The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Technology Research Officer (Maternity cover)

Home Based (UK) within travel distance to NDCS office (London, Glasgow, Birmingham or Belfast)

£29,484 – 34,894 

35 hours per week

Fixed term contract (maternity cover) – 12 months

The Enablement team have an exciting opportunity for a candidate who has a strong interest in technology and who takes pride in sharing information that inspires deaf children and young people. 

We are looking for a technology enthusiast to help us identify products and technologies that can benefit deaf children and young people at home, in education and at work. You’ll have an interest in the field of assistive technology and remain up-to-date with the latest developments - making sure that families and professionals know about them and how they could be helpful in their daily lives.

In this role you will capture the stories and experiences of a wide range of technology users and be creative in the way that you share them with others – making sure that all technology related information reaches everyone who would find it useful, in the way they would like to receive it – via web content, case studies, videos, webinars, social media etc.

You’ll need a proven ability to confidently lead initiatives, proactively inspire others, be highly organised and used to working in a multi-tasking environment. In order to champion the benefits of technology, you’ll need to be a great communicator who is able to share information in creative ways that inspire others to make positive use of our knowledge and insight. Training and support will be provided for the right candidate

This role is UK wide in its remit. Reasonable UK wide travel would be expected as part of this role as and when required

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices. 

The closing date for applications is on Thursday 28 January 2021 at 23.59.

We expect interviews to be held via video call on Monday 15 February 2021.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form. 

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form. 

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. 

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a brand new not-for-profit called Uplift. Uplift are helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future. We strategically resource, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production that is commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis.

We are currently looking for a Head of Research to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on an ambitious role that shapes and delivers the ideas, evidence base and partnerships needed to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. This role is offered on a full time or 4 days a week.

As Head of Research, you will be responsible for designing and managing a cutting-edge programme of research that supports the broader network of groups working in this field. As a key member of Uplift's team, you will have the opportunity to help to define your role and strategic priorities to maximise our collective impact.

The successful candidate will have significant experience working on climate policy or related fields, with deep knowledge of the UK's policy architecture, processes and key dynamics in climate and energy-related policy-making. You will have a track record of designing and implementing ambitious research projects with excellent an understanding of barriers to and opportunities for advancing a transition away from oil and gas production in the UK. Finally, a strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values is also required.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic global charity focused on ending human trafficking and modern slavery. The charity has a truly global presence with operations across three different continents. Due to growing demands of expansion, we are seeking to appoint a Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning to join the team here in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation whereby your expertise and skills will be fully expanded and utilised in a challenging yet supportive environment. The role can be based remotely with occasional travel to Manchester for meetings.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive previous experience of working within a senior MEL role working on donor funded international projects and programmes. You will have experience of using both quantitative & qualitative monitoring tools to track complex results as well as possess the ability to design and manage monitoring systems including data collection (methods and tools), storage and analysis which promotes learning. Your previous experience will also have led you to provide training and facilitation in the development of theories of change, logical frameworks, and performance measurement frameworks. In addition, you will also have experience of monitoring and evaluating programming both in the global North and in the global South (with experience monitoring US-based programming particularly desirable). This is a senior post within the organisation, and we are seeking those with excellent communication skills who will be able to provide leadership and work with a range of stakeholders.

Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full JD.

Use your experience and skills to make a difference for people with dyslexia and dyscalculia by joining our growing team. 

We are looking for a Knowledge & Information Manager to support people with dyslexia by developing the British Dyslexia Association information programme and embedding best practice in information development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Dyslexia Association, the charity that is the voice of dyslexic people. The successful candidate will join our team at a time when we are expanding our information and advice services, and play a pivotal role in supporting our greater focus on our charitable purpose, at the heart of which is evidence-based information on dyslexia and dyscalculia.

The Knowledge & Information Manager will be responsible for all information that we produce, across digital, print and person to person platforms. Alongside thousands of daily visitors to our website, our well established and much valued helpline sees many incoming calls and emails every day, and this role will work with colleagues to ensure all our information is current and accurate.

We are contacted every day by people in need of help or advice, including parents whose children may not be getting the support they need at school, or employees whose workplace has not made reasonable adjustments. We offer expert advice and we are seen as the organisation to go to for expertise on dyslexia.

About you

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in information development, ideally gained in an advice, education or health information role. You will be experienced in producing information for the public from the research stage, through to writing, external review and publication, and experienced in researching information using databases and the internet. You will be confident in liaising with academics and researchers, and you will understand how to explain complex issues for public understanding.

Substantial knowledge of dyslexia and/or neurodiversity gained in an academic or professional setting would be ideal but what matters is that you care about accurate information and its positive impact empowering people.

To apply

Please view the Recruitment Pack for full details of this position. We invite applications with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match our requirements, and why you would like the role.

CLOSING DATE: 12 Noon, Monday 8th February 2021

Interviews will be conducted remotely, week commencing 15th February 2021

Please note: as we expect post Covid to have regular (fortnightly to monthly) visits to our Bracknell office in Berkshire, applicants should live a reasonable distance within 2-3 hours or so.

The Myrovlytis Trust promotes research into rare genetic disorders such as Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome and has funded more than £5 million in research grants to laboratories around the world.

We now have several new projects on the horizon and are looking for a Charity Officer to help drive future directions. This is a full-time position, working remotely.

Job specifications:

1. A degree in a relevant biological science, ideally a postgraduate degree and research experience also.
2. Capable of working independently and using initiative.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, familiarity with publication level scientific style would be advantageous.
4. A strong commitment to open scientific communication.
5. Willingness to learn, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
6. Understanding and sensitivity dealing with people affected by, and professionals concerned with, rare genetic diseases.

Although the very initial focus will be on osteosarcoma, we are interested in hearing from candidates from a wide range of scientific backgrounds since the follow-up projects would be on different areas of research.

Business Development Officer

Based at FSC Central Services (Shrewsbury, Shropshire) or an FSC Learning Location

£23,045 - £26,299  per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer who will Support FSC colleagues in researching and developing potential new areas of business

Working under the direction of the Business Development Manager and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for business development, identifying new opportunities for growth in both new and existing markets; designing attractive products to take to the intended market; undertaking sales activity to boost the occupancy and financial returns delivered in each of the FSC’s locations. 

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel to our various locations as well as other venues across the UK.  This may occasionally be abroad therefore involving some overnight stays.

To be successful in this key role you will have experience in a similar Business Development role, a successful track record of achieving sales growth in both B2C and B2B markets. Candidates should have experience of developing and adjusting products based on the analysis of competitors products, sales performance, and customer feedback and an understanding of the specialist leisure travel and hospitality industry in the UK

A positive attitude to new business generation and Strong interpersonal skills, and a good instinct for business are essential to the position. You will have an interest in and an understanding of the charity and commercial market.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday February 1st 2021

Interviews to be arranged thereafter.

Maternity Action is the UK’s maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment, social security and health care.

We are seeking an experienced policy professional to lead on our work on access to maternity care for women affected by charging for NHS maternity care, which forms part of the Hostile Environment.  The role will involve policy analysis; preparing reports, briefings and responses to policy consultations; monitoring relevant academic and grey literature; representing the organisation in meetings and networks; undertaking primary research with women, health professionals and others; and supporting individual women to take an active role in policy and campaigning.

We are looking for someone with excellent policy analysis skills; experience in preparing reports, literature reviews, briefings, responses to Government consultations and policy submissions; and excellent communication skills; and ability to support individual women to take part in campaigning, including dealing with sensitive health issues. You must have knowledge of one or more of the following policy areas: hostile environment policies, access to maternity care for vulnerable women, migration and asylum.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.

The post is 14 hours per week.  The organisation is currently working remotely.  Following lockdown, the post can be delivered from our office in Finsbury Park, London or home-based from any location in the UK.  There is a core day (Thursday) and we are otherwise flexible about start/finish time and days worked during regular business hours.  We understand the challenges of balancing work and care during school closures and are open to very flexible arrangements at this time.

Please send us an application outlining how you meet the selection criteria and your CV.  Applications close 8 February.  Virtual interviews will be held in the week beginning 15 February.

Population Matters (PM) is looking for an independent, self-reliant, and smart researcher to carry out a 4-5 month scoping out contract into the feasibility of developing a virtual[1] Ecological Development Economics Institute[2].

The proposed new entity would exist to develop and promote an intellectual and policy framework to challenge the traditional growth-driven economic theory as being irreconcilable with our planetary future. At its core, would be the premise that achieving a smaller human population globally will benefit people both in developed and developing countries. The Institute would draw on resources of people, intellectual capital, policy development and implementation to provide a practical service for policymakers and leaders globally.

Ending population growth alone will not secure a world in which humanity lives in harmony with nature, but it is a crucial component for reversing the current trends of deteriorating biodiversity, accelerating climate change and escalating insecurity of human communities. Yet population remains a neglected element in public policy.

It is our conclusion that economic arguments will hold greater sway with policy makers. Hence, scoping out the feasibility of a new economics institute offering analysis and advice to policymakers globally. A key principle is that EDEI (name TBC) will not focus solely on developing nations or post-colonial nations – but look in both directions: developing countries (with their issues) and developed countries (with different issues).

NB - The proposed EDEI is not about funding or delivering SRHR family planning directly. That is the role, area of expertise, and responsibility of other agencies and national governments. 

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience (paid or voluntary) of research project management or project management assistance, public affairs/international affairs and/or the charity/NGO sector.
• Educated to degree level ideally in relevant discipline (e.g. economics, development, environment, international affairs, politics, studies).
• Self-reliant, resourceful, able to sustain motivation and work programme to delivery.
• Excellent communications skills, high standard of written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational, administrative and IT skills - with experience of Google Drive, Zoom, Microsoft applications.

Desirable

• Experience of relationship management with external stakeholders and strong communication and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge of, interest in population, environment and/or development issues.
• Commitment to Population Matters’ vision, mission and values.

[1] By ‘virtual’, we mean not having an actual, permanent physical presence in terms of office space with a name on the door, or a registered legal identity. EDEI would be hosted and overseen by PM, most likely with a small secretariat/admin centre residing within the PM operational staff team. EDEI is intended to be able to draw on a range of external experts and bring those into particular projects as appropriate to the need and scale of the project.

[2]Population Matters is a United Kingdom-based charity focused on the impact of human populations on global environmental sustainability. 

Application procedures:

Please send in a CV and 1500 words max written submission as to how your interests/experience/skills qualify you for delivering the brief.

Shortlisted candidates will be followed up with a video meeting/interview.

The successful candidate will report to and be overseen by the Director, Robin Maynard.

Campaign Officer

Salary: £24,200 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (30 hours per week will be considered)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for five months

Location: Home-based

Keep Britain Tidy is an iconic and dynamic charity providing first-class solutions to environmental challenges. We have a heritage stretching back more than 60 years, but we are as relevant today as we have always been, campaigning for a cleaner, greener environment for everyone. As the country’s leading anti-litter charity, we work tirelessly to combat waste and neglect and using our world-class research we develop game-changing campaigns and programmes.

You will be responsible for supporting our campaign manager to bring to life our flagship campaign, the Great British Spring Clean - the country’s biggest mass-participation environmental campaign.

The successful applicant will be someone who wants to make a real difference. You will have first class project management skills combined with excellent people skills and will be a ‘digital native’ with an understanding of CMS/CRM and social media.

A passionate and genuine self-starter, you will possess knowledge and understanding of marketing and communications and have excellent copy-writing skills.

You will need to be educated to degree level in a relevant field and have at least 12 months’ experience in a similar role.

This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about the environment and keen to make a difference in line with our objectives.

If you are interested, please download the full job description before completing the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form (found on our website). Completed applications should be sent to the email address held before the closing date.

The deadline for applications is 09:00, Monday 8 February 2021

Interview date:  Wednesday 17 February 2021 via Microsoft Teams

We are an inclusive and flexible employer and welcome applications from all.

Please note we will only be able to contact successful candidates.  Thank you for your interest in our vacancy.

No agencies please.

Research in Practice works with organisations across the children and adult health and social care sector, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.

Learning and Development Officer (Children and Families)
Based: Dartington, Sheffield or remote working
Salary: £24,372 per annum (FTE £30,465 per annum)
Benefits: We offer an extensive list of employee benefits, including but not limited to; company pension, generous annual leave allowance and discount at our shops and restaurants.
Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Permanent contract

We are looking for a talented Learning and Development Officer (children and families) to join our team. Our ideal candidate would be confident using research and have experience of designing, developing and quality assuring training programmes and materials, as well as a background in the children and families social care sector. With a relevant degree and work experience, you will be an organised, positive and IT-literate professional.

You will be confident using research and will use your knowledge and your excellent presentation and writing skills to develop training resources to support the sector. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and used to collaborative working. You will have the communication skills to inspire, influence and engage others.

Above all, you share our passion for helping others to use evidence to improve the lives of children and families.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy, committed and passionate team to help deliver a range of inputs to Partners all over the country. This is a fast-paced and varied role that involves communicating with and managing multiple requests from both internal and external stakeholders.

We work with clients across England and Wales from our main office in Dartington, Devon and a satellite office in Sheffield. Candidates can apply to work in either location or from home.

Closing date: 25 January 2021. 
Please note that interviews will be conducted virtually.

We believe that by taking an inclusive approach to our recruitment we are more likely to attract a diverse pool of talent and experience. We want to actively encourage Black, Asian or minority ethnic people to apply for this post and all potential candidates can contact us for a conversation to understand more about our values and ethos in striving to be an employer who provides equality of opportunity.

About Us 
We believe that big ideas can make the world a better place. So our beautiful estate is home to a community of people who nurture new thinking, encourage learning and debate, and work every day to inspire one another. There are many sides to Dartington and that's what makes our future so exciting. Come and be part of it.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click the Visit Website button. You will be redirected to our website, where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

The ICR is seeking a Social Media Officer to join its highly successful Communications and Policy directorate and help place the ICR at the heart of conversations about cancer research on our busy social media channels.

Part of the Media Relations team, the post holder will be plugged in to discussions about cancer research on social media involving cancer patients, journalists, supporters, scientists and partner organisations, and will engage with them actively on behalf of the ICR.

A natural communicator, the post holder will maximise the impact on social media of the ICR’s media coverage, editorial content and strategic announcements about our research, by finding engaging, audience-centric ways to talk about our science that spark discussions and interactions.

The role will support and encourage scientific and corporate colleagues in their use of social media through advice and training, in order to grow their involvement and amplify the impact of their activities.

Applications will only be accepted through the ICR recruitment website. When applying, together with your CV, please complete a supporting statement section on the application form detailing why you are applying for this post and addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Applications without a supporting statement or covering letter will not be considered.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Research in Practice works with organisations across the children and adult health and social care sector, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.

Tailored Support Officer
Based: Dartington, Sheffield or remote working
Salary: £25,514 per annum
Benefits: We offer an extensive list of employee benefits, including but not limited to; company pension, generous annual leave allowance and discount at our shops and restaurants.
Hours: Full Time

This role is a fixed term contract of 12 months.

We are looking for an incredibly organised and efficient Tailored Support Officer to lead on the management and coordination of 500+ learning events (virtual and face-to-face) for 200+ Partners a year. You will liaise with external Partners and stakeholders to understand their training needs and identify programmes to support them, as well as work with the training team to shape and build the annual training programme.

Our ideal candidate would have an understanding of the sector and/or experience in workforce development, but more importantly the ability to learn quickly, absorbing lots of information and relaying this to others. You will also be confident and have experience of managing and reporting on budgets. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and used to collaborative working, with excellent communication skills. Above all, you will share our passion for helping others to use evidence to improve the lives of people of all ages.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy, committed and passionate team to help deliver a range of inputs to Partners all over the country. This is a fast-paced and varied role that involves communicating with and managing multiple requests from both internal and external stakeholders.

We work with clients across England and Wales from our main office in Dartington, Devon and a satellite office in Sheffield. Candidates can apply to work in either location or from home.

Closing date: 25 January 2021 
Please note that interviews will be conducted virtually.

We believe that by taking an inclusive approach to our recruitment we are more likely to attract a diverse pool of talent and experience. We want to actively encourage Black, Asian or minority ethnic people to apply for this post and all potential candidates can contact us for a conversation to understand more about our values and ethos in striving to be an employer who provides equality of opportunity.

About Us
We believe that big ideas can make the world a better place. So our beautiful estate is home to a community of people who nurture new thinking, encourage learning and debate, and work every day to inspire one another. There are many sides to Dartington and that's what makes our future so exciting. Come and be part of it.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click the Apply button. You will be redirected to our website, where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading organisation who focus exclusively on public engagement with climate change.

Climate Outreach exist because climate change doesn't communicate itself, even with the increasing number of climate impacts. They help people understand this complex issue in ways that resonate with their sense of identity, values and worldview. Informed consent and support from people across society and around the world creates what they call a social mandate for climate action - and they believe it's how real change happens.

Climate Outreach focus on work that has impact - climate change is too important and urgent an issue to do anything else. They are proud of the difference they have already made and continue to make in engaging the public with climate change to create a social mandate for climate action.

Climate Outreach are looking for a Director of Programmes and Research to join the team on a permanent basis.

Climate Outreach - Director of Programmes and Research

Location: Home working (with regular visits to Oxford/London) or Oxford, UK

Salary: £41,367 - £50,560 per annum plus enhanced benefits

Contract: Permanent

As Director of Programmes and Research you will take a leading role in unifying societies to address climate change and building a cross societal mandate for climate action. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will be responsible for overseeing the programmatic and research implementation of the organisation's strategy.

We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader and thinker with a passion for driving effective public engagement. You will recognise the importance of empirically driven expertise, high impact collaborations and be an advocate for placing people at the heart of addressing climate change.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 8th February
First Stage Interview: 11th/12th February
Second Stage Interview: 23rd/24th February

If you would like to receive more information about this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill via the apply button.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, as part of which we are strengthening our corporate partnerships team.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will help grow SOS Children’s Villages UK’s income from companies through a range of mechanisms including employee fundraising, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and strategic partnerships.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Corporate Partnerships Officer role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel reguarly if required as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

We will be unable to consider applications that do not have a cover letter.