Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

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

The Research Informatics team at ARUK is leading the coordination of the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative. EDoN is a growing and exciting collaboration among more than 13 organisations aiming to create a digital toolkit and machine learning models to enable the detection of specific dementia-causing diseases decades before overt cognitive symptoms become apparent. The Research Informatics team, as part of the EDoN coordination group, provides support to the EDoN initiative and its partners in the following areas: Project management, Policy and Ethics, Communications, Capacity Building, and Governance & Legislation.

The Research Informatics Project Coordinator position is an excellent opportunity to work in the Research Informatics team to support the EDoN initiative and its partners to achieve their goals. As the Research Informatics Project Coordinator, you will report to the Research Informatics Engagement Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Support the EDoN capacity building group to engage relevant stakeholders and promote the project externally.
• Occasionally support the EDoN project management group contributing to effectively coordinate EDoN activities and support EDoN partners.
• Support the Research Informatics Engagement Manager and the Working Groups with identifying and engaging potential new partners that may be able to contribute to EDoN
• Support the coordination of open calls to the research community
• Support the organisation of workshops and talks related to EDoN
• Support the dissemination of EDoN results (e.g. in publications, conference talks, etc.)
• Support the project management group to help partners manage their tasks, documents, reporting and communications
• Ensure information about EDoN (activities, outputs and outcomes) is shared across the project and is efficiently promoted both internally and externally as required
• Identify issues, recognise opportunities and propose solutions to help establish and maintain successful collaborations and demonstrate agility in response to unexpected challenges
• Implement project management best practices to increase the efficiency of the activities in the EDoN initiative
• Represent the Research Informatics Team externally, support the Research Informatics Engagement Manager to maintain excellent working relationships with external partners
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Research Informatics Engagement Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post

What we are looking for:

• A degree related to technology (e.g. computer science, software engineering, etc.), data science, or life sciences
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent skills supporting and facilitating the work of colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities
• Proven experience in building and maintaining successful professional relationships with technology providers and/or health/data initiatives
• Experience working with digital health technologies (e.g. wearable devices or apps) and/or some understanding of data science techniques such as machine learning
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and confidently with both individuals and groups
• Motivated and able to approach problems systematically and creatively

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd August 2020 with interviews likely to be held on the 11th August 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

To be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Credit unions in Britain have been in existence for well over 50 years. There have always been representative bodies in the sector throughout that period. ABCUL emerged from the former Credit Union League of Great Britain (CULGB) in 1984 and has always been the major credit union trade association representing the largest number of credit unions in England, Scotland and Wales.

We are now seeking to recruit a Project Manager to work on an Oral History Project that documents and catalogues the history and heritage of the credit union movement. The lottery funding for the project will be managed through the Credit Union Foundation which is a subsidiary company of ABCUL run as a charity to support the development of credit unions and their staff through grants, education and learning.

THE ROLE

The position will be based at ABCUL’s office in central Manchester but home working will be an option for some of the time particularly in light of the on-going COVID-19 situation. The role is a new role to the trade body and is therefore a start-up position which will require a clear understanding of the project along with the ability to engage external stakeholders and volunteers to ensure successful project delivery. 

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and understanding of the British credit union movement.
• Knowledge and understanding of oral history and public history.
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• Experience in management and evaluation of projects.
• Clear understanding of the expectations and needs of funders and partners in the delivery of a project.
• A commitment to understanding the needs of credit unions and stakeholders in the project in order to develop the project to maximise outcomes.
• Significant diplomacy and influencing skills sufficient to work with corporate partners within a democratic movement, with voluntary board members and Credit Union operational staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clear and engaging information for a variety of audiences, including the media.
• Strong analytical, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Excellent PC and keyboard skills sufficient to use a PC effectively on a daily basis to service themselves e.g. e-mail, Goldmine, Timesheet, Microsoft Office Software, internet, etc.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the project, including some travel and weekends and evenings throughout the period as required.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, multi-task & prioritise; a highly organised self- starter, with first class time-management skills to manage competing demands on workload.
• Bachelor's degree minimum

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Salary up to £35,000 per annum pro rata – 17.5 hours per week – 15 months fixed term contract

Pension – 6% employer contribution

ABCUL is a modern flexible and equal opportunities employer offering all its team excellent working conditions.

Location – Head Office based in Manchester.  COVID-19 restriction and risk assessments will be factored into when the office facilities will be available.  Home/remote working is likely to be the main focus for the initial period of the role.

The Association is looking for the successful candidate to start work in July or August 2020 however capability is more important than notice period.

Closing date 17th July 2020.

Shortlisting will take place on 20th July with virtual interviews being held on Friday 24th July 2020.

About United Way:

We are a global organisation that aims to support every person in every community to achieve the building blocks for a good life: quality education, good health and financial stability.  United Way is privately funded and most of our funds come from collaboration with major organisations. 

About the role:

The Project Officer supports the delivery of various exciting United Way UK projects, providing essential support, to all the team members to achieve project success. Administrative, technological and communication skills are key for this post.

About you:

You have experience in the key areas below:

• Experience in project coordination and delivery
• Experience in the charity sector 
• Experience with volunteering 
• Experience or knowledge of social media would be advantageous
• CSR experience would be advantageous

We would love it if you have a curious mind and a get-stuck-in attitude. You will be expected to build and manage the client relationship. You will need to be self-motivated and have the initiative to drive concepts and ideas to fruition.

You will need to have great organisational skills, as you will be supporting on multiple projects.

What we give in return

• A great team to work with, we have a small but welcoming team of employees and volunteers who are enthusiastic and happy to lend a helping hand
• We believe in personal development and will support you in every way we can to achieve your goals
• We also offer a chance to work with a diverse range of companies, in many different sectors
• The opportunity to gain non-profit experience in the context of a global network
• Flexible work (on-site and remote work)

This is a part time role (3 days a week)

Salary: 22,000 per year pro rata

Fixed Term Contract: 1 Year (with potential to become permanent)

Closing Date: July 19th, 2020.  We advise you to apply as early as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis. The role might close earlier than the indicated closing date if we find the right candidate.

Senior ePortfolio Project Officer

Holborn, London

35 hours per week, full-time

18 month fixed-term contract

As Senior ePortfolio Project Officer, you will support the development, testing, piloting and implementation of the new ePortfolio to assist doctors in training and allied health professionals.

The Senior ePortfolio Project Officer is an exciting and critical new role for the College in which you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and external stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for the ePortfolio project, due to go live in August 2021.

Reporting to the Head of Training, you will contribute to the design and delivery of the training and trainer programme and materials, including videos and podcasts, whilst also be responsible for publishing materials on the College’s website.

As a member of the Curriculum Sub-Committee, you will attend meetings and provide reports as required along with supporting the planning and implementation of ePortfolio project events, such as consultation and user workshops.

Degree educated, ideally with PRINCE2 Practitioner or other project management qualifications, you’ll have excellent project management experience and be adept at report writing and process mapping.

With the ability to think critically, summarise discussions, conduct analyses and prepare briefings, you should be a committed team player with a demonstrable background of collaborative working, whilst having excellent relationship management skills.

Experience of working in the health sector, for a Royal College or having a medical education background, along with a background in managing and developing ePortfolio systems would be desirable.

With the current COVID19 pandemic all staff are currently remote working.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter ensuring you cover details outlined in the Person Specification via the application link.

Interviews: 22nd July 2020

The Project Engagement Hubs at IDS are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Support Officer to provide project coordination for a portfolio of projects and support the Hub Managers, Project Managers, Unit Managers and Cluster Leaders to deliver consistent high quality project support services. 

Applicants should have successful project/programme coordination experience and be able to demonstrate excellent organisation and coordination skills. A good understanding of Microsoft applications and financial spreadsheets is essential and candidates should be able to work autonomously with a high degree of motivation and initiative. 

THE WELCOME DIRECTORY - helping faith communities welcome people leaving prison. Established as a charity in 2016 the Welcome Directory is entering a new and exciting phase of development. Already 125 Faith Communities have registered with us to state clearly that people leaving prison will find a welcome with them. Over the next two years our aim is to substantially increase that number, moving towards our simple yet powerful vision: to help faith communities become places where people who leave prison find acceptance. A place to belong that not only nurtures faith but also offers appropriate practical support.

People are at the very heart of this work; people who have found the benefits of being part of a faith community whether inside or outside the prison gates. If nothing else, we hope that engaging with The Welcome Directory will help faith communities to understand that in a deeper way; that those leaving prison have a name, a story as well as hopes and dreams for their lives beyond the prison gate.

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will ensure overall leadership and day to day management of all operational aspects of The Welcome Directory.

This will include, but may not be limited to:

• Ensuring adequate funding is available for the financial stability of the project
• Developing the population of the directory with Registered Communities
• The engagement of appropriate partners in helping to establish the work of the Welcome Directory nationally, especially
  • Funding Partners
  • Operational partners
• The implementation of the authorisation framework for communities applying for inclusion in the “Welcome Directory”
• Oversight of the Prisons Awareness course, particularly to facilitate the “in-prison” element
• Oversight and development of suitable online resources to host and communicate the Welcome Directory
• From time to time, you may be required to undertake additional activities which are appropriate to the development nature of this role as required by your line manager.
• In the early stages of the contract the post-holder will identify and appoint additional key staff to assist in fundraising, communications and regional development roles as funding and operational requirements dictate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

General: The post is to be home-based. Travel expenses as required for the successful development of the project may be claimed and suitable equipment for fulfilling the job will be provided.

Salary: £32,000 pa

Contract Type: Two Year Fixed Term

Hours of Duty: Normal hours of work are 40 hours per week over 5 days, excluding an hour’s unpaid break for lunch.

Annual Leave: 20 days paid leave per year exclusive of public and additional holidays.

Pensions: As the employer, The Welcome Directory pays National Insurance contributions under the ‘not-contracted-out’ contributions scheme and all members of staff not in a pension scheme are required to join one. The Welcome Directory will, during the term of the post contribute 5% of salary provided that the staff member also makes a contribution.

Location: Home based and at the London Office of The Welcome Directory, 27 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HH

Accountable to: The Trustees via single appointed trustee

Key relationships: The Welcome Directory Trustees and staff, Registered Faith Communities, Prison Chaplains, All Funders

PERSON SPECIFICATION: The post is open to any person with recent or ongoing experience of the resettlement of offenders. The ideal post holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of awareness of the resettlement issues faced by those leaving prisons as understood by Prison Chaplains.

Essential Qualities

Personal Attributes:

• Self-directing with capacity to prioritise
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Commitment to their own faith
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly

Education

• Educated to at least degree level or equivalent

Skills/Aptitudes

• Advanced leadership and motivational skills
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate well to people of all faiths
• Analytical skills
• IT skills to an Advanced level

Experience

• Resettlement issues faced by those leaving prison
• Working with / alongside Prison Chaplaincy
• Working with / alongside those in leadership in church, society, and other faith groups
• New Project development
• Planning and executing meetings

Circumstances

• Willingness and ability to travel, with occasional overnight stays

Desirable Qualities

Education

• Higher degree and/ or evidence of research/ reading in proffered area of interest

Experience

• Prison Chaplaincy structures and the justice systems
• Experience of working within a multi-faith team
• Experience of web design / use of social networking in a corporate setting

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Equality of opportunity, and diversity

Equal treatment amongst people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives is one of the central precepts of The Welcome Directory. The Welcome Directory as an employing body values the richness which this equal treatment brings to the workplace.  It therefore has an equal opportunities policy in place which not only requires the employer to fulfil certain obligations but also places responsibilities on staff.  Staff found to be contravening the policy or acting outside its spirit will be subject to disciplinary action, which could lead to dismissal.

The Welcome Directory is committed to implement the terms of all relevant Diversity legislation and to improving opportunities for people safeguarded by the protected characteristics.

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of a body representative of the Churches and as professionals, whatever their job.

It is important that all members of staff present a neat and tidy appearance at all times. The post holder will be expected to model this to all staff and stakeholders. The general appearance should help convey a professional and efficient approach to work. Whilst not wishing to impose unreasonable obligations on staff, The Welcome Directory nonetheless expects you to look smart in appearance at all times while representing the organisation.

In this post, any action that would exclude the holder from prisons will disqualify them from this employment.

It is a condition of employment that the post holder is in possession of a recent and valid DBS certificate

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Staff must ensure that they do not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part.

Home-working staff must ensure that they are mindful of health and safety responsibilities in their work place.

Confidentiality

Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of their line manager or the trustees.

Please apply by submitting a letter of application explaining why you think you would be suited to this role and a current CV

Contract: Fixed Term Contract 24 months
Hours: Full time

Sightsavers is seeking an experienced and committed Project Officer to lead the highly successful and established Accelerate programme in Guinea. This is an exciting time to join Sightsavers and this position is key to ensuring the continued progress of this remarkable programme, aiming to eliminate trachoma in a number of countries including Guinea.

As Accelerate Project Officer, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme to the highest possible standards whilst working closely with colleagues from across Sightsavers as well as programme partners to identify areas for growth and developing new initiatives.

You will utilise your background in NTD programme implementation to support all aspects of Accelerate and to coordinate the activities of Accelerate partners in Guinea, whilst developing and supporting these partnerships and promoting shared learning and collaboration. You will also assist in the preparation of budgets, monitor the expenditure of the programme and be proactive in providing and disseminating good quality information about Accelerate.

This is a highly involved role and we are looking for someone who demonstrates excellent leadership skills, the ability to initiate change and improvement and an excellent understanding of the operational aspects of NTDs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Relevant Field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Education) or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in an NGO/INGO environment
• A strong background in NTD programme implementation
• Experience of all aspects of project management in community development programmes including project budgets, forecasts and reports
• Experience in working with the Guinea Health Service
• Excellent English language and communication skills are essential

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details.

Closing Date: 19 July 2020

Interviews: Expected to take place the week commencing 17 August. Dependent on the Covid-19 situation at this time and also on candidate’s location, interviews will take place at Conakry sightsavers office where hygiene process such as distancing and the wearing of masks will be observed. Where this is not possible, interviews will take place online using online software.

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the link. Please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, please ignore this. Only information included in the online application form will be considered.

Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Oxfordshire County Council is making changes to the way we support children and families. As part of these changes, we will be providing new services to help and support parents.

Title: Project Manager – Family Safeguarding Plus
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months
Hours: Full time

Purpose of the Family Safeguarding Plus model

Oxfordshire Mind, Elmore Community Services, Connection Support and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are delivering the service for parents with mental health needs in partnership.  The mental health team Manager will be employed by Oxfordshire Mind.

The services will be for:

• Parents with Mental Health needs
• Parents with Substance/Alcohol Misuse needs
• Parents involved in domestic abuse

Purpose of the role

The Project Manager will coordinate and lead the delivery of the mental health component within the Oxfordshire Family Safeguarding Plus approach.

The position holder will:

• Provide leadership across the mental health system for the FSP initiative
• Provide line management and supervision for the staff employed through this contract
• Provide an escalation route for staff as appropriate
• Be the point of contact for the Social Work team manager
• Facilitate the development of operating protocols and joint working between existing mental health services for examples IAPT and Adult Mental Health Teams
• Be the point of contact for Oxfordshire County Council Contract Officer and Commissioner

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the successful delivery of the mental health component within the FSP Project.
• Line manage and supervise 3 Oxfordshire Mind FSP Mental Health Workers
• Be the first line contact for the FSP Team Managers employed by Oxfordshire County Council for all 10 FSP Mental Health Workers employed by Oxfordshire Mind, Elmore Community Services and Connection Support.
• Ensure collaborative working within the multi-agency framework to maximise the effectiveness of service delivery.
• Work closely with all partners within the multi-agency framework, attend relevant meetings and provide information and feedback on the mental health component of the project.
• Maintain an overview of the service, liaising with the OCC FSP Project Manager to develop and maintain good practice.
• Ensure the delivery of appropriate interventions specifically aimed at dealing with presenting mental health needs
• Ensure staff training needs are met and sustain effective systems of communications and support.
• Ensure the delivery of the mental health component within the project,
• Oversee the recruitment and induction of key staff. 
• Build relationships with multi-agency framework staff, so that they are familiar with the concept of the FSP project.
• Create and support the development of crisis plans as appropriate diverting people away from the use of emergency services
• Maintain knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and the identification and possible impact these could have on parenting and mental health
• Ensure people who access Oxfordshire Mind’s services have the opportunity to engage with, to influence and to participate in the running of our services.

Experience and understanding required for the role:

• Experience of management and leadership within mental health, children and family and/or other similar services.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience of line managing staff at variety of levels
• Experience of complex partnership working in service delivery
• Experience of working with adults and/or children, young people and their families enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and the ability to support them in pursuing these.
• Experience of working in an often-demanding environment and supporting people with complex needs and able to translate these skills when working alongside parents and carers (families).
• Experience of data collection and reporting to measure outcomes and service impact
• Experience of providing performance reports to funders
• Knowledge of mental health issues, mental health services and the needs of people living with mental health problems.
• Experience of working with parents/carers of vulnerable children, children that are the subject of children in need or child protection plans and those children who come into care.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding children and adults
• Strong commitment to the involvement of people who use services, social inclusion, recovery, and partnership working

The post-holder must be eligible to work in the U.K., and appointment will be subject to satisfactory DBS check

Closing date: 23rd July 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click ‘Apply’ – you will be redirected to our website where you can read the full job description and submit your application through our website. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

Project Manager (Property)

We are looking for someone to become part of our small property and projects team, responsible for developing and delivering projects as well as promoting the town and borough.

Project Manager (Property) Responsibilities:

This role will project manage all elements of identified projects mainly on council owned property. It will include the management of specialist consultants and contractors bringing projects in on time and budget and to the design and standards required.

Project Manager (Property) Requirements:

You will need knowledge and experience of delivering property related projects, commissioning specialist services and monitoring contracts.

Alongside this you will also need good organisation, literacy, negotiation, numeracy and communication skills.

If you have the skills and commitment to shaping and delivering projects in our town and borough we would very much like to hear from you.

To be considered for this position, please refer to the application guidance in addition to the job description and person specification attached to this advert. Please Note: CV’s will not be accepted. Please ensure all relevant information is provided within your application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

About Borough Council of Wellingborough:

It is an exciting time to join us at Wellingborough. We have a strategic urban extension underway and one ready to start, with further ambitious plans to regenerate our town centre and respond to the changes required for future housing and commercial growth.

Location: Wellingborough

Job type: Fixed term contract ending 31 March 2021

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary £33,799 per annum (with the potential to earn up to £ 39,782) (pro rata for part-time). A market supplement of £416.67 per month is applicable to this role until the end of March 2021.

Benefits: In return we offer a range of work life balance benefits (including flexible working arrangements), pension scheme, professional development opportunities, town centre location and free car parking.

Closing time and date: Midnight on 19 July 2020
Interviews to be held: 28 July 2020

You may have experience of the following: Project Manager, Property Services, Project Officer, Senior Project Officer, Contracts Manager, Project Manager Property, Property Manager, Contract Manager, Local Authority, Town Planning, Local Government, Urban Regeneration, etc.

Ref: 93503

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic National Programmes Team as an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager with experience of managing effective projects.

This is an ideal role for a talented individual who has experience of managing effective projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate making a difference in the lives of young people. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative solutions and manage multiple priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, be super organised and a team player.

You will be a key member of the National Programmes Team working across a portfolio of our inspiring programmes that give young people the skills they need to grow into confident and capable adults who lead fulfilling lives. 

Our programmes tackle widespread issues and range from music and sport engagement, coding, social action, road safety, financial education and employability.  Our partners and funders include Microsoft, UPS, Coca-Cola European Partners, The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England.

You will to be responsible for managing all project related activity for multiple programmes including promotion, training sessions and events, building and maintaining relationships with delivery partners, establishing and maintaining databases, producing documents, reports and presentations and administration.

In this exciting and flexible role, you will work closely with National Programmes team, as well as with the Finance, Impact & Learning, Engagement & Advocacy and Communications teams, to lead the delivery of a number of programmes within UK Youth. You will provide support and direction to project coordinators and interns, depending on the projects that you are responsible for. You will report to a Head of National Programmes.

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work.  You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs. 

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be home-based.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, working at UK Youth and what we can offer you.

MSF PHC Transformation Project

The MSF Primary Health Care (PHC) Transformation project is an initiative instigated by MSF Australia and supported by MSF-Holland and the Stockholm Innovation Unit.  The project was approved for TIC funding in September 2019.

This project aims to innovate and transform the way MSF delivers primary health care (PHC) in its field projects.  Primary health care is MSF’s main medical activity each year, yet there remains little guidance for field teams on the most appropriate ways to deliver PHC in different contexts. Currently, most PHC projects in MSF are assessed quantitatively – in terms of number of patients seen or numbers of morbidities and not in terms of the quality of care we provide at the PHC level.  Further, our current approach is a ‘one-size fits all’ model.  This model lacks adequate consideration of contextual factors such as the social, cultural, economic factors, among others and fails to incorporate community perspectives into our program design. 

JOB PURPOSE

In collaboration with one of MSF’s main operational centres; Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA), the objectives of this project are to co-design person-centred, context-adapted methods of PHC delivery that are fit for purpose. This project requires a Project Manager to coordinate the various activities of the Strengthening MSF’s approach to primary health care service implementation project as detailed in the project concept note. The main objective is to develop an MSF toolkit for delivery of primary health care that can be applied across diverse contexts and ultimately leads to improved quality of services and patient-centred care.

The impact of COVID-19 is a significant consideration on the project’s proposed activities and a high-level flexibility will be required to adapt and adjust activities accordingly.

The project is overseen by MSF Australia and the MSF Transformational Investment Capacity Fund. MSF OCA is the ‘operational sponsoring OC’.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with key stakeholders of the project, internal and external to MSF
• Coordinate the activities of the project, including project design, developing methodology and overseeing implementation
• Coordinate a flexible project team bringing in topical specialists, as required
• Manage the budget and accountability of finances
• Report on project progress of project at internal and external meetings
• Design and develop the project methodology in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Manage applications to ethics boards, multi-country partnerships at field at headquarters level and external partnerships
• Plan and coordinate activities of the project - internal communication and change management activities
• Manage and troubleshoot project risks with a declared risk register
• Maintain solid project administration, including managing the project budget
• Provide reports to: t he Chair of MSF TIC Steering Committee together with the OCA PHC project sponsor and  MSF Australia Board, together with the Chair of the MSF Australia TIC Committee.
• Ensure coherence and good cooperation within the project team and alignment of the different stakeholders and departments;
• Act as Organisational and Change lead for the project.

The role will require close liaison with the teams in London and Amsterdam, which means frequent travel to London and/or Amsterdam will be expected, in addition field travel.  Completion is expected by end 2021 when a minimum viable product is expected to be delivered. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essentials:

• Medical professional with MSF (or equivalent) field experience
• Post-graduate qualification in public health / health service delivery / health systems
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of medical issues and challenges in humanitarian contexts.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders - at community, Government and organisational level
• Demonstrable experience in project and change management processes
• Flexibility and capacity to travel to MSF field projects for several weeks at a time
• Strong communication skills to build bridges between different disciplines and organizational levels;
• Ability to prioritise and execute many tasks in parallel;
• Demonstrable experience in preparing and writing reports at board level
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce clear and concise written documents;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues. 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to resolve conflicts of interests;
• Ability to deliver in an international and multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirables:

• Research experience and background is advantageous
• French and/or Arabic language ability

The location of this position can be in the UK, Amsterdam or Australia. Candidates must hold an appropriate passport or permit to work the location of one these countries.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date.  

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date for applications: 19 July 2020, 11.59pm (BST)
• Interviews: to be confirmed

An exciting & rewarding opportunity to join Llamau Cardiff young people’s team. Supporting the teams to provide 24 hour staffed project houses & resettlement support (including low level), for young people referred via the Young People’s Gateway. The teams will be supporting young people with a wide range of needs, including mental health & substance use. You will be supporting the teams to support young people in a psychologically & trauma informed way, in line with contract requirements. You will also work closely alongside other agencies supporting the individuals, including Benefits Agencies, landlords, Statutory Services, Education & Training providers, other third sector agencies and community resources.

You will have overarching responsibility for the housing management and support delivery in specific project houses and for resettlement support and open case contact post move-on.

Llamau’s Cardiff young people’s teams look forward to welcoming & supporting new colleagues interested in supporting people to stay safe, have a home & achieve their goals.

Reference: OSC17

Hours: 35 hours a week. Mainly Monday to Friday 9.30 – 5pm, however flexibility is required to work outside of these hours to support, supervise & work alongside all members of the team. There is a requirement to provide cover for direct support especially during staff absences.

Team Leaders take part in the ‘2nd tier’ On Call rota across Llamau. Providing On Call support and advice for 1st Tier On Call, with issues and emergencies they may need to deal with. This may require providing some shift cover / out of hours project attendance where alternatives are not possible

Contract: Permanent

Department: Cardiff Young People Services

Salary: £25,476 per annum

Please email your completed application form to us directly to our careers inbox or by post to our Head Office in Cardiff by midday on 13th July 2020

Role Title
Project Manager

Responsible To
GDI Hub CIC, Head of Programmes   

Responsible For
N/A

Job Level
Manager

Salary Grade
£40-45k negotiable based on experience.

Term
1 Year Full Time Contract (with the possibility of extension)

Primary Location
Flexible (our offices at UCL Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park but team members work in various locations).
Must have right to work in UK.

About GDI Hub
The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world.

Our vision is of a world without barriers to participation and equitable opportunity for all. We believe disability innovation is part of a bigger movement for disability inclusion and social justice. More than a product, a service or policy, disability innovation is a way of thinking to address disability challenges by co-designing solutions and sharing knowledge.

We work across 5 domains, disrupting current ideas and practice by bring together new partnerships to overcome the barriers that exclusion and poverty creates in relation to disability.

• Research: creating new knowledge, solutions and products
• Innovation: growing inclusive innovation ecosystems
• Programmes: testing what works
• Teaching: learning and sharing knowledge
• Advocacy: evidence-based outreach

We are solutions-focused experts in Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design, and Culture & Participation. We stimulate entrepreneurship by developing bold approaches, partnerships and ecosystems to accelerate change.

Based in East London and a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, we deliver world-class research, ideas and inventions, creating new knowledge, solutions and products, and shaping policy through co-creation, participation and collaboration. GDI is composed of an Academic Research Centre (ARC) led by University College London (UCL) and a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is guided by an Advisory Board of disabled people. We operate in 15 countries and expect to impact 15 million people by 2024.

GDI Hub values inclusion as a core business success factor. We actively seek to attract collaborators from diverse backgrounds and particularly welcome applications for this role from people with impairments themselves, and people from black and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. The role is offered on flexible terms, including location and hours of work (though right to work in the UK is required), and the accommodation of reasonable adjustments is business as usual for us. 

Role Purpose
This role will provide project management and strategic partnership management to drive forward delivery under GDI Hub’s portfolio of work, substantive, including the DFID (Department for International Development) funded ‘AT2030’ programme and other significant GDI Hub projects.  

‘AT2030 – Life Changing Assistive Technology for All’, is GDI Hub’s flagship programme and aims to test ‘what works’ to improve access to Assistive Technology supporting solutions to scale with a focus on innovative products, new service models, and building global capacity. AT2030 is composed of 12 ‘sub-programmes’ of which this role will manage approximately half. These ‘sub-programmes’ include implementation projects as well as challenge funds and research vehicles. A key new activity under AT2030 is the launch of the £4m AT Impact Fund. The AT Impact Fund is designed to tap into the opportunity to support disruptive innovators scale up AT solutions in the Global South, by providing access to relevant networks and venture capability (capital and venture building support).

The post holder will be responsible for projects delivering to quality expectations (internal and client), delivering to scope of project, within budgeted resources and in line with timelines managing challenges and change as these emerge. The post holder will work closely with delivery partners (including members of the GDI Hub team) to ensure projects maximise their positive impact.

The role both takes on new project activity under AT2030 and takes over management of existing delivery during a maternity-cover period.

Role Responsibilities  

• Provide project management to support GDI Hub CIC in the delivery of major projects, including AT2030 taking a lead on nominated programme areas, working independently and proactively.
• Lead on GDI Hub project set-up for the £4m AT Impact Fund working closely with the AT Impact Fund Programme Director, implementing partners and wider GDI Hub Team.
• Responsible for project delivery: delivering to quality expectations (internal and client), delivering to scope of project, within budgeted resources and in line with timelines.
• Responsible for AT Impact Fund grant management including set-up of milestone verification process, financial control, grant design and administration, and supporting contracting.
• Manage stakeholders and build solid partnerships for disability innovation in relevant programme lead areas.
• Ensure reporting requirements and project delivery information is collected, reviewed and suitably prepared for circulation as required.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with delivery partners.
• Develop and share communication materials with the Comms Team to promote the work of GDI Hub.
• Plan and manage workplans, including emergent risks, challenges, change requests, budgets, schedules and scope.
• Oversight of the production, quality assurance and promotion of project outputs.
• Support financial monitoring and reporting.
• Identify lessons learned and share with the wider team.
• Demonstrate leadership in driving forward GDI Hub’s vision and programmes of activity working dynamically to maximise our impact.
• Support GDI Hub’s Head of Programmes and Directors in developing new opportunities to drive forward disability innovation, including new funding opportunities.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list.  The need for flexibility, shared accountability and team working is required and the role-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

This is a description of the role as it is at present. It is the practice of GDI Hub to review role profiles regularly to ensure that they relate to the role being performed.  These reviews will be carried out by the line manager in consultation with the role holder.

Role Competencies

Part one: Knowledge and experience

• 4-7 years’ experience working within international development, disability, social development, public policy, research and/or the consultancy sector.
• Experience managing challenging projects, particularly related to international development, disability, research or grants management.
• Experience of working with delivery partners including procurement and contract management, ideally with ODA, public sector grants and/or private sector engagement.
• An ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, showing diplomacy, sensitivity and decisiveness.
• Experience of communications and partnership management.
• Experience relating to operational and financial management, including contracting, compliance, due diligence and risk management.
• Experience working in small but complex teams is desirable, as is experience of working with academic institutions.
• Experience working with international partners and stakeholders is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Disability, Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design and/or Social Development; sector networks is an advantage.

Part two: Skills and abilities

• Project Management
• Planning and organising work
• Results and achievement focused
• Operational management and financial reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical skills and comfort working with data
• Proactive, self-motivated, committed and enthusiastic
• Skilled in matrix leadership and profile-raising activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent ICT skills (Office365, incl. Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• High degree of integrity and ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment 

Part three: Personal style and behaviour

• Pro-active problem solver
• Practical and pragmatic
• Likes working as part of a small, energetic team
• Creative and organisational leadership
• Integrity and inclusive behaviours
• Able to work independently, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• High degree of professionalism
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Approachable and amiable
   

Application Procedure
To apply for this position please apply online by sending a CV and a covering letter describing how you think your skills and experience are relevant to this role (no more than 2 pages) to Mark Byrne GDI Hub Operations Manager: by midnight Sunday 19 July 2020.

Candidates will be notified of the outcome week commencing 20 July. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 27 July 2020. A short written exercise, to be completed remotely, will form part of the interview process.

For an informal discsussion about the role, please contact Joel Burman, Head of Programmes, GDI Hub (see page 5 of attached doc for contact details)

Project Coordinator

Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Salary: £34,854 to £40,011 per annum, inclusive.
Reference: EPH-IDE-2020-32-R

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Project Coordinator to work in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology. The post holder will work collaboratively with research teams within this department which is in the Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). 

The successful applicant will be expected to lead, manage and be responsible for all aspects of the administrative coordination and financial management for Department research projects. As a key member of Department and the first point of contact for those projects, the post-holder will provide guidance on their management and administration, from funding costings for application, project set up, management and closure (the complete life cycle), working closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and liaising with partner institutions where necessary.

Applicants must possess substantial experience of providing proactive administrative support of academic research, including proven ability to monitor large budgets and prepare accurate costings, projections and reports. The successful candidate must be able to prove their ability to use initiative and judgement to solve problems; to manage a busy workload; and work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience of managing large complex grants would be an advantage. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is available until 31st October 2021 in the first instance, is full-time and is available immediately. Subject to further research grant funding, the post may be extended following the initial contract.  

The appointment will be made on the Grade 5 PSP scale with salary in the range £34,854-£40,011 depending on qualifications and experience. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year. Membership of the USS Pension Scheme is available.

Applications should include the names and email contacts of two referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria.  Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion.  The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July 2020

To apply please click on the apply link.