Project jobs in chalfont saint giles, buckinghamshire
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Background
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is a well-established charity dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum seekers from anywhere in the world who find themselves in the Royal Borough of Kingston and neighbouring boroughs. Since its foundation in 1991, RAK has been the main provider of direct services to refugees and asylum seekers as well as promoting refugee rights.
RAK aims to support refugees through the process from their initial reception in the borough through to final integration into the local community in order to enable them to live a fulfilling life and become accepted and active participants in our local communities. We achieve this by accomplishing a variety of outcomes for refugee and asylum-seeking families through delivering a holistic service including advice, information, counselling, education, training, and assistance in access mainstream services and employment opportunities to help them rebuild their lives.
We are looking for a registered solicitor or someone qualified up to level 3, although we will also be happy to hear from people who are qualified up to IAA Level 2 Asylum. We are currently not in a position to support people to qualify for IAA Level 2, so please do not apply if you do not already have it.
Purpose of the Post
Refugee Action Kingston provides free and independent information and advice on a one-to-one basis to refugees and asylum seekers on immigration (Level 3), welfare benefits, education, training, employment, housing, access to health and social care. Where we cannot help we refer clients to solicitors and other specialist help.
The purpose of this job is to provide an effective and efficient face-to-face Immigration Advice to IAA leve l2 or 3, within the aims, policies and principles of Refugee Action Kingston. And to provide consultancy and advice to colleagues on Immigration and Asylum issues.
Duties and responsibilities:
Casework
- Provide face to face Immigration and Asylum advice and casework to IAA Level 2 or 3
- Act for the client where necessary by liaising with the Home Office, external agencies and other Immigration Advice providers in progression of a case.
- Negotiate and advocate on behalf of clients with third parties as appropriate, both verbally and in writing.
- Assist clients with other related problems where they are an integral part of their case and refer to other advisers or specialist agencies as appropriate
- Know and understand the limits of Level 3 IAA Advice and be prepared to refer or signpost onwards when work reaches these boundaries.
- Ensure that all casework conforms to RAK Advice Service office standards and policies.
- Maintain case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring, and report preparation
- Write and maintain notes on individual client cases, manually and electronically. To ensure files and appropriate records are kept in accordance with good practice and standards.
- Follow all policies and procedures relating to the advice service and work within the limitations expected of the service
Professional Development
- Attend internal and external training courses as appropriate. Staff are expected to keep themselves informed on current issues relating to their work.
- Keep up to date with legislation, case law, policies and procedures and attend appropriate training as agreed with the manager.
- Read relevant publications
- Prepare for and attend supervision sessions, actively participate in staff meetings
- Contribute to the development of the advice service
- Administration
- Be self-administrating and comply with existing procedures for statistical recording, record keeping and document production using IT based case management systems
- Ensure that all work conforms to service administrative policies and procedures.
- Assist the CEO with monitoring and evaluating the project.
- Prepare and present reports on the Project to funders and the Trustees as requested.
- Maintain confidential and secure personnel records on beneficiaries, as required.
General responsibilities
- Represent Refugee Action Kingston at external meetings as agreed with the CEO.
- To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.
- Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service
- Actively support and promote the principles of equal opportunities
- Uphold the aims and principles of RAK Advice Service and ensure that funder’s requirements are met and observe agreed policies on child safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality etc.
- Maintain close liaison with relevant external agencies, and represent the service as appropriate
Annual leave
26 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays + Xmas shut down.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an Individual Giving Fundraiser to join a warm team with a large National health charity, to help deliver the successful annual direct marketing recruitment programmes. This is a maternity cover contract.
This can be a London hybrid or UK homebased role, with the requirement of travel once a month into the London office with travel cost covered.
The Charity
A well loved and passionate charity providing dedicated support for health and end of life care. They are a warm inclusive team with a collaborative working culture, offering incredibly flexible working and fantastic employee benefits, including
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- A personal pension scheme that will match your contribution up to 7.5%
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to Blue Light Card membership and subsidised Eye Care ... as well as much more!
The Role
Join a team to develop the marketing plan for individual online and offline campaigns with all stakeholders.
Manage the approach to audience targeting and segmentation, working with external media agencies for digital and cold direct mail campaigns.
Manage campaign budgets and ensure accurate and complete records are kept.
Research into projects, case studies, production methods and other charities approaches to feed into the creative process.
The Candidate
Experience in direct marketing for a charity.
Clear and accurate written skills and copy editing.
Ability to work at a detailed level as well as develop campaign strategy.
Good numerical skills and ability to manage and prepare financial information, and analyse campaign results.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Location: Home based, from Global South Region where WAGGGS can provide Contract for Services
About Us:
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to support the Global Programmes’ communications coordinator in implementing the developing contents and multi-media assets that showcase the work and the impact that the global programmes are making. In this role you’ll get to learn about our innovative programmatic work and you’ll have opportunities to showcase change stories, good practices, and interact with young women who through Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting are shaping the world they want to see.
About You:
This person will be assist in planning, writing, and managing website content and social media posts. This will be more focused towards multimedia assets (graphics, videos/reels, carousels, GIFs, infographics, social media stories, interactive content, banners, digital posters).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Global Programmes communications coordinator in the implementation of the communications work plan and activities.
2. Assist in planning, writing, and managing website content and social media posts. This will be more focused towards multimedia assets (graphics, videos/reels, carousels, GIFs, infographics, social media stories, interactive content, banners, digital posters).
3. Assist in the updating of the organisation website using WordPress with current events, relevant news, etc.
4. Design event/programme fliers, graphics, and other marketing/social media or event material.
5. Coordinate with other communications colleagues to synergise social media campaigns and activities.
Please note that applicants from Global South region will only be considered due to the project requirements. Please note that applications without CV and Cover letter will not be considered for this role.
We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women in the world.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a well-established charity supporting diverse and impactful community services. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to charity accounting, commercial income streams, grant reporting, and management accounts.
You'll play a key part in the finance function, supporting day-to-day operations including transactional processing, month-end accounts, and stakeholder liaison across the organisation.
About You
Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience
Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge
Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Key Responsibilities
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Support preparation of month-end and management accounts
Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and journals
Monitor budgets and analyse variances across departments
Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and credit cards
Support preparation of VAT returns and assist with audit processes
Liaise with internal teams and provide finance support and training
Assist with grant reporting and project tracking
Additional Information
Hyrbid role based in North London (3 days a week), supporting both services and events
Occasional evening work and flexibility required
Reports directly to the CFO and supports line management of the Finance Assistant
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a new programme and campaign focused on bringing children and young people's voices and experiences into a key public debate.
The programme is about working alongside young people to explore new ways to understand and tackle misogyny.
At Barnardo's, we believe that addressing this issue is vital, so that children can be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.
The essential criteria for this role are:
Experience
- At least five years' experience across both public affairs and campaigning roles working with the Westminster government and parliament.
- Demonstrable experience of working closely with senior leadership in a large organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of achieving policy change as part of a campaign.
- Demonstrable experience of developing influencing activities alongside children and young people.
- Experience of matrix management.
- Experience of project/programme management.
Skills / abilities
- Excellent written and verbal presentational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Understanding of the UK Parliament and devolved administrations, including legislative processes and the role of parliamentarians.
- Knowledge of the charity campaigning environment, including relevant regulation.
- Ability to think creatively.
- Comfort working in fast-changing environments and ability to adapt plans where needed.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Cadet Digital Services, we’re delivering digital transformation for one of the UK’s largest youth organisations the MOD-sponsored Cadet Forces. With over 80,000 cadets and adult volunteers relying on our systems, your work here won’t just be seen, it’ll matter.
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about Agile, confident enough to enable a technical team, and hungry to grow. This is an ideal opportunity for a developing Scrum Master who’s ready to take ownership, gain leadership experience, and work at the heart of a mission-driven organisation.
Responsibilities
· Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
· Enabling continuous delivery of high-value digital products.
· Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and iterative improvement.
· Support product owners with backlog refinement, prioritisation, and clarity of user stories.
· Monitor team health, performance, and delivery metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
· Champion user-centred design and ensure the team maintains a strong focus on meeting user needs.
· Promote the use of Agile tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello) across Cadet Digital Services.
· Help teams balance technical debt and delivery priorities by fostering healthy conversations between developers and product owner.
· Support onboarding of new team members, helping them understand Agile working practices and team norms.
· Promote Agile best practices and contribute to the maturity of Agile delivery across Cadet Digital Services.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 2359 hrs on Sunday 15th June.
Interviews will be held (virtually) during the week commencing 23rd June.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £42,230 per annum pro rata
Working arrangements: 3 days (24 hours/week – can be worked flexibly)
Location: Hybrid/Stonebridge, London Borough of Brent and home
Employment type: Permanent
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a charity where community and compassion come first? This charity in North West London prevents hunger, fights poverty, and builds community through a network of food banks, kitchens, and holistic support services.
Our client is looking for an experienced Advice Lead to join their team, ensuring the integrity and compliance of their Advice Service and Programmes. In this position, you'll set the overall strategy for the advice service, aligning it with organisational goals, and ensuring the effective and efficient running of existing services and new programmes.
You'll also play a vital role in overseeing compliance with funding agreements and maintaining accreditations, securing the charity's position as a trusted service provider.
As the Advice Lead, you'll have the chance to lead a team, develop community-based programmes, and build relationships with donors and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for advice and ARMs (asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants) services.
- Support the Advice Service Manager in maintaining standards and resolving complex challenges.
- Carry a small caseload of complex or high-priority advice cases.
- Lead on regular Advice Quality Standard (AQS) audits.
- Ensure all funding deliverables, outputs, and outcomes are met.
- Provide line management and coaching to the Advice Service Manager and oversee human resource management of the Advice and ARMs teams.
About You
The Successful Candidate:
- Experience in advice programme leadership or management within advice services.
- Experience carrying advice caseloads in areas such as immigration, welfare, or housing advice.
- Experience designing or overseeing impact evaluation and monitoring frameworks.
- Financial management of project budgets.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and rights-based or trauma-informed approaches.
Skills:
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make evidence-based strategic decisions.
- Ability to manage a small caseload in areas such as immigration, welfare, or housing advice.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our partner, an international charity, is looking to recruit an experienced analyst with a background in finance business partnering. The successful candidate will be joining the organisation during an interesting period, and be curious, with a strong analytical mind and ability to interpret financial information, and be articulate.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that there is a sound understanding of business areas in terms of both present as well as forecasted performance.
- Work with budget holders on the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that any advice/support in understanding the numbers is provided in a timely manner, and that they and senior management are supported in their decision making.
- Lead on the preparation of the quarterly forecasts.
- Undertake budgetary versus actual expenditure analysis, providing reports and meaningful information to budget holders and senior finance team members.
- Support in developing project budgets on a full cost recovery basis, and in the preparation of donor report.
- Support in undertaking grant reconciliations.
- Offer coaching and training as required.
Requirements
- Experienced finance professional, highly numerate and analytical, able to understand the business and strategic outlook of the organisation, able to interpret financial information and communicate this clearly and precisely.
- Experience in developing budgets & forecasts, and undertaking and presenting analysis, both in writing and verbally.
- Strong communication and finance business partnering skills – able to accurately and precisely communicate important financial information to non-finance budget holders, and senior management staff, challenge numbers and support in sound decision making.
- Experience of working in an international organisation, in a multi-currency environment, and with colleagues based globally.
- Experience in the financial management of grants, including developing budgets for proposals (on a full cost recovery basis), and reporting for donors is strongly desirable.
- Strong systems/IT skills
- Experience in offering coaching on internal controls & processes, budgets & accompanying analysis, and systems/IT.
This is a remote role, and the candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Please note, this role cannot accomodate remote working from outside the UK, and as such is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK.
About the role
We are looking for people to join our Haringey team as a Support Worker (known internally as a Project Worker). Across our services we support people through semi-independent Housing, specialist mental health or complex needs accommodation and a variety of other accommodation options. We are committed to working with a Recovery Based Approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs.
1 x Support Worker – Haringey Complex Needs Service, N15
Supports rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping with complex needs with independent living skills, especially tenancy sustainment and routes into training and employment. Supports 23 single homeless people aged 18-65 with additional support needs, including those around social isolation and life skills.
Why not join the team to support our clients on their recovery journey by:
- Working with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.
- Providing practical and personal support in an approachable, caring and person centred way.
- Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients.
- Working as part of the dedicated team on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
- For some of these role’s staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
About you
Above all we are looking for enthusiastic people who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
If you have a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people; personal experience of homelessness yourself and some experience of supporting vulnerable people through a process of change, we encourage you to apply.
If you have good interpersonal and listening skills; patience and resilience we will provide you with the knowledge and training, you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 10th June 2025
Interview and assessments on: W/C 23rd June 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
One of our fantastic clients is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of External Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive external affairs strategy. This pivotal role will be instrumental in strengthening societies and changing lives, working closely with senior leadership to lead government relations across the UK and cultivate relationships with elected representatives, the Civil Service, and key partners within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors.
The successful candidate will lead a team of public affairs, policy, and influencing professionals, contributing to the wider communications strategy. They will leverage an extensive network of stakeholders and a deep understanding of policy and public affairs to stay abreast of significant developments, ensuring the organisation remains proactive in its positioning and sensitive areas.
This role requires a leader who can inspire and develop a team of External Affairs professionals, devising and executing projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The External Affairs mandate is exceptionally diverse, spanning devolved governments across the UK and increasing regional devolution within England. Regular travel to attend meetings and spend time with colleagues across the UK will be required.
The Head of External Affairs will provide a professional, consistent, and expert service, supporting strategic activity across the organisation. They will oversee tailoring outputs to effectively reach key external affairs stakeholders and play a senior role in assessing areas of reputational risk.
Key responsibilities
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As a member of the communications leadership team, take ownership of, create, and implement a comprehensive external affairs strategy to deliver the organisation's missions and strategic objectives, including significant activity in the national portfolios, integrated and aligned to its communications strategy.
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Provide strategic oversight of government relations, public affairs, and strategic engagement across the UK, including relationships with sponsor bodies, working closely with the CEO Office and Portfolio Directors. Offer strategic guidance, sound judgement, and advice to senior leadership and other teams, driving a consistent organisational approach to relationship management.
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Take responsibility for strategic horizon scanning for external affairs activity across the mission areas, ensuring information and advice is shared directly with the CEO and senior colleagues, and opportunities for stakeholder engagement and influencing are maximised.
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Devise and lead a programme of external engagement with key policy, political, and mission-related stakeholders for the Chair, CEO, Board Members, and other senior leaders. This includes owning and coordinating key messages and briefings, attending meetings as appropriate, and ensuring actions are followed up.
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Oversee the design and delivery of engagement programmes that measurably increase engagement with key political and other audiences. Identify and manage risks, trends, or opportunities to protect and enhance the organisation's reputation and ensure successful influencing among key stakeholders.
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Plan and deliver a continuous review and evaluation of activities, including external benchmarking, measurement of engagement levels, and performance standards to ensure effective delivery of the External Affairs strategy across the four nations.
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Lead and develop a high-performing team, delegating work effectively, ensuring appropriate use of resource across the team, and providing and commissioning external suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality plans.
Person Specifications
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Substantial experience leading government relations, public affairs, policy, and advocacy in a large, matrix organisation, ideally interacting with devolved administrations (national and mayoral).
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Experience in building and maintaining relationships with senior political and other stakeholders, fostering collaboration across diverse communities and perspectives.
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Experience of planning and executing strategic engagement across a range of high-profile audiences and activities, including responsibility for Chair/CEO/Board-level engagement.
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Experience of strategic planning and decision-making at a local, regional, and national level, including with peer organisations and local governments.
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Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences with clarity and inclusivity.
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Experience of briefing and working with senior leaders in support of organisational and engagement objectives, often at short notice, including providing counsel in times of reputational risk and navigating complex organisational dynamics.
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Demonstrable leadership and project-management ability, with experience developing high-performing teams, resource management, and working in a matrix-management and collaborative environment.
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Experience commissioning agencies and third-party suppliers to work with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality plans.
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Experience of continued professional, managerial, and personal development within the relevant discipline.
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If this role is based in Wales, or supports customers or colleagues in Wales, an understanding of Welsh language legislation and the Welsh Language Standards of the organisation is required.
What’s on Offer:
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Salary of £54,277-£60,000 outside London or £59,000-£66,500 inside London
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Full time role
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12 month contract
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Immediate start
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our website.
The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.
Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a driven team of Volunteering Partners. The Volunteering Partnerships and Implementation team strive to inspire, support and enable a quality offer and experience for volunteers and volunteer managers. Through working directly with the Dementia Support and Partnerships directorate (who deliver our services), you will be making a difference to volunteers, volunteer managers and people affected by dementia.
You will be a trusted expert in volunteering, building relationships with senior managers and leaders by creating a structured approach to how we support the directorate in order to give the best possible volunteering experience. You will lead a team of Volunteering Partners and work collaboratively across the Volunteering team as well as with the People Partnering team to create ways of working, deliver projects, develop connections and ensure we provide a strategic and structured service to our stakeholders.
This home-based role really is a great combination – you will be an integral part of the Volunteering team and wider People Directorate as well as a key stakeholder and essential support for Dementia Support and Partnerships.
About you
We are looking for a motivated individual with experience as a trusted expert in volunteering who is able to listen, lead and engage their team as well as a range of stakeholders across the organisation.
Using deep volunteering expertise as well as any experience of voluntary income, the Senior Volunteering Partner will be skilled at building trust through meaningful relationships with senior managers and leaders.
You will bring your interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across Volunteering, People Partnering and Dementia Support and Partnerships whilst utilising your data, insight and project management skills to bring about continuous improvement and change.
What you’ll focus on:
- Line management of 3 Volunteering Partners
- Leading the creation of a planned and coordinated approach to how we work with Dementia Support and Partnerships.
- Leading on the development of short-term and long-term plans to embed how volunteering is part of changes in contracts in partnership with other key stakeholders.
- Working closely with the People Partnering team building close communication and relationships to ensure support and alignment across our teams and the directorates we support.
- To lead on volunteering business elements that drive volunteer involvement, ensure compliance, support innovation and assure continuous quality improvement.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Interview Dates: 19th & 20th June.
Role: Communications Officer (Social, Website, Email & PR)
Reporting to: Brand and Content Adviser or Communications Adviser - depending on location of successful applicant
Term: 2 year fixed term contract, renewable
Salary: £35,534
Location: Global Remote
Closing date: 11.30pm (UK time) on Sunday 15th June.
Interviews: Interviews to be held 25th, 26th and 27th June. This will involve a multi-stage interview process and a task.
The opportunity
We are searching for a Communications Officer, with a focus on Social, Email and Website, to grow the profile and impact of United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH) and Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) brands to accelerate action on mental health around the world.
About Us
United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We draw on our expertise in policy, advocacy, and financing to work with organisations who share our commitment to driving mental health up the political agenda - and securing additional funding for mental health at national and global level. We founded and act as the secretariat for the Global Mental Health Action Network, an open coalition of mental health professionals of over 6,000 individuals and organisations across 133 countries.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a great communicator, with experience in content planning, social media content creation and management, newsletter copywriting, website management, and graphic design. They should be well-versed in crafting narratives for a variety of audiences and outputs, and managing an organisational communications calendar.
The role
Key components of the role include:
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Social media content development - collaborate with internal subject specialists to produce consistent and frequent on-brand written and visual content for social channels, in support of brand and advocacy goals. You’ll use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite and AgoraPulse for this.
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Content briefing - craft high-quality creative briefs (for copy, design, multimedia) to be followed by internal staff or external suppliers where required.
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Email - develop, write and send UnitedGMH’s regular email newsletter, working with internal staff to source news, updates and relevant content tailored for email subscribers.
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Website development - develop, maintain and update content for UnitedGMH and GMHAN websites, including uploading content and editing pages.
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Video and audio production: Develop consistent, platform-appropriate video and audio content streams, from short-form videos to the creation of new podcasts.
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Social media channel and community management - lead on day-to-day management and posting on UnitedGMH and GMHAN social media channels, including X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram. Manage paid social campaigns where required. Use monitoring tools to manage social media comments (organic and paid), as well as newsletter email replies.
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Brand guardian: Be a firm steward of UnitedGMH and GMHAN brands, helping to ensure consistent application of visual identity and tone of voice across all external organisational outputs, maintaining high standards of design.
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Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting - create regular analytic reports for social and email channels with data-driven recommendations as to how outputs can be continuously improved.
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Editorial planning and communications calendar management - lead on the maintenance, updating and adjusting of the organisation’s communications calendar, to drive consistent, planned-in-advance content across channels in support of brand building and key advocacy moments.
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Team support - support the communications team through project management, meeting management, processing supplier invoices, keeping journalist lists up-to-date, and other responsibilities where needed.
Requirements
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Understanding, and experience in use, of online channels (incl. website content management systems (CMS) such as Wordpress and Squarespace, a broad spectrum of social media platforms and email marketing through Mailchimp)
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An excellent copywriter, with demonstrable experience crafting copy for different audiences - including for social media and email newsletters
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Strong research and proofreading skills, adapted to key audiences
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Comfortable prioritising and delivering on multiple pieces of work against tight timeframes
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Highly organised individual with experience of team administration support
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A “doer”- ability to anticipate requirements and act to provide workable solutions with limited budget
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A good knowledge of CRM systems.
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An understanding of using digital project management tools e.g. Trello
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An interest in mental health, advocacy and international development
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Strong relationship management skills
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Willingness to travel at least twice per annum and more if required
Desirable
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Experience working in an advocacy / international NGO environment within a fast-paced globally distributed staff team
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Demonstrable experience in working with journalists
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A communications-related qualification or vocational experience
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Additional language skills (note the position requires fluent English)
Diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.
Reasonable Adjustments Statement
We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via Chairty Job by the application deadline.
We are looking for a Community Events Manager to deliver and portfolio of digital and physical fundraising and engagement events.
This is a Hybrid role with ideally 2 days a week in the Buckinghamshire office.
The Charity
A friendly, supportive and aspirational disability charity dedicated to providing life changing practical and emotional support to those most in need. You would be joining a strong team with an uplifting and supportive working culture along with access to a range of work benefits that include:
24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year and your birthday off.
Maternity and Paternity and adoptions pay.
4% pension contribution if candidate contributes.
Learning and development opportunities.
The Role
Identify, develop, plan and execute a calendar of virtual and physical community fundraising and engagement events and activities, for exmaple, a local Christmas Market, identifying third-party fundraising initiatives and virtual challenges, or leading on the identification and/or development of national events.
Oversee logistics, which may include venue booking, supplier sourcing/coordination, risk assessments and event-day management. Ensuring all events and activities comply with health and safety regulations, risk management policies and GDPR guidelines.
Build your virtual events community through effective use of social platforms/activities, which your Marcoms colleagues will support you to identify and deliver.
Develop and implement stewardship plans to encourage repeat participation and wider engagement in the charity.
Support participants in their fundraising efforts, providing fundraising specific guidance and resource.
Work with the Marcoms team to develop and deliver promotional materials, social media campaigns, and PR opportunities.
Manage events and budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and maximum ROI.
You will manage an administrator and be supported by a strong team of fundraisers, a marketing department set up to support the development of community activity.
The Candidate
Experience in event management, ideally within the charity or community sector.
Strong fundraising knowledge and experience in income generating events and techniques both physical and through digital channels.
Budget management experience and ability to work within financial targets.
Strong project management and organisational skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Role: Senior Officer, Policy & Advocacy (Climate Change & Environment)
Reporting To: Policy & Advocacy Adviser (Climate Change & Environment)
Salary: £47,333
Location: Remote working (preference for GMT +/- 8h).
For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel either as a contractor or as an employee with local national benefits.
Contract duration: 3 year fixed-term contract, renewable
Probation period: 6 months
Contract type: Full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days a week), compressed hours and flexible working arrangements available
Closing date: 13 June 2025 at 23:30 UK time
What does United for Global Mental Health do?
At United for Global Mental Health, we work with trusted partners to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and increase support for mental health worldwide.
The United for Global Mental Health team is made up of diverse, passionate and knowledgeable individuals based in the UK and in countries around the world. By combining our extensive in-house expertise in advocacy, financing and campaigning with the unique insights of our many partners, we’re making progress on ensuring that everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. You can read about our three-year strategy and our 2024 impact report here.
What will I be doing?
This role will support the delivery of several activities within our portfolio of activities on climate change, the environment, and mental health. The four main areas of work that the Senior Officer will be responsible for include:
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Leading work with national partners (50% of post)
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Integration of people with lived experience (hereafter referred to as PWLE) across the portfolio (25% of post)
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Developing our advocacy on the intersection of air pollution and mental health (15% of post)
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Developing our advocacy on the intersection of biodiversity loss and mental health (10% of post)
National level work (50% of post)
A key component of the current project will be to support national partners in a subset of countries globally (approximately 6 countries) to advocate for action on climate change and mental health. The final set of countries is yet to be defined but will likely include one country per WHO region and one country from the Small Islands Developing States. The specific responsibilities of this component will include:
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Lead in the selection of national partners in each country. This will include supporting the running of a competitive process to select one civil-society organisation based in each country to conduct the work
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Strengthen the capacity of national partners to work on climate change and mental health (e.g., via training to national partners to be delivered by the Senior Officer), if required
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Support national partners in advocating for the integration of mental health into climate policies, including but not limited to Nationally Determined Contributions, National Adaptation Plans, Heat Health Action Plans etc.
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Lead in cohort-building activities for this subset of countries (e.g., organising regular meetings, ensuring shared learnings etc.)
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With the support of our Operations team, support in the logistics of sub-contracting national partners and monitoring deliverables
Involvement of people with lived experience (25% of post)
The meaningful engagement of PWLE of mental health challenges is central to all work at United for Global Mental Health. The specific responsibilities of this component will include:
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Leading on setting up and coordinating a Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG), which will meet every two months to provide guidance to UnitedGMH and national partners on their work on climate and health. The Senior Officer will be responsible for recruiting approximately 12 PWLE (2 x WHO region), organising regular meetings, and ensuring that the feedback of PWLE is integrated across different projects
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Support the attendance of PWLE to key global advocacy moments in a meaningful, safe, and impactful way
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Support national partners on the integration of lived experience considerations in their work on climate change and mental health
Work on air pollution and mental health (15% of post)
The evidence on air pollution and mental health is a nascent, but rapidly growing, area of interest. The specific responsibilities of this component will include:
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Scope what concrete opportunities exist for integrating mental health considerations into air pollution policies at the global, regional, and national levels
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Build connections with organisations working on air pollution and clean air policies
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Refine our messaging on air pollution and mental health
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Lead on the production of one advocacy brief on air pollution and mental health
Work on biodiversity loss and mental health (10% of post)
There is emerging evidence on the association between biodiversity loss and mental health, but very little work has yet been done in the policy space. The specific responsibilities of this component will include:
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Scoping what concrete opportunities exist for integrating mental health considerations into biodiversity policies at the global, regional, and national levels
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Build connections with organisations working on biodiversity, conservation, and nature
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Refine our messaging on biodiversity and mental health
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Lead the production of one advocacy brief on pesticide use and suicide
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Lead on our engagement with the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of the Parties (biodiversity COP)
Is this job for me?
Requirements
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A minimum of 3 years of experience working on global mental health policy, advocacy, research, or practice
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Expertise in managing and engaging with multiple different types of stakeholders (e.g., civil society, UN agencies, governments etc.)
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Experience working on co-creation, patient and public involvement (PPI), or working with people with lived experience of mental health problems
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Excellent project management skills and strong planning skills including attention to detail, critical thinking, multi-tasking and problem-solving
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team
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Expertise in the development of funding proposals and ability to track and report on grant deliverables
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Expertise in organising meetings, events, and small gatherings of partners and other stakeholders
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Ability to travel 2-3 times a year internationally
Desirable
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Expertise in climate change and mental health is desirable but not required
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Experience of working in low- and middle-income countries on mental health is desirable but not required
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Experience of working on influencing policy within a government is desirable but not required
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Fluency in English is essential, the ability to work in a second UN language would be an advantage (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian)
Diversity and inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values, and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.
Reasonable adjustments statement
We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.
How can I apply?
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter (800 words maximum) via Charity Job.
Selection process
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A subset of candidates will be invited to:
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Submit a short written assignment
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Participate in at least 2 online interviews between the 1st of July and the 18th of July
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Benefits
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28 days of holiday a year plus national holidays in your country of residency
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Possibility of being hired by Deel as a local employee (with local pension and social security benefits) or as a contractor (decision up to the employee based on personal preference)
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Up to 1000£ a year of allowance for office space
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Up to 500£ a year in personal development training allowance
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A minimum of 1 in-person team retreat a year
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Possibility to work from anywhere in the world (where you have the legal right to work from)
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Possibility to work compressed hours
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme via HealthAssured
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[For UK-based staff] You contribute 5% of your salary and we pay for 3% (8% total)
Working in a students’ union is a unique experience where a collection of like-minded individuals come together to champion students’ interests. If you’re passionate about being part of an organisation that challenges the status quo to deliver real change and unforgettable experiences, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s offering helpful advice on that niggling academic issue, campaigning for changes on campus, or laying on great events and extracurricular opportunities, we cover a lot of bases.
Our overall mission is to make student life better at Royal Holloway but how do we achieve this?
Strategic Aims: • Building Communities for all Students • Building Stronger Student Voice and Representation • Providing Inclusive Activity and Spaces • Providing Advice and Advocating for Students
Enabling Themes: • People and Culture • Physical and Digital Infrastructure • Well-Governed and Sustainable Enabling our purpose and strategic aims, these areas form the backbone of our plan.
Firstly, we must recruit great people who share our values and believe in our mission, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. Next, we must get our governance in order and invest in our physical and digital infrastructure to ensure it is f it for purpose. We also need to think sustainably in our everyday practices to ensure RHSU and the environment can thrive for years to come.
Graphic and Web Designer
Job Title: Graphic and Web Designer
Department: Community Engagement
Team: Marketing
Responsible to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Responsible for: Marketing Assistants and other student roles as appropriate
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Monday-Friday, hours can be arranged in line with RHSU’s flexible working approach and to suit the needs of the organisation.
Some unsociable hours may be required at certain points in the year.
Grade and salary range: 4, £28,711 - £30,960 yearly depending on experience
Purpose of role:
The post-holder will support the development and delivery of Royal Holloway Students’ Union’s brand and identity. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager and the wider team to deliver highly-engaging design concepts along with an engaging online presence that keeps members up to date with the work of the Students’ Union.
Be responsible for strengthening our brand identity, proposition, increasing engagement, and supporting the continued growth of the Union.
Strategic Alignment:
The role will make a significant contribution to the overall strategic success of the organisation. Ensuring we have an effective brand that speaks to our members. Allowing them to get the best out of the Union and their University experience.
In particular, the role will support all teams at the Students’ Union to creatively advertise and communicate the work they do and how it makes student life better.
Departmental Plans:
The role will contribute to projects across the entire organisation. Especially looking at the design and delivery of a strong brand that will promote all the activities we wish to promote.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th of June 2025
Shortlist: Thursday 12th of June 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 17th of June 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.