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The opportunity   Are you a technology expert looking for a new opportunity at one of the countries biggest charities? We have a  new opportunity for a Change, Config and Release Manager to join our growing Information Technology team based at our London Head Office.  You’ll play a pivotal role within our Technology Transition Team, monitoring and ensuring the integrity of the Change Control processes of the BHF and ensuring that best practice is adhered to for all changes and releases to the live technology environments, thus minimising impact to Technology Services.  About the role You’ll work across our Infrastructure, Development and Digital environments, playing a crucial role in implementing Continual Integration/Deployment practices within Operational Services and owning the end-to-end Release process across the Technology Directorate.  Reviewing proposed Technology Changes for business impact across the BHF you’ll also accommodate the drive for continual improvements that the Technology Directorate strives to deliver. You’ll be involved in a wide range of technologies that reach into all areas of the business and you’ll see technology enabling the BHF to fulfil its cause. About you ITIL accredited, including RCV capability or equivalent, you’ll have a technology architecture qualification.  You’ll have extensive experience of working in similar role and environment and will ideally have worked within the Charity Sector. To be successful in this role you’ll have the following skills and experience: • High level of technical awareness • Excellent documentation and communication skills • Knowledge and experience of following change management processes • A high level of attention to detail • Able to track and monitor processes, seeing projects through to the end We're looking for drive, attention to detail and a consistent approach to change that will enable our technology to continually progress with minimal risk, the highest integrity and timely delivery. In return we offer a generous benefits package including flexible working, healthcare cover, dental plan, subsidised gym membership and substantial annual leave. About us Everyone who works at the British Heart Foundation is part of something bigger - a mission to beat heartbreak from the world’s biggest killers. Heart and circulatory diseases still kill 1 in 4 people in the UK and that’s heartbreak on a scale we simply don’t accept. Across our offices and stores, we are helping fund research that saves lives. If that’s a mission that inspires you, and you have the skills we need, you could be the Change, Config and Release Manager we’re looking for. How to apply   For more information and to apply for this positon, please visit our website.

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From climate change to plastic pollution, infant mortality to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them. In September 2016 UCL launched It’s All Academic, one of Europe’s most ambitious Philanthropy and Engagement Campaigns, aiming to raise £600m and 250,000 volunteer hours. At the end of October 2019 we have raised more than £550 million towards our £600 million target, and the next few years will be pivotal in determining the future direction of the Campaign. There has never been a more exciting time to join our Advancement office. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. As Head of Communications, you will lead on creatively telling UCL’s global impact story to some of our most important internal and external audiences, supporting both the Campaign and institutional advancement goals. You will pay a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our high profile brand and visual identity, leading the evolution of digital communications platforms, and advising senior leaders on the strategic direction for advancement communications. Key Requirements   The successful candidate will be a proven Communications leader with a demonstrable track record in the sector. He or She will be a strategic thinker with excellent project management skills, and will be able to confidently represent OVPA and UCL across both internal and external stakeholder groups, often managing competing interests and priorities. Most importantly, the candidate will be a strong and inspiring people manager, and supportive and encouraging colleague in our fast paced, highly skilled office, willing to work collaboratively towards our common goals.   Further Details We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata). We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. We also value mutual respect and collaboration, and have a strong customer-service ethic.  Expectations are high and we work hard, but the rewards are huge. UCL is an outstanding place to work. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can give of their best. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, you will also be entitled to a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance. To find out more about the role, please visit our website.     We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Full Time: 34.5 hours a week Salary: £47,254 Based: New Anstey House, Gateway Drive, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7XY We are looking for an experienced and visionary person for this exciting new role with Epilepsy Action, the UK’s leading epilepsy charity. You will drive the delivery of exceptional digital user experience right across all aspects of our work. Leading the digital services department, you will use your experience of and vision for digital transformation and engagement to create a new road map for the charity. You will be the person who can take our excellent digital services to the next level, playing a key role in our mission to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy. Our existing services include busy websites, a forum and our growing e-learning offer, all being integrated through our Dynamics 365 CRM. As a member-led charity, people with epilepsy are at the centre of everything we do. You will believe, as we do, that putting people first is key to being effective digitally and you will be able to demonstrate how we can do that in a bigger and better way. You will be responsible for a dedicated and skilled team that includes everything from basic webpage creation and maintenance to major digital project delivery and Drupal development. You will also be responsible for our in-house design team, providing design services across all digital and print-based media. Your work will play a big part in our profile raising and fundraising work, as well as ensuring our vital advice and information services reach those that need them. As a member of Epilepsy Action’s senior management team you will advise the whole charity on all matters digital and work to integrate and coordinate digital services across the charity’s activities.  Epilepsy Action is committed to ongoing personal development and provides a supportive, friendly working environment. Based on the edge of Leeds, you will have the glorious Yorkshire Dales and moors on your doorstep, along with all the benefits of a busy city. We will offer you great flexible working conditions, a range of employee benefits including a contributory pension plan and a commitment to develop your skills and provide necessary training.   For a full description of our requirements and information on how to apply please visit: www.epilepsy.org.uk/vacancies   CVs will not be accepted.

We’re on an exciting journey to transform the learning experience of over 100,000 volunteers who make guiding happen for girls across the UK. Our Volunteer Learning & Development team and volunteer colleagues are committed to creating impactful, engaging and accessible learning through face-to-face, digital and blended formats. As a result, we’re currently reviewing how we train and equip volunteers to carry out their roles and we’re also working with a leading user experience agency to better understand these needs and improve our approach for the future. With the impending launch of our new and ambitious strategy, we’re looking for a Volunteer Learning & Development Manager to lead our dedicated staff team and support our organisational priorities. You’ll be an experienced learning & development professional, familiar with both face-to-face and digital approaches to learning.  You’ll have experience of volunteering or working with volunteers, and are passionate about giving girls space to discover their potential. Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join our Humanitarian Capacity Building team as a  Senior Digital Learning Manager  and lead on the development and delivery of the digital approach across our portfolio of learning and talent development programmes. In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done. As  Senior Digital Learning Manager  you will set the strategic direction for technology-enhanced humanitarian capacity building for the department, driving the digital learning agenda. This position will be accountable for the delivery of our digital strands and for the continuing support and development of emerging innovations in learning. In addition you will: Be responsible for sourcing and managing high-value partnerships with private and academic partners to deliver quality, cutting-edge digital learning solutions Lead the delivery of our Digital Roadmap, including the management of our Digital Hub of online learning expertise within the team Manage and develop learning technologist staff within the Humanitarian Capacity Building team. To be successful you will be a motivating people manager, with experience of developing and overseeing the work of e-learning/digital creative professionals. In addition, you will have proven experience advising and influencing Senior Managers to develop scalable, best practice digital learning solutions. You must have proven experience managing a variety of e-learning solutions that combine learning and development and change management methodologies to design and provide solutions to a complex and multi-faceted organisation. In addition you will have: A degree or the equivalent in technology or business Good existing learning and development networks in the humanitarian sector A strong understanding of the international humanitarian system Professional IT and/ or project management and/or management qualification A demonstrable track record of designing and delivering high quality learning content by electronic means The ability to travel internationally, occasionally at short notice and to remote and insecure locations. 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. If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. Closing date: 11 th  December 2019 Interviews will take place on the 16 th  and 17 th  December 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.

About the role With the new Frontline AIDS organisational identity and our Global Plan of Action for 2020-2025 in place, we are recruiting a Lead to spearhead a new Frontline AIDS communications strategy and to manage our busy Communications Team. The successful candidate will have strong expertise and insights into how to communicate with impact through media and digital channels, along with experience of brand roll out and of working with fundraising teams. They will also be an inspirational manager who acts as a role model, inspires genuine enthusiasm and passion in others, and is committed to fostering a high performance culture. About us We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live. Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere. Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs: That the lives of all human beings are of equal value. That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life. Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights. As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do – and achieve what we want to achieve – by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore. Are you the Frontliner we’re looking for? You are a committed team member with a clear focus on team objectives, as well as your own. You will promote best practice within your field of expertise and challenge ways of working to ensure the highest quality and levels of efficiency. Your actions will be aligned with Frontline AIDS vision and you will inspire the same behaviour in your peers. You are comfortable working in a matrix management environment. How to apply Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification from the jobs page on our website. If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply using by uploading your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role.  Closing date: 12th December 2019 Interview date: 19th or 20th December 2019 Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Frontline AIDS   operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection.  The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded from our jobs page. Due to the application of UK immigration rules, we unfortunately cannot sponsor this position for anyone who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Summary DataKind UK is looking for a Data Science Lead to help social change organisations use data for good. We are a tiny but mighty not-for-profit organisation harnessing the power of pro bono data science to bring operational improvements and increased data literacy to the UK social sector. Most importantly, we’re serious about getting stuff done, but we also want to make it fun. Our Data Science Lead will generate a healthy pipeline of well-scoped projects, manage our Office Hours programme and Social Data Society, provide technical oversight of all our projects and provide direct data science advice/support where necessary. Hours and location We have a preference for the role-holder to be full-time (35 hours per week) and largely based at our (dog-friendly) London office, and are open to considering remote or job share working for the right candidate(s). We support flexible working schedules and work from home days. The role requires regular out of hours commitments - at least two evenings a month and one weekend per quarter for our volunteer events, plus other more ad-hoc evenings. We expect you to take time off in lieu to make up for work done out of your normal working hours. There is the possibility of occasional national and international travel.  Salary The salary for this position is £36,000 - 45,000 (full-time) with 5% employer pension contributions, and an annual training budget to support your personal and professional development. This is a permanent role, with an initial probation period of 3 months. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who is passionate about how social change organisations can make the best use of their data. You are good at translating complex concepts into accessible ideas, and you enjoy working with volunteers. You’re experienced in using data and data science in an operational context, and have 5+ years of experience.  At DataKind UK we continuously look to improve our services. We’d like you to bring your ideas, helping us to better meet the data/data science needs of the social sector. Ideally you have a keen interest in the role that tech/data will have on society, and want to explore the ways that data can be used responsibly within the social sector. You’ll be one of a small team comprising our Executive Director, Project Manager, Communications Officer and you. We have a vast volunteer community, with around 50 of those serving as core volunteers, helping us to run our programmes. You’ll be line managed by our Executive Director. Experience/skills We’d like you to have experience of: Designing data-focused projects  Project management Working in/ with social sector organisations  Working on data or data science projects Creating and maintaining strong strategic partnerships  It would be a bonus if you have experience of: Volunteer management Presenting technical concepts to lay audiences What you’ll do   Key Responsibilities: Project Lead Generation Generate new project leads by proactively reaching out to social change organisations well placed to benefit from data science. This includes building awareness for DKUK and the support we offer, e.g. by identifying and presenting at relevant social sector events/conferences; and identifying key partners that can provide us with potential project leads Spot opportunities for, develop and maintain strategic partnerships with other capacity builders Create a strong network within the social sector, acting as a trusted advisor and signposting where necessary Ensure a healthy pipeline for our schedule of DataDives and DataCorps, liaising with the Project Manager to identify projects for upcoming DataDives and plan which projects to bring to which events Project Scoping Work with the Scoping & Impact committee to review and refine project applications and put together DataDive and DataCorps project briefs. This includes managing and supporting volunteers Manage two of DataKind UK’s key support programmes Coordinate the Social Data Society (a meeting of data scientists that work in the social sector) which meets every six weeks Run monthly Office Hours ensuring social change organisations come prepared and the volunteers can provide the right advice. This includes: Managing the 15+ team of Office Hours volunteers, ensuring they have the onboarding, training and ongoing support needed to perform their role to a high standard Overseeing the data use and data science support/advice given to social change organisations Expanding the current scheme from one location (London-based) to multiple, starting with Edinburgh and Southampton  Provide technical oversight for DataCorps projects  Provide support (directly and through signposting) Provide direct support and advice to social sector organisations around their data needs through 1-2-1 support, when queries are not suitable for Office Hours  Design events to support charities with their use of data, such as a series of technical workshops for social change organisations. These will be run with the communications officer Develop and maintain partnerships with key data/digital infrastructure organisations to enable signposting of social change organisations to the most relevant support.  Develop resources that are appropriate for and accessible to social change organisations (i.e. translate technical into non-technical)  Advocate for the responsible use of data and its applications within the social sector How to apply Send a 1-2 page cover letter outlining what you would bring to this role along with your CV to contact@datakind.org.uk by 9am Monday 9th December. We will review applications as they come in.  Interview schedule We are planning to hold an initial interview by phone on Thursday 12th December and a second interview in person in London w/c December 16th. About DataKind UK DataKind UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and in our community of volunteers and partner organisations. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups in our community. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are happy to talk about flexible working to accommodate your needs. We strive to create a workplace and community where you can be yourself and achieve your full potential.

This is terrific opportunity to join Brain Tumour Research in a new role at an exciting time of growth. The role is needed to increase the profile and reach of the charity’s brand and deliver a digital marketing strategy which increases awareness and drives income growth through supporter recruitment and retention, maximising engagement with and inspiring our loyal followers, as well as reaching and delighting new audiences across all digital platforms.    Head of Digital Marketing Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Hours: Full-time Based at: Brain Tumour Research Head Office in Milton Keynes. As an expert in your field, you will lead the team and showcase the organisation’s mission and brand, communicating our achievements and impacts and influencing target audiences to convince them to engage in new fundraising initiatives, make donations, create partnerships and join our campaigning in order help us find a cure for brain tumours.    Reporting to the Director of Brand and Communications, your main duties will include:    · Lead the development and implementation of innovative, enterprising and effective digital marketing strategies across all channels, along with dynamic and motivated Digital Marketing team, to meet income targets · Develop and deliver website strategy including an e-commerce solution for website – event tickets, entry fees, merchandise sales · Set the vision for recruitment and retention of Brain Tumour Research’s growing base of supporters and donors across all digital channels, especially on social media · Develop and manage the departmental budget · Develop and deliver a video strategy that provides excellent brain tumour research information · Analyse weekly and monthly reporting, along with any other specific activity reporting to inform top level strategic decision-making · Coordinate with wider company marketing and communications plans    The  closing date  for this vacancy is  Sunday 8th December 2019 , but early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.    Please visit our website via the Apply button for more information and to apply.  For more information about Brain Tumour Research and our work, please visit our website. No agencies please.