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Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, stylish environments for our members. Excellent class timetables and robust on the ground teams are a key part in delivering our outstanding fitness offering, so we are always on the lookout for fresh talent. Area Manager - Merseyside and Manchester Reports to: Head of Operations Location: Location Specific The Role and Key Duties Responsibilities • Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity within the area., • Proactive management of the area’s sales and operations to achieve consistency and excellence in agreed service levels., • Collaboration with General Managers in regards to sales and operational performance and the development of the processes to underpin growth., • Management of controls and procedures to maintain and monitor standards and performance in line with benchmarks., • Continual monitoring of the quality and standards of cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance of all areas of the gyms within the area., • Line management / performance management / professional development of the General Managers (and other staff as appropriate) to include inspirational leadership and coaching, mentoring and performance reviews and the identification of underperformance and the necessary interventions., • Selection, appraisal and discipline of staff, in collaboration with General Managers (and senior management where appropriate)., • Management of the necessary H&S aspects and fulfilment of policies and procedures., • Management of financial controls combined with collaboration with General Managers to achieve maximum operational profitability of their gym., • Regular reporting to Head of Operations / Regional Business Manager re: sales / operational performance, issues and improvements including the delivery of detailed multi-level reports., • Identification of opportunities for growth, development, cost saving initiatives and positive change., • Strong management and consideration of energy / environmental issues and waste management., • Analysis and presentation of key data to support new ideas / initiatives / proposed developments. Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed, • Management experience WITHIN Gyms/ Leisure industry, • Exceptional leadership qualities and experience of managing a large and diverse team., • Evidence of strong drive to achieve results through others, • Strong communication skills in a variety of media and audiences, • Strong Commercial awareness, • IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, • Ability to manage time, organise & prioritise workload, • Travel will be essential We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Gyms the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time. #Gyms

1. Background The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) ___ (RCC) has been established to commission and manage research to enhance development and foreign policy impact. The______ co-led by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and the University of Birmingham, provides support to FCDO teams for commissioning and delivering high-quality and impactful research. It addresses challenges associated with research bureaucracy by providing a streamlined process for commissioning and delivering FCDO-funded research. This role is based at 3ie, working closely with colleagues at the FCDO, University of Birmingham and across the RCC consortium. This is a fixed-term position for the RCC, which is a pilot project that began on the 6th June, 2023, and is due to run until the 5th June, 2028. The role is linked directly to the project funding. ___ is a mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to using evidence to transform people's lives in low- and middle-income countries. We are the global leader in funding, producing, and synthesizing high-quality evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost. We believe better policy-relevant evidence will make development more effective. 3ie is a registered non-governmental organization in the US. It has offices in New Delhi, London and Washington, DC. 2. Position summary 3ie is inviting applications for a Senior Communications Manager to join the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) team at 3ie. With the RCC entering its third year of operation, this is an exciting time to join the project. The role will be responsible for the strategic management of RCC communications and for the oversight and management of the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) website (). The position will work closely with the team of the FCDO Chief Scientific Adviser and FCDO’s Deputy Head of Research to support the development and rollout of GRTD, suiting a strategic thinker with experience or knowledge of leading communications and engagement campaigns. The successful candidate will be a highly organised, skilled communicator with excellent command over producing a range of communication and knowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs, infographics, impact stories and case studies, as well as editing technical writing. Prior experience in social media and event management, is desirable. They will be a self-starter with a can-do, team-player attitude. The ideal candidate will be based in the UK and have the flexibility to travel to London for in-person meetings and events as required. The candidate will need to work according to UK office hours. The role will largely be remote working with dedicated in-person time with the RCC team and with FCDO. 3. Key job responsibilities a) GRTD website development oversight and strategy; FCDO GRTD communications, branding and development • Work with FCDO to develop a coherent strategy and campaign for engaging with and communicating GRTD to external partners. Manage the relationship with FCDO communications counterparts in delivering the vision for GRTD, • Lead engagement with FCDO to determine design of enhancements and new features for GRTD; oversee these developments, managing external contractors (when required) and working with technical colleagues to ensure developments are fit for purpose, • Collaborate with FCDO teams to support the rollout and visibility of the GRTD brand, • Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial standards, templates, and guidance for GRTD content, in coordination with FCDO and RCC stakeholders, • Assist in the dissemination of impact stories and research outputs that align with GRTD branding and strategic objectives, • Support stakeholder engagement activities and campaigns led by FCDO to promote the GRTD platform, where relevant to RCC-funded research, • Ensure the RCC is adequately presented on GRTD and that the design and structure of RCC pages is coherent and promotes the RCC vision, • Create, edit and post new website content for the RCC on GRTD as required Strategy: • Strategise on new communication products (including website content, impact stories, blogs, media articles, social media and multimedia content), launches, events, and online promotions Edit, manage and publish research commissioning call documents and participate and manage related events such as Early Market Engagements, FAQ sessions, etc., • Work with RCC Grantees and project teams editing and publishing RCC publications and deliverables, including reports, briefs and other publications., • Create social media content and manage dissemination through 3ie’s social media channels, working with 3ie colleagues (NB: RCC social media channels may be established and in this case the role will directly manage these)., • Events and engagement: Provide end-to-end support for workshops and events, including content, budget, logistics, communication and marketing, • Provide inputs for communication and implementation plans for research funded by the RCC. d) Project management: Ensure that RCC publications and communications products are processed in a timely manner and published on GRTD • Maintain and update process documents, guidelines and templates for external communications for the RCC and for communications from grantees. f) Support RCC grantees: Provide guidance and advise on dissemination activities to grant recipients. Review and approve the engagement and dissemination products and plans submitted by RCC grant recipients as part of their work on RCC-funded projects and support the wider RCC team to monitor engagement activities undertaken by grantees. g) Knowledge sharing: Collect and collate impact stories for the RCC to support both learning and reporting requirements 4. Qualifications and skills • Master’s degree in journalism, public affairs, marketing, or a field directly relevant to international development, including formal communication training. Exceptional candidates with a bachelor's degree and extensive work experience may be considered, • At least seven to ten years of experience in a communication role in development sector., • Proven ability to plan and implement communication and engagement strategies for organizations and research projects, • Knowledge of tools for graphic design, content management, social media and event management is desirable (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Mailchimp, Canva, Drupal, etc.), • Proven project management and coordination skills to ensure on-time delivery, • Excellent English writing and editing skills; cross-platform writing experience is desirable, • Self-motivated, creative, and multi-tasker with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines accurately and professionally, • Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a matrix-organized team environment, • Experience working with UK government departments is desirable 5. Eligibility 3ie is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, ethnicity, disability, caste, religion or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. 6. Terms of employment The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate based on qualifications and experience. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse. We follow a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying or harassment in the workplace. 7. How to Apply Your application must include the following information*: • A cover letter (not exceeding two pages) highlighting your qualifications and experience relevant to the terms of reference., • Curriculum vitae along with names and contact information for at least three professional references. *Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline for receiving applications is 21 December, 2025. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.