Policy Project Officer Jobs in Nottingham

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare, progressive neurological condition which affects around 3,500 people in the UK and Ireland. The MSA Trust is the only organisation specifically serving the needs of people living with MSA and those affected by it, such as friends and family.

We are recruiting another Social Welfare Specialist to join our existing Social Welfare service and to complement the support given by our MSA Health Care Specialist Team.

You will work with people affected by MSA to help them access the right support when they most need it.

With a background in advocacy/advice work, including health and social care service provision, you will have exceptional people skills. You will have experience of direct client work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to successfully obtain relevant benefits, care support and other health and welfare services. Current knowledge of social care, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding and welfare rights, especially disability and carers benefits, is important.

You will need to be self-sufficient in IT and be able to ensure accurate monitoring of casework and impact. We are small team so close team working, whilst being able to work independently, is essential.

Benefits include: 6% pension contribution, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), long service sabbaticals, death in service benefit three times your salary, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses and more.

Location: Home based. Option of working in our London office (SE16) if you prefer.

Closing Date: 5th January 2024 at 5pm. This role may close early if enough applications are received.

Interviews: Week beginning the 22nd January 2024

Vacancy Reference Number:

DOP/PR/UK-R1

Position title:

Director of Programmes

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £65,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

36-Months' Fixed Term Contract (subject to successfully completing a 9-Months' Probationary Period)

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office based in Nottingham and a fundraising team based in Whitechapel, London; occasional travel between the two locations will be expected. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to direct our Programme through an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our income in this area by 2025.

As the Director of Programme, you will primarily be responsible for: [Please see attached document for full details]

• Strategy, Planning and Financial Management:
• Support to Senior Management:
• Programme Management:
• Humanitarian Response:
• Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL):
• Staff Management:

How to apply

Application Process & Closing Date:

Please send an introductory email telling us why you are suitable for the role along with your current CV by no later than 31st December 2023.

NB: the subject line of the email should include (1) the Vacancy Reference Number and (2) the Applicant’s Name.

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: ASAP

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with ZOOM, Team Link, MS Teams, and Skype post successful submission of your application.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer for British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA)

Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Officer.
Hours: Flexible working. 10-24 hours per week available, including evenings and weekends.
Location: Remote. UK based. Very occasional attendance at in-person events.
Contract Term: Start January 2024. Fixed term contract.
Contract Value: £30,000 per annum pro rata.
First Interview Date: 04/12/23 online, date subject to change.

Job Purpose: This is a new role which will involve researching and analysing relevant UK policies, engaging with stakeholders, and advocating for the organisation's interests within the public and governmental spheres. The work will also inform  BIMA’s policy positions  and communication strategies.

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation dedicated to

promoting and supporting the health and wellbeing of Muslim communities in the UK. Our mission is to unite our members in service of our patients and profession. We are committed to advancing the

understanding of Islamic principles in healthcare and fostering collaboration among Muslim healthcare

professionals to engage with our health system.

We are led by an executive team of passionate health professionals who oversee 250 volunteers, drawn  from a network of over 6,000 members. Our governing council has highly

experienced leadership who are strongly connected within the NHS and public health, as well as to

our mosques, scholars and Muslim community institutions.

We have recently secured resources to help develop our core offer to our members and for community outreach. Our work to date has involved working with government, major health charities, universities, and key Muslim institutions in addressing issues facing our community. 

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Policy Analysis, Development and Evaluation 

  • Research, analyse, and monitor policy, including legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely updates which are relevant to the work BIMA undertakes.

  • Develop policy documents, position statements and implement meetings or on-line events to influence and inform public  policy.

  • In light of the above, evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, recommend adjustments and develop new initiatives as appropriate.
     

• Advocacy and Campaigning

  • Plan and implement advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and promote BIMA’s priorities.

  • Engage with key stakeholders, including government officials, NHS bodies, and partner organisations, to advance the interests of our communities.
     

• Public Affairs Management

  • Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.

  • Represent BIMA in meetings, hearings, and forums to articulate policy positions and advocate for change.
     

• Communication and Messaging

  • Craft compelling and effective messaging to communicate BIMA’s policy positions to diverse audiences.

  • Collaborate with the communications and public affairs teams to ensure consistent and strategic public messaging.
     

• Collaboration and Teamwork

  • Work collaboratively with internal teams, including the executive, members of Council, project directors, communications, public affairs, community outreach, and fundraising, to align policy efforts with overall organisational objectives.

  • Collaborate with external partners and coalitions to amplify BIMA’s advocacy impact.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in policy analysis, advocacy, or public affairs, preferably within the nonprofit sector.

• Proven track record of successful engagement with policymakers and advocacy campaigns, preferably within healthcare.

• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear and concise policy recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex policy issues for diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of organisational goals and advocacy strategies.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Genuine passion for BIMA’s mission and a commitment to advancing social justice.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

• Familiarity with Google Workplace suite of software.

 

To apply please submit an application on the job listing site(s), or email your CV and a short covering letter (maximum 250 words) detailing why you would be suitable for the role to our info email.

Rolling interviews will be conducted until a suitable candidate is appointed. 

The Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. You will produce high-quality written and visual content for use
across a range of our channels to engage new and existing audience members (tutors, funders, schools and partners) with Action Tutoring’s work.

Closing date: Thursday, 4th January 2024
Interviews: W/c 8th January 2024
Start date: Ideally February 2024

Place of work:
We would prefer to have the candidate based in London  (we operate on a hybrid working model). We will consider remote working from England for the right candidate. Willingness to travel to London once per month is crucial for this role. 

Our London office address is: Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1W 0DH

Contract and hours: 
Permanent, full-time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
 

 Duties and responsibilities

• Write relevant and engaging emails/newsletters and blogs for MarComms campaigns as well as policy and fundraising campaigns with the aim of growing the audience and engaging and motivating stakeholders to engage actively in our mission. 
• Use engagement data from Campaign Monitor, Google Analytics and Salesforce to inform and improve the content you produce.
• Support the Communications and Media Manager to shape and build our brand, ensuring its positioning remains relevant to our audiences and is supporting the goals of the charity. 
• Support your MarComms colleagues and wider teams to use the brand well, shaping and refining tools and guidance as appropriate. 
• Build Action Tutoring’s bank of engaging film and photography for use across all our channels, ensuring content is engaging and in line with Action Tutoring’s brand and style. 
• Support your Communications colleagues to produce interesting and relevant pupil and tutor case studies throughout the year. 
• Collaborate with our Programme Team and your MarComms colleagues to source appropriate case studies from our partner schools and volunteer network. 
• Working with MarComms colleagues, adapt email campaign content for use across our social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) using design software such as Canva or Adobe Suite. 
• Support the Communications and Media Manager with outreach to national and regional media to raise Action Tutoring’s profile and encourage volunteer applications from across England. 
• Support as one of the charity’s proof-readers, reviewing content produced by the team for errors and inconsistencies, supporting others in the team to replicate the Action Tutoring style. 
• Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Chief Executive Officer. 

Person specification

Person specification

Qualifications criteria:

Right to work in the UK. 

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 
 

• Able to interact with a range of audiences and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 
• Able to work independently and use initiative in different situations. 
• Able to think creatively when producing content tailored to different audiences, replicating the Action Tutoring style. 
• High attention to detail, to produce accurate communications, manage mailing lists and proofread content effectively. 
• Experience of design software such as Canva or Adobe Suite. 
• Experience of film production. 
• Able to think creatively and generate content to effectively convey messages. 
• Confident using new technology, different digital tools and software. 
• Able to meet deadlines and undertake administration to a high standard, using data where appropriate to identify key areas of need to prioritise and adapt approach. 
• Enthusiastic and open to new ideas. Action Tutoring is a young organisation and values the creative input of all staff members to innovate and drive improvements. 
• Adaptable and open to learning. You will need to be willing to adapt and to grow and develop with the organisation. 
• Detailed and organised, able to plan and manage your workload.
• Efficient and able to work under pressure when required, able to multi-task and juggle a varied workload. 
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. 
• Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring. 
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. 

West and South West Wales

 Would you like to join a service that makes a difference to older people in Wales?  As a Regional Project Officer you will help meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by overseeing the regional delivery of services, supporting the Regional Volunteer Officer and working closely in collaboration with local partners.

About you:

· You will be able to work with others to deliver successful projects and services.

· You will have experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers. 

· You will have experience of establishing and maintaining productive collaborations. Be able to negotiate at a range of levels both in and outside the organisation

· You will have experience of networking. 

· You will have knowledge of Issues affecting older people in Wales and barriers to accessing support.

· You will have knowledge of local services in the public or voluntary sector.

· You will have knowledge of diversity of the cultures, environments and communities in which older people and carers live. 

If successful you will:

 1. In line with local arrangements, undertake the recruitment, support / supervision and mentor/buddy the volunteers, and ensure they have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

2. Ensure all prospective volunteers are inducted with project partners and have all the relevant training required including all aspects of person-centred helping, safeguarding, equality and diversity and inclusion as per local arrangements. 

3. Supervise and oversee all case work undertaken by the volunteers in the region.

4. Receive referrals for the project in the region, matching volunteers to the person needing the service and work closely with other members of the project team to ensure a high quality, timely and responsive service is provided to all older people referred to it. 

5. Work with regional partners, develop opportunities and publicise and promote the Community Assistance Project, including promoting and cascading information, including real-life examples of positive intervention through a range of methods and with a range of stakeholders. 

6. Oversee the processing of volunteer expenses in line with agreed policy and procedure 

7. Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to all aspects of the service in the region to provide for the effective monitoring and evaluation of the project.

8. Support programme evaluation through surveys and questionnaires.

9. Make onward referrals internally or externally to provide a holistic support package for service users.

 Great to haves:

· Ability to speak Welsh (Desirable)

What we offer in return

· Holiday - 27 days made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward

· Flexible Hours Working Scheme

· Employer pension

· Generous life assurance up to four times your annual salary

· Healthcare cashback plan

 How do I apply for this role?

 Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this role. Your application will not be considered without the covering letter. 

Additional Information:

Age Cymru is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age Cymru is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age Cymru politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

the3million is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation and make sure it stays at the forefront of protecting the rights of the EU citizens and their family members living in the UK. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving our mission, strategy, and operations. You will lead a passionate team, work with stakeholders, and be a key advocate for our cause. We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record in nonprofit management and advocacy, along with a deep understanding of immigration and human rights issues.

About the3million

We are the leading organisation representing EU citizens and their family members in the UK. Our vision is a world where EU citizens can thrive, reach their potential and have an equal voice in UK society. Our work ranges from monitoring the implementation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, advocating for the inclusion of EU citizens throughout all sections of society, informing people of their rights, and giving EU citizens a voice in British society to build powerful allyships in order to change the narrative on migration as a whole. 

We are a grassroots and non-partisan organisation, working with a variety of stakeholders, from MPs to NGOs, legal advisors and the media on specific issues affecting EU citizens’ rights. We regularly engage with the Home Office and its monitoring bodies to advocate for change. 

We were formed through the efforts of volunteers from many different backgrounds who came together in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit referendum in 2016. We hold on to that can-do, nimble spirit and informal, friendly and non-hierarchical collegiality.

the3million was incorporated as a limited by guarantee not-for-profit company with Companies House in November 2017. As such, the role of members of the Board of Directors is similar, though not identical, to that of Charity Trustees. 

What does the role involve? 

This role offers a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Board, staff, and the wider grassroots network and make sure the vision, strategy and direction of the organisation are up to date and relevant to the needs of those we work with.

The purpose of the job is to lead the3million on a day-to-day basis within the parameters required by law, in conjunction with the organisation’s Board of Directors.

The post-holder will have particular regard to the obligations of the3million as a limited liability company to ensure that the organisation remains financially viable, as well as identify, manage and mitigate risks in a timely manner working with the Board.

Specific responsibilities will include: 

Leading and managing the organisation 

1. To provide vision, leadership and direction on all work at the3million. 

2. To help define the organisation’s strategy, in consultation with the Board, staff and our grassroots communities. This will include vision and mission, and how to operationalise and resource them, keeping the values of the organisation at the core of the activities.

3. To implement, deliver and review the organisational strategy.

4. To ensure that the organisation has the appropriate policies, procedures, systems and processes in place and that they are being implemented. 

5. To oversee the work of all employees of the3million and persons sub-contracted to provide services to, or on behalf of, the3million, whilst ensuring that all such work of employees and sub-contractors is carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of funding which has been procured for the purpose of each aspect of the3million’s work and taking full account of the3million’s aims and values. 

6. To review projects and activities and provide guidance to staff members individually and collectively on actions to advance the3million’s goals. 

7. To otherwise ensure that the3million fulfils all its obligations to be a good employer and to meet the necessary standards of employment law and health and safety regulations, and be a leading example with regard to equal opportunities in terms of staff relations and relations with the general public. 

8. To have responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, including preparation of budgets for agreement by the Directors and ensuring that income is maintained and expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that potential risks are identified and managed. 

9. To be the3million’s lead person in relation to external partners and stakeholders, representing the3million’s interests in activities that are carried out in partnership with such external bodies. 

10. To maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the organisation. 

11. To ensure that the3million is an anti-oppressive organisation and remains an ally to individuals, groups and communities experiencing oppression and discrimination.

Delivery and Promotion of the organisation 

1. To represent the3million in public forums such as speaking at conferences, attending sector policy forums, producing written material for the organisation’s own publications/promotional material as well as any appropriate external channels (such as policy briefings, newsletters, and social media).

2. To build and maintain effective relationships with all principal supporters and other stakeholders in order to advance the organisation’s aims. 

3. To establish mechanisms for listening to the views of beneficiaries on the3million’s performance, as part of the project management function. 

4. To work with the the3million team to identify and develop key policy and campaign areas. 

5. To seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the organisation. 

6. To represent the organisation in the press and public appearances when required. 

7. In all other matters to assume responsibility for the work and reputation of the3million which is consistent with its standing as a well-run, dynamic organisation working to advance the interests of migrants. 

Working with the Board 

1. To provide advice and guidance to Board members as required, in order to contribute to the effective governance of the organisation. 

2. To provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities. 

3. To advise the Board on, and to bring forward responses to, any new organisational or policy developments or challenges for the3million as an organisation and with particular regard to the current economic circumstances. 

4. To ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities. 

5. Support the Chair in ensuring the continued engagement/involvement of all members of the Board. 

6. The postholder may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business as requested by the Board. 

Person Specification 

The post-holder will have: 

1. Previous experience of working in a Director/ Chief Executive or Senior Management role of over 3 years. 

2. Comprehensive knowledge of local, regional, and national issues concerning EU citizen migrants' situations.

3. A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the UK political environment, including the issue of the influence of public opinion.

4. Experience or understanding of campaigning, influencing and strategies to achieve policy change.

5. A comprehensive understanding of the NGO environment in the UK and a grasp of the role that other stakeholders play in influencing public opinion and the direction of immigration policy. 

6. Experience and understanding of organisation operations and governance structures. 

7. Understanding and experience of fundraising, with particular reference to the current strained conditions, especially within the not-for-profit sector, including grants, community fundraising and income generation. 

8. Experience of partnership and relationship building within the NGO sectors, and with relevant external organisations and companies. 

9. Proven track record in financial management. 

10. Outstanding communication skills in English. 

11. Ability to deliver projects to the highest standard. 

12. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish credibility quickly with the3million stakeholders. 

13. The ability to supervise the work of staff and volunteers in an appropriate manner. 

14. Firm commitment to supporting the rights of all migrants, irrespective of nationality, immigration status, or other matters. 

The applicant must be currently based in the UK.

Who should apply?

Applications are welcome from everyone with the relevant passion and experience in one or more of the areas listed above. Previous experience in the migration sector or campaigning is desirable but not mandatory, as we value transferable skills gained in diverse settings.

We hold core values of inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression. Our organisation is people-led, and we embrace diversity, recognising the enrichment it brings. We are committed to listening to, engaging with, and representing a wide spectrum of individuals.

We are particularly eager to hear from candidates with lived experience of migration. If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector we also strongly encourage you to apply. This could include coming from a community that experiences racism, living with a disability, not having been to University or having been in receipt of free school meals as a child.

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

Salary and Working Conditions 

Staff team: The CEO will be line-managed by the Board of Directors. 

Duration of Contract: This post is a permanent position, with an initial six months probation period.

Gross salary: £46,214 

Place of work: Remote with travel across the UK.

Holiday entitlement: 29 days per annum, in addition to public holidays. 

Application Instructions

To apply, send us your CV including any gaps and reasons in your employment history and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages to recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification marked. Where relevant, use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. If you are on LinkedIn, please share with us the URL of your profile. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

We welcome job share proposals for this role. 

Please also download and fill in the equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million equitable. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process.

Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk. 

Deadline for applications: 10th December 2023, 23:59 

An invitation to interview will be sent w/c 18th December and interviews will take place early January 2024.

About Us
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
We are now looking for an Administrative Support Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Generous annual leave (25–30 days pa plus statutory days)
• Pension scheme (up to 13% contribution by the Foundation)
• Private medical insurance that includes dental, eye care and mental health (on completion of probation)
• Comprehensive training and development plan and dedicated budget
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working (part-time, home working, compressed hours, job share etc.)
• Volunteering opportunities (two days per year)

We’re committed to supporting every one of our team members to achieve their full potential as we understand that every single person working with us is vital to both our success and the success of the organisations we support. That’s why we prioritise your development as well as providing flexible working options and volunteering days. So, if you’re ready to engage with a variety of people and make a real difference, read on and apply today!

The Role
As an Administrative Support Officer, you will work with Lloyds Bank Foundation’s People and Communities team to coordinate, manage and monitor internal and external activities, working closely with the PA to the Director of Communities and support to the Communities Team.  The People and Communities team are working with six local areas to strengthen small community led organisations and find new ways of designing and resourcing services so that people facing complex issues get the support they need, when they need it and in ways that work best for them.

You’ll be an energetic and motivated member of the team, who is unphased by working to deadlines or under pressure and has a good eye for detail, enabling us to deliver our emerging programme of work with excellence.

You will act as a first point of contact for the team and will be proficient in handling enquiries and issues in a friendly, professional and efficient way. You will also have previous experience of organising and delivering multiple meetings/workshops simultaneously.

Additionally, you will:

• Provide administrative tasks to support the team
• Organise events, workshops and meetings
• Work with colleagues on communications such as newsletters and presentations

About You
To be considered as an Administrative Support Officer, you will need:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills to work effectively on own initiative to resolve issues/enquiries and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent time management skills to plan and prioritise workload
• Impeccable attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage your own time and workload across a number of workstreams, delivering on deadline and on budget
• Commitment to equal opportunities and to tackling disadvantage and willingness to uphold the Foundation’s values in all areas of work

The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making changes such as providing note takers during interviews, additional time given for assessments and allowing candidates to use specific accessibility software so that Disabled people or those with long term health conditions can fully participate. We have Disability Confident Employer Committed status which guarantees an interview to Disabled people who meet the essential recruitment criteria.

If you are not able to use our online application system and you would like to apply in a different way, such as having the application form in a Word format or if you would like to submit your application as a video, please contact our HR team to explore this further. Please refer to our website for more information.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to get cycling? The Bikeability Trust has an exciting opportunity for a project communications specialist to join us and support our vision to ensure everyone has the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life. We are looking for a communications professional to join the Promotion and Communications team, working full-time (part time considered) from a home-based location.   

  

About the role 

The Project Communications Specialist will support delivery of projects across the Trust by creating and delivering communications plans, using a variety of channels and to several audiences.  They will work with other members of the Promotion and Communications team, co-ordinating work to ensure effective project communication delivery.

The role will need to communicate clearly with a range of audiences, including schools, our industry, general public, corporate partners, active travel organisations and internal colleagues. They will understand how to convey important information in a concise way, with excellent attention to detail. They will need to be self-motivated, planning and tracking their work, and monitoring and evaluating impact.

Job Description

Job Title: Education Officer

Department: Services

Reports to: Early Intervention Project Manager

Hours:  21 hours (over three or four days a week, days to be confirmed)

Location: Home-based, with travel across England and occasionally Wales and Northern Ireland

Salary: £29,870 (pro rata)

Purpose of the role

To lead on Shine’s exciting and innovative Education Project supporting our young members to have the best opportunity to achieve their potential within education. Whilst raising also awareness within schools and education settings of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Shine delivers support, information and advice to individuals and families whose lives have been affected by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, or associated conditions, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Shine’s Corporate Plan (2022 to 2027) sets out seven ambitious strategic goals. This role will focus primarily on supporting the delivery of:

Goal 1: Enabling babies and children with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to achieve their potential

Goal 2: Empowering young people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus through knowledge, confidence and skills to manage their conditions and thrive

Both goals drive Shine’s ambitions to provide the foundations for improved health, equal access to educational opportunities, social and emotional outcomes for babies, children and young people living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, and associated conditions and they grow and develop, and journey through key stages of life.

Shine is uniquely placed to listen to the needs expressed by children/young people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, and their families, to offer early intervention strategies for these specific educational needs.

Project Delivery

Shine has a clear vision for the Education Project and a framework in place to take the project to the next phase.

We are looking for an exceptional team member who will be able to continue with the progress we have made over the last year and ensure delivery of Shine’s education project: supporting children and young people aged 2 to 25 years.

The project activities will include:  

● Lead on the development and delivery of Shine’s education service for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

● Provide condition-specific information and advice relating to education to our members, parents and support groups

● Be the ‘knowledge expert’ for Shine staff for complex education referrals

● Maintain knowledge of changes in education legislation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and how these relate to children/young people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

● Organise and facilitate Shine education-related member events (online and face to face)

● Develop and deliver presentations and training, raising greater awareness of Shine and Spina bifida/Hydrocephalus across the education sector

● Provide training to Shine’s Services and Health teams to upskill them around issues affecting our members in educational settings i.e. access to EHCPs, managing personal care in school, school transport etc

● Review existing and develop new education resources for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in partnership with others where appropriate

● Working with other national charities, expand Shine’s educational offer to include co-morbidities affecting our members such as epilepsy, ASD and ADHD, learning disability etc, and how these conditions may impact on hydrocephalus and learning

● Actively promote Shine membership to prospective new members, parents, education professionals and education settings, whilst developing a clear understanding of parents’ increasing expectations of their child’s education, addressing learning, equal access, rights and inequality issues

● Review and further develop the recording of education information, statistics and records on Shine’s membership database

● Develop and maintain an education service evaluation process that captures the positive impact that Shine’s interventions have

● To support any funding application highlight case studies, maintain data and record monitoring and evaluation as required

● Identify fundraising opportunities for Shine across education settings and liaise with appropriate Shine Fundraising team members

● To ensure that Shine’s safeguarding policies and processes are followed and

staff are aware that it’s ‘everyone’s responsibility’

Any other duties in line with the job role.

Person Specification

Experience – essential

● Qualification in relevant discipline - teaching, psychology, special educational needs

● At least 3 years’ experience of working in an education/learning setting

● A clear understanding of current education legislation in England, and awareness of key differences in Wales & Northern Ireland

● Experience of working with neurodiverse children/young people and how living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus might affect learning and behaviour

● Evidence of presenting at regional/national events and facilitating training to professionals and parents

● Clear understanding of the importance of working within safeguarding policies and procedure and GDPR

● Proven ability to work alone, remotely with others and as part of a national team

● Have the vision to review, develop and transform Shine’s education services, maintaining the focus specifically on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

 

Experience – desirable

· Working with children and young people with disabilities, particularly Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus

· Developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with Spina Bifida and / or Hydrocephalus to achieve their developmental goals

· Multi-disciplinary working and advocacy

· Successfully developing a base of local, regional and national contacts/partners who can enhance delivery of Shine’s Strategic Goals

· Evidence of marketing education services to individuals, schools and professionals

· Evidence of CPD within the education sector

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential

· Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written

· Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations and training in a variety of settings

· IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and databases

· A non-judgmental approach to working with people

· Enhanced DBS/Access NI check

· A sound knowledge of both child and adult safeguarding policy, procedures and reporting

· Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement (your statement should be no more than 2 pages A4), which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

CVs without a supporting letter will not be considered.

Closing date: Thursday 7th December 2023

Interviews (online): Friday 15th December 2023

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Please note we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.

The Role and the Team 

Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking a new member to join our team to support the administration of Blue Light Card Foundation’s operations and seamless flow of information and activities within the organisation. 

You’ll provide administrative and logistical support to the Blue Light Card Foundation and will support the smooth running and efficiency of Blue Light Card Foundations operations. Some of the role will include coordinating board meetings, managing financial administration, handling correspondence, and supporting various operational aspects. You’ll be a key part of the team, working to strengthen the Blue Light community through upholding the foundation's operations and supporting in achieving its mission. 

What You’ll Do  

• Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external queries regarding HR, finance, and operations, responding in a timely and professional manner 

• Contribute to developing and updating foundation policies and procedures, coordinating with the wider Blue Light Card People Team 

• Maintain records and staff information, including updating trackers, spreadsheets, and personnel files while ensuring the handling of sensitive personal information  

• Oversee the Foundation’s calendar, scheduling all aspects of board and Trustee meetings 

•  Coordinate with various team members and external parties to ensure seamless scheduling which could include any essential documentation such as presentations and reports 

• Assist in coordinating staff training and development, communicate eLearning opportunities to staff, and update records of training and development  

• Handle the processing of invoices, reimbursements, and maintain meticulous financial records to ensure transparency and accountability in financial operations  

• Collaborate closely with the external Finance team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payments for grantees, credit card payments, and supplier invoices. Maintain a robust system for tracking foundation expenditure to ensure financial stability 

What You’ll Bring  

• Experience in a similar operations role in a charity ideally using Saleforce 

• Strong planning skills including high attention to detail, critical thinking, multi-tasking and problem solving 

• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders internally and externally 

• Highly proficient and experienced in Office365 packages especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel 

• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to challenges

• Collaborative mindset, working across boundaries for collective success, actively listening, involving, and learning from others 

• Passion, confidence, creativity and new ideas, playing a vital role in helping us transform the wellbeing space for the Blue Light community 

• Ability to work to deadlines, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and self-motivation 

Our Culture 

Our Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to help deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community. We’re committed to creating a place that our team love to work, and people want to join. 

The Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We are committed; we are supportive; we empower and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard. 

We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, so even if you’re not expected to be in the office every day – you may just want to be! We work alongside our Blue Light Card colleagues at the HQ in Cossington. It's a great place to be with free onsite parking, gym, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free on-site refreshments and snacks. 

What We Offer  

• Hybrid working and flexible hours  

• Free onsite parking  

• 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday    

• Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches  

• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks)   

• Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)   

• Learning and development opportunities    

• Group auto-enrolment pension plan   

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay   

• Company funded private medical insurance   

• Healthcare cashback plan  

• Employee assistance programme (including mental health support)  

Our Vision at Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is simple: to champion excellent health and social care for communities, especially for those whose voices are not heard. Although we may be a small team, we play a big role in ensuring people's lived experiences are used to design and improve health and social care services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

We do three main things:

• We capture the views of local people on their experiences of using local services and use our data to push NHS organisations, the Council and other publicly funded health and social care organisations to make improvements – or to celebrate where things are working well.
• We provide information and advice to the public about local services to help everyone get the support they need.
• We challenge the NHS and social care providers to make things better.

We're looking for a Data and Insights Officer to join our team and contribute to our transformative journey towards greater impact and long-term sustainability. If you're passionate about utilising data and insights to drive meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you. As we strive to empower communities to voice their experiences, this role is instrumental in shaping positive change. Located in Nottingham with a hybrid working model, this full-time position (37 hours per week) comes with a starting salary of £25,309.

Responsibilities include collating health and social care data, managing and developing our CRM database, overseeing project cycles, Recording and monitoring our actions and impact and ensuring impactful reporting. You will also support Data and Impact volunteers, serve as Privacy Lead, and prepare performance reports for health and care leaders and service providers. This role is integral to translating data into positive outcomes for our communities and demonstrating the positive difference Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire make to its beneficiaries.

What we can offer you

• Workplace Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Remote working
• A commitment to flexible working
• A commitment to support your learning and development

Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is committed to equality and strongly values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

If you have experience and believe that you have the skills required for this unique opportunity to join Healthwatch Nottingham & Nottinghamshire in a pivotal role supporting the next exciting stage in our journey, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role against the Job specification.

Please note that this position is subject to references, a standard DBS and Right to Work checks.

We really look forward to hearing from you! 

Closing Date:       23:59 on 7th January 2024

Interview Date:     Monday 15th January 2024

Interview venue: Unit 1, Byron Business Centre, Duke St, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7HP

Location: Remote / Hybrid - with occasional travel to either London or Wareham, Dorset

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Hours: 37 hours per week (1fte)

Salary: Grade D, salary range £32,359 to £36,698, depending upon experience, plus 8% employer pension contribution

We are looking to hire a Senior Communications Officer to join our Communications and PR team to assist the development and delivery of the regional communications and PR strategy, ensuring Butterfly Conservation’s messages and campaigns are effective across all regions.

Working closely with regional teams and branches, you will have a passion for delivering engaging content with a good understanding of conservation and fundraising communications and PR. Proven exceptional written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external contacts.

If you are excited about the prospects of working for a leading wildlife charity, please read through the job description and person specification, to see if you have the right skills to join the team.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 13 December 2023

Interviews will take place on Friday 5 January 2024

We believe our work has never been more important.

Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths, and the environment.

Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Manager, Communications Officer, Digital Officer, Membership Officer, Project Management, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications, Marketing Management etc.

REF-210 094

Maternity Cover position from January to October 2024

Full-time

Homebased working in the UK

The Director of Development and Engagement is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and works in partnership with the CEO to lead the development, delivery and co-ordination of the organisation’s strategy.

In this role, you will have oversight across several areas including fundraising, membership engagement, finance and governance and will take the lead in generating income and ensuring the sustainability of the organisation.

The post also holds line management responsibility for three members of staff delivering across multiple areas of work including fundraising, finance, and communications. 

For more information, please download the job description below or visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

This is an ongoing recruitment and interviews will be held as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.

Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. 

We undertake knowledge management, research and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.

ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.

What we do

Our Strategy aims to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, building evidence and providing support and encouragement to practitioners and decision-makers involved in nutrition and related interventions.

ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange (FEX).

 Our People

ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.

We are proud that in our 2022 Employee Engagement Survey over 95 percent of our staff said they enjoy their work and that ENN is a flexible employer.

Terms and Conditions

•  Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Type of contract: 12-month Fixed Term - this role is offered on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave
• Location: Office or home-based (with potential for limited travel).
• Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays 
• Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%
• Salary: £40,118 - £50,676 dependent on experience and suitability for the role
•  Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Nutritionist (maternity cover) will work specifically on the below ENN projects

•  Global Nutrition Cluster: Technical Alliance (GNC-TA) – project lead
•  Field Exchange (FEX) - sub-editing of long articles, development of research and report summaries, support to authors, communications e.g., supporting podcasts
• En-net - moderation and technical inputs

In addition, they may provide inputs into work across other parts of ENN’s portfolio including.

•  Women’s Nutrition
•  Management of small and nutritionally at-risk infants under 6 months and their mothers (MAMI)
•  Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE
•  Wasting and Stunting (WaSt)
•  Adolescent Nutrition
•  Sector Leadership (LEAD)

A full list of our work areas and projects may be found on the ENN website.

Examples of the types of responsibilities the postholder will hold, depending on the specific project requirements and their experience, may include:

• Coordination and collaboration (internal/external, multi-agency, working groups and forums)
• Network development within and across communities of practice/specialities
• Meeting/working group facilitation
• Contribute to project strategies and plans
• Development and updates of technical resources, e.g., briefs, summaries, guidance materials
• Knowledge management
• Research, e.g., scoping reviews, systematic reviews
• Publications – support and development of content, editing, liaising with stakeholders and suppliers
• Project Reporting
• Project Indicator development and management
• Contribution to project proposals
• Development of case studies
• External Representation
• Communications
• Synthesising and disseminating information from technical meetings
• Events engagement
• Line/contract management of nutritionists and/or consultants
• Support the development of learning agenda
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Person Specification

Essential requirements

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Community Nutrition or Public Health or Medicine discipline (or equivalent)
•  Demonstrable field experience across several relevant aspects of nutrition programming in humanitarian and low- and middle- income contexts, e.g., Malnutrition prevention and management, Nutrition Information Systems, IYCF, Maternal Nutrition, Adolescent Nutrition.
•  Understanding of the humanitarian systems and architecture and of the Nutrition Cluster in particular.
•  Demonstratable experience of managing projects from start to finish, coordinating multiple outputs, managing budget, and supporting other members of the project team to deliver.
• Experience of in-depth knowledge management, and / or projects that focus on ‘learning’
• Strong knowledge of the current key topics and challenges in the humanitarian nutrition sector, including in the areas of malnutrition prevention and management, Nutrition Information Systems, IFE, maternal nutrition and beyond.
• Excellent communication, presentation, written and analytical skills
• Experience of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at national and global level
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to synthesise and make sense of complex data and information, including experience of literature reviews, evidence synthesis and report-writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, takes initiative, innovates and drives progress
• Strong influencing and stakeholder facilitation and management skills
• Good cross-cultural awareness
• Ability to independently manage a diverse and busy workload, prioritising effectively, and able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed and diverse team
• Demonstrable experience of working on projects funded by government and international donors

Desirable requirements

• Post graduate level qualification (or equivalent extensive experience) in a relevant area would be a significant advantage
• Sub-editing experience / experience in producing high quality publications
• Experience of supporting health programmes/system strengthening in developing contexts
• Experience in research uptake or translating academic research into programme-relevant communications
• Nutrition/nutrition-related primary research experience
• Currently part of the ‘humanitarian community’ with own professional network of contacts
• French speaker or another relevant language to our portfolio would be an advantage
• Line management experience (staff or consultants) would be an advantage

Reporting Lines:

The Senior Nutritionist (maternity cover) will report to an ENN Senior Technical Associate. Working on multiple projects will also involve reporting into different project leads.

Eligibility to work:

Must have the right to work in the UK. A relocation package is not available for this position.

Application process:

Please apply by sending a one-page Cover Letter and your CV

Closing date for applications:

Friday 15th December 2023, although we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

ENN are committed to equality and diversity throughout our organisation and further expects all employees to comply with its codes of conduct, safeguarding policies and high ethical and professional standards.