capacity

• Being proactive in making a sustainable difference through voluntary or other activities

• Experience of running effective training both face to face and online

• Demonstrable commitment to working in the voluntary sector

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written skills and a confident communicator

• Knowledge of contract law; intellectual property and commercial law; data protection and security legislation and regulations;charity and corporate sectors - company and charity law

• Ability to digest and communicate complex information including legal documents in an easily understandable way to both peers and lay persons

• Ability to think innovatively

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise

• Excellent IT skills - word processing, spreadsheets, slides/powerpoint, email etc

• Ability to conduct comprehensive research of legal issues

• Understanding of the role of Company Secretaries

How to apply:

You can download the full job description and application form from our Work for Us page.*  Please return the Application Form and your CV, along with the Equality Form by the closing date of 12 noon on Friday 9th October 2020

*Application information can be made available in other formats (for example, large print), so please contact us if you need to discuss what alternative format would be accessible for you.

Good Things Foundation is a social change organisation with a mission to ensure that everyone benefits from digital. We live the change we are seeking to achieve and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.  We operate a policy of providing equal opportunities in all aspects of work including recruitment, training, and promotion, whatever the colour, race, religion, belief, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability of an employee, having regard to the individual's aptitudes and abilities and requirements for the job. Good Things Foundation is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. 

Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks

Here at Good Things Foundation, we work with vulnerable adults and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare at all times, in line with our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. All of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply with the policy and procedures. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which for this position, will include:

• An identity check (photo ID)

• Receipt of two satisfactory references

• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK

The organisation will also carry out a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS) prior to your commencement of employment.  This check will consist of a Right to work check, ID data check, criminal records check, employment history check and the disclosure of any significant periods spent abroad (6 months or more in the last 3 years).  The BPSS check will be undertaken by an external agency.

We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with - and do what matters to them. We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We offer guidance, best practice, a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.

This is an exciting short term role (six months fixed term contract) to coordinate a new programme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic which aims to rapidly expand the Shared Lives sector by developing a new system to recruit and assess Shared Lives carers via an online platform, and to support two partner Shared Lives schemes to scale up their offer using these new tools. This will create a platform and new ways of working which will subsequently be made available to every local Shared Lives scheme in the UK.

You will need to be confident, positive and innovative with proven experience of project development and coordination in the public or voluntary sector. You will be a great communicator including having clear and concise presentation skills aswell as have the ability to work flexibly and creatively using own initiative to resolve issues. Overall an energetic and genuine friendly team member who is willing to help and support others, enjoys meeting new people and building long lasting relationships.

JD attached.

Closing date: 6 Oct 20 1pm

Pre-interviews to be held via zoom on 8 Oct 20

Full Interviews to be held via zoom on 16 Oct 20

Safeguarding Manager

Manchester City Centre

Starting salary for this position is £37,452 per annum (plus contributory pension)

The role

Working alongside and reporting to the Safeguarding Lead, this newly created role will support the implementation of our safeguarding framework across MAG International, ensuring we are not just compliant, but exceeding our safeguarding standards.

We’re looking for a proactive and solution orientated candidate who brings experience of working in a safeguarding position, preferably in an international NGO or charity setting. You will have experience of identifying and mitigating risks, conducting investigations and resolving safeguarding issues.

You will be expected to work across multiple global teams and functions, providing expert advice and guidance. This will require excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues around the world. Excellent interpersonal skills will be essential including proven experience of influencing decision makers at all levels.

You will also have previous experience of supporting, designing and delivering internal training that will help develop confidence and competence within the organisation to raise awareness of safeguarding and support with case management.

You will occasionally be required to travel to support our programmes overseas.

The place of work will normally be our headquarters in Manchester. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families, we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home – to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. Therefore, you will initially be home-based until we are able to return to working in our headquarters.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

How to apply

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 11 October 2020.

I am looking for a fantastic Marketing Engagement Manager to join a charity client of mine on a 6 month interim basis.

Some of the key responsibilities include;

• Helping develop communications plans and working closely with stakeholders to help drive users towards to the service
• Managing social media channels in particular paid advertising with Facebook and pursuing Instagram opportunities.
• Continue to help build and grow the charities service and engage with members and local partnerships.
• Source and write case studies in partnership to share and impact good practice.
• Contribute to the teams big communications plans and revenue targets. 
• Full mix marketing, communications and digital support across the small team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Charity membership service experience
• Digitally savvy - in particular with social media and paid advertising campaigns attracting diverse audiences and engaging with different communities.
• Worked at Senior Officer/Manager level
• A proactive and can do attitude 
• Excellent communications and stakeholder relationships skills.

The role is temporary with a scope to extend down the line looking to pay between £140-160 per day (via Umbrella/Limited Company). Open to part time 4 days.

Sightsavers is looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to lead our policy influencing on social inclusion and inclusive education as part of the Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing two Policy Officers (Social Inclusion and Inclusive Education respectively). The role is normally based at our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex but anticipated to be home-based for the foreseeable future.

Senior Policy Adviser – Social Inclusion and Inclusive Education  

Location: Haywards Heath – initially remote working

Salary: c£50,209 dependent upon experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: This is a full-time position and some flexibility regarding hours and working from home will be considered

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in a successful, influential policy team. The role will offer the opportunity to use your knowledge of social inclusion and inclusive education to lead and deliver Sightsavers’ global policy objectives.  It will also draw upon your extensive experience of international development and strong grasp of current issues and best practice to influence national and international policies and frameworks and the development and implementation of relevant disability and inclusive education policies.

As Senior Policy Adviser, you will conduct high quality policy analysis and generate evidence to deliver Sightsavers’ policy objectives in social inclusion and inclusive education. The post holder will represent Sightsavers at relevant external forums and use evidence-based analysis to influence our target audiences.

Knowledge, skills and experience

The successful candidate will be educated to degree or Masters level (or hold equivalent experience) and will demonstrate:

• Experience of working in the international development sector
• Experience of policy influencing work at national and international level
• An understanding of international development issues particularly around social inclusion and/ or inclusive education
• Experience of advocacy / influencing work and representation to external bodies
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Impressive communication skills

In addition to being an easy 20-minute train from Brighton or 45 minute from London, we offer some fantastic benefits. The Senior Policy Adviser – Social Inclusion and Inclusive Education role is an involved and diverse position, and this is not a full list of responsibilities. Please read the complete job description for further details.

Interviews are expected to take place in late October.

To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the below link. Please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, please ignore this. Only information included in the online application form will be considered.

 As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs

Sightsavers is looking for a motivated communications officer to play a key role in helping us raise the profile and awareness of our programme, policy and research work to a diverse range of audiences.

We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual to provide maternity cover within our busy team and will identify and develop key messages and compelling stories from across our work and turn these into engaging and targeted communications for audiences.

The role will have a specific emphasis on research, working closely with the research team rolling out initiatives in line with the research communications strategy. The communications will target audiences that include donors, NGOs, researchers, research associates and research associations.  

The right candidate will have significant communications experience and be confident developing communications plans. They will be experienced in developing on and offline communication products and content to deliver on these plans. Some experience communicating complex research or technical content would be an advantage.

If you’re passionate about making a difference through compelling communications, are equally comfortable working as part of a team as you are taking initiative and working independently, have a creative flair and can write clear, concise and compelling copy for a range of channels, this is the role for you.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, so if you are interested in the role and finding out more please read the complete Job Description for further details.

First stage interviews will take place remotely and candidates will be asked to conduct a short assessment as part of the interview process.  We anticipate that interviews will take place 13/14 October 2020

Closing date: 4 October 2020

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.  Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

· Full time, Permanent

· £29,190 per annum plus pension, medical and dental insurance

· 25 days holiday (plus 3 additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

· 4pm finish on Fridays

· Central London location (Covent Garden) – currently working from home

REPORTS TO

Enquiries Team Leader

OVERVIEW

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is looking for an experienced enquiries or helpline officer to join our frontline enquiries team. Each month we receive hundreds of phone calls and emails from people who need our help. The team’s Enquiries Officers are often the first point of contact with the MCF and play a key role in our grants process.

You will need excellent customer service skills, a high level of personal resilience, the ability to quickly build a good rapport with callers and be a team player who is willing to support colleagues and prioritise the needs of the team. Previous experience in a comparable role is essential.

Day to day responsibilities include answering calls and responding to emails from individuals and families for a range of support (including daily living costs, health and care and education), liaising with our Advice and Support team and Visiting Volunteers, awarding grants for counselling and consultations and keeping the grants system up to date.

The successful candidate will join a busy and friendly department and have the support of their peers, a Senior Enquiries Officer and their Team Leader to enable them to settle into their new role.

The team is usually based in our central London office on the edge of Covent Garden but the majority of the charity is currently home-based due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Please note this job is subject to a basic DBS check.

MAIN DUTIES

· To answer calls and voicemails professionally and courteously, providing an excellent first impression of the charity

· To make an initial assessment of each enquiry to determine likely eligibility for support and to manage expectations appropriately

· To accurately record details of enquiries on the grants system

· To process grants to enable applicants to access medical consultations and the counselling service

· To signpost applicants to other sources of advice as appropriate

· To work effectively as part of the team, collaborating and supporting colleagues

· To act as the first point of contact and to build and maintain excellent working relationships with our Provincial contacts

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

· Excellent customer service skills

· Ability to diffuse high-emotion calls

· Resilience

· Compassion

· Strong written skills

· Ability to prioritise

· Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, internally and with stakeholders

· Excellent attention to detail

· Ability to understand and apply policy

· IT skills, particularly MS Office

Desirable

· Experience of grant processing and/or assessment

· Good understanding of UK state benefits

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification.

Deadline for applications:  9am Monday 12 October

Date for interviews:   w/c 19th October

This role supports the establishment of our new Brilliant Tutoring Programme, for which we are currently bidding for funding as part of the Government’s National Tutoring Programme. We will only make final offers for this role if our funding is confirmed, which we will know by the end of October. If, like us, you’re passionate about helping students to make up the learning lost as a result of school closures this year, we’d love to hear from you.

The Organisation

The Brilliant Club is an award-winning charity that exists to increase the number of pupils from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly-selective universities. We do this by mobilising the PhD community to share its expertise with state schools. We recruit, train and place PhD researchers to work with state schools: either part-time as tutors through The Scholars Programme or full-time as classroom teachers through Researchers in Schools (RIS). In 2018/19, The Brilliant Club worked with over 700 state schools and 13,000 pupils across the UK.

The Opportunity

The Brilliant Club is planning to be a provider for the National Tutoring Programme to support the national catch up effort in England following school closures in response to COVID-19 and have submitted a bid to the Education Endowment Fund. If successful, The Brilliant Club is looking to recruit two dynamic and driven individuals as NTP Managers. As a leader within the Brilliant Tutoring Programme (BTP) team, this role will play an important part in managing programme delivery, including ensuring that the goals and targets agreed with the Education Endowment Fund are met. Both BTP Managers will directly line manage a team of up to six BTP Programme Officers, who each manage a cluster of School-PhD Tutor relationships. The two BTP Managers will work closely alongside each other to lead and support the wider BTP team of Programme Officers and a BTP Coordinator. The BTP Managers will ensure excellent programme management from the Programme Officers. They will work closely with the Scholars Programme recruitment, school partnerships and regional teams and work collaboratively with Scholars Programme Regional Managers to manage Brilliant Club School relationships and ensure PhD tutors are recruited and trained to deliver placements. Each BTP Manager will also take on responsibility for a specific programme oversight: course development and quality assurance and programme delivery systems The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. 

The data insights manager will lead on all data management, including reporting and insights, as well as leading on the development, adoption, and implementation of the CRM system. 

To meet the growing needs of the organisation, this role will involve collaboration with teams across the charity to support strategic objectives, enabling campaigning, fundraising, and communications activity to achieve maximum impact.

This role will support the senior leadership team with GDPR compliance and reporting. It includes leading on data collection, governance and analysis to support and influence the strategic direction of the organisation.

Please visit our website by selecting the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday, 12 October 2020

Research Grants Managers

Location: Normally this role is based in our Stratford office. Candidates must be willing to commute to Stratford (flexible working is encouraged).

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience + benefits

Positions available: 2
Contract length: 2x 12 month fixed-term contracts. These are full-time, however we would also consider part-time. We welcome applications from PHD students that require flexible working arrangements. 
Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2020, 23:55

Are you a sharp minded individual with knowledge or experience of research funding that can help us beat cancer?

Why we need you

Our Research Funding Team is pivotal to ensuring that Cancer Research UK continues to fund and support a wealth of innovative, world-class cancer research that will contribute towards our vision of beating cancer.

You will be responsible for delivering the application process and committee process for a defined portfolio of grant applications and awards by providing external researchers and host institution administrators with advice, guidance and support on Cancer Research UK’s funding schemes, research policies, and grants management approach.

What will I be doing?

Make an impact every day by...

• Managing a portfolio of Cancer Research UK’s applications and awards;

• Supporting the operations of a Funding Committee and its Expert Review Panels by handling queries, advising on and promoting specific funding schemes, preparing panel reports, meeting papers and meeting minutes, and providing written post-Committee feedback; 

• Managing the peer review process, through the identification of appropriate referees and Expert Review Panel members;

• Reviewing the finances for each award and carry out post-Committee meeting outcomes;

• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with a network of CRUK researchers and host institution administrators; supporting grantees and applicants to manage their applications and awards. 

To view a full job description please click here: https://adobe.ly/32ampjU

What skills are you looking for?

You’ll be able to bring to the role...

• Educated to post-graduate level in a biomedical subject or equivalent experience in a research funding environment 

• A solid understanding of the UK biomedical research environment, potentially through working in or with universities/hospital trusts/biomedical charities 

• Knowledge or experience of cancer research 

• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn’t be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership, childcare vouchers and much more. You’ll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately you’ll know that you’ll be changing lives through your work. 

If you’re as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role through Cancer Research UK’s careers pages.