Full Circle is a service delivered by the Phoenix Futures Group, a charity with over 40 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We have a passion for recovery and believe in supporting our staff and volunteers to be the best they can. Full Circle is seeking an experienced practitioner to undertake a recovery coordinator role within Essex (but primarily based in the Colchester area). You will be part of a wider team who work with Offenders with Complex and Additional Needs across the County of Essex in the community. The role will be for a fixed term period until 31st March 2021. 

We are looking for an individual who has experience of working within the substance misuse, mental health or housing profession to fulfil a range of tasks from case management, care navigation, advocacy and multi-agency working. You will need to be passionate about recovery and work with clients to support, motivate and manage them to access a wide variety of services. You must have good communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to use you own initiative when required and to manage your time independently.

We believe in being the best and that is why we strive to create a supportive and engaging working environment for our staff, which is evidenced by our Best Companies Two Star rating and Investors in People Gold accreditation.

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is one of the UK’s leading marine conservation and campaigning charities. Our mission is simple; to create ocean activists everywhere. Our projects and campaigns inspire, unite and empower individuals and communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

Thriving ocean, thriving people

This is our vision of the future. This simple phrase captures everything that matters to us, not just in SAS, but humankind. It’s a mantra, a motto, a rallying cry to drive us on, with a huge collective goal to help tilt our delicate planet back on its axis. This sounds huge, but when you love what you do, and work as one, that future draws ever nearer.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Education Administrator to join our small but highly passionate and dedicated team. The role will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of our education programmes, maintaining relationships with schools across the country and supporting SAS’s Education Team in the development of the organisations education offering.

We will expect excellent communication skills and IT literacy and a candidate who will work closely with our existing team in a positive and friendly manner.  We are a passionate organisation and we are looking for a candidate who understands and supports our aims as a charity.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

We plan to hold interviews for the role in the week commencing 25th November 2019.

Full time, fixed term until September 2021

Whizz-Kidz is a national charity working hard to transform the lives of young disabled people across the UK, supporting them to become confident and independent young adults.

With thanks to a number of funders, including the National Lottery Community Fund, we have new employability opportunities for young people ahead of us, and we’re looking for an Employability Support Coordinator to facilitate young people into Work placements and training through our Employability hubs.

Based in the South (Bristol / M4 Corridor), you will cover the South of England and South Wales with sourcing young people and companies to support our employment programme. You will have experience of working with young people, building partnerships with a range of employers, and managing projects.

As well as focusing on employability, this role will support young wheelchair users to become more confident, engage in using public transport, and build independence and self esteem.  Personalised employability skills training and work placements will provide young people with vital skills and experience to help them as they transition into adulthood.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Services Delivery Managers within the South of England and Wales regions with the coordination of Work Placements and Employability Skills Days. You will have experience of writing risk assessments for youth based activities and working with young people to identify an action plan to support future employment progress. 

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 22nd November 2019, 5pm

No Recruitment Agencies Please.  Please note, only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.

This exciting post will be community outreach and engagement for Healthwatch Haringey but with scope to be involved in other projects. You will

- support the Research and Engagement Manager on designing, planning and running community engagement activities for Healthwatch Haringey and other Public Voice projects as required.

- work with and help develop mechanisms through which the views of local residents and service users can be captured, collated and analysed.

- work with the Volunteer Co-ordinator and volunteers to support Healthwatch and other Public Voice projects. Write accurate and accessible reports on the outcome of specific engagement activities.

To apply, you are asked to provide a copy of your CV together with a personal statement of 2-3 sides of A4 detailing why you are applying and how you meet the job description / person specification criteria.  CV's without the statement will not be considered. Please also complete the monitoring form.

Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 20th November 2019

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Are you looking for a varied communications role that will see you focus on enhancing engagement with businesses that support Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK)? 

The Communications Officer (Corporate Lead) will provide high quality communications support for our existing Corporate Partnerships, as well as supporting efforts to secure new partnerships. The postholder will also assist in increasing awareness of ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships in regional media, specialist and consumer titles, and national media where appropriate, to help increase awareness of ARUK’s brand, promote the charity’s Corporate Partnerships offering and help raise more funds for dementia research.

The role assists in the delivery of communications programmes that support the work of the National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, as well as supporting ARUK’s own corporate communications function. The role plays a key part in raising awareness of dementia and inspiring engagement with our cause at businesses across the country, and in maximising positive exposure of our Corporate Partnerships.

This is a full time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working Monday to Friday (37.5.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months, or on return of substantive post holder, whichever is earlier and is to cover a period of maternity leave.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) to plan and implement communications programmes, working through multiple channels including media, staff newsletters, blog posts, video and social media.
• Develop effective relationships with ARUK’s National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, and with external corporate partners, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.
• Prepare, write, issue and “sell in” regional and national press releases relating to ARUK’s corporate fundraising activity, bringing the charity’s expertise and key messages to the forefront.
• Proactively work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) and the National and Regional Corporate Partnerships teams to identify additional communications opportunities to be delivered via, or in partnership with, our Corporate Partners.
• Seek additional ways to promote ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships work through the media and other channels, including ARUK’s blog.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.
• Secure appropriate social media coverage in support of our Corporate Partnerships, liaising with digital team.
• Liaise with ARUK spokespeople, the public, scientists, journalists, freelancers, ARUK colleagues, Trustees, Patrons, other charities and organisations, IT and other support agencies as appropriate.
• Act as spokesperson in media interviews, alongside others, where necessary.
• Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up to date with social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit, or have relevance to, ARUK.
• Attend and/or organise appropriate meetings and events – these will require some travel and occasional unsociable hours.
• Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for;

• Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
• Ability to create communications copy and campaigns that engage, inform and inspire.
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.
• Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and to translate scientific work for lay people; knowledge of dementia and/or science is advantageous, but not a requirement.
• Experience of supporting or co-ordinating partnership working.
• Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
• Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 21st November 2019, with interviews to be held on the 27th & 29th November and 2nd & 4th December. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.  Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Main Purpose of Post

To Co-ordinate the Centre and Office administrative function to ensure the delivery of an efficient, friendly and smooth-running Centre, overseeing and developing office co-ordination and support services/systems. The post holder specifically is responsible for reception, information and administration systems, recruitment and supervision of the administration and reception volunteers, the administration of Human Resource, Quality Assurance, ICT and related office systems, as well as Centre facility and event management. The post holder will also be part of the ‘Senior Leadership Team’ led by the CEO and act as the Clerk to Board of Trustees.

Full time (37.5) 12 month fixed term contract in the first instance / Part-time (30hrs) working considered

The JU:MP Campaign Manager role is an exciting opportunity to join the Magpie team and to be part of a once in a life-time initiative which will have a real and lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families in some of the most deprived communities in the country.

Magpie is helping to create healthier and happier communities one person; one campaign, one community at a time and creating behaviour change campaigns that transform lives and tackle important social issues.

At Magpie we are on a mission to create campaigns which have a positive impact on the communities around us. We call this The Great Campaign.

Working as a Campaign Manager representing Magpie and based primarily within the JU:MP team. JU:MP (Join Us: Move Play) is an important social movement gaining momentum within the North Bradford area.

JU:MP is a National Lottery funded Sport England initiative. Part of Active Bradford, JU:MP works with families and communities in North Bradford to inspire, energise and support children to be active.

Magpie has been chosen to deliver innovative behaviour change solutions which make it easier for communities to access sport and physical activity. 

The role:

The JU:MP campaign manager will play a pivotal role within the programme, implementing marketing strategy, building strong client and community relationships.

Experienced in campaign and project management and in delivering multi-faceted marketing campaigns you will be comfortable in taking an overarching client strategy and turning it in to marketing implementation strategies, initiatives, and campaign briefs.

You will have an eye for detail and with your meticulous project planning and excellent communication skills you will be excited by this opportunity and ready to embrace the challenge.

Leading on the creation and getting stuck in with the hands-on delivery of the JU:MP campaign, you will be expected to deliver successfully on the strategy which aims to increase the physical activity of young people in the following areas of Bradford:

1. Allerton, Lower Grange and Fairweather Green
2. Manningham, Toller, Girlington
3. Eccleshill, Undercliffe, Thorpe Edge, Windhill and Wrose

In this role we expect that you will be a self-starter who has the ability to take initiative and make things happen.

Job Dimensions and scope

You will be responsible for delivering the strategy of the JU:MP social movement, contributing to the measurable behaviour change through the JU:MP social marketing and communications campaigns.

You will be expected to be self-motivated and able to take on and manage all aspects of campaign management, leading the campaign independently. Working directly with the client team and the Director of Impact at Magpie directing and managing campaigns and activity and liaising with all stakeholders, suppliers and partners throughout.

JU:MP is being evaluated by academic researchers so you will be expected to support the evaluation where necessary, including the provision of fortnightly reflections about your approach to the project.

You will be based in split locations sharing time with the Magpie team in Leeds and the JU:MP team in Bradford.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service

Representing Magpie within our clients’ environment, bringing marketing expertise to their team. Independent project direction, always achieving the very best outcome for our client.

Regular and effective communication and liaison with both JU:MP and Magpie to provide timely updates on project progress and to ensure that the client receives the very best of Magpie and our experience in delivering behaviour change campaigns.

Closely linked to Magpie and embracing the purpose, culture and approach of our unique behaviour change campaigns agency.

The clear interpretation and organisation of client feedback.

Campaign Strategy

Working closely with the client and Director of Impact at Magpie you will be responsible for overseeing and developing sub-strategies for areas such as: insight; brand; partnerships; social media; digital and events.

Creating implementation plans, scopes, delivery plans and schedules and determining approval milestones and practices which ensure that delivery is smooth and standards are high at every touch point through all campaigns.

You will be an experienced campaign manager with the ability to keep all projects on track whilst ensuring that communication with all key stakeholders and in particular the client and Director of Impact at Magpie.

You will embrace our behaviour change approach and the co-creation and collaboration embedded within the Magpie way.

As a part of this:

Collaborating with the JU:MP Community Engagement Managers to devise a comprehensive community engagement plan and maximise the success of the campaign.

Gaining insight in to the three community areas, working alongside Community Engagement Managers to ensure that we provide campaign information, engagement and materials in the most appropriate way.

Co-creating with the community members in an open and inclusive way and adapting the strategy and approach to meet the needs of the community.

Selecting and managing relationships with partners and suppliers.

Working alongside the JU:MP Communications Officer to ensure the campaign fits in to the wider programme communications strategy.

Providing hands-on marketing as and when needed - capturing and creating social content, managing emails/database, promoting events and activities, writing press releases.

Organisation and administration

You will be experienced in managing all aspects of budget control, administration and organisation and the communication of all aspects of campaign management in order to deliver in the most appropriate way, on-brand, on-brief on-time and on-budget.

You will be capable managing a high volume of information about stakeholders, their organisations and activities.

Essential Experience and Skills:

We are looking for an experienced team member who can hit the ground running and who will embrace the challenge. Self-motivated and confident, you will work on your own initiative.

• A solid background in creative or marketing environments, with a proven ability to manage a brief
• The ability to plan and manage social marketing campaigns at a strategic / senior level, including time/delivery management and budget management
• Significant experience in relationship management, with the ability to exercise sound judgement, sensitivity and political awareness in working with multiple stakeholders and interested groups
• Proven experience and the ability to work with a wider Magpie team – including campaign management, creative, digital and content producers plus any key suppliers in order to deliver impactful high-quality campaigns
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of partners and proven experience of shaping partnership opportunities within communities to maximise campaign success

• A strong track record in meticulous project planning
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective team management and leadership capabilities
• A keen attention to detail and budgetary constraints
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms
• Innovative thinker, with proven ability to problem solve
• Self-motivation with confidence and ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• A knowledge and understanding of the communities that the JU:MP campaign is targeting
• To be able to speak one or more of the following languages: Punjabi, Urdu, Polish, Bengali 

Background Information

Magpie

Magpie is a cause–led marketing agency placing behaviour change science at the heart of what we do. Our purpose is to help create healthier and happier communities; one person, one campaign at a time.

Born in Bradford

Born in Bradford (BIB) is an internationally acclaimed applied research programme which aims to improve health and wellbeing through the development and evaluation of interventions to promote health, and the application of research into practice.

BIB is experienced in delivering complex evaluations in real life settings and hosts a skilled staff set with expertise in qualitative and quantitive evaluation methods, routine data linkage, community engagement and dissemination.

Bradford Institute for Health Research

The Bradford Institute for Health Research aims to become a national centre for excellence in health research and to forge unique research collaboration between the people of Bradford, the NHS community and the Universities of Leeds Bradford and York.

Active Bradford

Active Bradford is a newly registered company made up of six member organisations who are committed to working together to increase the number of people being active and playing sport in Bradford. These six members are The University of Bradford, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Bradford College, Bradford Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust (Born in Bradford), Yorkshire Sport Foundation and One in a Million.

Closing date – 1st December 2019

Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home.

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.

We are recruiting for two Employment and Integration Advisers* to join our Employment team. 

You will take on significant responsibility in this role, managing a caseload and delivering quality support to clients. This involves assessing available opportunities, helping set goals and drawing up plans to support clients into employment, training or education. Complementary support will be delivered through our volunteers who are trained in delivering employment advice, and you will help to coordinate this process by booking appointments and briefing volunteers. 

You will need to use a creative approach to support clients, finding alternative solutions and using different methods of support when needed. You will have a sympathetic manner, be willing to go the extra mile to support your clients and be proactive in looking for ways to improve our service. Lived experience would be helpful but is not essential.

In addition to exceptional people skills, you will need an organised and methodical approach to regularly complete client records and ensure that we have provided the correct information to sponsors. This involves an eye for detail and a commitment to following rigidly-set administrative processes in a meticulous way. You will be confident working autonomously, helped by excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and cope with interruptions.

You should have an undergraduate degree/skill level equivalent or 3 years’ work experience and be a confident computer user. Equally important is a demonstrable interest and commitment to working with marginalised populations, particularly refugees. On a practical level, you should be able to work half a day per week outside of normal office hours, supporting clients at evening or weekend sessions, and be able to travel regularly to different delivery centres in London. For our part, we offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference in people’s lives.

Key responsibilities (please refer to job description for full details):

• Manage a caseload: take responsibility for managing and delivering quality support to a caseload of around 40-50 clients.
• Employment support: deliver employment advice and guidance in person as required at one or more of the weekly support sessions in delivery centres across London.
• Maintain accurate records: ensure that all paperwork and online records are completed accurately and in time to meet deadlines.

Required skills and experience (please refer to person specification for full details):

• Graduate or skill level equivalent
• Fluent in English and at least one target language: Arabic, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Somali or Tigrinya
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills – ability to manage and schedule time, and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Some understanding of the employment issues facing refugees
• A demonstrable interest in and commitment to working with marginalised populations, particularly refugees

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please apply online through Charity Jobs and submit a CV and 500-word statement outlining:

• Why you’re interested in the role
• How you’d approach the role
• What skills and experience you’d bring to be successful in this role

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications is 11.30pm on Sunday 1 December and first-round interviews will take place between 4th and 6th December.

*Permanent and fixed-term contract (three year) roles are available - to be negotiated at point of offer. 

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the mental health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing.

Learn about our social mission and our history by read our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and if you are looking for the next step in your career, this a great time for you to join us.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a proactive, adaptable individual, who is able to provide in-house IT support and maintenance services. This role will be responsible for the smooth running of the organisation’s IT environment by ensuing proper set up of systems for new starters, troubleshooting issues and ensuring effective asset management.

You will have the ability to use your initiative and prioritise work effectively.  This role is part of the IT team; however you will need to work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation to ensure effective IT support. You will be hands on with great problem-solving skills.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents. Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th November. Interviews will be held week commencing 25th November.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

Fundraising Manager – London
1x Fixed Term (Covering Secondment)
1x Fixed Term (Covering Family Leave)
£29,500 - £34,500 + car allowance + benefits

Are you positive and results-driven with an impressive track record in fundraising, sales or account management?

Why do we ask? Because one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime and it’s our aim to raise enough funds to be there for each one of them. 

We have two fantastic opportunities to join the Regional Fundraising Team at Macmillan Cancer Support. These positions offer exciting opportunities to build, develop and maintain relationships with Corporates, Individuals and Groups & Associations volunteers and key internal stakeholders.  

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship building skills who is confident working independently as well as a team player. You will also be adept at planning and prioritising to meet the multiple calls on your time. You will thrive from contributing to the area income target as well as non financial targets. Using all these skills and traits, you'll create and implement an innovative plan. 

You may already be working in regional fundraising but we also welcome applications from candidates from a corporate partnership/new business background, or those with account management or sales manager experience.

And what do we do for you in return for your enthusiasm and commitment? We commit to actively developing your development. Other benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave and interest-free loans for season ticket and gym

Macmillan’s Fundraising Managers are home based mobile workers who travel extensively within the defined geographical area for their role. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application. A car allowance is provided with the role. 

There will also be a requirement for flexible and some unsocial and out of hours working to support evening and weekend activity: you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

Recruitment process: 
First stage interviews planned for 19th of November.

For those successful at the first stage, there will also be second interviews on the 27th of November

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society. 

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

The Governance Secretary will play an important role within the governance team at Alzheimer’s Research UK. A key element of this new role will be taking on the core responsibility for supporting our charity partner, the UK Dementia Research Institute Ltd (UK DRI Ltd). The UK DRI is the single largest initiative in dementia research ever launched in the UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK is one of the founding funders. As part of this commitment, Alzheimer’s Research UK manages the governance function of the UK DRI Ltd and this role will provide critical support in this area, enabling the Board of Trustees to carry out their important role effectively.

The Governance Secretary will have excellent experience in building strong relationships at a high level and providing a high standard of confidential support to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chair. They will manage a busy cycle of Board and Sub-Committees, support and produce high quality papers, have excellent minute taking skills and liaise with colleagues as necessary to deliver follow up actions.

The Governance Secretary will have the flexibility to manage a range of tasks/responsibilities whilst working within a fast-paced environment and maintaining a high level of discretion.

Reporting to the Corporate Governance Manager, this post is offered on a one-year fixed term with potential to extend. While the role can be flexible, peak times will fall around trustee and committee meetings which will require travel to London.

This is a part time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working a minimum of 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• To act as the first point of contact for the Chairman and Trustees, providing them with high quality, confidential support that enables them to carry out their roles effectively.
• To deliver highly effective Board and Sub-Committee meetings, ensuring the smooth conduct of business. This will include the production of high-quality agendas and papers, circulation of papers to strict deadlines, attending all Board and Sub-Committee meetings, minute taking and recording actions. 
• Arrange all logistics for Board, Sub-Committee and other ad hoc meetings as required to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.
• Liaise with colleagues to support the flow of information between the Executive and the Board, liaising with them on the preparation of key reports, papers, agendas and action reports.
• To ensure all actions from Board and Sub-Committee meetings are updated in the relevant action log, communicate actions with colleagues and ensure these actions are delivered and reported back to subsequent meetings.
• Manage trustee correspondence and co-ordinate timely communications, briefings and updates for Trustees as required. 
• Maintenance of the register of Board members’ interests and any arising conflicts.
• Co-ordinate and manage the submission of regulatory returns and updates in accordance with statutory requirements and deadlines
• Present, record, file and store data (including all minutes of meetings and trustee related data) in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain and review as necessary key governance documentation, processes and policies
• Support Trustee recruitment process, induction and ongoing development of Trustees, proactively seeking out opportunities to support Trustees in their roles.
• Support the Corporate Governance Manager in other tasks as necessary to deliver best practice in governance at Alzheimer’s Research UK and the UK DRI Ltd.
• Key interface between the Trustees and the Executive Team at the UK DRI Headquarters

What we are looking for:

• Education to A-level or equivalent level of relevant experience
• A good understanding of governance issues and ability to learn about new governance and regulatory guidelines quickly and apply these to the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to record and present information and meeting minutes in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Experience of minute taking
• Able to build rapport and demonstrate influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills and build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality always
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads
• Experience working in a similar governance or secretariat role
• Experience of a fast-paced role managing multiple priorities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge with regular travel to London when required

Salary: Circa £16,800 per annum, pro rata (£28,000 FTE per annum) plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 24th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on either the 3rd and 5th December 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on these dates.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Charityworks is a 12 month paid graduate scheme and Times Top 100 Graduate Employer.

As a Charityworks Graduate Trainee you will deliver a full time job in a partner charity or housing association and take part in an acclaimed leadership programme introducing you to what you need to work and lead in the non-profit sector.

In your placement you might be providing vital business support and evaluation at a national charity like NSPCC, leading on the improvement of infrastructure projects with a housing charity, driving business development with a mental health charity like Mind, or serving a community in a local project. Wherever you’re placed, you’ll have a chance to make a real impact through your work.

Alongside your placement, you will take part in a leadership programme. You’ll be supported by our programme team and an external mentor to help you make the most of the year. Twice a month you’ll come together with your fellow trainees and leaders across the sector to explore and debate the key issues affecting your work and society as a whole. You’ll also produce your own research, helping to raise your profile and develop your understanding of your environment.

At the end of the 12-month scheme you’ll have the experience and skills to kick-start your professional career in the UK social sector and beyond. Charityworks graduates are highly desired, with 98% securing employment within 3 months if they were looking for it. Typically, over 66% of graduates stay in their host organisations at the end of the year, and 96% of graduates since 2009 have remained within the non-profit or public sector – some have even gone on to start their own organisations.

Whatever you do in the long-term, Charityworks is a great way to launch your career and get paid to change the world.

Lead, plan and deliver Empire Fighting Chance events including mass-participation, community and corporate events. 

12 months Maternity Leave Cover 

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all events meet health & safety requirements, liaising with venues and suppliers, recruiting and briefing volunteers and staff for each event, acting as the main contact for all enquiries for the event, marketing to sell tables or recruit participants.
• Responsibility for recruiting and selling each event or activity to its full capacity through: converting enquiries into sign-ups, timely processing of bookings and invoicing, ongoing evaluation of marketing progress, and building strong relationships. 
• Stewarding supporters throughout the supporter journey by building good relationships, providing encouragement, answering questions and updating their records effectively. 
• Build successful relationships with corporate contacts and enhance their experience as supporters through: visits and talks, tours of the gym, arranging boxfit sessions with the Coaching team, encouraging participation in events, acting as the main point of contact. 
• Assisting supporters in developing and implementing their own fundraising events or activities for Empire Fighting Chance i.e. receiving enquiries and advising on best practice, guiding supporters to help maximise income and enhance experience, attending events as requested, following up and thanking. 
• Work alongside the Marketing Executive to develop and implement marketing plans for each event. 
• Capture and generate content for social media and the website including photographs, video, writing blog posts, event descriptions. 
• Research opportunities for new events and implement as necessary. 
• Support the Administration Assistant in processing fundraising admin e.g. financial reports, sponsorship reports, regular donors, banking and thanking. 
• Co-ordinating fundraising and awareness-raising within the community through activities such as bucket collections, representing the charity at events and courses, facilitating visits to gym, public speaking. 
• Assist in booking Team Building Days for corporate groups and helping to facilitate the days. 
• Organising and implementing (with support from the wider team) ad-hoc events, activities and opportunities across the organisation for example: theatre visits, dinners and balls, guest speakers, networking events, photoshoots, filming or volunteering opportunities. 

Would you like to play a key role in the future of a well-respected, local, charity committed to supporting visually impaired people live life to the full?

As our Bookkeeper, working flexibly as part of a small team, you will support our Chief Executive by undertaking all bookkeeping including: preparing and producing monthly management accounts, our monthly payroll and related matters e.g. pension contributions, assisting with the full statutory year end accounts and acting as Secretary to the Executive Committee/Board of Trustees.

You will have 3+ years relevant bookkeeping experience, a bookkeeping qualification (preferred) and a working knowledge of Sage Line 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll, together with excellent organisational and time management skills, the ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision, and the ability to work to priorities and tight deadlines.

If this sounds appealing and you have the skills knowledge and experience required for the role we’d love to hear from you.