Jobs

We are looking for a passionate Donor Relationship Fundraising Coordinator to coordinate the development and delivery of fundraising relationships, with current and prospective supporters, and those with the potential for individual giving at the highest level. You will coordinate the delivery of a plan for the promotion of giving in wills, to all current supporters and the management of the in-memoriam giving programme.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our website for a full job description and to apply.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and application forms should be returned by midnight 30th May, interviews will be held in person 4th and 5th June.

We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.

Being a charity we hope all recruitment agencies will appreciate that we want to save money where possible - so thank you, but unless we get in touch, we don't need you help with this role quite yet.

Our community team is expanding, and we are looking for an energetic individual to us. 

Do you love meeting people  and building relationships?  Are you energetic, positive and organised? 

We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser who has these key skills to help us raise vital income for our charity.  You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, associations and individuals.  This role will also involve delivering a number of fundraising events so being organised and creative is key and having a marketing focus to ensure maximum success.  No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively. 

You will be based at our purpose built children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, which provides support to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the money that we need to make these services available to all families who need them.

Our core values are key to who we are.  We are looking for individuals who are committed to reflecting our core values in all that they do - Determined, Empowering, Valuing others, Integrity, Nurture, Empathy.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to make a real and lasting difference for others? Join Kinship, Britain’s biggest charity supporting kinship carers.    

Kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident to do that.

Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We support, campaign and raise awareness of kinship care and the issues affecting kinship carers every day.

Kinship care begins in crisis. A child whose parents are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It’s frightening, confusing and heart-breaking. Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. It’s life changing and challenging raising children who’ve been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first. 

Kinship have been awarded funding from the Department for Education to deliver the first ever national training programme to support kinship carers in their caring role. We are at the start of that journey.

About the role:

Kinship are seeking to recruit experienced event co-ordinators with a whole range of skills and great energy to join our brand-new training team. They will be responsible for delivering this first ever programme of its type supporting kinship carers across England in their caring role. 

As a pivotal part of the team, you’ll be supporting delivery of high-quality in-person and online training events across England. You’ll be the first point of contact for the team and be experienced and responsive in dealing with enquiries. You’ll be used to working with suppliers and have proven experience of planning, co-ordinating and supporting the delivery of large events. You’ll bring significant working experience of using Microsoft tools, and other platforms and technology including Zoom. You’ll have a positive, can-do approach and the ability to work with initiative, being curious and always thinking ahead to anticipate need and deal with issues.

Collaboration will be key to your approach, and you’ll be detail orientated and be great at managing your time and priorities, and working to consistently high standards. You’ll plan, co-ordinate and support the successful delivery of all our online and in-person events, including being available and involved as needed on site. 

In this role, you’ll travel across England and may have overnight stays from time to time. We offer training and support to enable you to be successful in your role and we’re happy to discuss requirements if you have kinship caring responsibilities. 

Please see the attached Training Officer job pack for more information, a full job description and details of our application process. Please note that Kinship reserves the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised date where we have received sufficient applications. 

If you think you can make a difference for kinship carers, have the experience and skills we seek and the drive and positive approach to succeed then we would love to hear from you!

​Key dates:

• Closing date: Tuesday 28 May, 9am   
• Interviews: w/c 10 June 

Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.     

A rewarding and varied job, where you make a real difference to the lives of adults with a mental health diagnosis, enabling them to live as independently as possible.

We offer
- A full induction and ongoing training to help you develop your skills.  Our current training programme includes trauma informed practice, motivational interviewing, and safeguarding.
- A small, friendly team.  In our 2023 survey, 100% of staff agreed Norton was a good place to work. “I enjoy feeling like I make a difference to people’s lives, and the flexible hours work with family life and commitments. It’s a great feeling knowing you have brightened up a person’s day”.
- Regular support from your line manager and colleagues.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 5 weeks per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional leave for long service
A health plan, allowing you to claim back a wide range of everyday health expenses up to your annual limit, access to a 24-hour counselling service, tax and legal support, and shopping discounts
- Attractive pension scheme
- Mileage paid for car usage
- Sociable working patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working

Norton Housing and Support is Investors in People Accredited.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one support to Service Users in line with individual support plans to promote the development of life skills and overcome social inclusion by:

· Actively listening to service users, offering emotional support, and fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment.

· Supporting Service Users to;

- Plan and prepare meals / shopping.

- Participate in cleaning, cooking and laundry.

 - Develop financial management skills.

- Maintain / improve their physical health.

- Build their confidence and self-esteem.

· Addressing social exclusion and the development of social skills by encouraging Service Users to develop social links outside their home, signposting and helping them to engage in relevant community-based services and activities.

· Playing an active role in the development and implementation of activities and opportunities that add value to the lives  of NH&S residents.

No personal care is involved. 

If you have previous experience of supporting adults with a mental health diagnosis, then this role could be perfect for you! We are looking for committed individuals who are driven by a desire to make real difference to the lives of adults living within our Supported Accommodation settings.

Essential qualities and skills include:

• Warm, empathic, with a sense of humour
• Ability to actively listen and apply Unconditional Positive Regard.
• Organised and self-motivated, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Experienced in supporting those with mental health diagnosis, with an asset-based approach to promoting independence
• A flexible approach to work

A full person specification and job description are available on our website.

We currently have two roles available - 

1 x 30 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday

1 x 16 hours per week, hours to be agreed

As the role involves working in multiple locations within Leicester / Leicestershire, the successful candidate will need a valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle in order to travel between sites.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups, including members of our black and minority ethnic communities.

Any offer of employment is subject to proof of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references (one of whom should be your last or most recent employer, where applicable). Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced DBS (criminal record) check is also required. More information about our approach to DBS checks and employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.

To apply, please send your CV and complete the application form available on our website, ensuring that you complete the Supporting Statement Section by referring to the Job Description and Person Specification

Applications without sufficient information within the Supporting Statement will not be considered.

Unfortunately, we are unable to acknowledge all applications. Interviews will be offered after the 19th of May.  Interviews will be conducted in 2 stages –

Stage 1 - ½ hr online interview

Stage 2 (if successful at Stage 1); Formal Interview Process (approx 1.5hrs)

Norton Housing and Support are an equal opportunities employer, please make us aware should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

About us

Ygam is an award-winning charity whose vision is to ensure that every child and young person is resilient to, and safeguarded against, gaming and gambling harms. Our Mission is to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. As we embark upon an exciting new three-year strategy, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an active part in shaping the future of Ygam.

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated stakeholder engagement specialist to work across our portfolio of programmes. The ideal candidate will be confident in building relationships with diverse stakeholders, particularly across the Education, Health and Social Care or Youth sectors, promoting our work and recruiting delegates to Ygam workshops. Outstanding communication skills, a strategic mindset and the ability to develop and implement engagement plans and projects are essential. Public speaking or training delivery experience would be beneficial. 

Main roles & responsibilities:

You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement across Ygam’s portfolio of programmes. You will develop long lasting relationships with schools, colleges and children’s services, promoting Ygam’s work and recruiting delegates to our workshops.

You will work across the programme team, developing relationships throughout the UK, training professionals to understand the impact and risks of gaming and gambling. You will also be responsible for promoting and marketing the work of Ygam at conferences and events.

You may, on occasion be required to arrange and deliver our City & Guilds assured workshops, both online and face to face and provide support to delegates post training, updating all relevant records and CRM systems.

We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as an Assistant Manager and work in some of our shops in West Scotland, providing cover in busy periods or for staff absences. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.

You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.

Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Contract: Permanent, full-time, 5 days/35 hours per week 
Salary: £21,746 - £22,833 
Location: Wilmslow, SK9 1DU   
Closing date:14 May 2024

We’re looking for a dedicated Shop Manager to lead our wonderful store in Wilmslow. Situated in the heart of the community, our shop enjoys fantastic support from loyal customers and generous donations. 

At Blue Cross, our shops are more than just retail spaces—they're vibrant hubs supporting our mission to care for animals in need. 

More about the role

Blue Cross isn't just a workplace — it's a community with a shared passion for animals and a commitment to making a difference. Here, you'll find a supportive and inclusive environment where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your contributions are celebrated. 

With opportunities for growth and development, competitive benefits, and a team dedicated to our mission, Blue Cross offers more than just a job—it offers a chance to be part of something meaningful and rewarding. 

As our Shop Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our Wilmslow store, driving sales, fostering community connections, and ensuring your shop runs smoothly. 

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Inspiring and motivating your wonderful team of volunteers, providing guidance and support to ensure everyone shines.
• Creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers, delivering exceptional service and representing Blue Cross with pride.
• Working towards sales targets and maximising profits.
• Building strong community ties.
• Keeping things running smoothly with efficient paperwork, accurate data management, and adherence to retail standards.
• Maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring our shelves are always full of treasures for our customers.
• Prioritising the safety of our team and customers, following all health and safety protocols with care and diligence.

Your normal working pattern will change each week, subject to the needs of the business and the levels of staff and volunteers available to work and will involve a significant element of weekend working.
 

Due to the nature of the role this may involve some lone working and you will need to be willing to provide support and work at other shops as required. 

About you

You'll have previous experience in retail management and able to offer effective support and leadership to your team. As a motivating manager and adept team builder, you'll harness the potential of your staff, working closely with the Assistant Shop Manager to ensure robust management for the shop and its team.

Your exceptional interpersonal skills will enable you to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including your team and customers. With a flexible, positive attitude, creative ingenuity, and a drive to succeed, you'll thrive in this role.

•  Retail management experience
• Commercial awareness to deliver sales
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong external relationships
• Good IT skills and a basic understanding of finance 
• Good people and time management skills 
• Ability to work on own initiative and to make business decisions as required
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Able to interpret sales data and set action plans accordingly 
• Strong eye for detail and ensuring highest standards of presentation are achieved
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload for yourself and the shop team
• The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values

Although not essential, it would be great if you had:

• Full driving licence 
• Experience of working with volunteers 
• Experience of fundraising 

Blue Cross benefits
 
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today. 
 
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can.
 
We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. 
 
Our generous benefits package includes: 

• 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family 
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Claim for professional fees 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance 
• Enhanced family friendly policies 
• Recognition scheme 
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
• Personal development programme

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
 
How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 18 May 2024.  
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

About Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. 

Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion. 

We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help. 

Pets change lives. We change theirs.
 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. 
 

At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.  
 

Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.   
 

We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.  

If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please get in touch with the Blue Cross team via our website.
 

Our values    

Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.  

Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times  
 

Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking  
 

Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you 

Who are Habs?

We are a diverse community, and we nurture a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which our pupils will lead and succeed. Our broad curriculum and co-curricular provision prepare pupils for success wherever their passion may take them. Ambition, Curiosity, Courage, and Community are the core beliefs that we stand for here at Habs.

Join our team and unlock your potential!

Role:                 Fundraising Database Manager

Location:            The Haberdashers' Schools, Elstree, Hertfordshire but with hybrid work

This is an exciting time for Haberdashers’ Girls’ School and Haberdashers’ Boys’ School. While they remain largely autonomous institutions with their own cultures and traditions, they are undertaking ambitious joint fundraising and alumni relations activities for the first time in their histories. This effort is led by a small but dynamic development & alumni relations team working across both schools.

Overview

The Fundraising Database Manager plays a key role within the team, with overall responsibility for the administration and oversight of the Raiser's Edge donor/alumni database, gift processing and alumni networking platforms across both schools. Responsibilities include maintaining the integrity of the data and ensuring it is up to date, optimising the database for fundraising appeals, generating reports and queries, providing professional support and training to users, processing all gifts and claiming Gift Aid. The database manager is also responsible for ensuring the department complies with all relevant data protection regulations

You are a motivated and highly organised self-starter, with a knack for methodical problem-solving, enthusiasm for the potential of data to drive effective fundraising and alumni relations, and a meticulous attention to detail. Beyond optimising and managing the database, you will also take the lead in implementing new financial and operational procedures which will make our fundraising and alumni relations work more efficient and effective, and which will be easy for less tech-minded team members to adopt and sustain.

You are comfortable extracting, interrogating and reporting on data to help inform strategy, always looking for ways to use and improve your skills and experience to make an impact. You will have a sophisticated understanding of how to export, import and (where warranted) merge multiple datasets. Finally, you never forget that behind the data are real people, and that ensuring the integrity, accuracy and protection of their data is vitally important, both for them and for the schools.

Location: Borehamwood, 15 miles northwest of central London. A flexible work schedule, including a mix of remote and on-site working, will be possible for the right candidate.

Closing date: 8am on Monday 3rd June 2024 Interviews: Friday 7th June 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Haberdashers’ Boys’ and Girls' Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Working at Koreo

Koreo is a learning consultancy dedicated to imagining and building a better world. We work across civil society to help everyone experience the transformative power of radical learning. Since 2004, we have become one of the UK's leading learning and development partners for organisations with a social purpose, working alongside leaders in communities, social change organisations of all sizes, and convening learning networks across sectors and industries.

Our work is made up of a combination of consultancy projects, from large scale culture change programmes to discrete strategy and people development projects, as well as through our own programmes developing emerging and existing talent across the social change sector.

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Koreo by exploring our Company Toolkit at www.koreo.co/toolkit.  You'll benefit from:

• 25 days holiday (5 days of which are fixed in August and Christmas), plus bank and public holidays

• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies, flexible working arrangements, workplace pension scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Fully comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

The Job

The Learning Networks Portfolio Manager will:

• Report to the Managing Director

• Be employed on a permanent contract

• Be based remote or hybrid, with regular travel to London

• Be paid a pro rata full-time equivalent salary of £45,000-50,000

The Role In Brief

This position plays a central role in the delivery of Koreo’s work; responsible for a portfolio of the company’s biggest and most established programmes. It will be a varied role and will require someone to lead project teams in the design and delivery of high quality national learning programmes, while also playing a key role in the development of Koreo as an organisation
better able to build a just and regenerative future.

1. Responsible for the successful delivery and development of a portfolio of national learning programmes and projects. This portfolio of work is primarily focused on cross-sector learning programmes that bring cohorts of people together around learning missions. Examples include Civic Futures and the London Engagement Collaborative
with the GLA.
2. Responsible for sustaining and growing the portfolio, and with it Koreo’s profile, network, and income. This might be focused on developing the existing programmes in the portfolio, or could include wider writing, public speaking, pitching and networking
which support the distribution of the work.
3. An internal leadership role in developing a just and inclusive culture in which a diverse team can do its best work. This includes line management of one Project Coordinator, development of organisational practice and process, and work with the team on culture and development.

We’re looking for someone with the following skillset:

Commitment to Koreo Mission:

● An interest and motivation in driving social change through learning, and supporting people to create a more just and regenerative world through learning and development.

● An interest in understanding how social change happens in a complex world, and a commitment to supporting social change work that is consciously anti-oppressive, aware of power and agency, and committed to facing the big, messy challenges of the 21st century in a way that is both just and regenerative.

Strategic Leadership:

● Experience of a role with responsibility for the leadership of a team or portfolio of projects.

● Experience of strategy development and implementation, either at a programmatic or an organisational level.

Programme Management & Delivery:

● Experience of leading the design and delivery of learning programmes in an equivalent environment. 

● Experience leading projects which required the effective management of a range of stakeholders through project and programme work. You will be able to demonstrate how you have engaged with those stakeholders to build their connection with and investment in the project, and how you managed that work. 

● Experience of designing and facilitating learning/collaboration/experimentation spaces for individuals and groups, either in an organisational or programmatic context. 

● Skills & Knowledge which enable you to design high quality programmes and learning spaces, to support individuals with their learning, and to facilitate group spaces. 

● A familiarity with subjects relevant to Koreo’s work is essential. Successful candidates will likely be interested in subjects like collective impact, new approaches to power, working in and with complex systems, organisational design and psychology, participatory futures, activism and organising, multi-disciplinary practice, and much more that we don’t know about yet.

● An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written skills.

Operational Excellence:

● Experience working in a role which required excellent project planning, management & reporting. 

● Experience working in a role in which you were responsible for building and then delivering against project budgets.

● Experience working with a CRM to manage relationships and programmes of work. 

● An ability to organise and manage yourself, to work and deliver at pace to a high standard across a number of projects, to spot and solve problems as part of a proactive attitude.

● An ability to cope well with competing demands and changing environments, demonstrating flexibility and an ability to work in different settings and with different people.

Development & External Influencing:

● An understanding of the landscape of social change work, with a particular focus on UK non-profit and public sectors and the needs of people, organisations and networks in this space. 

● Experience of winning, and/or growing projects or programmes of work to deliver on a business development target. This may be through growing existing projects, writing proposals/tender responses, or by taking a new idea from concept to operational delivery. Experience of doing this in an equivalent context is desirable.

● An ability to influence externally, with a particular focus on the production of content (in the form of blogs, articles, reports, videos, infographics) that support campaigns and external influencing. 

People & Culture

● An ability to building positive relationships in a small, busy and ambitious team, leading and able to hold relationships with colleagues and our wider community.

● A commitment to your own personal development and learning, and an understanding of how that development will be supported by your work at Koreo.

It’s desirable, but not essential that the person has:

● An understanding of Justice, EDI, and anti-oppression and how to apply that understanding into organisational development.

● Experience of designing and delivering cross sector learning networks.

● Experience of client and account management in a consultancy context.

● Experience of designing spaces for cross-sector groups.

● Familiarity with practices like coaching, action learning, or particular methods of group work.

● Experience using Asana or an equivalent.

● Experience using Hubspot.

● An existing network in a relevant sector.

● An existing practice (and examples) of sharing your thinking or practice with a wider audience.

● Experience of line management.

Further information about the role can be found in the job pack linked on our socials or Medium page.

• Travel required: 10 days / year (approx.)
• Starting date: Hiring now

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support the research activities of the Patient Evidence Department of Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE).

Please, send your CV and cover letter at recruitment @mpeurope. org. Applications without a cover letter will be rejected. 

The following tasks and core responsibilities are non-exhaustive and subject to change depending on needs of the organisation.

Main Duties and responsibilities

Perform the following duties in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Head of Patient Research:

• Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with project deliverables and department strategy
• Document research output including analysis and interpretation of data, maintaining records and databases, drafting progress reports and publications
• Maintain accurate records of patient data, safeguarding the confidentiality of patients and patient data, as necessary
• Writing for internal / external audiences (including academic journals, lay summaries, and, progress reports)
• Contribute to the dissemination of work including presentations at international and national conferences, internal and external meetings and workshops
• Contribute to the development of proposals to secure funding to support future research
•  Engage with patients, families, clinicians, patient organisations and other stakeholders involved in MPE patient evidence projects and other myeloma research
• Represent  MPE at internal / external meetings

Other responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Patient evidence
• Support the wider MPE team with research and evidence requests
• Critically appraise and provide advice to MPE wider team on academic research findings
• Build good relations with members, internal and external stakeholders (including doctors, researchers and medical representatives within companies)
• Respond to external patient organisations’ requests on research and evidence topics
• Attend scientific congresses and meetings
• Develop content for MPE website and social media and other communications
•  Participate in advisory boards for the pharmaceutical industry
• Engage with training and continuing professional development

About you:

• A good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area and either postgraduate qualification or equivalent research experience
• Knowledge and experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Understanding of principles of Good Clinical Practice in research
• Knowledge and experience of ethical review procedures (desirable)
• Ability to work from home in a virtual setting with a team spread across Europe
• Experience in a related field desirable – preferably working in a non-profit organisation, academic / clinical research, or medical/scientific setting
• Experience in working with patients, researchers, doctors and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry desirable
• Organised, with excellent project management and time management skills
• Strong listening and communication skills
• A motivated and self-aware team player, who can work independently or collaboratively with equal success
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading, and editing in English
• Good analytical, numerical abilities and ability to interpret complex information
• Ability to explain complex scientific terms and knowledge into lay language
• Willingness to attend face-to-face departmental meetings in Edinburgh on a quarterly basis
• Proficient at Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (or equivalent)

We offer:

• An exciting position in the emerging field of evidence-based patient advocacy, working together with key patient advocacy leaders across Europe
• Permanent position with flexible hours giving the opportunity to progress and to integrate in a dynamic, friendly and multi-cultural team working from different European cities

About MPE

Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is a pan-European organisation representing 52 myeloma and amyloidosis patient groups from over 33 European countries. It is registered as an international non-profit organisation under Belgian Law. A Board mainly composed of patients and caregivers is elected by the membership to oversee the strategy and governance of the organisation. A team of 13 staff members runs remotely the day-to-day operations, programmes and services within 4 divisions: Access and Policy, Medical Education and Scientific Engagement, Patient Evidence and Member and Patient Community Programmes.

MPE is dedicated to improving the treatment, care and quality of life of patients with myeloma and AL Amyloidosis. To this end, the main goals of the organisation are:

• Collaborating on projects to the benefit of the myeloma community
• Exchanging information and best practice
• Developing existing patient groups and encouraging and facilitating the setting up of new groups
• Helping to shape appropriate health-related policies and initiatives on a European and national level
• Ensuring patients across Europe receive timely access to new treatment
• Stimulating and promoting patient-centred research and clinical trials
• Developing a strong evidence base for the needs and wants of patients and their role in research

About the Patient Evidence department

The MPE Patient Evidence department was established in 2020 to generate evidence important to patients with myeloma and their families and is led by Dr Eilidh Duncan. Our goal is to understand unmet needs in the patient population and design patient-focussed research questions which will support new understandings and knowledge. MPE partners with academia, other patient organisations, industry and regulatory bodies where possible to understand more about what gaps exist within the myeloma landscape and how to best generate evidence on these. We work alongside MPE’s policy and access team to anticipate what questions need to be asked and what the data needs are for upcoming medicines approval processes.

The deadline for applications is June 7th and all applications will be reviewed immediately afterwards. Our hiring team will schedule interviews with successful candidates to take place in the following weeks. We will be in touch following the review period regarding next steps. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at recruitment @mpeurope. org

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children living with serious illness/ disability or mental health crises in hospital by making our case to donors, trusts and corporate organisations to fund our work in children’s hospitals.

We have an opportunity to fill a brand-new role within the charity - a bid writer/fundraiser to research, design, write and submit detailed applications for capital and revenue funds to support our services. This will be an exceptional opportunity for a gifted and driven individual to build new networks and to establish, develop and maintain new fundraising initiatives for the charity.

Remote · Based centrally in the North of England and centrally in the South of England

Closing: 12:00pm, 31st May 2024 BST

As our Training Coordinator you predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. You will work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited training across the UK.

Whizz Kidz: the facts

Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.

Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

We’re here to change that.

As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.

And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.

Our vision

A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

Our values

We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.

The person

You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. You will have a friendly and professional approach to working with families and professionals and be highly organised to manage planning, delivery and relevant paperwork for all wheelchair skills services. To join us you will need: 

 Skills and knowledge

• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.

• The ability to teach and demonstrate wheelchair skills, using a wheelchair.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

• Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages.

• The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.

Experience

• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.

• Lived experience of being a wheelchair user and/or experience of delivering wheelchair skills training is preferable.

• Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.

• Youth work experience.

• Experience of risk management procedures.

Personal qualities

• Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.

• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change.

• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages.

• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Good level of computer literacy, including databases.

Weekend working, travel, irregular hours and overnight stays will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car is therefore necessary.

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.

 A few perks

The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!

• Annual leave

25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).

• Christmas closure

In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.

• Pension

Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.

• Simply health

Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.

• Season ticket loan

An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.

For full details and to apply, visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing: 12:00pm, 31st May 2024 BST

Shell Foundation (SF) is a UK-registered charity that aims to empower underserved populations in Africa and Asia with access to clean energy products and services. 

A unique foundation on the global stage, SF uses grant, debt and equity funding to support commercially sustainable solutions at the intersection of inclusive growth and a clean energy transition. Our work has already improved the lives of 229 million people.

Shell Foundation
Business Development Director
Kenya or Nigeria

Salary range on offer at circa $ 75,000 to 80,000, dependent on location

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join our entrepreneurial team to support:

· The scale-up of pioneering enterprises

· The development of scalable partnerships that enable smallholder farmers to increase their income

· The incubation of new intermediaries and enterprises

The successful candidate will explore opportunities to create new business models and market interventions, as well as providing deep financial and commercial expertise to our Programme team.

Responsibilities include:

· providing business advice and mentoring support to SF strategic partners

· managing grants and contracts

· identifying market failures and opportunities

· developing and managing strategic projects and partnerships

· contributing to the delivery of the annual business plan.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of working in Africa (or India) with:

· A degree in mechanical engineering

· A background in business or commerce, with a practical understanding of marketing, finance, business development

· Experience and networks in the agriculture sector

· Experience working with complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, including low-income consumers

At SF, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply. 

This position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work remotely with regular travel within the region and to our London head office. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and take safeguarding seriously. All offers of engagement or employment will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references.

Deadline for applications:Wednesday 29th May2024

Interviews with Prospectus: 5th -10th June 2024

Interviews with Shell Foundation:         19/20th June 2024

Support Services Manager

Location: Hybrid from our office in Stroud, Gloucestershire

Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 28 May 2024

We are looking for a Support Services Manager to manage and develop our services and provide high quality support across the UK to people of all ages. You will lead the support services team providing day-to-day operational management and making sure that financial and physical resources are utilised effectively and responsibly. You will act as an ambassador for the Charity and role model for the team in conduct, attitude, and standards.

About the job

Support/Support Services

• Responsible for the development of a portfolio of high-quality support services for people of all ages across the UK who have experienced meningitis.
• Responsible for (and contribute towards) the delivery of support services, including events and out of hours peer support as and when required.
• Provide a ‘senior lead’ safeguarding role for Meningitis Now, ensuring that our safeguarding policy, which includes eSafety, is fully implemented.
• Embrace digital technology to develop a range of services to meet the varied and often complex needs of individuals.
• Oversee the appropriate use of evaluation and outcome measures to ensure that we can demonstrate the difference that we make and continually improve service delivery.
• Support the development of the reach of the organisation to enable more people to access support working with other members of the team and organisation.
• Oversee all marketing activities relating to support and working closely with the communications team.
• Assist with reviewing and updating policies and procedures relevant to the team and the wider directorate.
• Ensure the integrity of data collected on Salesforce to enable accurate reporting and monitoring of activities against key performance indicators.
• Work closely with the partnerships team to secure funding for support services and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Look for opportunities for development of support (including extending our reach) by collaborating with individuals and partnership working.

Information and Support Management Team

• Assist in the development and delivery of strategy.
• Responsible for making sure that operational plans are developed and implemented effectively.
• Work closely with the Director of Information and Support, to oversee financial elements of support including budget setting, monitoring expenditure, and overseeing budget lines.
• Work closely with the Director of Information and Support and Helpline and Information Nurse Manager to put in place a reporting structure that allows the collection and dissemination of information and data.
• Deputise for the Director of Information and Support as required.

Line Management

• Responsible for the line management of staff within the support services team including recruitment and selection, planning out development, performance, training, and support.
• Deal sensitively and promptly with personnel issues when they arise in line with established procedures and reporting, and in keeping with the values of the Charity.
• Ensure policies, systems and processes are in place, utilised and regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation such as data protection and safeguarding.
• Liaise and relay information between the senior management team, HR, and the organisation.
• Responsible for overseeing the external supervision of staff including yearly reporting.
• Manage and contribute to a programme of continual professional development for all staff across the directorate.

What we're looking for

Essential experience

• Managing a team ideally within a health-related sector or charity.
• Developing support services ideally within the charitable sector.
• Experience of working with children, adults or families affected by illness, death or disability and in need of support.
• Service evaluation and outcome measurement.
• Strategy development and operational planning.
• Financial planning including budget management.
• Using Microsoft Office packages and a range of other digital technologies.
• Managing small projects/events.
• Working with a Customer Relationship Database e.g. Salesforce.
• Working with a range of social media platforms including Facebook.

Essential skills

• Ability to lead and influence within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with a diverse range of individuals/organisations.
• Calm, diplomatic and a skilled negotiator.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, plan and prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with difficult circumstances.
• The ability to inspire and motivate others.
• The ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity.
• Strong administrative and IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office, and an ability to maintain records and produce clear written reports.

Desirable selection criteria

• Awareness of the issues facing individuals affected by meningitis.
• An understanding of health and social care systems and how they work.
• Experience of working with the media.

Other requirements

• Commitment to the goals and values of Meningitis Now.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Out of hours working, travel and attendance at events.
• Other requirements as determined by the organisation.

Ready to apply?

Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please complete the application form at the bottom of the page once you have been redirected. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or cover letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28th May at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 4th June and Wednesday 5th June (AM)

*Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.