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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

Details:

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.

Contact:

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 KTP partnerships with a wide range of companies.


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GHK
Research Assistant

Details:
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.

Contact:
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

Details:

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.

Contact:

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

Details:
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.

Contact:

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

Details:
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.

Contact:

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

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