Head of Fundraising

Alder Hey Family House Trust

Ronald McDonald House – Liverpool Alder Hey

Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits

About us:

Ronald McDonald House Liverpool (Mac House) is an independent charity based in Liverpool, established in 1993 to provide support and accommodation to the parents of children in the nearby Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The charity offers a 'home from home' for families a short distance from the hospital, allowing families who live further afield and/or those who are in difficult financial circumstances to be close to their sick child.

In its 26 years of operation, Mac House has provided accommodation to 32,000 families. The house now has 84 rooms and is the largest Ronald McDonald House in Europe.  Functioning as one of just three charities under the Ronald McDonald Charities umbrella that holds independent charitable status, Mac House needs to raise £700,000 a year to continue to deliver its services and maintain its independence as a charity.

This is an exciting time for the charity, we are ambitious for our future and see many opportunities ahead for us and are therefore investing in a number of different areas including the refurbishment of our accommodation and our fundraising programme.

We are a small, dynamic team; engaging and innovative fundraising and marketing is critical for us to continue offering a ‘home for home’ for our families.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced fundraising manager with excellent communication skills and a successful track record of exceeding targets across a range of income streams.  They will be able to influence and motivate others, build positive relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively throughout the organisation.  An effective change maker, they should be able to identify quick wins, manage risk and progress long term plans for sustainable income growth whilst embedding string governance across all activity.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable in developing strategies, working with budgets and forecasts as well as motivating and managing an established team to make the most of every donation we receive.  They will have an excellent understanding of a range of income streams, including community, corporate and events fundraising, individual giving, trusts and legacies.  They will also introduce innovative opportunities to maximise income and maintain the high profile of our charity.

At Mac House we believe that every donation matters and as such, our families and supporters are at the heart of all our activity.  Our Head of Fundraising will have excellent rapport and an ability to develop and nurture relationships with our supporters.

How to apply:

Contact Wendy Carson for an informal chat, or visit our website

Please download the job description and person specification for more information and if you think you have what we are looking for send in your CV and supporting statement (please ensure your supporting statement is no longer than 3 sides of A4) 

Closing date:24th February 2020

Interviews:5th and 6th March 2020

About the Role:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) protects, preserves and enhances green spaces in London SE1 and surrounding area. We are recruiting a Parks Coordinator to join our friendly and enthusiastic Parks and Community Team to champion these parks and ensure they are kept to a high standard of maintenance and horticultural excellence. This is an exciting and varied role working with an award winning environmental and community charity in Central London. BOST manages over 13 open spaces, holding the lease to five parks. We manage these spaces through volunteer and community involvement with four holding community Green Flag Awards. We are looking for a person with a passion for community projects and transforming open spaces.

As Parks Coordinator you will be delivering the gardening volunteer sessions, including Christ Church Gardens and Crossbones Garden. You will need to be practically minded and have experience of leading people in an outdoor setting and have good horticultural and maintenance knowledge.  Safety is paramount, you must have in-depth tool safety knowledge, carry out relevant risk assessments for gardening activities and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

We are seeking a people person with excellent leadership and mentoring skills. You will have experience of working with a range of people from different backgrounds and varying levels of need. You will have the ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for volunteers.

You will be responsible for leading the Christ Church Garden meetings, discussing ways to improve this garden. The ability to communicate and work with a range of stakeholders is required, verbally and in writing. You will have report writing skills and ensure monitoring is completed for your sessions.

Working with the Park Manager, you will carry out the day to day maintenance of the gardens, including independent gardening, litter picking, ordering equipment and working with Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams ensuring the parks are clean, well-maintained and safe.

You must be able to work as a team and support other staff in their projects when needed. The work is a mixture of office work and outdoor delivery on sites. 

About BOST:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) is an environmental and volunteering charity, improving the SE1 area, making it a greener, more beautiful place to live and work. We manage and maintain open spaces, welcome volunteers from both the community and the corporate sector, run regular gardening groups, support park steering groups, organise and take part in public events and educational projects, and offer advice to others. We collaborate closely with local residents and businesses to champion green spaces. Thousands of people enjoy our open spaces every day. Each of our sites is unique, with its own atmosphere and sense of place. Our spaces include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Waterloo Millennium Green and Tate Community Garden. None of our work would be possible without our incredible team, our trustees, our board members, local residents and volunteers, local partners and the continued support from The London Boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth.

Our spaces have won more than 32 awards, including Community Green Flag Award, RHS and London in Bloom Awards, The UNESCO Man and Biosphere award, and the MPGA London Spade for our community gardening partnerships.

We look forward to your application to join our friendly team at this innovative Charity.

For further information please download the Job description and Person Specification.

Applications: To apply, please send a C.V. and a personal statement via charity jobs. Your personal statement should be no longer then two sides of A4.

Application deadline: 5pm, Thursday 20th February 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Start Date: 20th April 2020

Please Note: A DBS check is required for this role. BOST is an equal opportunities employer.

Occasional evenings and weekends. Optional extra hours once a month Saturday 2-4:30pm.

Are you keen to empower others to be more financially capable? Do you have experience of facilitating workshops and knowledge of issues relating to money management and personal finance for students and young people? If so, we want to work with you.

A core strand of The Money Charity’s offering works to help young people build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to manage their money well. This includes the delivery of funded money management workshops in state maintained secondary schools as well as colleges and community settings across the UK. Our total reach in 2019 exceeded 200,000 students since our workshops began in 2010.

The workshops are designed to be interactive, engaging and bring the topic of financial management to life.

We are looking for a freelance consultant to add to our network of financial education specialists who deliver our workshops in their local area. Applicants should have excellent presentational and interpersonal skills, as well as relevant experience in engaging with young people. They should be confident with using technology and have enthusiasm for the charity’s aims and objectives. 

Consultants also play a role in promoting the workshops, which means they should be able to forge strong relationships with schools and other organisations and should be confident reaching out to new contacts, offering them our workshops. It also means consultants can control their own diaries and commitments, meaning that this is an ideal opportunity for those looking for flexibility.

This role involves a significant amount of travel within the UK. A valid UK driving licence and use of a car is essential to the success of the post holder.

Please note a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) is required for this post.

About us

For over 25 years, The Money Charity has been the UK’s financial capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their financial wellbeing. We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives. We aim to change the culture around financial wellbeing by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes. 

We’re a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy. 

For more information please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than two sides of A4 using the button below with “Financial Education Consultant (Tyne & Wear)” in the subject line.

When writing your supporting statement, you should focus on providing evidence and specific examples that demonstrate how you meet the person specification and your suitability for the role. We value transferable skills and encourage applicants who do not have direct experience to provide examples from other areas that meet the requirements.

Please ensure that you provide a phone number and email address so that we can contact you easily, and in confidence.

Closing date: 11.00 on Friday 14th February 2020.

Interviews: Week commencing 17th February 2020, exact dates and times to be arranged.

Training: Candidates must be able to attend an induction training day at our head offices in Clapham, London at the end of February before commencing in post. Exact dates and times to be confirmed.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond individually to applications so if you have not heard from us by the advertised shortlisting and/or interview date(s), this means your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Feedback will be given upon request to candidates who attend interview.

About the role:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is looking to recruit an outgoing, enthusiastic and organised person with a passion for people and urban greening. This is an exciting and varied role working with an award winning environmental and community charity in Central London.

The Corporate Workday Coordinator will be responsible for further developing and expanding our successful corporate workday offer at Bankside Open Spaces Trust. You will be responsible for coordinating, planning and delivering the Trust’s Green Team Corporate Workdays with guidance from the Volunteer Manager and Park Manager.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to develop and manage a portfolio of partnerships. We require you to have the ability to liaise and build good relationships with stakeholders in the area, ensuring long-term audience engagement, providing a reliable source of income. You need to have excellent project management skills including monitoring and evaluation and be methodical in your approach.

The ability to plan fulfilling and engaging corporate workdays, ensuring they follow health and safety guidelines and carry out the relevant risk assessments is essential. You will have experience of leading groups in an outdoor environment and safe use of gardening tools. You must be practically minded and have a good level of horticultural knowledge and park or garden maintenance.

Excellent communication skills are required in both written and verbal and a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be flexible in your working approach and work together as a team to deliver the aims of our charity. This will include supporting the day to day management and maintenance of Bankside Open Spaces Trust’s parks, supporting the writing of corporate funding applications and additional engagement activities, supporting our events, volunteering sessions and community involvement activities. This role involves both office based and outdoor work. 

About Bankside Open Spaces Trust:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an environmental and volunteering charity. We were set up in 2000 by a group of local people with an aim to improve the SE1 area, making it a greener, more beautiful place to live and work.

We manage and maintain open spaces, welcome volunteers from both the community and the corporate sector, run regular gardening groups, support park steering groups, organise and take part in public events and educational projects, and offer advice to others. We collaborate closely with local residents and businesses to champion green spaces.

Thousands of people enjoy our open spaces every day. Each of our sites is unique, with its own atmosphere and sense of place. Our spaces include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Waterloo Millennium Green and Tate Community Garden. Our spaces have won more than 32 awards, including the UNESCO Man and Biosphere award, London in Bloom, Green Flags and the MPGA London Spade.

 We are partnered and supported by London Boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth and numerous charities, housing associations, educational and health organisations, landowners and individual donors who have worked with us over the years and their continued support is what makes Bankside Open Spaces Trust what it is today.

Applications: To apply, please send a C.V. and a personal statement showing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification via Charity Jobs. Your personal statement should be no longer then two sides of A4.

Interview Date:Tuesday 25th February 2020.

Start Date: 20th April 2020.

Please note: A DBS check is required for this role. Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Occasional weekend and evening working maybe required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

For further information please download the Job description and Person Specification.

We look forward to your application to join our friendly team.

Get Grants Ltd, a Birmingham based consultancy that provides a range of fundraising support, grant making services, and fundraising training courses, is recruiting for a Fundraising and Events Assistant to work within our small Moseley-based team.

About the role 

A successful candidate would be instrumental in supporting further growth of the business through a varied role that will touch on all aspects of the consultancy. This will include grant fundraising consultancy services, coordination of training courses and events, marketing activities, and administrative support.

Part-time: 22.5 - 30 hours a week (as arranged)

Salary: Pro rata £19,000 – £21,000 (depending on experience)

How to apply

In order to apply we require a CV and a short covering letter (maximum of 1 side A4).

Closing Date: Friday 7th February 2020 at 5pm

Interview Date: Friday 17th February 2020

Visit our website to view the Job Description and for full details on how to apply

Drinkaware is actively looking for an experienced, creative and thoughtful UX Designer to help evolve our new generation of digital products and tools. This is a mid-weight role and the successful applicant will be able to work on projects ranging from improvements to existing digital products, through to larger pieces of work across responsive frameworks and native apps.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a motivating and engaging user experience to bring about real behaviour change around harmful drinking.

Drinkaware offers 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a matched 5% pension scheme, life assurance cover, a range of discounted offers, remote working one day a week, a season ticket loan, support for your professional development and a fantastic office in a great, central location near Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations. Please see our website careers page for more details.

To apply, please submit an up to date CV with a personal statement of not more than 2 sides of A4 demonstrating how you meet the person specification for this role. It is essential that you include a personal statement to fully demonstrate how you meet the person specification.  Previous applicants need not apply.

Submit your CV and personal statement via email by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 11 February.  Interviews will be held on 5 March and shortlisted candidates will be notified 24 February.  Please be aware that regrettably, due to the anticipated volume of applications, not all candidates will receive a response.  If you have not been contacted by us by 1 March, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview.

Programme Manager

Salary: Up to £30,000 p.a.

Location:  Home, with travel to deliver outcomes assigned to the role.  In addition it is expected that travel to London will be required twice per month.

Job type:  Full time (37.5 hrs per week), Fixed term contract to 31st March 2021

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the setup, management, delivery and evaluation of programmes designed to equip young people with crucial financial, enterprise and employability skills.

The role will be responsible for the programme management of our Wales Pathfinder project. The project involves working with our education consultants and other stakeholders to develop and deliver a face to face and online training package designed to equip teachers with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to deliver effective financial education to young people. This post will lead on the coordination of the project ensuring the various aspects of the project are completed on time and to budget.

There will be a need for some travel throughout Wales, particularly in the initial phase of the project, to engage with project stakeholders and to monitor delivery of the project outcomes.

The Programme Manager will also have responsibility for the maintenance and development of content for our three one-day programmes – LauchPad, Learn to Earn and Employability Masterclass. The programmes are delivered in school by our field staff, and have been designed to improve the financial, enterprise and employability skills of young people in secondary schools.

Across all programmes the Programme Manager will need to maintain regular communications with stakeholders and be confident in reporting progress, both face to face and in written report form.

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply for this role please send your current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability (no more than 2 sides of A4) by no later than midday on Friday 7th February 2020.  Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th February.

Senior Research and Evaluation Officer

Salary: £34,000 – £39,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract type: full time or part time, permanent

Location: London

Background and context

BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic and more creative. They also do better at school.

Working with every local authority and across every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and supported by Arts Council funding we reach over 3 million families a year through partners in schools, children's centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children excited about reading from an early age.
This is a brilliant time to join BookTrust.  We are developing a new strategy and a new approach to engaging with and understanding our beneficiaries.  We are ambitious about developing our programmes to reach more children, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and we want to understand the difference our work is making so we can learn and develop what we do.

Our research team is growing. We are looking for a skilled, curious and experienced senior research and evaluation officer. The successful candidate will work in our team of four to shape and deliver a varied research and evaluation programme.  They will work collaboratively with partners from across the organisation to help put research at the heart of BookTrust’s work; ensuring that we evaluate, learn and reassess our approach to make the greatest impact we can.

About you

You will be a strong researcher who has excellent qualitative, quantitative and communication skills. You will be committed to and excited by the potential for research and insight to inform decision making within BookTrust, ultimately to strengthen our work with children and families.  You will be thorough in your approach to delivering research on important social issues, curious by nature and an effective problem solver.

You will have gained some experience in a paid research position, ideally with at least 2 years in a setting outside academia. You may have worked in a research role in another charity, in a consultancy, government or public body.
You will have experience and skills in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. 

To find out more about who we are, including a job description and details of how to apply, please visit our website.

Please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for this role. Please also answer these questions in your cover letter:

BookTrust engages with its beneficiaries (children and families) through evaluation and research activities to inform its future work. Why is it important for a charity like BookTrust to engage with beneficiaries? What challenges might BookTrust encounter in engaging with beneficiaries and how would you address some of these?
Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides including your response to these questions. 

The closing date for this role is Friday, 7th February 2020, 5 pm.

There will be two round of interviews, the first round of telephone interviews will take place on the 13th and 14th of February. Face to face interview dates are still to be confirmed.

Exciting opportunity to join the Healthwatch Redbridge team to support the development of various projects working with diverse communities in Redbridge. To plan innovative projects seeking to engage with local people to discover their experiences of health and care services in the borough. Busy but friendly team.

A CV and covering letter (up to 4 sides of A4 maximum) should be sent detailing how you meet the person specification for this role. 

The role is for 14 hours per week, to be worked flexibly to include evenings and weekends as required.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 3 March 2020.

Freelance Capital Projects Fundraiser
Location: Remote working with travel to meetings
Days p/month: Three adjoining YMCAs are looking to contract someone initially on a 3 days a month basis with the opportunity to increase dependent on success

YMCA Trinity Group, which covers the counties of Cambridgeshire & Suffolk; One YMCA covering Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire & parts of Bedfordshire and YMCA Norfolk share an extensive vision to do more work, for more people, in more communities. Each YMCA has requirements to raise funds for various capital projects around buildings

We’re inviting applications from experienced capital fundraisers with an established track record. Please see the Job Specification for further information and visit our websites to learn more about our work. We are inviting applications in the form of a brief covering letter telling us why you’re interested in the role, clearly stating your current day rate or percentage of funds raised, plus an explanation of how you’ll support our key project ambitions. Your CV must accompany your covering letter.

Closing date: Friday 14 February 2020
Interview date/s: Late February/Early March - Subject to confirmation

Should you wish to apply for the opportunity please read the attached document and submit the following:

• Covering letter outlining your interest in the opportunity and relevant experience (No more than 1 side of A4)
• CV for key person/people who will work with us
• A proposal outlining your approach to deliver on our key project requirements, your track record with grant and trust income generation and your proposed day rate/percentage return (No more than 2 sides of A4)
• We are looking for someone who can work with us 3-4 days per month, so please comment on your capacity to deliver this

No agencies please.

Do you have a passion for ensuring people with learning disabilities live fulfilled lives? Do you want to help lead a community that values people for who they are and what they can do? 

L’Arche London is a community of more than 100 people with and without learning disabilities. We live, work and celebrate together.

We’re looking for someone to be a registered manager for our supported housing scheme and registered care home. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality person-centred support, leading and inspiring your team to ensure we support the practical, social and spiritual needs of everyone in our community.

We provide a place of belonging to help people with learning disabilities live independent, yet connected lives. We provide registered care, supported housing and specialist day services – supporting around 35 people with sometimes complex learning disabilities. We’ve been based in West Norwood, South London for 40 years and we’re part of an international federation of over 150 L’Arche Communities in 35 countries worldwide. Founded in the Christian tradition, L'Arche Communities welcome people of all faiths and none: our vision is a world where all belong.

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we’re entering into the next phase of planning for our current business strategy. You will be a key part of the way we develop and shape this future. We're looking at the ways we can provide greater choice for our members with a learning disabilities.We are looking to build on our existing quality and on the unique values of L’Arche, and to explore opening new schemes and growing the numbers of people we support.   

We are looking for a person with knowledge and experience of management in care or supported housing but far more essential is an enthusiasm for our values and the ability to inspire others. 

Applicants are asked to send a CV and a letter of around two sides of A4, outlining how your experience, knowledge, skills and values meet the person specification. The extended closing date is now 9am on Monday 10 February 2020 and interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 February 2020. 

Able Child Africa works with partner organisations in Africa to protect, educate and empower children with disabilities so they are able to fulfil their potential.

We are a small, dynamic charity, entrepreneurial in style and collaborative in process. We are values led, passionate about our partner approach and driven by the beneficiaries of our work. We are in a great position, demonstrating consistent growth over the last 5 years and have just completed a full re-brand of the organisation. We are ready to use this new look and strong messaging to grow our supporter base and increase our income.

We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and motivated individual to come and join us to lead our philanthropy and partnerships fundraising activities; cultivating corporate and major donor giving, building new partnerships and devising new creative strategies for engagement.

We understand the need for time to see a return on the investment in this position. That is why we have a fundraising plan in place for 2020/21, with a series of events planned that will allow us to deliver our fundraising targets and allow time to plan for the future.

You will come in to deliver our planned income activities for the first year, overseeing our existing fundraising events and partnerships. This will allow time to develop networks and opportunities before you go on to help build and deliver Able Child Africa’s long term fundraising strategy and transform our income portfolio.

You will bring your skills in relationship management from whatever experience you have acquired and use it to build a sustainable income stream for a values driven organisation. You might have 3-5 years’ experience of securing unrestricted income from high net worth individuals or corporate partners. Equally, you might have transferable skills and experience from other roles in other sectors. Or you may also be ready to step up from your current role and keen to show us you are ready for the challenge.

Working closely with our small team (one direct line management report), you will have the opportunity to be involved in the running of a small organisation, reporting directly to the CEO and inputting into the Resources Sub-Committee of our Board. This is a great opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities, contributing to the strategic direction of an organisation.

This is a great place to work. We work hard for what we believe in, but create an enjoyable, flexible and accessible working environment to ensure you enjoy what you do and have a good work-life balance, caring about your mental health. So if this sounds like something you are interested in, then come and join us on our journey.

Salary: £37,000 to £40,000
Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary
Leave: 25 days annual leave per year (plus 3 days off between Christmas and New Year)

We are advertising the role as full-time but if you are looking for something more flexible then get in touch as we are open to other arrangements.

To apply send your CV and a Cover Letter (two sides of A4) that covers the key competencies, explains your suitability for the role and why you want to work for us by midnight on Thursday 30 January, 2020.

If you would like to discuss the role further then call our office and someone will be able to answer your questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you keen to empower others to be more financially capable? Do you have experience of facilitating workshops and knowledge of issues relating to money management and personal finance for students and young people? If so, we want to work with you.

A core strand of The Money Charity’s offering works to help young people build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to manage their money well. This includes the delivery of funded money management workshops in state maintained secondary schools as well as colleges and community settings across the UK. In 2019, our total reach exceeded 200,000 students since our workshops began in 2010.

The workshops are designed to be interactive, engaging and bring the topic of financial management to life.

We are looking for a freelance consultant to add to our network of financial education specialists who deliver our workshops in their local area. Applicants should have excellent presentational and interpersonal skills, as well as relevant experience in engaging with young people. They should be confident with using technology and have enthusiasm for the charity’s aims and objectives. 

Consultants also play a role in promoting the workshops, which means they should be able to forge strong relationships with schools and other organisations and should be confident reaching out to new contacts, offering them our workshops. It also means consultants can control their own diaries and commitments, meaning that this is an ideal opportunity for those looking for flexibility.

This role involves a significant amount of travel within the UK. A valid UK driving licence and use of a car is essential to the success of the post holder.

Please note a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for this post.

About us

For over 25 years, The Money Charity has been the UK’s financial capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their financial wellbeing. We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives. We aim to change the culture around financial wellbeing by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes. 

We’re a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy. 

For more information please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 using the button below with “Financial Education Consultant” in the subject line.

When writing your supporting statement, you should focus on providing evidence and specific examples that demonstrate how you meet the person specification and your suitability for the role. We value transferable skills and encourage applicants who do not have direct experience to provide examples from other areas that meet the requirements.

Please ensure that you provide a phone number and email address so that we can contact you easily, and in confidence.

Closing date: 11.00 on Friday 31 January 2020.

Interviews: Week commencing 3 February 2020, exact dates and times to be arranged.

Training: Candidates must be able to attend an induction training day at our head offices in Clapham, London at the start of February before commencing in post. Exact dates and times to be confirmed.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond individually to applications so if you have not heard from us by the advertised shortlisting and/or interview date(s), this means your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Feedback will be given upon request to candidates who attend interview.

This is a new role and you would be joining RiDC at an exciting and critical time. We are looking for a Research and Development Manager to join us and play an important role in transforming our research with disabled and older consumers.

Our mission is to use consumer insights to make products and services accessible and inclusive for all. You will become part of an organisation that’s embracing the power of disabled and older consumers to bring about change in a number of sectors.

About you

We are looking for someone with huge enthusiasm for what we do and who can engage in our mission and purpose. Our ideal candidate will not only be passionate about understanding the experiences of disabled and older consumers, but also skilled in generating and identifying research opportunities; designing,managing and conducting consumer research as well as identifying and securing research funding.

As you would expect, good communication skills are essential as you will need to be able to develop relationships with clients and explain research findings in a clear, concise and engaging way.

How to apply

Please send your current CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your experience and skills in relation to the personal specification. Please ensure you complete an equal opportunities monitoring form.