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To help drive and deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy in order to support the work of Queen Square, we are looking to appoint a Digital Transformation Lead. This newly created position within the senior management team will play a key strategic role in transforming our digital capabilities and increasing our digital presence. We are looking specifically for candidates who can lead on the following areas:
· Development and implementation of an innovative digital strategy, raising awareness of the charity and generating income
· Embed a digital-first culture, managing change with and upskilling key stakeholders
· Measure and continuously optimise performance
· Horizon scanning within the evolving digital environment, spotting opportunities for income generation
We are looking for an established and innovative marketing professional with a broad range of digital skills and expertise and a passion for developing and delivering powerful social media campaigns and strategies to engage and excite our key audiences, while making the best use of technology to increase our efficiency.
The main purpose of this role is to design, implement and maintain The National Brain Appeal’s first digital engagement strategy to help support and deliver the organisation’s strategy in a time of growth, raising awareness of our brand and the work of the charity with internal and external audiences which include patients of The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, people with neurological conditions and their families and friends, clinical staff in the field, research professionals.
The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering and driving compelling and engaging digital solutions across all digital channels. You will be capable and excited to use your technical expertise to support the team through the process of creating new digital products and services and to support them in developing their own digital skills. You will have a good track record and knowledge of monitoring and evaluating digital activity to enable informed decision-making - ensuring all work undertaken is data-driven and evidence-based - and that engagement levels are consistently reviewed and improved.
This role requires a proactive, organised, and practical approach to ensure projects are delivered effectively and efficiently, providing high quality support and customer service across the organisation. An ability to work unsupervised and problem-solving skills are also critical to this role.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing the expectations of a number of stakeholders with competing priorities.
The National Brain Appeal is an independent charity operating within the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust framework. As such, you can take advantage of numerous excellent benefits including:
• Travel season ticket loans
• NHS staff discounts
• 27 days annual leave on appointment
• Flexible working options. This role only requires some office-based work so working remotely or from home on certain days of the week will be considered.
• Attractive NHS pension scheme
• A staff psychological and welfare service
For more details, please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert. Please note, applications need to be made via the NHS Jobs Portal and will require you creating an account.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
The National Brain Appeal raises funds to advance treatment and research at The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and the UCL ... Read more
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UK Office (Victoria, London) & Home Based
The Vacancy
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
What you'll do
This is an opportunity to join Parkinson’s UK and be part of our vibrant team. In this role you will provide full business support to our Research directorate and our Chief Information Officer. You’ll ensure high quality administration across a broad range of tasks and liaise with various stakeholders across the charity.
You’ll work with colleagues across the business support team to improve our processes and the technology we use to manage our information, team and projects to become more efficient and collaborative.
Working alongside the wider Business Support team you will play a key role in driving and tracking improvements to processes and provide support to managers across the directorates.
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising workload
- Effective communication and interpersonal with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
- Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements with minimal supervision.
- Experience of using G Suite (or a similar software) to work collaboratively and productively
Closing date: 8 August 2021
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 August 2021
Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.
Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.
Parkinson’s UK is an ambitious and dynamic charity, passionate about improving the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
We are working towards bringing forward the day that no-one fears Parkinson’s, and our pace and determination is stronger than ever. Join us!
About the role
You’ll be at the helm of one of the most innovative and pioneering projects at Parkinson’s UK - the transformation of our direct services for people living with Parkinson’s and their friends, family and carers.
Leading a multidisciplinary agile service design team, you’ll create the right environment for the team to succeed, helping the team to self organise, deliver maximum impact and thrive in a culture of learning.
You’ll work with the team to deliver and scale a new referral process into the NHS and lead the delivery of innovative products and services - ensuring people with Parkinson’s and their family and friends are at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work flexibly from home or from our London office ensuring you have the working life that suits you!
What you’ll do
- Lead on the implementation of the Parkinson’s Connect ‘account’, working with internal and external teams to deliver maximum impact
- Support the team to deliver prioritised products using appropriate service design and agile methodologies, learning & iterating frequently
- Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, bringing people along on the journey with us and ensuring we’re bringing the right skills in at the right points
- Manage day to day budget reporting including tracking expenditure and reporting to funders
What you’ll bring
- Demonstrable experience of delivering projects using agile and service design methodologies.
- Proven ability to deliver complex projects and continuously improving a product or service when it goes live
- Strong planning ability - willing to get into the detail to make things happen and able to identify and manage risk
- A focus on iterating to deliver maximum value with minimum effort
- Strong background in the delivery of work in cross functional and widely dispersed teams
- An understanding of GDPR regulations and the implications on data and communications.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Closing date: 30 July 2021
Shortlisting will take place on receipt of application so this role may close earlier than stated.
Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").
The successful candidate will be required to:
- provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
- have a confidential space in which to work
Talkback has been working with people with a learning disability since 1998, aiming to achieve choice, opportunity and respect. We are user led and know what life is like when you have a learning disability.
We are currently looking for someone to join our Accessible Workshop team to enable people with a learning disability and/or autism to learn a wide range of woodworking, practical and real - world work skills within a Social Enterprise model. Groups will work on projects that can be marketed and sold and the income generated will be reinvested back into the group or used to aid the charitable partners that we work with.
Woodworking Project Worker - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata
Part time role available - approx. 3 days a week
No shift work or evening/weekend work
Based across Aylesbury and High Wycombe
Within this role you will be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of this exciting new social enterprise. You will help to plan sessions that enable people to learn practical woodworking skills, build confidence and inspire creativity and personal development.
The successful applicant will ideally have industry experience and a minimum of an NVQ level 3, Advanced Craft Certificate qualification or industry equivalent.
You will have gained the necessary experience from working within the industry or performing a similar role within an educational context. Training in working with people with a learning disability or autism will be given as part of the role.
Above all, Talkback are looking for someone who can use their passion for woodworking and practical skills to teach and inspire others to learn.
From basic safety awareness around the home, through to repairing, creating, upcycling, and developing employment skills; the Accessible Workshop creates realistic progression pathways.
Closing date: 31st July 2021
Role to commence: August 2021
“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
Talkback’s roots are in self advocacy, in building self confidence and self esteem to enable people with a learning disability to use the skills t... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.