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Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Remuneration: Salary Band 5 (depending on experience)

Closing Date: Open ended. This vacancy will remain open until the position is filled and we’ll interview as suitable applications are received. We may consider a delayed start date for the right candidate.

What you’ll be doing:
As part of our experienced Service Delivery Team, you will work primarily on our StarGaze project. This involves working alongside occupational therapists and other professionals, introducing alternative computer access and specialist software to people (of all ages) who are unable to use standard controls.  The team carries out in-person visits to people in hospitals (often ICU), rehab centres and nursing/private homes across the UK, as well as providing remote support, where appropriate.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to other SpecialEffect projects.

Watch Harriet’s story and find out how SpecialEffect helped her to communicate.

If you would like to speak to a member of our service delivery team to find out more, please contact recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

What you’ll need:
With a BSc (Hons) or Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, you will be confident and comfortable with technology and have a good knowledge of MS Office 365 products. Very importantly, you will have good communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail.

Full job description
The full person specification can be found in the Speech and Language Therapist job description.

How to apply:
2025 graduates are welcome to apply. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk. If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with us at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing support with onsite first aiders and quarterly wellbeing days
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (prorated for part-time employees)
• Oxford Living Wage Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Paid sick leave
• Countryside office location with onsite parking
• Access to charity discount schemes
• Staff organised clubs and events
• Training and Development opportunities

CRM and Data Protection Manager

Hours: FT 37.5hrs per week (PT may be considered for exceptional candidates).

Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months (6 month probation period)

Salary and Benefits: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum, dependant on experience (pro rata for part time). 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time). Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after three months.

Location: Hybrid working – SpecialEffect Office, Charlbury / max 2 days WFH each week

Closing Date: 31/01/2025 at 12pm. SpecialEffect may start interviewing applicants immediately and reserves the right to close this vacancy early should the right candidate be found, so we encourage anyone interested in the role to apply as soon as possible to be considered for shortlisting.

Details:
SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity that exists to help people with severe physical challenges to get more out of life by giving them access to video games and technology. Known as The Gamers’ Charity, the games industry and gaming communities are at the heart of both our work and those who make that work possible – our invaluable supporters.

The CRM and Data Protection Manager is a new role, that will be an integral part of SpecialEffect’s Operations Team, serving the needs of the whole charity. The successful candidate will ensure our CRM system houses good quality, safe and secure data, that we can use to help us understand more about our supporters, partners and the people who use our services. They will also act as Data Protection Lead for the Charity, ensuring that all policies and procedures comply with the law and respond to Right to Be Forgotten, DSAR requests and data breaches as required. Experience of producing impact reports, as well as working on digital marketing, email, fundraising and other data-driven campaigns, would be welcomed.

What you’ll be doing:

Primary area of responsibility: CRM Manager
In collaboration with senior management and team leaders, you will be responsible for empowering staff to get the most out of the CRM, to ensure the highest levels of experience for service users, supporters and internal stakeholders. This will include training staff and creating user-guides, managing the relationship with external CRM implementation partners, and producing relevant reports for all teams, deepening understanding of our service users, supporters, helping to identify patterns and quantify impact.

Secondary area of responsibility: Data Protection Lead
This element of the role will include overseeing SpecialEffect’s compliance with GDPR, ensuring policies, processes, and asset registers are all up-to-date and fit-for-purpose. It will also involve investigating and resolving Right to be Forgotten requests, DSARs, and data breaches if they should occur.

Full job description
The full person specification can be found in the CRM and Data Manager job description.

Next steps:

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter telling us why you are a suitable candidate for this role to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

To learn more about SpecialEffect, visit www.specialeffect.org.uk

If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with us at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing support with onsite first aiders and quarterly wellbeing days
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (prorated for part-time employees)
• Oxford Living Wage Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Paid sick leave
• Countryside office location with onsite parking
• Access to charity discount schemes
• Staff organised clubs and events
• Training and Development opportunities

Head of Fundraising and Communications

Hours: FT 37.5 hours per week (some work at weekends and evenings will be required) (PT may be considered for exceptional candidates)

Contract: Permanent (6 month probation period)

Salary and Benefits: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum, dependant on experience (pro rata for part time). 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time). Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after three months.

Location: Hybrid working – SpecialEffect Office, Charlbury / max 2 days WFH each week

Closing Date: 31/01/2025 at 12pm. SpecialEffect may start interviewing applicants immediately and reserves the right to close this vacancy early should the right candidate be found, so we encourage anyone interested in the role to apply as soon as possible to be considered for shortlisting.

Details:
SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity that exists to help people with severe physical challenges to get more out of life by giving them access to video games and technology. Known as the gamers’ charity, the games industry and gaming communities are at the heart of both our work and those who make that work possible – our amazing supporters.

You will lead and be the primary decision maker for the Fundraising and Communications (F&C) Team, ensuring all income streams and comms channels run smoothly and perform effectively. You will have plenty of line-management experience, and a strong track-record of supporting and motivating colleagues to achieve their full potential.

What you’ll be doing:
As the leader of a high performing team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fundraising and Communications activity at SpecialEffect, ensuring all team members are working towards common goals and objectives.

This is a varied and demanding role, ranging from representing the charity at fundraising events and networking opportunities, to hosting supporters at our offices and chairing internal meetings. Key to your success will be facilitating positive working relationships between individuals and encouraging good internal communication between the F&C Team and the wider organisation.

You’ll be comfortable making decisions and meeting the challenges of a busy team with a constantly evolving list of projects and tasks. You’ll have the event/ project/ campaign management experience and delegation skills required to see large and complex pieces of work through from start to finish and the flexibility and capability to deal with the unexpected – whether unforeseen challenges or opportunities.

You’ll be a brilliant people person who is confident at forming productive and empathetic relationships with colleagues, supporters and stakeholders, as well as possessing strong strategic planning, budgeting and data analysis skills. You’ll be as happy standing in front of an audience as you are sitting behind a desk, as comfortable talking to high-net-worth individuals as you are briefing volunteers. A passion for gaming, sports and technology would also be a big plus!

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Full job description
The full person specification can be found in the Head of Fundraising and Communications Job Description.

Next steps:

To apply, please email your CV and a covering email telling us why you are a suitable candidate for this role to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk

To learn more about SpecialEffect, visit www.specialeffect.org.uk

If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with us at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing support with onsite first aiders and quarterly wellbeing days
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (prorated for part-time employees)
• Oxford Living Wage Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Paid sick leave
• Countryside office location with onsite parking
• Access to charity discount schemes
• Staff organised clubs and events
• Training and Development opportunities

Occupational Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Remuneration: Salary Band 5 (depending on experience: 2024 graduates welcome to apply)

Closing Date: SpecialEffect will review applications for this OT role as we receive them and this vacancy will remain open until we find the right candidate, so we encourage anyone interested in the role to apply as soon as possible to be considered for shortlisting.

What you’ll be doing:
As part of our experienced Service Delivery Team, you will work primarily on our StarGaze project. This involves working alongside other Occupational Therapists and professionals, introducing alternative computer access and specialist software to people (of all ages) who are unable to use standard controls. The team carries out in-person visits to people in hospitals (often ICU), rehab centres and nursing/private homes across the UK, as well as providing remote support, where appropriate. There will also be opportunities to contribute to other SpecialEffect projects.

If you would like to speak to one of our OT’s to find out more, please contact recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk. There is also a news article on our website that highlights aspects of working for us as an OT.

What you’ll need:
With a BSc (Hons) or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, you will be confident and comfortable with technology and have a good knowledge of MS Office 365 products. Very importantly, you will have good communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail.

Full job description
The full person specification can be found in the Occupational Therapist job description.

How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk. If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with us at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing support with onsite first aiders and quarterly wellbeing days
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (prorated for part-time employees)
• Oxford Living Wage Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Paid sick leave
• Countryside office location with onsite parking
• Access to charity discount schemes
• Staff organised clubs and events
• Training and Development opportunities