Interviews: 10th June

The Legacy Administration Officer (known to the business as Legacy Case Officer) helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by providing an accurate and efficient service to process legacies in line with legislation, policy and best practice contributing to a high-income source for the organisation.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential
• Proven experience of complex administrative work including managing casework.
• Basic understanding or demonstrable ability to learn and understand law pertaining to Wills, Taxation, Probate, Trusts, Property, Charities, the rules governing contentious and non-contentious Probate law and the IOF Code of Practice.
• High degree of sensitivity and emotional intelligence required to interact appropriately with those who have recently been bereaved.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and investigation skills.
• Ability to assess risk against benefit to reach a well-rounded conclusion.
• High organisational skills with the ability to maintain a number of projects simultaneously.

Desirable
• Previous experience working as a Legacy Case Officer or working within a Legal environment as a paralegal or qualified lawyer.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to complete your answers separately and copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Location: Home-based currently due to UK coronavirus restrictions. In time this role will be home-based with travel expected to Guildford, London, Norfolk, Kent, Cornwall, and France

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - August 2023 / Full Time (37.5hrs)

Join our innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling!

We are seeking a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and organised Project Officer with excellent communication skills, to support Cycling UK’s contribution to EXPERIENCE – an innovative tourism project funded by Interreg.

The post holder will expertly support the project manager in delivering timelines, budgets, and project deliverables, and will be an outcome orientated individual. As an ambassador for cycling and the positive impact it can have on physical and mental wellbeing, the successful candidate will support tourism businesses to become Cycle Friendly through advice, training, and support.

Ideally the successful applicant will have proven experience in working in in Interreg or other EU funded programmes, including experience with monitoring systems or similar software. We are seeking a candidate who has excellent time management, networking, and administrative skills, whilst being proactive and capable of delivering outcomes on a tight timescale.

This exciting opening is vital in furthering Cycling UK’s strategic vision to get millions more people cycling, whilst providing opportunities to travel (once restrictions allow) whilst delivering key duties.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity and change lives.

Explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity, then head to our website and complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to our recruitment team.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Apply before 09:00 Friday, 28 May 2021

The Opportunity

As the Partnerships Officer, you will perform a central function in supporting and advising colleagues developing strategic partnerships at country, regional and global level. You will provide critical support to advance Plan’s engagement with youth-led networks and organisations whilst also conducting research and gathering intelligence around emerging partnership trends.

Working cross organisationally, you will be responsible for helping to maximise opportunities to advance both programmatic and influencing collaborations that contribute to Plan International’s mission and purpose, as well as completing a range of duties to support partnership development efforts across the team

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a proactive individual who has knowledge of current issues and trends in international development and the Girls’ Rights space and who has knowledge of INGOs and/or other civil society organisations. You will need to be aware of the power dynamics and privilege involved in partnerships and be passionate and committed to actively dismantling systems of oppression; employing an intersectional feminist, anti-racist and decolonial lens wherever possible.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and you have the capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced team environment, with strong communication skills, and an aptitude to prioritise tasks and manage workloads.

Location: Global Hub, Woking UK, or flexible location - in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work. Our preference is for the person to the based closet to the point of impact.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Global Partnership Development

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. If you were based in the UK, we would expect to pay between £30,000 - £38,000

Closing Date: Sunday 23 May 2021

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts & Grants professional with a demonstrable track record in trust fundraising.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about the NHS and experienced in securing significant income which will make a huge difference to the hospitals and community in Bucks.

In return for your success, we can offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a small team making a big difference.  You will be results driven with outstanding communication skills and the ability to write a compelling case for support.  You will be used to working with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and have fantastic influencing skills.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising this exciting role will be responsible for securing gifts from trusts, foundations and major donors.  As well as inheriting a strong portfolio of existing funders, you will identify opportunities by researching, developing and writing persuasive funding applications in order to match donor interests with the charity's work.  You will build and maintain strong relationships with funders to secure sustainable income and leverage high value gifts to achieve a six-figure annual income stream.  You will also be responsible for the monitoring and reporting to funders to share the difference their grants make and encourage long term support.

Duties will include:

• identify funding opportunities and write tailored, inspirational applications
• build and maintain strong relationships with funders and internal teams in order to understand to build a strong case for support
• stewardship of existing trusts and funders and report on impact
• develop and maintain a forward schedule of planned applications to grow income.

The ideal candidate will have:

• proven track record in trusts fundraising with significant income secured through bids and applications to grant giving, statutory bodies and foundations
• confident in identifying, qualifying and prioritising prospects, carrying out high quality research
• first class written communication skills with the ability to write compelling and persuasive applications and funding reports
• strong interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills
• experience in stewardship and managing funders to gain long term support
• numerate, highly organised, and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail.

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV with a covering letter and personal statement.

Closing Date: 13 June 2021

Are you experienced in leading large-scale quantitative evaluations? Interested in being at the heart of an important national evaluation within education?

NFER is a not-for-profit, independent provider of education research and insights. In our seventy-five years we have built up a strong reputation as a leading voice on the big issues and important questions happening within education. Today the Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant effect on education and NFER is committed to generating evidence and insights that can be used to support children’s learning recovery. Tutoring is a continuing policy priority for learning recovery and beyond.

Joining as the Project Director you will provide strategic direction and leadership to a consortium of organisations appointed to evaluate the National Tutoring Programme (NTP). Taking the lead of the programme in its latter Phase 1 stage, you will have two key objectives: to deliver a cohesive Phase 1 evaluation and to lead the Consortium for the entirety of the Phase 2 evaluation if our proposal is successful.

We are looking for someone who has a conceptual understanding of quasi-experimental, implementation and process evaluation work, who can lead the execution of our evaluation design and oversee the work of the Strand Leads. This will not be hands on role, you will be providing strategic oversight of the consortium and will have the support of a team of people as well as the current lead of the evaluation.

About you?

Ideally, you’ll have a;

• Track record of leading complex large-scale quantitative evaluations
• Strong understanding of what elements of a study matter in order to generate causal conclusions
• Strong understanding of current challenges around post-pandemic learning recovery
• Strong and confident communicator – in writing, face-to-face and in larger groups; able to adapt style for a range of different audiences

You’ll also be able to;

• Manage a team of people from across organisations and disciplines
• Make strategic and resourcing decisions as part of change management
• Manage and prioritise a range of activities to meet agreed deadlines

You may have held similar roles such as Impact and Evaluation Manager, Senior Trials Manager, Senior Research Manager, Research Project Director.

Why NFER?

• Competitive salary based on skills and experiences (£50,000-£60,000)
• Generous pension scheme
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Free parking in private modern offices on five acres of green park land
• Excellent support for professional development
• Great work/life balance (35 hour working week)

Our teams are currently working from home and we are open to exploring remote and flexible working options.

This is a 2 year fixed term contract.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. So, if you are looking for a fresh, new challenge apply via the button shown.

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic and diverse team as a Procurement Officer providing overall support to the Global Procurement Manager & Director of Logistics and Procurement. In this role we are looking for an experienced and innovative Procurement Officer to bring their expertise to deliver sourcing activities whilst proposing innovative ways to achieve value for money, sustainable growth, value creation and ensure responsibly sourced supply. You will engage with Global hub (UK) and Country Office stakeholders and procurement staff across the organisation, as well as suppliers.

The Individual

 Ideally, we would like you to have:

• Proven experience gained within a Procurement Function and a strong knowledge of principles of purchasing process
• Confident working in an international and multicultural organisation would be useful, as would a relevant qualification such as CIPS (or equivalent) - either part or fully qualified.
• Experience in the creation and articulation of contracts and their proactive management through life.
• Great analytical skills; able to manipulate large volumes of data efficiently.
• Ability to design and implement tenders for local and global sourcing projects
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills; able to actively listen, establish and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Team player with excellent influencing skills
• Successful negotiation experience; capable of identifying value drivers on different types of procurement.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP-D365) would be advantageous, as would aptitude with Excel.
• Experience implementing supplier diversity & inclusion initiatives and participating in cross functional projects related to sustainability and product life cycle analysis.
• Demonstrable knowledge in responsible sourcing
• Strategic sourcing and / or category management expertise, preferably in one or more of the following target categories: Property & Premises; Consultancy and professional fees; Fleet; Travel & Meetings; Marketing & Communications; ICT; Supply chain, preferably in the humanitarian sector
• Additional languages an advantage (French particularly desired but others also valuable)

Location: Flexible Location (Global Hub, Woking or where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work). Employment terms will be based on local conditions.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Procurement Manager – Global Hub

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here.

Closing Date: 30 May 2021

Mediation Bucks is a small but well established and highly respected community charity based in High Wycombe. We help residents to resolve their neighbourhood disputes through the provision of a high quality mediation service delivered through a network of well-trained volunteer mediators. Mediation is also offered to other clients including individuals and organisations in business, family and workplace settings.

We are proud of our success rate and have seen a 40% increase in the number of case referrals over the last year. As a charity we rely solely on external funding, principally from client organisations in the form of grants and SLAs.

We are now seeking to appoint a part-time Development Officer, to maintain our current income level, to identify and develop new income streams and to assist the board to attain strategic objectives.

This is a new post providing an exciting opportunity for a creative, proactive self-starter to help shape a much valued community service, expand its reach and help  secure its future.

Relationship management is crucial to this role and candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants should also be numerate, computer literate and have experience of fund-raising, grant applications/tendering and ideally working to Service Level Agreements and performance targets. Experience of working in the voluntary or local government sectors would be an advantage.

For further role requirements and the criteria that will be used in selection for this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Deadline for applications – 7 June 2021

Interviews will be held on Zoom – w/c 14 June 2021

Mediation Bucks values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

All offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including 2 references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

Home-Start Elmbridge (HSE) is seeking to recruit a full-time Charity Project and Support Officer who will be responsible to the Scheme Manager.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the social media profile of HSE across a number of platforms, therefore you should have excellent digital engagement skills.  Additionally, you will need database experience, admin and organisational skills to provide administrative and planning support to the HSE team.

Home-Start Elmbridge is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children. The Scheme organises events and groups to provide family support.  Primarily HSE runs a weekly volunteer support service which provides friendship and practical help to families in their own homes. The service helps to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

A good standard of education (GCSE, and relevant administration qualifications), together with sensitivity, ability to maintain and respect confidentiality and excellent communication skills are essential. You should understand and be committed to the role of the voluntary sector and Home-Starts objectives, be able to work in a small team and demonstrate the ability of taking initiative. Use of your own car (expenses paid) may be necessary. An enhanced disclosure check will be required.

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant required

Experience of successful programme management, Finance ERP implementation and outstanding stakeholder engagement

Client Details

A well-respected Global Charity with its headquarters in Surrey is looking to appoint a Finance Programme Manager (ERP Preparedness)

In line with its Global Strategy for greater organisational impact, efficiency and financially sustainability, they are transforming the Finance across the organisation.

This significant role will programme manage one key aspect of the transformation: the preparedness of the finance functions and business for the ongoing implementation of an integrated new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and a new Monitoring and Evaluation system. The postholder will work alongside an established Systems Project team to ensure Finance requirements in respect of the implementation are well defined and planned to ensure finance business processes are ready for the implementation within Finance departments and wider business based at the Global Hub, four Regional Hubs and in 55 country offices across the globe.

Experience of successful programme management, Finance ERP implementation and outstanding stakeholder engagement skills are essential to this role.

Description

• A programme plan of preparations required of the Finance community and beyond for the related aspects of the implementation is created. This will include
  • Assessing the business process implications for key financial accounting transactions
  • Assessing the business process implications for grants and project finance accounting
  • Assessing the business process implications for year-end processes
  • Assessing the implications for budgets, forecasts and management reporting
  • Assessing the data migration strategy and implications
  • Assessing the implications of monitoring and evaluation system
  • Ensure all other aspects are identified, assessed and prepared for

• Business processes are appropriately reviewed and improved in preparation for the rollout, and that wider benefits from the rollout are maximised.
• There is clarity about the scope of specific aspects of the project and how they integrate and how they will impact business processes (for example distinction between D365, Data warehouse, BPC and Power BI) to ensure end to end integration.
• There is mutual shared understanding between finance team and the systems programme team of both the finance requirements and the systems procedures, to ensure alignment and support resolution for areas where alignment may differ.
• Understand end to end finance processes and the scope of the ERP implementation, which is a subset of the overall process. Working with the Director of Accounting Services and other GH Finance staff to ensure that due consideration if given to the ongoing integrity of those finance processes which are outside the scope of the new ERP system and that there are plans to streamline those out of scope processes where appropriate.
• Testing and implementation of the ERP are well planned to reflect the operational environment of the receiving Finance teams and beyond and that finance team supports effectively.
• Global Finance teams and beyond are well briefed about what is expected of them and when, have appropriate training and are supported to resolve operational risks and issues.
• Finance subject matter experts contribute fully to developing the solution and in preparation of implementation streamlining finance processes, preparation of written guidance and training solutions ahead of ERP implementation.
• As rollout is implemented, Finance teams globally proceed as planned, any issues are identified and resolved swiftly.
• Build a strong programme management approach with regular review meetings to track progress against the plan, assess risks and resourcing implications, ensure issues are identified and resolved and appropriate escalation as needed. Thereby ensuring the preparation for and implementation of rollout remains on time and is successful.
• Ongoing relationships with internal stakeholders are well-managed to identify and deliver solutions that benefit all.

Profile

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified Accountant

• Substantial experience of leading a large project or programme management of complex initiatives
• Proven experience of working with Systems Programme teams and business process owners to successfully develop and implement D365 (or similar ERP) within a global Finance function
• Working with business teams and Dynamics Product Owner to capture, understand and improve business processes, and to translate these requirements into design solutions to meet operational objectives
• Solid programme expertise and record keeping, from requirement gathering to implementation and support
• Ability to clearly articulate change management and training requirements
• Ability to contribute to effective project management and governance to achieve best possible value and customer service
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of the D365 product suite
• Strong MS Dynamics 365 implementation and delivery experience
• Experience of DevOps, Agile and the concepts of CI/CD
• API Integration and Development
• Programme Management Qualifications
• Experience of INGOs
• Lean, six sigma qualifications
• Understanding of innovations such as data analytics and AI

Job Offer

25 days holiday

Remote based job

Generous pension scheme

Friendly team

Career progression opportunites

We are seeking to recruit an Impact, Communications and Grants Officer (4 or 5 days/week) on a one-year temporary maternity contract to assist with presenting the impact of our portfolio of grants as well as managing a small number of awards.  GDS Services International Limited (GDSSIL) advises a private Trust which supports work on international development and disasters, and manages the Trust's portfolio of grants. We are a small team with an office in Farnham, Surrey – though currently the team works from home. The successful applicant will have proven experience in communications using a variety of media and an interest in international development. If you are interested, please download a copy of the job description and details of how to apply.

Deadline for applications: 24 May 2021.

Fast-paced short-term contract for an experienced project coordinator to help deliver the Workplace Safespace programme within Hillingdon.

The prevalence of Domestic Abuse (DA) means that it is literally ‘all around us’. Local business employees may be directly affected by DA as victims or witnesses.Local employers’ developing an effective DA policy and working to reduce the related risks will create a safer workplace and will also send out a strong message that staff and customers are valued and supported and that all forms of DA are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

We are looking for an enthusiastic female* Project Coordinator to oversee the delivery of the Workplace Safespace programme (WPSS). Hillingdon Women’s Centre is a women-only community-based service that focuses on empowering and supporting women in need. The successful candidate will be passionate about ending Violence Against Women and Girls and have proven experience in project management. 

* Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I) applies.

Full job responsibilities can be found within the job description

Employer Partnerships Executive
• Home Based (with some travel to Head Office required

• 35 hours per week • Up to £28,000 per annum
 
The role
To play a key part in the success of the ambitious Employer Services & Partnerships team, within the Health & Wellbeing Income Generation function. This role is responsible for providing an exceptional experience to Ben’s employer partners, promoting, and implementing partnership activity, ensuring strong relationships in line with Ben’s fundraising strategy and organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities • Work with the Employer Partnerships Manager and other Fundraising colleagues, to help plan and implement the corporate fundraising strategy for Ben. • Ensure that all prospects and opportunities identified by the Employer Partnerships Manager are accurately recorded to generate sustainable funding and deliver income and expenditure targets. • Ensure that all existing and new corporate partners records are updated with the most recent information to ensure that Salesforce is current at all times  • Work within Ben policies and procedures at all times. • Manage queries and correspondence from partners, providing timely responses and recording all details on Salesforce • Work closely with the Employer Partnerships Manager to manage employer relationships and ensure a positive and seamless customer experience • Co-ordinate and extract data, produces report and manage dashboards in Salesforce • Co-ordinate GDPR assessments for all mailings, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures • Work with colleagues across the wider H&W Income Generation function to ensure that relevant promotional material is available and monitor stock levels if appropriate  • Attend meetings and automotive industry events as requested by the Employer Partnerships Manager with accounts to develop and maintain relationships  • Work with Employer Partnerships Manager to produce and embed communications plans for partners that increase financial support, event participation and uptake of employer services and training  • Provide corporate partners with excellent stewardship, a good understanding of Ben’s work, and a positive feeling about their engagement. • Support Fundraising colleagues to ensure that all data is up to date and accurate.

 
 
 
Ben - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund. Registered office: Lynwood Court, Lynwood Village, Rise Road, Ascot SL5 0FG.  A charity registered in England and Wales (no.297877) and Scotland (no.SC039842). A company limited by guarantee, registered  in England and Wales (no.02163894). Registered with the Homes and Communities Agency (no. LH 3766). 
 
 
• Ensure the effective management of partners’ contact information and activities on the database. • Ensure that all partners receive an exceptional experience when they interact with Ben • To value and support diversity and equality of opportunity for our partners and colleagues.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious individual who is amazing at developing and managing relationships, putting the supporter first and ensuring they enjoy an exceptional journey with us. You will have experience of working in a target driven environment and using a CRM to record, inform and report on fundraising and supporter activity. This role is a mix of both account management and sales, and you should be able to influence/negotiate at all levels and be organised. Experience in or an understanding of the automotive industry, although not necessary, would be advantageous.
 
Benefits
 
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays • Contributory pension scheme – matched at 4% • Referral scheme • Life assurance • Discount on certain car brands
About Ben
Ben is an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents. Ben is focused on delivering care and support to enable total health & wellbeing through working and later life.
 
Ben provides free and confidential advice and support focused on the main areas of peoples’ health and wellbeing: financial, physical, mental and social, supporting people at whatever stage of life. Everyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry can access Ben's support. 
 
By working in partnership with automotive industry companies, Ben can help them to support their people through life’s challenges and build a stronger, more resilient automotive industry. Ben is dedicated to working closely with employers to help support their people, and therefore the industry as a whole.
 

  If you  are ambitious and motivated and want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, get in touch with us.
 

Fundraising Officer 

We are looking for an exceptional Fundraising Officer to join a friendly and dynamic team to support The Horse Trust's ambitious fundraising goals. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify potential funders (major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates) for projects and core support of The Horse Trust and lead them through the solicitation process. 
• To develop relationships with grant making Trusts, Foundations and major gift individuals.
• Ensure records are fully up to date with all compliant information. 
• To attend meetings with existing and potential funders, to record meetings as required. 
• Researching new major donor prospects adding potential donors to the database to be included in the rolling programme of applications. 
• Organising and delivering engagement events for Trusts and major donors. 
• To provide updates and project reports to Trusts, Foundations and major donors as required evidencing the impact of their funding. 
• To report monthly activity to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing on performance against objectives and to demonstrate KPIs are on target.

Person Specification to include:

• Understanding of major gift fundraising including prospect research, due diligence screening, application writing and submission and donor pipeline management.
• Ability to put together funding bids with the ability to write compelling funding applications and cases for support 
• Understanding of fundraising processes, donor relations and high value fundraising principles.
• Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to read and analyse data.

About The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust, the oldest horse charity in the world, was established in 1886 to help the plight of the working horses of London. Set amongst the rolling Chiltern Hills, The Horse Trust provides a sanctuary for the retirement and respite of modern-day working horses from the Police, Military, Royal Mews and other charities such as Riding for the Disabled and Horse Rangers as well as caring for equines rescued locally from abuse or neglect and in need of urgent care. In addition to providing a retirement sanctuary for 142 animals, The Horse Trust Charity is committed to promoting equine health and welfare through training professionals and funding ethical scientific research to reduce disease and suffering for the UK equine population.

Who are we?

Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

As a key member of the Marketing team, you will produce engaging content across multiple platforms to raise awareness of The Brain Tumour Charity and our work. You will scope, produce and edit a wealth of digital assets, especially videos and animations; a fully rounded videographer and animator that understands the production process from direction to edit.  Your curated work will enhance The Brain Tumour Charity’s brand and profile, and increase our exposure across online channels including our website and social media.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also be proactive and curious; always wanting to enhance your work through trying new techniques and holding yourself and your work to the highest standards. You must be creative in your work and capable of creating scripts and storyboards through to film completion, working with colleagues across different teams to follow briefs and guidelines.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£25,000 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – (pro rata for part-time contracts)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 16th May 2021

First interview date and location: TBC

Second interview date and location: TBC

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

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