This is a fixed-term role until 31 March 2021 - Home Based

Location – Home-based – The role is home-based and can be based anywhere within Greater Manchester. It will require frequent travel across the region.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive new member of our Youth Employment team to manage our Change Now work experience programme across the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) region.

Change Now provides comprehensive employability and careers support for young disabled people aged 11-25, enabling them to transition from education and into employment.

The Youth Employment Officer will manage the work experience element of the Change Now programme and will be responsible for the effective local delivery of the programme. You will be working with schools and teachers to identify students who would benefit from an inclusive work experience opportunity and lead on delivering pre-placement and post-placement support plan for the young people on the programme.

You will develop a strong network of employers across the Manchester region who understand the value in recruiting disabled staff and work with them to host work placements for Change Now. You will support them to create appropriate opportunities and design and deliver pre-placement disability awareness training.

The successful post-holder will be encouraged to think of creative and innovative ways to ensure the programme has the greatest impact.

The role is home-based and can be based anywhere within the Greater Manchester region. It will require frequent travel across the region.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience of programme delivery (preferably in either in the youth, disability or education sector).

You will have the skills required to manage multiple priorities and programme activities, and be comfortable working with various stakeholders at multiple levels.

You will enjoy networking to promote the programme to potential partners, and building links with local employers and schools.

You will be creative, passionate and focussed with the ability to work proactively and independently. In return we can promise a flexible and fun work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, personal and skills development.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

About Leonard Cheshire

Leonard Cheshire supports individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.  We are the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of services for people with disabilities.  This is an exciting time to join us as we launch our new brand and grow our reach across communities.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

 Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

Policy and Engagement Officer

Central London • £26,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools

The postholder will contribute to and support the Policy and Engagement Manager in the delivery of all of Council’s strategic objectives and particularly in relation to advancing the understanding of microbiology and championing the contribution made by microbiology, our members and their work in addressing global challenges.

We are interested in someone who has research analytical skills and has the ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 4th October 2020

Please send a CV and covering letter via the link below.

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.

This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Newcastle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  04 October 2020
Interview date: 14 October 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Newcastle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

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.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

We are recruiting a new Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns to lead the Public Affairs team at ARUK. The Head of Public Affairs will report to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and line manage the Senior Public Affairs Officer and the Public Affairs Officer.

The post holder will be joining a friendly, busy and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team, with the scope to grow both the function and the post-holder’s role within ARUK. The role will work closely with policy colleagues to help develop opportunities for influencing key stakeholders within and outside government and its agencies to help ARUK improve the dementia research environment. This is a very creative directorate, and the post holder will have opportunities to work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The role is likely to include frequent work in Westminster, Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Public Affairs

• Advise Alzheimer’s Research UK about effective political positioning to achieve our goals; working to ensure we are able to successfully influence key Government policy and decisions.
• Build and maintain effective high-level relationships with key decision-makers and opinion formers, including in Government and in Parliament.
• Develop and deliver a public affairs strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK, with a range of creative tactics that create pressure, build momentum and drive forward our influence in Parliament and with government.
• Provide leadership to the public affairs team and work closely with colleagues to grow political engagement in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• Support implementation and further development of the strategy for public affairs & policy, in conjunction with Head of Policy.
• Work across the organisation to develop stakeholder management processes and mechanisms that help us to manage and derive insights from key organisational relationships.
• Play a key role in developing ARUK’s influencing stakeholder contact programme and identifying opportunities and strategies to improve engagement.
• Develop and deliver a programme of parliamentary engagement for Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, President and Director of Policy and Public Affairs, working in conjunction with the Senior Governance Manager.
• Work with the Head of Policy and the Director of Policy and Public Affairs to develop strategy and positioning on key parliamentary and policy issues.
• Ensure ARUK has a meaningful role in shaping future legislation on dementia and scientific research.
• Lead responses and briefings on key legislation and guidance, including proposed drafting amendments where appropriate.
• Co-ordinate parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.
• Represent the Charity to key decision-makers and stakeholders, managing a programme of meetings and to brief relevant staff.
• Identify opportunities to use the media to maintain pressure on political decision makers around our policy and influencing priorities
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission guidance, and other legislation on charities’ lobbying activities

Campaigns

• Develop and implement campaign strategies that deliver against ARUK policy objectives.
• Build and sustain strong strategic partnerships, for example, with other voluntary organisations, think tanks etc to extend ARUK’s influence and impact
• Grow digital campaigns and public affairs opportunities, building our reach and engagement with key audiences.
• Manage and grow a supporter-based campaigning network, online and offline, to advocate on behalf of ARUK, including the involvement of people affected by dementia 

Events and meeting management

• Lead the delivery of high-impact parliamentary and other events and conferences, including national party conferences.
• Represent the charity attending external working groups as appropriate, under guidance from the Director of Policy and Public Affairs.

Other duties

• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Director of Policy and Public Affairs in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Expertise in lobbying, government relations and campaigning
• Thorough working knowledge of the UK political system, policy-making and Parliamentary processes, the media and which levers to pull to affect change
• Experience of building relationships with influencers and supporters
• Experience of delivering successful organisation-wide engagement strategies
• Experience of delivering impactful campaigns that influenced legislation, government policy or practice
• Ability to manage people, lead and develop a team of 2
• Experience of working with colleagues of a senior level
• Confidence working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone
• Experience of using the media to maintain pressure on political decision makers
• Ability to assimilate new policy and political issues quickly and make connections between different aspects of influencing
• Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment, deal with competing demands and manage time effectively
• Strong negotiation skills
• Professional and hard-working team player
• Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells
• Willingness to travel weekly to London as and when the role requires

Location: Flexible, with regular weekly travel to Granta Park, Nr Cambridge, as well as regular weekly travel to London when required

Salary: Circa £57,500 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2020, with interviews to be held week commencing the 26th October 2020, with potential dates of the 27th, 28th and 29th October via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on any of these dates.

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.

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Middlesbrough
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  04 October 2020
Interview date: 13 October 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Middlesbrough.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for an influential, highly motivated and credible Risk Professional to manage the enterprise risk management agenda.

As Territorial Risk Manager you will manage the enterprise risk management function in line with the overall mission objectives of the organisation. You will act as the organisation’s risk management and business continuity expert with responsibility for developing all relevant systems and processes. You will also develop relationships with directors and managers to ensure that risk management is built into the structure and woven into the fabric of the organisational life of The Salvation Army movement.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• A degree level and/ or further risk management education and relevant professional qualifications.

• Proven group leadership skills with the ability to focus agendas, built consensus, shape opinions and communicate clearly with colleagues up to board-level.

• The ability to work within The Salvation Army’s Christian Ethos and key values.

• A professional background, experience and career path in delivering enterprise risk management and business continuity program in complex organisations.

This is a permanent position based at Territorial Headquarters currently located at 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. The post holder will be required to work remotely until at least 2nd January 2021. Within the next 1-2 years the current office in Newington Causeway will be vacated. New flexible working arrangements are being developed in Central London area to reflect the changed world of work that has arisen following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Closing date: 18 October 2020.

RedbridgeCVS is a well-established and highly regarded umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations in the London Borough of Redbridge.

We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join us as a Social Prescribing Link Worker based in the Havering North Primary Care Network. 

The role will involve leading on the development and delivery of a Social Prescribing service in Havering North Primary Care Network. The role will focus on supporting residents referred by GP practices in Havering North, who might face one or more long term conditions, low-level mental ill‐health, social isolation or people with complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. This will involve supporting individuals referred to the service to help them to access relevant support in the community.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 9th September 2020.

Please go to our website to download the job pack and return the completed application form via email. 

We expect to interview the shortlisted candidates on 16th September 2020.

The Church of England in The Diocese of Durham 

We are looking for a dynamic leader to help us deliver our vision

We want to see God at work through the growth of His church, and to bless our communities, in particular their most vulnerable members.

Working closely with our Bishop and his Senior Team, you will be responsible for the effective operation and governance of the Diocese.

If you have the excellent financial, administration and people management skills we need to deliver our vision we would like to hear from you.

The Diocese is committed to seeing God at work through the growth of His church, blessing all of the communities contained within it.

The role of the Diocesan Secretary, as Chief Operating Officer, is to ensure that the mission, financial sustainability and the strategy of the Diocese, as determined by the Bishop with their staff, Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod are served by exemplary financial management, excellent administration and people management with effective governance.

The main formal areas of responsibility are:

1. To be pro-active in the development and successful implementation of Diocesan policy and strategy.
2. To be a member of the Bishop’s Leadership Team.
3. To have accountability for financial strategy and planning.
4. To effectively manage the Diocesan Central Administrative team.
5. To oversee the Governance activities of the Diocese including being Secretary of the Diocesan Synod and Company Secretary for the Diocesan Board of Finance (DDBF) and related bodies.
6. To represent the Diocese with key stakeholders.

For an informal conversation with the Vice-Chair of the Board of Finance, please make contact via Jo Dowsett in the Bishop of Durham's office.

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.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

The Research Informatics Team are responsible for leading the coordination of the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative. EDoN is a growing and exciting collaboration with more than 13 organisations. This partnership will create a digital toolkit and machine learning models to enable the detection of specific dementia causing diseases decades before overt cognitive symptoms become apparent. The EDoN coordination group led by the Research Informatics Team, provides support to the EDoN initiative and its partners in the following areas: project management, policy and ethics, communications, capacity building, governance and legislation.

The Senior Research Informatics Programme Manager will lead, manage and coordinate the activities across the Research Informatics Team to support the EDoN initiative and its partners to achieve their goals.  Reporting into the Head of Research Informatics, the Senior Research Informatics Programme Manager will help to lead the coordination of technology projects related to early detection, lead the operations of the EDoN coordination group, facilitate the engagement across the EDoN initiative and guide the success of the development and adoption of the EDoN toolkit for early detection

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Collaboration

• Contribute to the strategic direction and operational aims of the EDoN initiative, by identifying solutions and making recommendations.  Support the collective decisions made and act as a key advocate to implement and embed the agreed activities.
• Identify and communicate emerging issues of significance and propose solutions to key stakeholders.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Teams across ARUK to maximise the potential of all activities relating to EDoN.
• Support the EDoN Implementation Teams (Hubs), especially the Digital Hub with the evaluation, development and adoption of technology, platforms and applications for capturing, managing and visualising complex data.
• Work with the three Hubs and technology providers to set the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition for the development of the EDoN toolkit.
• Work with the Research Informatics Engagement Manager to identify and facilitate strategic collaboration opportunities for the EDoN initiative, especially with technology providers.
• Work with the Research Informatics Project Manager to ensure the implementation teams deliver on time, within scope and budget.
• Work with the key stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and develop and promote a strong governance framework.

Best Practice

• Apply best practices in business analysis/user-centred design processes, including user stories and task modelling, user journey mapping, usability and feasibility testing, stakeholder management to ensure working groups successfully discover and meet user and stakeholder goals.
• Drive processes for effective engagement, including facilitating internal and external workshops/meetings, coordinating training, and networking activities to support EDoN data science activities.
• Apply best practices in project management processes, to coordinate and support delivery across internal cross-functional teams.

Team Management

• Provide strong leadership and support to the Research Informatics Team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to deliver an effective and efficient service across the charity.  Carry out performance appraisal meetings and effectively promote team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans.
• Responsible for inputting into and translating the Research Informatics Team strategy and for executing the operational plans for the team.
• Accountable for the strategic/operational performance of the Research Informatics Team.
• Responsible for identifying third party needs for the Research Informatics Team and following risk, compliance and procurement procedures.

Relationship Management

• Represent the Research Informatics Team internally and externally, supporting the Head of Research Informatics to maintain excellent working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Influencing

• Deliver engaging presentations and messaging.
• Represent ARUK at external events such as at national and international conferences. 

Other

• Provide support with the annual operational planning, budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring that actual expenditure delivers within budgeted targets.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and expertise, attending relevant meetings and conferences to ensure up to date knowledge is relevant to the role.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Research Informatics in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for:

• Doctorate in technology or biomedical research, or equivalent experience
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent skills supporting and coaching colleagues
• Excellent skills delegating work and empowering direct reports
• Proven work experience in project management and coordination, ideally for clinical, data or technology projects
• Experience in designing and delivering digital products, such as software applications, toolkits, and IoTs/wearables
• Proven skills in workshop facilitation/moderation
• Experience fostering and strengthening strategic collaborations in the context of public-private partnerships
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Exemplary leadership skills with both practical and short/long term strategic vision; ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels; strong team player.
• Excellent communicator – able to build rapport and demonstrate strong influencing, negotiation skills and decision-making skills; excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn.
• Ability to explain complex information to all stakeholders.
• Ability to write and present comprehensive reports to the relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrates and encourages ownership and responsibility; drive/motivation - has a “can-do” attitude and is committed to delivering results and strives for continuous improvement.
• A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; innovative personality; able to see the bigger picture and set future direction.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 6th October 2020, with interviews to be held on the 14th October 2020, via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

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.

To be responsible for the implementation, management, monitoring and continuous improvement of Spires adult learning contract with the London Borough of Lambeth Adult Community Learning Department.

Spires works with many socially excluded individuals for whom an entry level course can to their first step towards integration to the community.

We are currently running courses on-line and aim to develop blended courses. maintain social distance, when circumstances allow.

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.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

We are recruiting a new Head of Policy to lead the Policy Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK. The Head of Policy reports to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and will work closely with the CEO, Research and wider Policy and Public Affairs teams.

The role includes frequent work in Westminster and Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK. The post holder needs to be a self-starter and comfortable working with colleagues at the highest level of an organisation. The role will develop a credible and comprehensive policy base for ARUK and oversee the external stakeholder engagement activity with all key influential audiences that will help the charity achieve its aim of finding life changing treatments for dementia.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Provide a high level of expertise on dementia policy across the organisation and externally and lead the policy team in developing new thinking and solutions on research policy, early detection and access to treatments.
• Lead ARUK’s policy development and work with key stakeholders at a UK-level, in Europe and internationally with the aim of ensuring ARUK continues to be a thought leader in dementia and medical research policy.
• Develop, manage and deliver a substantial programme of high-quality policy analysis and proposals for change.
• See through, from inception to launch, ground breaking policy publications of the highest quality that have significant influence on government policy and practice.
• Lead the strategic development of ARUK’s Policy function.
• Manage the team’s budget, ensuring the team operates cost effectively in meeting its objectives
• Work with the Head of Public Affairs to develop a synergistic Public Affairs strategy that embeds and exploits our policy work
• Develop and lead a structured programme of policy work that builds our evidence base, identifies the key challenges in the field, and brings forth new innovative policy ideas and solutions
• Work across Policy and Public Affairs teams to ensure there is good co-ordination and communication of policy throughout the charity in order to foster a shared understanding of ARUK’s policies and issues.

External relations and influencing

• Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and identify opportunities and strategies to improve engagement with science leaders, pharmaceutical industry, political and health and care officials, corporate leaders, scientific bodies, donors and other charities.
• Work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure that ARUK’s external messaging and activities reflect our policy priorities and positions.
• Ensure ARUK is taking opportunities to apply its policy expertise through engagement in external events and conferences and acting as a media spokesperson.
• Play a key role in delivery of projects focused on improving the external environment for dementia drug discovery and development, at a national and international level.

Evidence, impact and analysis

• Develop strategic research programmes or commission analysis to further the aims of the organisation.
• Identify policy areas in which ARUK is seeking greatest action and develop strategies to influence and effect positive change.
• Responsible for the involvement of people affected by dementia in the development of ARUK’s policy priorities and positions.
• Lead the team to keep abreast of the policy environment to build and maintain a deep understanding of current issues and trends and producing insight and analysis for the organisation.

Other duties

• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Director of Policy and Public Affairs in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
• Experience of leading policy development
• Experience of leading on key policy areas – NHS, medical research
• Experience of building relationships with civil servants, decision makers
• Experience of working at the interface between scientific research and policymaking
• Experience of writing complex policy reports
• Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas
• Ability to strategically lead large programmes of work
• Ability to manage people, lead and develop a team of 6
• Confidence working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and outlook
• Excellent scientific understanding
• Professional and hard-working team player
• Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells
• Willingness to travel as and when the role requires

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £57,500 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2020, with interviews to be held week commencing the 26th October 2020, with potential dates of the 27th, 28th and 29th October via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on any of these dates.

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.

Birmingham or London based applications considered.

Hours: Part time at 60% (average of 3 days per week– structure of working week can be discussed, Monday's/Thursday’s are required). Additional hours per week will be available as further funding becomes available. 

Initially reporting to the CEO

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development,supporting more women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Volunteering and Survivor Network Supervisor will become a valued member of the organisation’s new Senior Management Team

The right candidate will focus on creating and delivering the Volunteering and Survivor Network programme, ensuring the needs of the women survivors are met through increased opportunites for volunteers and partners.

VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME: CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

To oversee the three R’s of volunteering: Recruitment. Retention. Recognition this role will:

1. Create and deliver the organisations Volunteering Strategy (VS) and Volunteering Programme (VP) by including existing volunteers, staff, and partners
2. Incorporate individual, corporate and community volunteering opportunities and activities
3. Liaise with all staff regarding volunteering opportunities
4. Attend meetings within the organisations as and when necessary
5. Ensure the Blackbaud Etapestry database for volunteers is maintained within all regulatory requirements
6. Carry out monitoring and analysis of all aspects within volunteering and volunteers
7. Write and present regular reports for senior management and committees
8. Arrange regular appreciation events for volunteers
9. Ensure that the values and behaviour of volunteers align with the organisation.
10. Create and regularly update the Volunteers Handbook and other relevant documents and publications
11. Produce a quarterly volunteer’s newsletter and to maintain a social media presence and respond to volunteer enquiries
12. Be available to work outside office hours to carry out volunteering training events and to interview prospective volunteers
13. Undertake such other duties within the competence of the postholder which may be required from time to time
14. Identify corporate, community partnerships to increase volunteering support for survivors of human trafficking
15. Host visits from external organisations and individuals to promote the organisations mission and vision
16. Create recognition events honouring all external support

SURVIVOR NETWORK: CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Deliver the organisations Survivor Network (SN) programme and quarterly events across all 3 SHF locations
2. Ensure all SN events are integrated into the organisations Employability Programme
3. Ensure the Blackbaud Etapestry database for SN events is maintained within all regulatory requirements
4. Carry out monitoring and analysis of the SN programme and events
5. Write and present regular reports for senior management and committees
6. Ensure that the values and behaviour of the SN programme and events align with the organisation.
7. Create and regularly update the SN programme handbook and other relevant documents and publications
8. Produce a quarterly SN newsletter and maintain a social media presence and respond to SN enquiries
9. Be available to work outside office hours to carry out SN events
10. To undertake such other duties within the competence of the postholder which may be required from time to time

ESSENTIAL

MINIMUM 3 -5 YEARS SUPERVISING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES

• Experience of programme or project management in a charity context. (creation, review, delivery)
• Creating and delivering KPI's and all reporting tools
• Empowering and Equipping Others: Experienced in teaching or facilitating others and bringing out the best in those around you.
• Experience in building alignment with partners and stakeholders over a shared agenda. 
• Experience in influencing others for a common goal and managing complex stakeholder relationships

BEHAVIOURS 

• Leadership: Able to set vision and inspire others to bring them with you.
• Strategic thinking: Can look ahead, spot and mitigate challenges and leverage opportunities.
• Programme Management: Can manage programmes effectively and efficiently.
• Autonomy: Self-leadership and personal initiative 
• Organised: Able to process details, create structure and follow process. 
• A coaching mentality: Focused on developing self and others, self-aware, open to learning, giving and receiving feedback. Lives the Sophie Hayes values and culture. 
• Responsibility: You do what you say you will do and take accountability.
• Collaborative: You work well with others, form partnerships and can balance challenge with support
• Flexible: Able to support where needed. 

DESIRABLE

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools 

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

CHIVA’s mission is to ensure that children, young people and families living with HIV become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures. 

CHIVA works to ensure young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.

We are looking for an experienced finance manager to join our expanding charity. You should have demonstrable experience in all aspects of finance and be able to manage your own workload and time. You should also be committed to the safeguarding of children and the ethos of the organisation.

The main duties in the role will include; leading the finance activity within the organisation, managing all accounting and finance activities, and ensuring ongoing financial viability, working alongside the CEO in preparing annual budgets and preparing financial reports to funders and the CHIVA Trustee Board. 

About us:

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

Emerge Worker – 2 roles available

The purpose of this role is the delivery of service user experience in refuge, ensuring that individuals’ therapeutic, practical and emotional needs are met within a psychologically informed environment.

You will work towards positive outcomes for individuals and families including reduction in crisis situations related to domestic abuse or relationship issues, improved mental and physical wellbeing, reducing demand on statutory services, increasing economic independence through debt reduction, improved budgeting and accessing employment.

Amongst other duties, you will work on the organisation’s referral line on a rota basis, assessing applicants for availability of bed space and checking eligibility criteria. You will work with families towards positive outcomes including reduction of crisis situations related to domestic abuse.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 per week on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00

Salary: £21 077.00 per annum

Duration: permanent (subject to funding)