Research Associate Jobs
Age UK's impactful Research Team are offering a fantastic 2 year fixed term Research Officer opportunity. In this role you will provide statistical and quantitative research support to colleagues across the charity, including policy and campaigns, media and fundraising.
The successful postholder will:
* source local, national and international statistics
* develop a database of statistics
* create data visualisations
* produce statistical notes
* support colleagues across Age UK to interpret and communicate statistics appropriately
This important work will cover the many aspects of ageing and later life which are of interest to Age UK, including income (pensions, benefits, poverty), health and care, and loneliness and social isolation.
This is an exciting hybrid opportunity, offering a blend of flexible working between home and a central London co-working hub.
Must haves:
* Ability to source data and statistics
* Ability to appropriately assess the quality of information sourced
* Ability to accurately interpret and present data and statistics
* Ability to support non-specialist users of data with interpretation, presentation and communication
* Skills in database management and manipulation
* Experience of or interest in learning to use data visualisation packages (e.g. Flourish, Power BI)
* Ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
* Knowledge of or interest in learning about issues affecting older people
Great to haves:
* Experience in use of packages for statistical analysis (e.g. Stata, R, Python)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
We are looking for a Prospect Research & Donor Insight Manager to join the National Theatre Development Team.
The purpose of the role
This role is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising at the National Theatre, as we look to grow our income from individual members, major donors, trusts and corporate organisations.
Working with the Senior Prospect Research & Donor Insight Manager, you will develop a strong fundraising pipeline that will ensure the team can reach their long-term targets.
Your natural curiosity will lead you to identify new opportunities using a variety of online sources in combination with the NT’s database, Tessitura, and you will be able to articulate your recommendations to fundraisers in a concise and compelling way. With excellent attention to detail, this role also undertakes due diligence research into potential funders to assess any risks to the NT of accepting funds. This role also manages the Development Operations Assistant, who leads the day-to-day administration of the Development database.
The role has scope to offer insights across the whole Development team and NT senior management, and would suit a strong collaborator with enthusiasm for the work of the NT.
The successful candidate will have the following:
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Experience of managing prospect research projects and supporting prospect pipeline management in a fundraising environment.
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Experience of Tessitura or other customer relations management systems.
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Proven ability to gather and interpret information for relevance from a variety of sources.
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An appreciation for donor motivations and ability to make thoughtful connections with projects.
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Evidence of the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, both written and orally.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows and NT Talks and Events, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 31st May 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
University of Oxford - Development and Alumni Engagement
Head of Development – Museums and Gardens
- Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option
- Salary: Grade 9: £52,815 - £61,198 per annum with a possible extension to £66,857.
- Contract type: Fixed-term to 30 September 2025
We are looking for a talented fundraiser, with a background in the cultural sector to join the Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) Team within the Development and Alumni Engagement team of the University of Oxford.
You will be working with such iconic institutions as the Pitt Rivers Museum, the Oxford Botanic Gardens, the History of Science Museum and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. In this role in any given week you might see a dodo, extraordinary thousand-year old Chinese ceramics, insects collected by Darwin, the first scientifically described dinosaur and drawings by John Ruskin, as well as work on projects involving saving the largest flower in the world or supporting world-leading restitution work.
The collections are important and renowned on their own accounts, but also play a key role in the University’s research. In addition, they are the open doors to the University of Oxford, encouraging a diverse range of communities to engage our academics and curators.
Your role will include fundraising for major gifts to support the museums and gardens, and leading a team of fundraisers who will work to support a wide range of activities across the institutions. You will also work closely with the Directors and other curators to raise funds from a range of donors and supporters. You will work with the Associate Director of Development – GLAM to develop strategies and manage relationships with the Directors and be part of the wider fundraising team for GLAM.
This is an opportunity to raise funds to support some of the most beautiful and significant objects and collections in the country, and to work as part of the highly successful fundraising team at the University of Oxford.
What We Offer:
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- Flexible hybrid working
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- Membership to CASE
- Training and Development opportunities
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.
- Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 June 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 14 June 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for someone to lead and develop our research team of staff and freelance research associates and be part of our Senior Leadership Team. We work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector, listen and learn with charities to understand what helps or hinders them and influence changes in practice within foundations and public agencies.
You'll have an interest in our work – helping individuals and organisations in the voluntary sector to achieve change; and a strong understanding and experience of using qualitative research methodology, ideally including experience of action research, facilitation and evaluation design alongside an understanding of quantitative methods. You’ll have experience of leading, managing and contributing to all stages of the research process (including writing in an accessible and engaging manner for different audiences); be confident in leading a portfolio of varied projects; have experience of line management and working in a senior leadership team; and be comfortable working in a small organisation with wide-ranging responsibilities.
Main responsibilities include:
- Overseeing and shaping the research project portfolio to ensure quality delivery and alignment with IVAR’s strategic priorities.
- Leading, supervising and guiding the research team, including supporting Project Managers to deliver high quality research; monthly research team meetings; and continuous professional development of research staff.
- Being a member of project delivery teams.
- Monitoring project budgets and progress against income targets.
- Ensuring IVAR meets its responsibilities in terms of research ethics and safeguarding and that our research practice is equitable and inclusive.
- Maintaining and developing a network that supports a healthy project pipeline of new work, including relationships with delivery partners who can complement and enhance IVAR’s offer.
- Leading project design and proposals for commissioned work.
- Leading the identification, assessment and response to tender opportunities.
- Being part of the Senior Leadership Team, which includes ensuring an integrated approach to research and communications and the quality of all written outputs; participating in IVAR meetings and events (including quarterly Board meetings); planning and delivering monthly team days; contributing to the development of internal systems/processes; developing organisational culture; developing and promoting IVAR’s public profile and influence.
If you are motivated by this mix of work – we would love to hear from you.
Having a team that reflects the diversity of the communities that we serve is really important to us – so we would like to encourage people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply. Please view the Application Pack for further information.
We facilitate collaboration & learning with charities, foundations & public agencies to deliver useful insights that make a difference to communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
KTP
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations.
THE PROJECT
The University of Essex in partnership with We are the Minories (WATM), an arts charity and gallery in a historic townhouse in Colchester, offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to develop a data led and long-term strategic plan, to enhance WATM’s growth.
The associate will work with WATM’s managers and University of Essex academic supervisors to ensure WATM's sustainable and prosperous future while keeping their community ethos and values at the heart of their activities. This will be achieved through four key strategies:
- Developing innovative solutions to evaluate and measure the social impact of WATM’s activities to enhance its success rates in funding applications.
- Introducing business model innovations to support WATM in improving its income generation, such as through new product/service development (e.g., consultancy) and exploring additional income-generating activities like leveraging its physical space.
- Enhancing WATM’s capabilities in managing both social and economic missions and supporting them in sharing their knowledge through consultancy to third-party organisations.
- Developing marketing, operational, and financial plans to foster the sustainable growth of WATM.
This post is fixed term for 18 months.
DUTIES OF THE POST
The duties of the post will include:
- Conduct literature reviews and summarise findings for a non-academic audience.
- Design and develop a framework to measure social output, outcomes, and impacts of WATM's activities.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Develop and design data-driven and customer-driven strategies to improve the sustainability and growth of WATM
- Develop strategies for augmenting earned and grant income.
- Formulate and implement robust and well-informed marketing, operational and financial plans based on the collected data and selected strategies.
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge management plan, encompassing strategies for disseminating insights and best practices derived from the project.
- Manage activities, stakeholders and relationship building across diverse groups, including WATM’s board of trustees, art gallery/café visitors, artists, employees, volunteers, and wider community.
- Disseminate findings in scientific articles and conferences.
These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- A first/undergraduate degree in Management, Business Studies or a related discipline, OR a first/undergraduate degree in a subject related to Arts and Humanities or nonprofit sector with business development experience.
- Excellent market research, analytical and problem-solving skills to generate insights and support evidence-based decision making.
- Knowledge and experience of qualitative and quantitative data analysis and proficiency with data analysis tools and methodologies.
- Experience of producing written reports in an academic context.
- Proficiency in strategic planning, business development and consultancy.
- Ability to formulate and implement robust and well-informed marketing, operational and financial plans.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships and facilitate training sessions.
- Excellent time keeping, budget management and project management skills.
BENEFITS
As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:
- A personal development budget of £3000 (exclusive of salary).
- Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser.
- An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.
- Full access to university resources to complete the project.
- World-leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
VCSE Research & Insight Worker
NJC Scale Point 23: £32,076 FTE, actual for 22.5hrs £19,245.60
22.5 hours per week
Fixed Term
Eccles, Salford
In October 2022 Salford City Council commissioned Salford CVS to undertake research into the strengths of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector as part of their Joint Needs and Strengths Assessment.
Every three years since 2008, Salford CVS leads on State of the VCSE Sector research in Salford and also across Greater Manchester. Working with other local infrastructure organisations, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the VCSE sector. Our last research report was published in 2021 and we have started planning for the research to be conducted this year.
In August 2023 we further developed our VCSE sector research and insight work with the commencement of our Salford 99 longitudinal study. This research project is designed to understand the issues affecting the VCSE sector in Salford and aims to track 99 VCSE organisations every six months for a three-year period, so that we gain ‘live’ insight in between our three-yearly State of the VCSE sector large research project. Alongside this work we conduct a Pulse Check survey with a variety of VCSE organisations to get a snapshot of what is changing for them each quarter.
This exciting VCS Research and Insight role involves a combination of VCSE engagement and insight work across Salford.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of research, data collection, analysis and excellent report-writing skills
- Will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment within a team of dedicated, friendly people who believe in making a difference
- Has fantastic organisational skills – able to multitask and work effectively in a busy team environment
- Is able to effectively engage with a wide range of VCSE groups and organisations
- Understands the importance of confidentiality - as you will be involved in conversations on sensitive and confidential topics
- Enjoys working with a diverse range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and organisations
- Is passionate about the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS
- 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
- A compassionate approach to dependants leave and compassionate leave - to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
- Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
- RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
- Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
- A supportive working culture
Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 7th June 2024
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for someone to manage our most precious asset, our Lived Experts Research Community, helping us to develop and grow the Community further to have an even bigger social impact in businesses.
This is an ideal role for someone with an interest in qualitative insight, lived experience and social impact. You will manage the community, be the main point of contact for community members, help develop the community, work with clients and take part in insight-gathering projects.
Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand. Three Hands Insight is the Social Insight arm of Three Hands, focused on enabling businesses to gain insight from charities and ‘lived experts’ in a wide variety of societal issues and vulnerability circumstances.
Current and recent projects and clients include the Inclusive Design Panel for NatWest, a series of vulnerability insight sessions for Lloyds Banking Group and testing back-up power solutions for vulnerable people for energy companies.
Please see the attached job description for more information on Three Hands Insight, the areas of responsibility for the role and the skills and interests were are looking for...
Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SENIOR DATA ACCESS AND TRAINING OFFICER
Salary: From £37,500 per annum
Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Data and Informatics)
Department: ?Policy, Information and Communications?
Contract: Permanent
Hours: ?35 hours per week
Location: ?Stratford w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussions around flexible working for the successful candidate.
Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024, 23:55
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
??We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. ?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Data Access and Training Officer. We need you to manage and maintain Cancer Intelligence's official data security accreditations, policies and systems. You'll support the team's increasing ambitions to acquire, securely manage and analyse complex datasets to support the directorate in its evidence-based policy-making and influencing.
What will I be doing?
Management of CRUK's Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) accreditation and all associated policies, processes, risk assessment and staff training required for its maintenance
Developing and implementing processes captured within documentation across the Cancer Intelligence Team, including the delivery of training to and assessment of staff to ensure high level and consistent knowledge of processes for handling sensitive/confidential health data
Writing, updating and/or collating all relevant documentation required for successful submission of officially recognised data security accreditations
Identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies, including the maintenance of a data asset risk register
Providing technical support for applications to acquire data for the Cancer Intelligence team (including both regular updates of official statistics, and bespoke extracts of patient and other data that may require Research Ethics approval or equivalent), ensuring these applications meet the requirements of our data suppliers
Leading on logistical aspects of acquiring data, including tracking requests, and anticipating and resolving potential delays
Identifying potential and actual system bottlenecks; and assisting the Data Liaison Manager to bring about improvements in access to patient data
Providing regular management information about data acquisition processes for the Data Liaison Manager and Head of Cancer Intelligence
Responsible for ensuring that data are transferred, stored and accessed as prescribed in Cancer Intelligence Information Security Management System policies.
What skills are you looking for?
Extensive understanding of research project applications and the research lifecycle
Experience of managing and maintaining officially recognised data security and protection accreditations
Experience of training others in the adherence to data security and protection protocols and identifying and mitigating risk
Experience supporting analysts or researchers in an academic or research setting
Knowledge of metadata standards and systems
Extensive experience of assessing data quality
Expert knowledge of data protection and information governance principles
Good relationship management skills, with the ability to establish and develop new relationships with health professionals and data suppliers.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Please note that, Internally, this role is known as Senior Data Governance and Access Officer.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Communications Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire (with some travel across Yorkshire)
We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Communications Officer, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Communications Officer, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of communications that contribute to increased brand awareness of the charity, demonstrate the charity’s expertise and impact, educate the public about cancer prevention, signs, symptoms and screening and support the generation of income for the charity.
Specifically, you will:
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Plan, research, create and distribute creative media content, including press releases, blog posts, case studies and videos, to support research, services, cancer insight, fundraising, events, retail, corporate partnerships and campaigns.
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Proactively seek, identify and engage in media opportunities, such as attending events, organising photo opportunities and meeting face-to-face with case studies.
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Manage third-party suppliers such as photographers and film production agencies, obtaining quotes, providing clear briefings and ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget.
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Respond to press enquiries efficiently and to a high standard. Understand which media enquiries are appropriate for the charity’s brand and key messages and those which are not, so that the charity prioritises only those which are value-adding.
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Organise TV, radio and press interview opportunities for the Chief Executive, Directors and Heads of. Prepare clear briefings for interviewees.
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Demonstrate and convey professionalism at all times and represent the charity when communicating with the media, members of the public, volunteers and supporters to demonstrate the charity’s core values.
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Monitor and evaluate the charity’s media coverage and the digital impact of PR content, providing a monthly media clippings report.
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Provide PR input to the charity’s Leadership Team, Board reports and performance dashboards.
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Maintain continuous awareness of industry news and regularly update colleagues on key developments.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be educated to a degree or equivalent level of education or have relevant experience in a similar role at a similar level.
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Previous media experience, whether through journalism or a PR / in house media assistant role.
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Experience in building relationships with colleagues and journalists and managing media opportunities such as interviews, broadcast opportunities and photocalls.
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An ability to write compelling copy for multiple audiences, and media channels, often translating complicated information into a format that is easily understood by readers.
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An agile media mind, able to spot the key storyline that will maximise the possibility of media coverage and attract the attention of the media.
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An evaluative mindset, supporting continual improvement by analysing coverage and associated data from media activity.
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An ability to keep a calm head when faced with a reactive media situation in a manner that best protects the reputation of the charity
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A thoughtful and empathetic outlook, able to engage with people affected by cancer with sensitivity and respect.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 21 May 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
Hope Against Cancer is Leicestershire and Rutland’s local cancer research charity. We were established in 2003 to fund cutting-edge research in our area and to make clinical trials available to local people. Since 2003 we have raised in excess of £8m and funded over 100 research projects which investigate many different forms of cancer.
Our vision – Our vision is working for a future where more local people survive cancer.
Our Mission – Our mission is to fund innovative research that leads to improved treatments and better outcomes for people, and to achieve the greatest possible impact in the local and national fight against cancer.
About the role
The role of the Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager is to generate income to meet the Charity’s fundraising requirements by maintaining and developing successful partnerships with corporate and community group supporters, through donations, sponsorship, employee and group fundraising activities and events (organised both by Hope and third parties).
As a Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager at Hope, you will work alongside our existing Corporate and Community Fundraiser. Together you will be responsible for the delivery of corporate and community activities, and our annual income and expenditure budget.
We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, self-sufficient, and supportive. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves to network, to communicate with others and contribute to life-changing work.
This vacancy requires a minimum of two years’ experience in corporate and/or community/events fundraising in the voluntary sector or transferable experience in a target-driven sales environment.
So, if you are confident, engaging and looking to make a real difference, apply for our Corporate and Community Fundraising position today!
Please see the full job description and personal specification attached
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter quickly as we will be conducting a rolling interview process for suitable potential candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Deputy Director‑General
Department: Terrorism and Conflict
Salary range: £77,000 - £90,000 dependent on experience
Location: London
Hours: Full time – 37.5 per week
About the Role
RUSI’s Terrorism and Conflict team is looking to recruit an expert in the field of terrorism to provide maternity cover for the research group starting from July. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can generate funding and lead the team’s diverse work portfolio, while reporting directly to RUSI’s Deputy Director‑General.
We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in developing funded research projects in the following areas:
- The intersection between violent extremism and conflict including integrated P/CVE responses.
- State threats and social extremism including misinformation and disinformation.
- International terrorism related to jihadi groups, the transnational far right and other relevant groups, networks and movements.
These areas will complement the team’s existing portfolio of work on CT and P/CVE, which includes research, policy advice, training and implementation. We work in the UK, Europe and a number of global ‘hotspots,’ including East and West Africa, Central and South Asia and the Balkans. We also run an active training programme on CT and CVE for diplomatic, development and civil society representatives.
Our team encompasses 12 staff in London, Brussels and Nairobi and we work closely with an extensive range of consultants and associate fellows from the academic, diplomatic, development and practitioner worlds in the UK and internationally.
RUSI wishes to appoint an acting Research Director on a one-year fixed term contract to provide maternity cover for the Terrorism and Conflict Research Group. This could lead to a permanent research position if funding in the areas outlined above is secured during the year.
The role offers an exceptional opportunity for an individual with at least ten years of experience in the field of terrorism as a researcher, policymaker or practitioner. It is essential that the successful candidate has a strong track record of business development and of securing significant funding. The role involves significant management responsibility including oversight of RUSI’s office in Nairobi and management of T&C’s team in RUSI Europe. We are therefore particularly interested in candidates with significant management experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
TheDirector will report to the Deputy Director-General, and willbe responsible for the following:
- Management responsibilities: much of the role is focused on management-related activities including management of the team’s portfolio of work and income and responsibility for meeting financial budgets set by RUSI; line management of staff in London, Brussels and Nairobi, management of the RUSI Nairobi Office and a role in managing RUSI Europe as a board member; and other management related responsibilities where relevant.
- Business development and fundraising: All T&C’s work is project funded. Business development is the top priority for the year in line with the topics identified. The requirement will be to develop concepts for new research projects; identify potential customers, stakeholders and sources of funding; write applications/proposals for research funding; and develop a network of potential funders and beneficiaries.
- Team development: responsibility for developing the capacity and expertise of all team members, particularly junior researchers, to improve their knowledge base and develop their skills in designing and writing research proposals; overseeing and implementing research projects; research skills; academic and policy writing; public speaking; and event organisation.
- Conducting research on terrorism and counter-terrorism: conducting primary and secondary research on terrorism for a range of customers/clients in the UK and overseas; writing and communicating research outputs (published papers, analytical reports, commentaries, conference papers, presentations etc.); editing, supervising and quality control of the outputs of other researchers (within RUSI and/or partner organisations); projecting RUSI’s research in academia, government, industry, and in the media (print, broadcast, social media).
- Project management: ensuring that research projects are run effectively and efficiently and achieve their desired outcomes; conducting project risk assessments; liaising with beneficiaries, partners and funders; supervising the organisation of events and publications.
- Developing skills; expertise and profile: maintaining and developing knowledge in relation to the evolving field of terrorism and CT; and developing a network of CT experts.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may be expected within the role's scope and grade.
Person Specification
Essential
The chosen candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Evidenced and nationally recognised expertise in terrorism, and at least 10 years of demonstrated experience working on these topics in a research, practitioner, or policy role.
- Demonstrated ability and track record in winning and delivering major projects in the UK and/or internationally, with the ability to lead major research project bids and identify new funding opportunities for RUSI.
- At least 5 years’ experience leading and managing diverse teams and budgets.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing research projects with robust monitoring, reporting, evaluation and learning frameworks and demonstrated applied risk management experience.
- Demonstrated experience of working with governments or multilaterals in one of the following fields: civil service, advocacy, think tanks, the private sector or academia.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function.
- Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to the public understanding of your field, including through media engagements, and ability to present complex issues in an engaging and clear way.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and an existing network of key stakeholders in the field of terrorism.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector organisation.
- Experience conducting research or managing projects in a range of locations worldwide including risk management in context of programming in FCAS.
Application Process
To apply, please use the link above. You will be asked to include:
- Your CV
- A covering letter
The closing date for applications is 0900 on 23 May 2024.
A written test will accompany the interview process.
- Location: The role is based in London and requires the successful candidate to be present in the office at least two days a week. The position requires the right to live and work in the UK. RUSI is open to sponsorship.
Age UK are recruiting for a Senior Influencing Project Manager on a fixed term 12 month contract.
We will be developing a number of research, policy and practice development projects in support of our new strategy. These include the 'extremely vulnerable people' project and a new partnership researching older people's experiences pre and post an urgent episode of care or emergency hospital admission.
This exciting opportunity will also take on responsibility for managing our response to the Pandemic Inquiry and relationship with the Health and Wellbeing Alliance. This is initially a 12-month role, with the possibility of extending to 24 months depending on project funding.
The successful Senior Strategic Influencing Manager will take the lead in designing and delivering these complex projects, including management of external partners, consultants or agencies and internal teams as required. The role will work closely with the Policy Lead, Clinical Lead and Head of Health Influencing to coordinate and drive delivery of the organisation's goals and strategic priorities across health and care.
This hybrid role, known as a Senior Strategic Project Manager within the charity, offers flexible working between home and a central London co-working hub. Occasional travel may also be required to attend meetings, workshops etc.
Age UK Grade 4L
Must haves:
- Experience of leading complex projects to deliver a combination of research, policy and practice/ service development outputs.
- Experience of project and programme design, research methods and action learning/ improvement processes, and an understanding of best practice in working with vulnerable people.
- Ability to develop and drive coherent influencing strategies and change programmes, manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping new ideas and developing partnerships
- Ability to be agile and adapt projects as they develop or in response to a changing external environment.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive, accessible style to a range of different audiences.
- Experience of developing and leading project teams, including external stakeholders, funders, and partners, to build engagement with and support for the project and outputs.
- Ability to support and challenge internal colleagues, with self-confidence and a commitment to internal communication and helping others meet shared goals.
Great to haves:
- Good oral advocacy skills and ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders, with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive, accessible style to a range of audiences and in different settings (meetings, speeches, media etc.).
- Experience of policy analysis and advocacy at a senior level, including managing relationships with funders, external stakeholders and lead officials.
- Ability to assimilate new policy issues/areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas.
- Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICE - LEGACY PRODUCT OPERATIONS
Salary: £21,500 - £23,500 per annum
Reporting to: Senior Legacy Operations Manager
Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London with limited-flex (2 - 3 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024, 23:55
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone innovative and ambitious, someone like you.
Cancer Research UK is the world's largest charity dedicated to beating all types of cancer. We now have an opportunity available in our Legacy Operations team to deliver administrative support, working with the wider Legacies Product team to deliver the fulfilment of our supporters' journey.
Alongside your day to day work you will be enrolled on the Corndel Futures Business Associate Diploma; this will develop the skills needed to deliver impact in your job role. It is a recognised professional qualification accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and all learners will be awarded a Level 3 Business Administration Associate Diploma upon completion of the course.
We're seeking an individual with good organisational skills and a strong attention to detail to join us on our Business Administration apprenticeship scheme. You'll play a vital role in ensuring a seamless supporter service for our Legacy based activity. Whilst administrative work experience is welcomed it is not a pre-requisite for this role, it's more about your potential and passion for the work we do at Cancer Research UK.
What will I be doing?
Proactively using the apprenticeship programme to develop a broad business administration skill set and a working knowledge of legacy giving products and processes; management of digital data; communication and collaboration techniques; legal frameworks and organisational structures
Proactively using the charity's learning and development programme to develop desired core operational and administration skills
Working collaboratively across the various legacy product teams to support the delivery of the wider team
Undertaking periods of protected learning (20% of time) to prepare for and meet apprenticeship standard requirements and end point assessment
Demonstrating the use and application of new knowledge, skills and behaviours
Ensuring equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken
Being committed to Cancer Research UK's vision in beating cancer sooner.
What skills will I need?
Confident user of Microsoft Office packages
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Well organised with the ability to manage and prioritise work and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and autonomously
Can interact effectively at all levels, with a wide range of colleagues
Able to shadow colleagues and take in information.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .
Am I eligible to apply?
Candidates must not hold a qualification at same level or above in the same discipline as the apprenticeship
Candidates must not be enrolled in full-time education at the start of the apprenticeship
Candidates must not currently be participating in another apprenticeship programme or are not currently pursuing another qualification that is government funded.
Do you have GSCE's in Maths & English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, or willing to complete this learning at the same time as your apprenticeship.
Candidates must be 18 or over.
For a full list of eligibility criteria, please email .
Application process
Stage 1: Online application
Complete an online application form - you'll be asked to answer an application question and to upload your CV.
Please note, our application process is now anonymised. So please ensure you fill out all the required fields as well as uploading a CV, as they will be collected for use later in the process.
Stage 2: Audio Submission
If you are successful in the previous stage, you will be asked to complete an audio submission, answering competency-based questions. The questions will be emailed to you and you will have a few days to submit a response via an audio recording (no video required).
Stage 3: Final Interviews
If you are successful in the previous stage, you will then be invited to a face-to-face interview at our head office, with representatives from the team you are applying to the w/c 10 June.
HEALTH PROMOTION NURSE (REGISTERED ADULT NURSE) - SCOTLAND
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reports to: Cancer Awareness Nurse Manager
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Home-based in Scotland (working within Glasgow and the surrounding areas)
Employment type: 12 month fixed-term contract
Working hours: 28 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday 23 May 2024, 23:55
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Health Promotion Nurse in Scotland. Our Cancer Awareness Roadshow plays a vital role in achieving our vision of beating cancer. We travel to the heart of communities talking to over 60,000 people every year about cancer. Our nurses directly reach people most in need, helping people to take steps to reduce their risk of cancer through lifestyle changes and supporting them to maintain those changes lifelong. If you've got an interest in health promotion and you are an excellent and confident communicator then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What will I be doing?
We're looking for a motivated Health Promotion Nurse to be part of our team in Scotland to work on our regular indoor Roadshows. In this influential role, you'll…
Work as a core part of our cancer awareness team to engage people face-to-face, providing information on cancer prevention, screening and early detection
Organise and deliver cancer awareness presentations and training to community groups and support other public health initiatives
Manage team Twitter account - posting regular updates on the team's activity and growing the team's social media contacts as appropriate.
Collect and input data to evaluate local engagement activities
Get involved with other cancer awareness outreach activity in the local community
Manage a team of Health Awareness Volunteers and support them to be involved with cancer awareness activity where appropriate.
What skills are you looking for?
Registered Nurse - NMC registration is mandatory for this role and must be maintained at all times
An interest in or experience of at least one of the following: health promotion, practice nursing, occupational health, health visiting, district/community nursing or other qualification/experience
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage people in conversation and to use motivational interviewing techniques
Proven experience in delivering public-facing work, and a good understanding of the challenges associated with engaging hard to reach groups and addressing health inequalities
Ability to work flexibly and autonomously
Understanding of the importance and need for adhering to data protection, quality assurance and other compliance policies at all times
Excellent written, administration and organisation skills with the ability to keep accurate confidential records
Willingness to be flexible in regards to working days and hours
Excellent self-awareness and the ability to recognise development areas and to seek training and support as necessary.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Please note that, Internally, this role is known as Cancer Awareness Nurse.
Job title: Digital Content Officer
Hours of work: Two days (16 hours) per week
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Location: Home working with occasional travel to London
CEASE (the Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation) is a national human rights charity. Our mission is to expose and dismantle the cultural and commercial forces driving all forms of sexual exploitation in the UK. Sexual exploitation does not occur in a vacuum, and only by addressing the wider context can we hope for real, lasting change.
As a charity, we join the dots between our hypersexualised, objectifying, pornified culture and public attitudes and behaviours towards sex:
• We demonstrate how the mass consumption of online pornography depicting the humiliation, violation and degradation of women and children has realworld consequences.
• We shine a light on the widespread exploitation and harm caused by commercial sex industries that undermine our human rights.
We are neither a religious nor an ideologically driven charity but seek to bring together a broad alliance of groups from many backgrounds around a common stance. CEASE’s work is based on peer reviewed research and survivors’ accounts; it takes the form of advocacy, awareness-raising campaigns, events, lobbying and other strategic actions.
We are looking for a Digital Content Officer to join us at CEASE (Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation). We welcome applications from people who have experience of creating and managing social media content and websites. If you have an interest in human rights and believe in a world free from sexual exploitation, join our small but very friendly team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.