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RNID - The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
Research Associate
(Care Outcomes Measurements)
Salary : £25,000 - £28,000 pa, depending on
experience
Fixed term, 2 year KTP appointment plus sponsored Masters
Location: London EC1Y 8SL
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RNID, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, is collaborating
with RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People on
a project to help improve the social care services they provide.
Both charities support disabled people to ensure the same
rights, opportunities and quality of life as others. RNID
works for 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people. RNIB
works for 2 million blind and partially sighted people.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a system to provide
metrics and KPIs to measure outcomes and impacts and deliver
improvements in social care services provided to sensory-impaired
people.
You should have a 1st degree in social sciences or related
disciplines, and a keen interest in social care. Experience
of data analysis related to performance measurement, benchmarking
and KPIs is required. Experience of working in a not-for-profit
environment, and working and communicating with disabled
people would be advantageous. Ability to communicate in British
Sign Language BSL would be an advantage. If not, the successful
candidate must be prepared to learn at least to BSL level
1. Good knowledge information management skills with the
ability to set up appropriate IT systems are needed. You
should be innovative with good organisational skills, proactive,
self motivated, and able to work independently, as well as
in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to
influence and introduce change are required, and excellent
communication skills, both verbal and in writing, are essential.
This is a fixed term 2 year Knowledge Transfer Partnership
(KTP) appointment in which the candidate will work full-time
at the organisation, but will be employed by London South
Bank University.
All the usual benefits of KTP Associate status apply to
this post: generous training package, university and company
supervision, the opportunity to enrol for a fully sponsored
higher degree and the potential to develop a permanent position
with the organisation.
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Contact:
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To submit an
application, please read the job specification shown on www.lsbu.ac.uk/humanres and send your cv and a covering letter, stating why you are
interested and how you meet the selection criteria stated,
by email to vandersa@lsbu.ac.uk. Applications can also be
sent by post to the Human Resources Department, London South
Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA, telephone:
(020) 7815 6217
Completed applications must be returned by 5.00pm on Friday
24th July 2009.
Please quote reference number: KTP/RNID-S
An Equal Opportunities Employer
KTP supports partnerships between business and universities,
placing graduates (KTP Associates) for 2 or more years, to
work on challenging, high-profile projects.
London South Bank University is one of the leading academic
partners, with substantial experience of supporting successful
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GHK
Research Assistant
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GHK is an independent,
employee-owned research firm. Our registered head office is
in Fulham, SW London, and we have offices elsewhere in the
UK (Farringdon, Birmingham and Plymouth), and in Brussels.
We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant to join our
Human & Social Capital (HSC) team in Farringdon, London.
We specialise in public policy research and evaluation in relation
to welfare, employment and labour markets, health and wellbeing,
learning and skills, education and children, young people and
families.
Our successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a real
interest in the type of policy work we are engaged in. Evidence
of a first degree or proven aptitude is essential, demonstrated
through previous work experience. This will mean that you will
have a strong first degree in a relevant discipline, ideally
backed up by a second degree – although we will consider
applicants who are still studying.
A team player, you will be quick to learn and have a flexible
and adaptable approach to your workload. In addition to having
excellent oral and written communication skills, the successful
candidate must have excellent numeracy skills - at least to
A Level standard.
You will possess self confidence, be results focused and have
the discipline to manage your own time and deadlines. You will
be supporting the HSC team in a wide range of activities, including
background research, assisting in proposal preparation, arranging
fieldwork assignments, data analysis and, occasionally, accompanying
colleagues on site-visits.
In return, we will provide you with the support and training
to enable you to develop your public policy consultancy and
analytical skills. We are a successful team and highly committed
to our work. The fact that we are expanding the business at
this time reflects the fact that we are successful and driven
to deliver excellence for our clients. We will provide an environment
where your intellectual and practical abilities are enhanced
in a positive and challenging way.
We are always open to hearing from other applicants who
can add value across a range of disciplines - Regional Economic
Development; Human and Social Capital; and European Projects.
The Europe Consulting arm of GHK provides research and policy
analysis and evaluation services to a wide range of UK Government
Departments and associated quangos, regional and sub-regional
partnerships, local authorities and the European Commission.
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Contact:
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Interested applicants
should send their CV with a covering letter outlining what
area(s) of public policy they are passionate about (and why)
in order for us to short list applicants for an initial interview.
Please send your CV and covering letter to HR.Mgr@ghkint.com
Deadline for applying is 30th June 2009. Initial interviews will be scheduled
throughout 6th July 2009.
GHK is an equal opportunities employer. |
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Dignity in Dying
Research and Policy Officer
Location: Central London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £29,000 to £34,000
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Details:
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Dignity
in Dying is the leading campaign organisation for greater
patient choice at the end of life. Our ‘Charter
for Dignity at the End of Life’ sets out a manifesto
for change, including universal access to high quality end-of-life
care and the option of an assisted death, within safeguards,
for mentally competent, terminally ill adults in unbearable
suffering.
We are seeking an experienced Research and Policy Officer
to join our team, whose primary role will be managing Dignity
in Dying’s research function. The successful candidate
will be responsible for analysing existing and developing
new research, writing policy briefings, and responding to
external consultations. The Research and Policy Officer will
be proficient in both primary and secondary research, and
have the confidence to develop and maintain good working
relationships with professionals in the UK and internationally.
Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
are therefore essential. An academic background and professional
knowledge of the UK healthcare system is desirable.
Dignity in Dying provides a challenging and fast-paced working
environment and we are seeking a pro-active, creative and
focused individual. This is an exciting opportunity to join
a high-profile national campaign organisation, which seeks
to empower the most important person in the dying process:
the patient. The successful candidate will be crucial in
making a real difference to the continuing success of Dignity
in Dying’s policy and campaigns.
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Contact:
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Application
Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 3rd July 2009.
Interview date: Monday 13th July 2009.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
For an application pack please call 020 7479 7730 or email
jen.hardy@dignityindying.org.uk.
For further information on Dignity in Dying please visit:
www.dignityindying.org.uk.
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Homeless Link
Research Officer
Full time, permanent based in our London head office
Salary: £31,620 - £35,739
(incl. ILW) pay award pending
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Details:
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Do you want to
end homelessness?
Homeless Link is the national membership organisation for
frontline homelessness agencies in England. We are inspired
by the vision of our country free from homelessness. By joining
us at this exciting time, you can help make this vision a
reality.
The key to ending homelessness is winning commitment from
policymakers at all levels. This requires a firm evidence
base that demonstrates what is happening on the ground. You
will provide a strong lead to coordinate research into homelessness,
tracking trends in homelessness and across other areas of
social exclusion. You will develop, manage and conduct our
growing research programme, linking our research with our
work influencing policy and practice.
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Contact:
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For a job pack
please visit www.homeless.org.uk/jobs or call 020 7960 3010.
Closing date: 27th June 2009 at 5pm.
Homeless Link is seeking to increase diversity within the
organisation. Applications from black, minority ethnic people,
disabled people and people with direct experience of homelessness
would be particularly welcome to help us achieve this objective.
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NCB
Director – Research, Evidence
and Evaluation
Salary:£57,476
- £68,314 per annum inclusive
London Based, 35 hours p/w
Ref: 09/45
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Details:
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To advance the
well-being of all children and young people across every aspect
of their lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join NCB in a key strategic
role. The Director of Research, Evidence and Evaluation
will be responsible for a vibrant and growing department,
and for generating and leading a wide-ranging research
programme including supporting the active participation
of children and young people in research. You will lead
and develop partnerships with policy and practice experts
within and outside NCB, academic researchers, government
and research funders. You will also lead initiatives to
support evidence-informed working across NCB.
You will have extensive experience in research management
at a senior level and of successful generation of research
funding. You will also have a solid background in strategic
planning and project management including developing work
programmes. You will have a strong interest in the policy
and practice implications of research and the ability to
make research relevant to these groups.
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Contact:
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For further
information about the role please download a jobpack. If
you would like to discuss the position further please contact
Jeremy Webster, Director of HR on 020 7843 6021.
Assessment and interviews: Interviews will be held in London
on Tuesday 21 July 2009
Closing date: 10am, Friday 3rd July 2009
Jobpacks and application forms (no CVs please) can be obtained
by:
e-mail: hr@ncb.org.uk, internet: www.ncb.org.uk,
Telephone: 020 7837 6339 (24 hour recruitment line)
Please quote job title and reference number
Committed to equal opportunities
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