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Cats Protection, the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, is developing and implementing a multi-year Digital Transformation strategy. This strategy has already moved key systems to Microsoft’s Azure platform and exciting developments are planned to help expand and support the charity’s growth and impact. We are a dynamic and highly flexible charity and our evolution will see us adopt new and emerging technology such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation. Our strategy acknowledges the importance of technology in achieving our vision and goals. We are now looking for an Applications Developer to join our dynamic and experienced team of IT professionals based at our National Cat Centre in Chelwood Gate. We are a twenty-minute drive from both Haywards Heath and East Grinstead with free onsite parking; please note public transport to the site is limited. Flexible working is available. Our IT department implements, maintains, supports, upgrades and improves all IT systems across the charity. It is responsible for all IT equipment and systems sitting at the heart of Cats Protection networks and which provide a service for over 1000 employees and 11,000 volunteers, across over 130 shops, our centres and branches. As the Applications Developer, you will maintain a high level of availability and integrity for all of the IT systems, resolving issues and requests in the most responsive, efficient, and cost-effective manner. You will supply and implement IT systems and solutions that are robust and fit for purpose, enabling all sites, departments and volunteer groups to gain maximum benefit and productivity from their use of IT services. You will offer professional help, assistance, and support (which may include training, demonstrations, and presentations), to employees and volunteer groups for IT applications and systems and will write user documentation and guidelines that are easy for the target audience to understand. You will be involved in configuring and developing new technology solutions and testing these to a high standard as well developing proof of concepts to our charity. The successful candidate will be an experienced and professional software engineer and have experience in writing SQL code with .Net experience. You’ll need to be customer focussed with a flexible approach and a team player. To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs emailed to us directly. Please note the recruitment process for this position will include a competency-based interview with an SQL test.

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed, struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like. Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that can turn lives upside down. It gets worse over time and there’s no cure. Yet. We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Together we'll find a cure. Join us. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced SQL Developer to join our Data Services Team at a time of growth and change for the charity. We have bold ambitions for the next couple of years as we go into a new strategy, and key to our work is moving from Legacy systems to a modern data and application architecture which supports communications, customer/supporter relationships, reporting and insight. You’ll be core to the work that will support our approach to providing a single customer view,  whilst also delivering developments that support business as usual during the migration period, and require a mix of both old and new technologies. You’ll also be directly involved in the provision of reports. All of these support communications with our various external audiences and have a direct impact on the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.  You’ll work closely with other members of the Data Services Team (including the Senior Data Visualisation Analyst), Business Change Team, and stakeholders from around the organisation.  What you'll do  Plan, implement and deliver complex data driven projects Implement data warehouse solutions using modern technology to support analysis and the charity’s strategic goals  Design and develop repeatable processes using Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) tools to move data to and from various systems, using both traditional and new technologies What you'll bring   Proven experience of data warehouse development  Proven experience of ETL tools Advanced knowledge of SQL Server Experience of Python programming language This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us! Closing date:  20/01/2020 Technical assessments to be held on the week commencing 27 January 2020. Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working. For more information on our benefits, please visit our website.

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like. Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a progressive neurological condition. It causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Currently there is no cure. We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services.  We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Together we'll find a cure. Join us. About the role This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual, experienced in Salesforce administration and passionate about data and continuous improvement. We provide support to thousands of people every year and this year we’ve introduced a new system to maintain our client records which is provided by Salesforce. This is revolutionising the way we manage data securely and enable our staff to provide the very best support to people with Parkinson’s across the UK.  We want to take this product to the next level. As we move forward on our exciting journey to reach more people affected by Parkinson’s across the UK we want to embed a shared approach that supports an excellent user experience,  improved data quality and consistency and maximises the Salesforce functionality to inform the charities work. We want to introduce great systems that enable us to have a clear product approach and develop a roadmap for the future that takes account of wider system integration possibilities and harnesses our data to continuously improve services for people with Parkinson’s. You'll own, support and develop this product and be responsible for implementing systems and processes to enable the best user experience, data quality and continuous improvement. All while embracing product, agile and lean best practice, working with widely dispersed teams.    What you'll do  Understand what is needed from the product and ensure it effectively supports our staff to deliver the very best services. Develop and implement robust systems and processes to identify issues, prioritise backlog and deliver a programme of continuous improvement. Embed training and support processes, which deliver consistent product use, data entry and reporting.  Deliver system reporting to measure performance and impact, aligning with team and organisational OKRs.  What you'll bring  To be successful in this role, you’ll have: Significant experience of effectively managing Salesforce products in a medium to large organisation, especially in a lean / agile environment; including: backlog creation, and continuous improvement. Experience generating and analysing qualitative and quantitative data enabling decision making based on evidence, analytics and insight. Demonstrable experience of UX research techniques, engaging with users and delivering UX activity; turning user insight into real actions and solutions. This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us! Closing date:  20/01/2020 Telephone interviews will be held on 27 January 2020.  Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working.  For more information on our benefits, please visit our website.

What we offer: An opportunity to work with a highly motivated team committed to accelerating economic system change. A team with a set of dedicated values: Togetherness, Care, Honesty, Equality and Passion. This is WEAll’s core ‘amplification’ (Amp) team . The Digital Communications Lead position offers the opportunity to lead on the management and enhancement of WEAll’s online presence . Amplification of our vision and the work of our members around the world is critical to our theory of change. As we grow and gain momentum, we are seeking to elevate our communications channels through the recruitment of a dedicated expert. The position is a fantastic opportunity for someone with skills and experience successfully managing websites, creating engaging content and running social media accounts: and who wants to be part of building a better system for people and planet. You will be part of an exciting movement, working with people from all over the world who are collaborating to transform the economy. Contract type: 10-month self-employed contract with the potential to renew – funding dependent beyond 10 months. Remuneration: Up to £2,650 per month dependent on experience. This figure is inclusive of all taxes for which the contractor will be responsible. Hours of work: Full-time with the possibility of some international travel. The nature of this role is that flexibility in hours is both required by the role (for example, there will be some evening and weekend work) but also offered by WEAll. Location: While we encourage and welcome applications from anywhere in the world (working from home), we understand and appreciate the value of human connection. As such, our preference is to recruit for a person to be based in either Glasgow [Scotland] or Madrid [Spain]. We have members of the Amp team based in both locations. In Glasgow, we can provide access to a co-working space, in Madrid it would be a home working scenario. What we are looking for: We are looking for an organised, flexible and highly motivated individual with demonstrable digital communications skills, and a passion for economic system change. The focus for the role is to take the lead on WEAll ’s online communication channels, developing the platforms and content to drive engagement with our vision. Key activities and deliverables: Channel management and development The post-holder will have oversight of: WEAll website www.wellbeingeconomy.org – managing website structure, analytics, troubleshooting and strategy WEAll social media channels (currently Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) – developing and delivering a social media strategy to enhance reach and impact in line with our theory of change The bespoke platform www.weallcitizens.org which is an online community for interested individuals to connect with WEAll’s work and with each other. This platform is in need of dedicated capacity to improve it and maximise its potential for engagement. Amplification Engaging with WEAll members around the world to understand and amplify examples of their work, including the coordination of an informal communications network for comms professionals in these organisations Commissioning and managing an ongoing pipeline of engaging and relevant blog content for the WEAll website Developing and delivering opportunities for WEAll Ambassadors and spokespeople to promote wellbeing economy messages, particularly to new audiences Creation of regular email updates (using Mailchimp or similar) for the following audiences: WEAll members, subscribers to WEAll newsletter, WEAll Ambassadors Writing and editing high-quality written content Creating or managing the creation of high-quality visual content. Skills and Experience: Essential Successful management of Wordpress websites and proficiency in website building,  maintenance and strategic development SEO management and Google analytics (or similar analytics) Strategic management of social media channels on a professional basis including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Writing to a high standard for online audiences Editing the written work of others Working with creatives to develop and deliver communications assets e.g. video, graphic design assets, reports Fluent in English Managing Mailchimp or similar HTML email system on behalf of an organisation Use of Canva or similar basic graphic design tools to develop engaging visual content Understanding of and interest in the need for transformation of the economic system. Desirable Management of online communities Facilitation of webinars Network coordination Coding skills Graphic design skills Video editing skills Professional experience in a purpose driven organisation working on communications for behavioural, policy or other positive change Proficiency in Spanish Degree or qualification in relevant subject(s). How to apply: Please send the following by 5pm GMT on Monday 20th January to michael@wellbeingeconomy.org : Your CV Three examples of your digital communications work that demonstrate the above skills. At least one should be a website that you developed/managed. Other  examples may include online written content, visual content, social media channels  you have managed or anything else that you consider relevant. A cover letter* (max 400 words) *The cover letter should state: Why you are applying for this job as well as a summary of your experience and knowledge related to this vacancy. Two professional referees (name, organization, email and telephone). Referees will only be contacted prior to a job offer. Your notice period if you are in work or approx. date you would be able to start this position Your preferred working location Short listed applicants will be invited to a face-to-face or online interview (depending on their location) on Monday 27th or Tuesday 28th January. Dependent upon the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to reply to all applicants that are not short-listed for interview. We apologise in advance for this and thank you for your understanding.

  Use your mobile app and digital experience, love of technology and passion for design to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children in poverty. About Compassion At the heart of Compassion’s ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty: a purpose embodied in the phrase ‘Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name’. Our work is Christ centred, child focused and church based. About the role As the Mobile App Specialist you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of the Compassion UK App. You'll drive forward the delivery of new features that aim to exceed our supporters’ expectations and support Compassion UK's goal to provide a digital first solution that's better than our existing offline offering.  You'll use data insights to support future development as well as reporting on the apps goals and KPIs.   As an active member of the Digital Projects Team, dedicated to facilitating long term digital transformation goals of the organisation, you'll also be involved in the evolution and innovation of other digital products. You’ll support and continue to build strong collaboration with the IT team, part of our Support Services Department, as well as key external suppliers. Responsibilities Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values; Effectively release new features and enhancements that deliver the goals set-out in the app development roadmap; Gain insights on user activity, monitor performance/stability and provide reporting on organisational goals; Support app growth and onboarding of new supporters; Assist with the long-term digital transformation aspirations and goals. About you To flourish in this role, you’ll need: Development experience: You will be able to demonstrate experience of planning and overseeing the delivery of app development, including managing release schedule and understanding the App Store/Google Play approval process. It would also be desirable for you to have a background in managing and/or developing customer facing digital products, e.g. website development. A passion for design: You’ll have a creative flare and passion for beautiful digital products with a desire for simplicity and pixel perfection. Excellent project management skills: Experience managing complex digital projects, with the ability to initiate, monitor, complete and review. Experience working on an Agile project would be desirable. Data driven: You'll be able to apply data, analytics and user trends to drive decisions and development. With the ability to clearly present and report outcomes. Core office/administrative skills: You must be fluent in English and competent in written and numerical work, with experience of basic office systems such as Microsoft Office.  It would help (but isn’t essential) to have: Relevant digital qualifications: A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant digital subject. Charity experience: Previous experience working in the not-for-profit sector, ideally managing and/or delivering digital projects for charities. Frontend UX/UI experience: Experience in frontend design, development, prototyping, wire framing and user journeys. A working knowledge of Adobe XD (and Adobe Creative Suite), InVision, Firebase, Google Analytics, and Office365.   We need you to be: Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians .) Deeply connected to Compassion’s ministry to children. Aligned to Compassion UK’s cultural attributes. Great collaboration. Excellent attention to detail. Creative, innovative and flexible. Problem solver. Able to work independently and as part of a team. A great communicator. Passionate about technology. Benefits This is an office-based role in our modern, ‘agile’ office with free parking, just a 15 minute walk from Fleet station, 35 hours per week Monday – Friday. Generous benefits include 10% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Group Life and Income Protection cover on appointment and private healthcare and dental cover on successful completion of probationary period. How to Apply The closing date for completed applications is 10:00am 27th January 2020. Interviews w/c 10th February 2020. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies. Late applications may be considered. Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK. Child protection Compassion is a child-focused ministry; we believe every child should be known, loved and protected. One area of the interview will explore your personal commitment to child protection. A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a requirement once a conditional offer of employment is made to successful candidates.

Use your mobile app and digital experience, love of technology and passion for design to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children in poverty. At the heart of Compassion’s ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty. Our work is  Christ centred, child focused  and  church based. About the role As the  Mobile App Specialist  you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of the Compassion UK App. You'll drive forward the delivery of new features that aim to exceed our supporters’ expectations and support Compassion UK's goal to provide a digital first solution that's better than our existing offline offering. You'll use data insights to support future development as well as reporting on the apps goals and KPIs. As an active member of the Digital Projects Team, dedicated to facilitating long term digital transformation goals of the organisation, you'll also be involved in the evolution and innovation of other digital products. You’ll support and continue to build strong collaboration with the IT team, part of our Support Services Department, as well as key external suppliers. Responsibilities Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values. Effectively release new features and enhancements that deliver the goals set-out in the app development roadmap. Gain insights on user activity, monitor performance/stability and provide reporting on organisational goals. Support app growth and onboarding of new supporters. Assist with the long-term digital transformation aspirations and goals. About you To flourish in this role, you'll need: Development experience:  You will be able to demonstrate experience of planning and overseeing the delivery of app development, including managing release schedule and understanding the App Store/Google Play approval process. It would also be desirable for you to have a background in managing and/or developing customer facing digital products, e.g. website development. A passion for design:  You’ll have a creative flare and passion for beautiful digital products with a desire for simplicity and pixel perfection. Excellent project management skills:  Experience managing complex digital projects, with the ability to initiate, monitor, complete and review. Experience working on an Agile project would be desirable. Data driven:  You'll be able to apply data, analytics and user trends to drive decisions and development. With the ability to clearly present and report outcomes. Core office/administrative skills:  You must be fluent in English and competent in written and numerical work, with experience of basic office systems such as Microsoft Office. It would help (but isn’t essential) to have: Relevant digital qualifications. Charity experience. Frontend UX/UI experience. A working knowledge of Adobe XD (and Adobe Creative Suite), InVision, Firebase, Google Analytics, and Office365. We need you to be: Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work.  Deeply connected to Compassion’s ministry to children. Aligned to Compassion UK’s cultural attributes. Great collaboration. Excellent attention to detail. Creative, innovative and flexible. Problem solver. Able to work independently and as part of a team. A great communicator.  Passionate about technology. Location & Benefits This is an office-based role in our modern, ‘agile’ office with free parking, just 15 minute walk from Fleet station, 35 hours per week Monday – Friday. Generous benefits include 10% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Group Life and Income Protection cover on appointment and private healthcare and dental cover on successful completion of probationary period.

We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as  Information Security Specialist,  helping to safeguard the organisation's information assets and systems by advising on our cyber security programme and new business initiatives involving the use of technology, updating and maintaining our Information Security Policy and relatedprocedures, standards, and guidance, and assisting in the management and investigation of cyber-security related incidents. As  Information Security Specialist  you will work closely with our Legal & Compliance and Technology teams and be comfortable engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. You will be responsible for reviewing our security frameworks, identifying potential and actual Information Security problems, and implementing mitigations to address them. You will also establish and validate cyber controls by developing and recommending improvements to the framework for controls and levels of access. In addition, you will: Maintain assurance over escalated system access by providing regular information, resources, and technical support Ensure authorised systems access, reporting violations, monitoring information requests for new systems and recommending process improvements Provide advice and sign-off for information security initiatives such as firewall rules Investigate security incidents in accordance with protocols, collaborating with response teams in Technology and Legal & Compliance. To be successful you will hold a CISSP or CISM qualification and have experience working in a similar role. Driven to improve systems and processes, you will also be adept at providing subject matter expert advice on the delivery of technical projects. You should also have the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to a variety of non-technical audiences. In addition, you will have: A sound understanding of core principles of network and server cloud architecture, Mobile Device Management, encryption, vulnerability scanning, and SIEM monitoring The ability to effectively influence senior leadership in strategic decision making An understanding of disaster recovery principles and an awareness of PCI-DSS legislation and standards The ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships. At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to  To apply please visit our website. Closing date: 19 th  January 2020 We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.