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We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior CRM & System Administrator to manage the configuration and operation of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This role involves ensuring the CRM is optimized for data integrity, user efficiency, and effective communication with members and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of CRM systems, be comfortable with data management, and possess strong organisational and communication skills. Experience of CiviCRM is highly desirable.

About Open Age:

Open Age was established in 1993 and we’re now celebrating 30 years of championing an active life for older people. Each week we run a wide range of activities for older people from our own three centres, online and over 60 other community venues. From boxing to ballet, baking to blogging - Open Age’s array of activities improves the physical and mental wellbeing of our members.

What you get in return

You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of older people.

We offer 25 days leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 extra day off for your Birthday and office closure over Christmas.

Employer and employee contribution to pension in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution

Hybrid working, offering a flexible combination of office and home-based working.

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme through salary sacrifice.

We are London Healthy Workplace Award accredited and proactively invest in the health and wellbeing of employees supporting fair employment practices and a better workplace. 

Regular staff social events.

Training opportunities.

We're seeking a proactive and self-motivated Events Coordinator to join our team. As our Events Coordinator, you'll be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a variety of events, including symposia, the biennial prizegiving ceremony, board meetings and committee meetings, as well as assisting with general administrative tasks.

Your role will require you to be highly efficient and detail-oriented, ensuring that all event logistics are meticulously managed and events are executed flawlessly. As a self-starter, you'll work independently, taking ownership of the event planning and delivery process from start to finish. Your ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of organisation will be critical in successfully managing multiple events and tasks simultaneously.

If you thrive in an environment where you can take the initiative, demonstrate your proactive nature, and showcase your efficient approach to event coordination, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
 

About Rank Prize

Founded by Lord Rank in 1972, Rank Prize stimulates and celebrates research in optoelectronics and nutrition, the two fields of research at the heart of Lord Rank’s interests and businesses. We not only award substantial prizes in recognition of significant advances in the relevant fields of science, but also actively promote the extension and spread of knowledge in these areas of research. Our initiatives include organising symposia, sponsoring lectures, and awarding grants to support training and facilitate career development, with a special focus on students and early career researchers.
 

Rank Symposia

Our symposia provide a unique platform for scientific exchange, facilitating in-depth discussions and exchanges of knowledge among participants who have expertise in a particular subject relating to optoelectronics or nutrition. Our symposia play a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and stimulating further research in the fields. 

Our symposia are intentionally kept small, ensuring a focused and engaging experience for all participants. With approximately ten internationally-recognised speakers at the forefront of their respective fields, these symposia bring together a select group of brilliant minds, eager to share their groundbreaking research and insights. Alongside these distinguished speakers, we also invite around 20 early-career researchers, recognising the importance of nurturing the next generation of scientific pioneers.

By fostering an intimate and inclusive environment, our symposia inspire intellectual growth, spark innovation, and cultivate a vibrant scientific community. We believe that these transformative gatherings have the power to ignite new ideas, drive research breakthroughs, and ultimately shape the trajectory of scientific advancement.
 

The Rank Prize

The Rank Prize is a prestigious award recognising significant contributions in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics.  The Prize is awarded biennially at our prizegiving ceremonies.  These events gather an audience of around 150 distinguished individuals including renowned professionals, academics, influential leaders and experts in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics, who come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of the honoured recipients.
 

About you

Our ideal candidate for the role of Events Coordinator is a highly organised and detail-oriented professional, with a passion for creating memorable and impactful events. You have a proven track record of successfully planning and executing a variety of events, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills allow you to effectively collaborate with academics, team members and venues, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of outstanding events.

With a creative mindset and a proactive approach, you anticipate challenges and implement innovative solutions. Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, coupled with your strong attention to detail, enables you to consistently deliver high-quality events that exceed expectations. Overall, you are a driven and enthusiastic individual who is committed to creating exceptional experiences for all event attendees.
 

Location

We all work from home, however travel and overnight stays are required as part of the role.  You'll attend around three symposia a year, which usually run from Mondays to Thursdays and are currently held in the Lake District.  You'll also attend up to three half-day meetings in London a year, which may require overnight stays depending on how far away from London you live.  The biennial prizegiving ceremony is also held in London. It would be helpful if you had a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Please note that we can only consider you for this role if you reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (which will be pro-rated for a 0.8 FTE position) in addition to office closure between Christmas and New Year
• A £1,200 working from home allowance
• All the necessary equipment to work from home
• 7.5% employer pension contributions
• Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover
• A generous staff training budget

Key dates

• The deadline for applications is 23:30 Sunday 30 June
• Invitations to interview will be sent via email on or before Friday 5 July
• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 July via Zoom
• Start date ASAP
   

Regrettably we won't be able to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications and if you haven't heard from us by Friday 5 July then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Join the team!

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with HR experience to join our HR team. Do you have excellent attention to detail, great communication skills with a good understanding of employment law? Then this might be the role for you!

You will be supporting the HR team with the recruitment process from writing job adverts to preparing offer letters and contracts, ensuring PeopleHR is kept up to date and supporting with day to day HR administration.

A full description of the role and responsibilities can be found in the recruitment pack.

What you can expect from us

Crohn’s & Colitis UK is a truly flexible employer. Getting the right person for the role is what is important.

We value equality and want to make sure we get the best person for the job every time so want to hear from people of all backgrounds and with a range of experiences.

We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Benefits

If your successful, your will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive that include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

Our location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. But one thing we have learned from the pandemic, is that we are able to work very effectively from home. In this role, there is plenty of scope for doing that, you will need to be able to attend the Hatfield office once a week and the charity meets four times a year in the office at our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.

Are you passionate about education and keen to make a difference? We're looking for an Education Co-ordinator to join our Services & Partnerships team. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in delivering our education programme, ensuring it's both high quality and user informed.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the co-ordination of a range of online, national, and regional face-to-face education events. You'll also oversee our digital survey account (SmartSurvey) to gather feedback for continuous improvement, as well as attending and overseeing face-to-face events as needed.

Accuracy is key. You'll input and maintain CRM records relating to education events for promotional and co-ordination purposes. Additionally, you'll represent the Association externally, including at conferences, and handle pre and post-event administrative tasks like mass emails, attendance reminders, resource collation, and certificate distribution.

Being a team player is essential. You will liaise with internal colleagues including regional staff and care admin to support project objectives and provide necessary information to our Conference and Events team to ensure efficient running of events and projects.

If you are organised and proactive with a collaborative approach, join us in shaping the future of education within the MND Association. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

What are we looking for?

A candidate with a professional approach and a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.

A good standard of computer literacy and ability to use a range of applications, including Zoom and collaboration platforms, is essential.

The ability to use your own initiative is key to resolve on-site event challenges.

Flexibility to work unsocial hours and travel as needed is important.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Professional manner with commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Good computer literacy skills, with the ability to use a range of different applications including Zoom and other platforms.
• Ability to use own initiative to problem solve.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Benefits Advisor to join an experienced team at our Newcastle centre to provide comprehensive advice and help people access available benefits and other sources of financial help. 

The role is permanent and full time but we may consider part time applications for the right candidates. You will be based at the iconic Maggie's Newcastle centre, a beautiful and unique low energy building also incorporating multiple gardens.

You will have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and its application, you will have good analytical skills, the ability to understand and summarise complex issues and to develop working relationships for the benefit of income maximisation.

Your responsibilities:

• Advise and help people get access to available benefits and other sources of financial help and assist in completing benefits claims and maximising an individual’s income.

• Provide comprehensive advice on benefits using a variety of different mechanisms.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant external agencies, signposting where appropriate, and developing beneficial working relationships.

• Follow up claims for disability benefits and any further benefits triggered by an award.

The role can be emotionally intense at times and you should be emotionally sensitive and resilient to manage these demands. 

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree educated in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 year’s experience in providing welfare benefits and money advice.
• The ability to think about and understand health related concerns within the wider context of an individual‘s life experience, family and social context.

Benefits we offer 

In addition to a highly rewarding career, we offer a range of staff benefits including:

• a unique, experiential induction based in one of our centres 
• a structured, year-round performance review process focused on developing you in your current role and exploring opportunities for the future
• a competitive holiday entitlement
• workplace pension with the option to apply to continue NHS pension
• the option to apply for a Bike Loan, Travel Card Loan, Ride to Work scheme and much more. 

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function community fundraising and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.

We’re now looking for an events officer to play a key role within the team. You’ll lead on the delivery of a range of events including runs, triathlons, cycles, treks and overseas challenges, with a focus on growing income and engagement. Your role will also help to drive us forward as the go-to charity for challenge events by providing an excellent supporter experience.

About you 

We’re looking for someone with a real drive and a passion for charity events fundraising. You’ll be delivering your own portfolio of events including recruitment of participants, development of supporter journeys and stewardship communications to meet net income and supporter retention targets.

We’re a dedicated team with our supporters at the heart of what we do. If you have experience and interest in delivering events and building relationships with supporters, then this could be the role for you.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London or Glasgow office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home. 

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact The Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team in the first instance.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Friday 21 June 2024 

Interview date Week commencing 1 July 2024 

About the role
The Thames Valley Fundraising team are excited to offer out an excellent opportunity to join the Community Fundraising team. You will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income to target with a focus on recruiting community relationships and developing supporter led activity, running and challenge event recruitment and stewardship.
Another excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected charity and make connections within the Thames Valley community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan for and deliver income to target and agreed Key Performance Indicators, acquire and develop new supporters in a planned way to achieve income targets and drive growth.
• Champion and facilitate a consistent and exceptional supporter care experience ensuring that all touch points have been recorded accurately and consistently on the database, in a timely manner, to facilitate integrated supporter care
• Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives and raise targeted income.
• Develop good relationships with staff across the hospice and community services and the national fundraising teams.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Access to Employee support programme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 13th June 2024
Interview date: w/c 17th June

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage

If you want more than just a job. We want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Accounts Assistant

Salary: £16,197 (FTE £26,994)

Letchworth Garden City/ home working (hybrid)

Part time (21 hours a week)

Permanent

Flexible working considered

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team and cover all purchase ledger systems.  If you have an eye for detail and have experience in working in a finance environment we would like to hear from you.

Join our friendly team
We are looking for someone with that has experience in a finance environment and has attention to detail.  We would like you to have good communication and relationship building skills, who will enjoy working with others to provide a first-class finance service. Full training on our IT systems will be given, so please apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the criteria listed.

Our charity
The MS Trust is a UK charity which is here to help everyone make sense of MS. We are here for everyone affected by MS, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. We're here today, tomorrow and every day after that.

The role
This role works within the Finance Team, and looks after the purchase ledger, ensuring the smooth process of purchase orders and invoices. You will look after the purchase management system and support the wider team to use the system effectively. You will check the VAT coding and prepare the VAT return.

What we can offer

· 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service to 30 days.

· Company pension with enhanced employer contribution. Salary sacrifice scheme available.

· Death in service benefit.

· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

· Sick pay.

· Hybrid working.

· Employee assistance programme

· Fantastic office location with free parking, local to town centre and train station. Good transport links to London and Cambridge.

· Learning and development policy to develop all staff.

· Cycle to work scheme, volunteering day and season ticket loans.

To find out more and apply

Please visit our website to download a job pack and application form (CVs will not be considered).

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), we appreciate your time completing the form, as this allows us to keep our recruitment process fair and neutral.

Closing date: 10 June 2024 9am

First Interviews: 17 June 2024

Location (UK): Northern Ireland - Northwest region
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,016 per annum
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Frequently across the region and occasionally to attend meetings/events across UK
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

Our Services and Influencing Directorate is a supportive team, passionate about providing high-quality services to people with arthritis, helping people to take greater control of their condition and to make positive, informed choices to live well with arthritis.

We are looking to develop our services in Northern Ireland to be able to offer services to people living with arthritis and chronic pain.

About the role

You will co-ordinate all aspects of the ‘Together Versus Arthritis’ project within the area, which involves recruiting volunteers, service promotion and building relationships in the community. You will be responsible for supporting volunteers to deliver services, as well as monitoring and evaluation, so that we can effectively demonstrate the impact the service is making.

The service offers peer-led self-management and physical activity courses both within communities and online. Courses are designed to support people to develop the confidence, knowledge, and skills to live well with their condition.

You will help us to develop and pilot services for young people transitioning from our Young People and families service to adult services.

You will help us to ensure our services reach diverse communities in the Northwest, by co-producing resources, building partnerships and testing ways of working.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience of delivering services within the voluntary sector.

• Experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers.

• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with local organisations and stakeholders, to develop effective partnerships.

• Experience of service monitoring, evaluation and delivering reports to meet targets.

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal, and experience of presenting in front of groups of people.

• Strong administrative and IT skills – including MS Excel and Outlook.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Interview

Interviews expected: Thursday 20 June in person - Venue in North West area to be confirmed.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: £30,000 to £31,500 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

Do you have knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions, payroll processing and administration. Ability to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, payroll, and accounting functions?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are looking for Finance Coordinators to support our Finance Team in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting.

You will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with UK-Med’s policies and procedures,

Our ideal candidate will be able to support in processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels, including Country/Field Offices.

You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.

Experience working internationally, particularly in humanitarian emergency response, is an advantage but not essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

This role is a truly exciting opportunity to help develop our people services to meet the challenges and opportunities our growth present.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Finance Coordinator - People - June 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through ouronline jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 21st June 2024

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

You will be expected to maintain all existing relationships with grantees, as well as manage funding calls, applications, legal and financial elements, and reporting.  You will have a strong understanding of research, a can-do attitude, and the appetite to work in a small, dynamic organisation.

You will be educated to degree level or above in health sciences, life sciences or with equivalent relevant experience. With experience of developing, monitoring, reporting and delivering multiple projects simultaneously, you will also be able to communicate complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible way and be able to plan, budget and monitor grant award expenditure and be comfortable taking decisions and responsibility.

If you have strong research experience (in a research environment in academia, the charitable sector, or similar), enjoy working in a small team and are proactive, organised, rigorous and like variety, then please do get in touch!

The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk. We are an independent charity who delivers innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, end of life care and bereavement services.

Following a thorough review of our current marketing and fundraising practice, the Hospice is looking for an innovative and forward thinking Content and Media Officer to work as part of our Marketing and Communications Team. The post holder will be joining the charity at an exciting time of brand repositioning, which you will help to facilitate internally.

You will be driven, detail-oriented content creator, responsible for producing high quality outputs for our business. You will update existing material, generate novel work and identify new ways to reach audiences, appealing to group interests by creating engaging material. You will inform the strategic direction of the Hospice’s marketing as well as executing the plan and promote collaboration between internal stakeholders to ensure consistency of outputs. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and working closely with your colleagues both clinical and non-clinical, you will champion the Hospice’s refreshed brand profile, develop media relationships and promote the leading services that the Hospice provides.

Who we are

Arts for Dementia is a small charity but a leader in our field. We work with artists, galleries, museums and community spaces to offer inspiring arts programmes for people in the early stages of dementia and their companions. We train facilitators from around the country in early stage dementia awareness and how to deliver effective arts-based activities for people living with dementia.  We also raise awareness of the value of the arts for people affected by dementia through our advocacy work.

Our values

Creative; Inclusive; Collaborative; Empowering; Inspiring

Key responsibilities

Working with and supporting the Programmes and Communications Manager, alongside the Charity Administrator, to deliver creative programmes for people affected by dementia, including:

· Community research, specifically identifying potential partners and referrers for our creative programmes, including older adults organisations, arts organisations, NHS and memory services and community centres

· Community outreach and development, including contacting, building relationships and working with potential partners and referrers, with a key focus on improving the diversity of our network and participants

· Recruitment of workshop participants, particularly identifying key referrers and those working with people with dementia, visiting relevant organisations to raise awareness and share information, and gathering contact details of potential participants

· Participant communication and relationship-building, including reminding participants with dementia and family carers of upcoming sessions, being main point of contact for some programmes

· Co-ordinating creative programmes, including working with host organisations, artists and volunteers to set up the space, welcome participants, support them throughout the session, and ensure their enjoyment and safety

· Assisting at and eventually delivering our training to artists and learning teams from cultural organisations

· Supporting the work of the wider organisation, including our weekly online Art Wednesday sessions, events, exhibitions, fundraising events etc, as needed

· Assisting the Programmes and Communications Manager with volunteer and artist management as needed

Skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

· Excellent networking and relationship-building skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Highly organised with excellent time-management

· Experience of community outreach/development

· Experience hosting groups; warm and personable demeanour

· Engaging and enthusiastic when speaking about our work

· Ability to work reliably and independently, including problem solving

· Ability to work flexibly, responding to the changing demands and needs of a small, busy organisation

· Flexible to work some evenings and occasional weekends as needed

· Experience of working remotely

Desirable 

· Experience of customer service 

· Experience with a CRM 

· Experience of the charity sector 

· Understanding of dementia

· Interest in the arts 

We are keen to have a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applications from minoritised groups. 

PR and Media Officer

Hours: Full-time 34.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid Working - 40% minimum working from our office in Leeds, our normal office days are Monday and Thursday

Salary: ​£24,000- £26,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

DBS: A basic DBS check will be required

About us

At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy. As we embark on our new 2024 - 2030 strategy we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.

You don't have to take our word for it, 99% of our staff told us they are proud to work for us in our 2023 staff survey!

If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation we might have the role for you!

About the role

Epilepsy Action's PR & Media team is responsible for all media activity across print, broadcast and online media outlets at national, regional, consumer and trade level, as well providing content and comment for our magazine publications and social media channels. Our personal stories are the lifeblood of our work and require a strong degree of sensitivity, warmth and eye for detail. We’re also proud to be a regular go-to source among journalists for media comment, insights and authentic stories.

In addition to traditional media, we are always looking for ways to share stories and talk about epilepsy in a more engaging way, such as our Lunchtime Lives which allow us to connect instantly with our fantastic community.

You'll be joining the team at an exciting time with our ambitious new strategy and brand launch taking us on our bold mission to raise the profile of epilepsy. As part of this, you'll be leading on a strategy to get epilepsy on the radar of TV scriptwriters to bring it into the mainstream national conversation.

This is a great role for someone wanting to kickstart their career in charity PR, build brilliant relationships and make a meaningful difference to others.

About you?

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, having a life-changing impact on the 79 people diagnosed every day, yet it remains a misunderstood and stigmatised condition which adds to the burden that people affected by epilepsy face. This is where we need you! We're looking for a passionate news-hound and storyteller to join our busy PR & media team to raise awareness about the condition and help us to build a world without limits for people with epilepsy.

You'll be nurturing our story champions to share their powerful experiences in the media to help improve public attitudes and understanding about the condition.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is creative, ambitious and committed to helping us to achieve our bold new strategy.
• Has experience working in a newsroom and press office, and has an interest and passion for the news and the power of storytelling.
• Is able to bring stories to life through social media and audio/video strategies.
• Has the ability to communicate with a wide range of people via different methods as appropriate.
• Has the ability to organise and manage a varied workload, deliver to tight deadlines and able to respond quickly and effectively to emerging changes.​

​Interested?

If you are interested in what you have read so far you can either submit your application via our online portal. 

Being an Inclusive Organisation

We want everyone in our community regardless of their backgrounds, identities, abilities, or circumstances, to feel valued and respected to participate fully. We know that inclusivity isn’t about numbers; it’s about embracing diversity and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard, needs are met, and contributions are acknowledged.

We recognise that each person’s experiences shape how they think and having diverse representation across the organisation is fundamental to achieving our ambitions.

Despite this we are not as diverse as we would like and we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, this means we encourage applications from disabled people, and we are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who demonstrate through their application that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We want to support you to perform your best so if you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.

Closing Date: ​Friday 14th June 2024 at noon

Interviews: ​Tuesday 25th June 2024

Recruitment process: We want to provide you with the best opportunity to share your skills, knowledge and experience so our recruitment process will include various activities.

These will be completed on the same day.

• Panel Interview
• Presentation

​If you want to find out more about what it is like to work with us download a copy of our recruitment information pack or visit our jobs webpage to review our FAQs.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.