This role will engage a diverse range of service users across the UK, to listen to their views on how Terrence Higgins Trust services should develop, pilot projects to test this and to facilitate how they can actively participate in these future developments. You will:

• Test  innovative approaches with users to keep our work fresh and relevant, shaping how we work and what we do.
• Develop and implement digital activity to support the programme
• Actively work with users and colleagues to promote meaningful engagement with the programme

The nature of this programme is exploratory and so you will be comfortable with working in a fluid environment.

This role will cover the East of England with a focus on our Cambridgeshire and Peterborough services. The base of the role can be discussed in more detail at interview.

This is a full time post, however flexible options can be considered. Please indicate preference in the body of your application.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black African and Minority Ethnic communities, and from those living with HIV.

This recruitment is happening on a rolling basis so early applications are encoruaged. Recruitment may close early should a suitable candidate be found before the closing date.

If you have a passion for writing and producing powerful impactful stories, using your clear strategic communications leadership across multiple communication channels (including digital and social media), and thrive on building strong relationships across international teams, this is the role for you.

This exciting new role, working for CBM Global will primarily focus on delivering co-ordinated internal and external communications across CBM Global’s brand. As well as the above, you’ll have oversight of content management to grow CBM Global’s audience and digital presence.

Based:  The role can be based out of a Member Association office (Australia, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Switzerland, and UK), other countries where CBM Global has a registered presence such as Germany and Belgium, or our Country Offices in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Burkina, Nigeria, Madagascar and Bolivia.

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hours per week). Fixed term contract to 31 December 2021.

How to apply:  Please download the Recruitment Pack below for more details, and apply submitting your covering letter and CV. 

Closing date:  09:00 Monday 2 November

DIRECTOR:  An exciting opportunity to lead the Brazelton Centre UK, a national charity dedicated to supporting healthy parent-baby relationships though promoting an understanding of newborn babies’ communication.

Background

The Brazelton Centre UK aims to support the transition and adjustment to parenthood, focusing on the development and mental health needs of both babies and parents. Holding the baby in mind, the Centre, which is research and practice based, enables health professionals to facilitate early relationship building between parents and their newborn at a time that is experienced as a major life event. The philosophy of the organisation is one of enabling effective service development, appropriate clinical intervention and sharing of expertise.

The Centre, established in Cambridge in 1997, is a training organisation for health professionals and researchers who work with babies and parents.  We offer training courses in the Newborn Behavioural Observations System (NBO) and Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS). Brazelton Centre UK is one of four Centres in the world, teaching the NBO and NBAS, and the most active.  Brazelton UK works in partnership with other organisations on training, surveys and research, including third sector organisations, universities, NHS trusts and organisations providing support for the under-fives. Almost 6,000 practitioners have undertaken the UK training courses in both the NBO and NBAS.

The Centre currently has a staff of 6 from different professional groups, in a range of roles, and 17 Trainers (including 2 Master Trainers and 6 Senior Trainers) countrywide able to teach specific courses as required. 

The charity has a Board of Trustees to whom the Director reports and is responsible.

This is a part-time post and entails some travelling in the UK and abroad for meetings. Flexible working can be considered.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:      

Strategic leadership and planning

• Plan, lead and further develop the Brazelton Centre UK, working continually to extend the reach of our existing NBO and NBAS courses.  There may be an opportunity to develop and deliver a menu of additional options to support health professionals and others working with parents and families

• Form strategic partnerships and networks within the public, voluntary and private sector nationally and internationally, maintaining and developing positive relationships with all stakeholders. These include, but are not limited to, health services, local councils, universities, community health services and service users

• Actively lead, with the support of Trustees, refresh and implement the  Brazelton Centre UK’s business plan and long term strategy

Development of services and growth

• Promote the activities of the Brazelton Centre UK in enabling the highest standards of service delivery, supervising marketing and communication

• In line with our strategy, where relevant seek new projects, research and funding opportunities related to the aims of the Centre

• Represent Brazelton Centre UK and its work within the UK and where appropriate, abroad

• Promote and support effective working relationships with local and national partners

• Direct and engage with the appropriate resources and media to promote and develop services offered by the Brazelton Centre UK

Governance and Trustee Board

• Organise, attend and report to Brazelton Centre UK meetings of Trustees

• Supported by the Operational Manager, monitor and ensure compliance with all local, national and professional health and safety, security and confidentiality policies and advise on governance matters as appropriate.

Finance

• Be accountable for the budget and provide oversight to the Operational Manager who will manage the budget for the Centre and provide regular reports to the Trustees in accordance with the Centre’s financial procedures.

• With the Trustees and Operational Manager oversee the development and implementation of a financial strategy for the achievement of the Centre’s objectives

Operational management

• Be directly accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day functioning of the Centre

• Work with the Board of Trustees, Operational Manager, fundraising colleagues and partner organisations to increase voluntary income to the Centre to fund and trial innovative new services and research opportunities in line with our strategy

Recruit, manage, support and develop all staff, ensuring effective policies and procedures are in place and in compliance with legal requirements. 

• Oversee the Brazelton Centre UK staff including the development of objectives, work plans and monitoring ongoing performance. 

• Oversee the Trainers, including the development and implementation of work plans, recruitment, training and associated initiatives

• Performance manage, monitor and supervise audit of the delivery of courses and training programmes on an ongoing basis, providing clear analysis and evaluation evidence for users with a view to continuous improvement and development

• Ensure that Brazelton Centre UK Trainers maintain high professional standards in providing effective training in NBO and NBAS.

General 

This job description describes the major responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the post of Director.  It is not intended to be exhaustive and it should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature appropriate to the role of Director are excluded simply because they are not itemised.  Similarly, it should be recognised that the duties of the post may alter due to changes in legislation or policy or the business needs of the charity.  Where such changes occur, training may be given where reasonable to enable the post-holder to undertake the new or varied work.

The Director is a key advocate for The Brazelton Centre and is expected to display the highest levels of personal and professional integrity at all times and always to act in a way which reflects positively on the organisation. 

Further details about the Centre can be found at Brazelton Centre UK.

For more information about the post, please contact Laura Hawksley, Clerk to the Trustees, Brazelton Centre UK.

Please apply by sending your CV with an accompanying cover letter saying why you are interested in the post to Laura Hawksley.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th November 2020

Head of Digital Products

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Digital Products to join the largest nature conservation charity in the UK on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

As the largest nature conservation charity in the UK with over 1.2 million members, the organisation makes a real difference to the world we live in and they can’t do that without great people!  Nature is in crisis and their digital products are a key part of how they engage a diverse audience, empowering them to save nature and become active supporters.

Position: Head of Digital Products (Maternity Cover)

Location: Regular visits will be needed to the head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be flexible as remote/homeworking is available.

Salary: £39,970 to £44,289 per annum

Hours: Full time, Fixed Term for 12 months - maternity cover

Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.

Closing date: 1 November 2020

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Digital Strategy and Change, the Head of Digital Products will take accountability for the overall product roadmaps of the charity’s website, social media channels, email, paid-for digital marketing and the intranet. With a remit to develop an ambitious, focused and measurable product strategy, this role will lead a team of product owners to help develop digital platforms that enable the organisation to deliver its income, engagement and conservation objectives.

You will be instrumental in defining and leading a team that deliver integrated marketing campaigns across the digital estate and you will establish best practice in product management and leadership.

You will be an advocate and driver of change and have the vision and experience to see where opportunities to innovate through the implementation and optimisation of new digital channels have long term and far reaching opportunities that improve engagement with supporters and business users as well as drive operational and cost efficiency.

About you:

As Head of Digital Products you will have the ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and respond flexibly to the changing needs of the organisation in support of its income, conservation and engagement requirements whilst ensuring that the long-term strategic technology ambitions are not compromised but enhanced. You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Leadership and people management skills, able to develop team members for high performance and build a positive culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and represent the organisation
• Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams
• Competent user of Microsoft office

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Digital Product Manager, Digital Product Director, Head of Product, Head of Digital, Senior Digital Product Manager, Senior Digital Product Owner, Digital Product Lead, Product Leader - Digital Solutions, Product Manager (Digital) etc.