Policy/Research Jobs
About the Organisation
Womankind Worldwide is an international women’s rights organisation and funder, working with women’s rights groups and feminist movements across the world to end gender inequality.
We envision a world where all women, girls and people of all genders enjoy equal rights and freedoms and live with joy, choice and dignity.
We take collective action alongside women’s rights organisations, feminist movements and activists in Eastern and Southern Africa and South Asia. We support them to challenge inequality, at home, in communities and the workplace. We fund and strengthen these movements and advocate for change alongside them.
Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position is located in the UK. While hybrid working arrangements are available, the successful applicant will be expected to spend 2-3 days per week working from Womankind’s London office (frequency to be agreed with successful candidate). Unfortunately we are unable to make exceptions to the in-person working requirement for this role.
Who we are looking for
This is an entry-level role suitable for someone who would like to gain experience of programmes and grant management in the international women’s rights and development sectors. You may have studied in a relevant field or have equivalent work or lived experience. You will have a collaborative and hands on mindset and commitment to feminism, anti-racism and social justice.
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.
However, as part of Womankind’s commitment to addressing the under-representation of Black and People of Colour in our organisation and in programme and grant management roles in the wider charity sector, we particularly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour candidates. This internship is a positive action initiative under the Equality Act 2010.
Role Purpose
The intern will provide general support to the programmes and learning team, including with administration of programmes and grant compliance, partner communications, logistics and (online) event organisation. Depending on the strengths and interests of the selected candidate and the needs of Womankind, the intern will also have the opportunity to lead on some specific projects or tasks and to work with colleagues from other departments.
Responsibilities
- Administrative grant management support, including:
- Receipt and acknowledgement of grant applications
- Review of grant applications against initial criteria
- Drafting of grant agreements and transfer requests
- Review of narrative and financial reports
- Keeping updated records of grant information, including data entry
- Communications and learning:
- Liaising with Womankind colleagues and partners regarding grant applications, reports and compliance issues
- Researching and drafting internal reports and summaries
- Drafting articles/blog posts regarding topics related to Womankind’s grant making for publication on our website
- Logistics and events support, including:
- Scheduling meetings and booking travel
- Taking notes
- Liaising with external suppliers
- Supporting event organisation
- Contribution to Womankind’s office and culture through participation in:
- Staff meetings
- Weekly team huddles
- Yearly team retreat
- Internal working groups (depending on availability, interest and organisational needs)
- Other tasks as requested/assigned by line manager and wider P&L team .
The P&L intern would also have the opportunity to participate in organisation and team wide meetings as well as meetings with partners and to contribute areas of work that are of specific interest to them, as agreed with their line manager and the Director of Programmes and Learning. This may include opportunities for travel.
Values and Behaviours
The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and to supports our staff equitably across our locations.
All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in organisational policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Reporting Structure
This role sits within the Programmes and Learning (P&L) team, which is part of the broader Policy, Programmes and Learning Team (PPL). The intern will provide support to colleagues across P&L and report to the Programme Management Officer, with a dotted line to the Programme Manager: Innovation and Partnerships.
Person Specification
To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about women’s rights, enthusiastic and self-motivated, willing and able to learn quickly, happy to work in a busy environment, be very organised, and able to function as part of a dynamic hybrid team.
Essential Experience, Skills and Behaviours
- Interest in/knowledge of women’s rights and feminist movements
- Proven ability to self-manage, prioritise, take on responsibilities and work independently to complete assigned tasks
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Excellent numeracy and attention to detail
- Positive and solution-focussed, bringing a ‘can do’ approach to problem solving
- Ability to quickly understand new ideas, concepts and issues
- Ability to work with teams across different countries, cultures and time zones
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Fluent in English (verbal and written)
- Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and Teams and willingness to learn and adapt to new systems as required
- Welcome feedback, with a desire to continuously improve and develop
Desirable Experience, Skills and Behaviours
Experience of living or working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including any of Womankind’s focus countries.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Terms and conditions
Hours
Part time (80%/4-days per week) 28 hours
Salary
£30,861 Pro Rata (Annual Pro Rated Salary for this role is £24,688.8)
Grade
5
Contract
Fixed term for 12 months
Probationary period
6 months
Holidays
25 days annual leave per annum, 3 days of office closure over the Christmas and New Year Period and entitlement to UK bank Holidays. (This will be Pro Rata 20 days annual leave and pro-rata bank holidays for part time)
Pension
Womankind has a group contributory pension scheme in place. On joining the scheme Womankind will contribute 6% and employee is required to contribute minimum percentage set by the Pension Regulator.
Other benefits
We offer a wide range of flexible working options, enhanced family leave and cover costs for eye tests
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: Midnight UK on Monday 1 April 2024
Interviews: 22 April – 2 May 2024
Expected Start date: 3 June, 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Science Writer Internship
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Paid Internship - The Real Living Wage £12.00 - £13.15 per hour plus benefits
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-Time
Closing Date: 01/04/2024
The Royal Society of Chemistry is looking for an intern to work as a science writer for our editorial office and gain experience working for our flagship publication Chemistry World.
This opportunity will provide a hands-on introduction to the editorial process, from writing and editing to page layout and printing and is available on a paid, full-time basis for eight weeks to start no later than 7 October 2024, supported by the Marriott Bequest Trust.
At the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will also be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend our offices as needed for your role and induction. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
What we are looking for:
With an interest in science communication, you will demonstrate an enthusiasm for writing and will probably be coming to the end of, or will have recently completed, your chemical science degree or postgraduate course. If this sounds like you, please apply on-line before the end of our closing date.
A full job description is available here.
In your application, please include your availability with your CV and supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how you match the competencies outlined in the job description and how you would benefit from the experience. Please include in your application at least one short example of your previously published work written in a journalistic style, with an emphasis on popular science. If you don’t have any available samples, compose, and include your own Chemistry World-style news pieces based on recent journal papers or current events.
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact us and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
Apply for this job online.
You may also have experience in the following: Scientific Communication, Research Writing, Science Journalism, Scientific Reporting, Technical Writing, Science Communication Literature Review, Data Interpretation, Scientific Editing, Science Blogging, Multimedia Science Content, Science News, Academic Writing, intern Writer etc
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Healthwatch is all about people - capturing the views of local people on their experiences of using services, taking this feedback to health and care leaders and other decision-makers to improve care.
In Hampshire, the local Healthwatch is hosted by The Advocacy People who would be your employer. The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about people’s voices:
· Empowering people to speak up
· Amplifying service user voices
· Enabling people to participate in, and influence, decision-making about health and social care
· Providing information which helps people make informed decisions.
We’re looking for a passionate and innovative communicator to join our small and friendly team on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week, with a starting salary of £23,611 per annum.
As a Healthwatch Officer with strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills you’ll be the lead for the recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers, creating opportunities for them to engage digitally and face-to-face with a wide range of people on health and care issues.
You’ll need to build positive relationships with local residents, reaching those who are seldom heard or marginalised, and professionals from the health, social care and voluntary sectors.
Good teamwork is essential: we are looking for someone who is flexible and confident, who can speak to people from all parts of the community, and who will be ready to support the team in the different facets of its work.
As an employee of The Advocacy People, you’ll be offered a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive support and development programme.
Role requirements and how to apply
With travel across Hampshire an essential part of the role, we need you to be based within the county or Hampshire borders, with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as many parts of Hampshire are not reachable by public transport. As this role is home-based, we also need you to have a stable home broadband service and reliable mobile phone coverage.
Please note that this position is subject to standard DBS and Right to Work checks and we ask all invited applicants to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK to interview.
New employee start dates can only be confirmed once relevant checks have been completed and satisfactory references received.
We really look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home based: National with occasional travel
Job reference: 183
Contract type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2025 (possible permanency beyond March 2025)
Part time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week, between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (exact dates to be agreed/discussed at interview)
Salary: £13,890.00 - £14,883.00 (Full time equivalent £23,150.00 - £24,805.00) per annum (dependent on experience) +Benefits!
Benefits:
- 25 days pro rata annual leave
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover
- Death in service benefit
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days pro rata annual leave
- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum
- Bike to work scheme
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Bid Officer to join our team, to work within our support services, to provide administrative and bid support to the Service Design and Development (SDD) team. The successful candidate will support the team to submit high quality bids to retain and expand our services.
The Bid Officer will act in a supportive capacity, independently coordinating administrative functions as well as tracking new opportunities and supporting with competitor/market analysis and assisting with managing and tracking of contracts.
As part of POhWER’s Bid team you will support the Bid Manager and Grants and Partnership Manager throughout the tender/application process; monitoring tender trackers and identifying and scoping potential tender opportunities. This role includes completing SSQs (standard selection questionnaires) for tenders and attending market engagement events (virtually or occasionally in person).
We are looking for someone who has excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately, with attention to detail. The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of working in a Business Development team including good knowledge of the tender process.
We are looking for someone with good IT skills with knowledge of standard Microsoft packages a good standard of English and maths and confident written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to a high level of confidentiality.
The successful candidate will have a confident and positive attitude as well as a strong team player with a flexible approach to meet needs of the team/business. You will have the ability to work confidently and independently with staff at all levels in the organisation and have knowledge and understanding of production of reports in a variety of formats.
Please refer to the job description for more information about the role.
How to apply
We’re keen to get a Bid officer started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria and your notice period.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.
Closing Date: 09:00am, Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Interviews: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th April 2024
Location of Interviews: Remote (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
A DBS check will be conducted for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Assistant (UK/England)
Directorate: Strategy and Knowledge
Team/Department (if specific): Policy and Public Affairs
Salary range: £21,840 to £22,362 (starting at the bottom of the range) Plus £3,366 London weighting
Location: London (hybrid working, with at least one day- Tuesday- in the office). The post holder will occasionally be expected to travel to locations across the UK.
Working hours: 35 hours (flexible working may be considered)
Context and Background
The NSPCC's vision is that together, we can stop child abuse and neglect. Through the collective power of our staff, volunteers, supporters, partners, and over 100 years of experience we will move closer to achieving that vision.
We launched our ten-year strategy in 2021, which is centred around three impact goals. This is the difference we want to make by 2031:
1. Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse: we'll work together to make it easier for everyone to play their part and create a social safety net that prevents child abuse and neglect.
2. Every child is safe online: together, we'll transform the online world, so it's safe for every child to go online.
3. Children feel safe, listened to and supported: more children will be able to speak out, so they feel safe, listened to and understood - and abuse doesn't shape their future.
The Policy and Public Affairs team works across the four nations of the UK to influence legislation, policy and practice to ensure they are as effective as possible in keeping children safe. We focus on policy priorities through our five core workstreams: the child protection system and children's social care; early years and health; child sexual abuse; online safety; and young victims and witnesses. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of different policy areas.
We are recruiting a Policy and Public Affairs Assistant to support the work of the Policy and Public Affairs team in delivering real change and reform in the best interests of children.
The post holder will work in the UK/England part of the Policy and Affairs Team focussed on influencing the Westminster Government. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including assisting the team with parliamentary monitoring, policy analysis, organising meetings and events including with parliamentarians. This is a great opportunity to develop policy and public affairs skills as part of a high-performing, award-winning team.
The post holder will also support colleagues from across the UK by collaborating on one or more of our workstreams. You will support with project delivery, research into specific policy issues, as well as communication with internal and external contacts.
Job purpose
The Policy and Public Affairs Assistant (UK/England) will be responsible for undertaking a range of advocacy work to achieve the NSPCC's strategic goals. This will include supporting policy analysis and development, policy research and public affairs and influencing activities. The postholder will use their skills and experience to strengthen the NSPCC's impact on public policy and legislation, and in doing so make a significant contribution to keeping children safe.
Key relationships - Internal
· Reports to Policy and Public Affairs Manager in England
· Colleagues in the wider Policy and Public Affairs team across the UK
· Colleagues in the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate including peers in the Assistants' Forum
· Colleagues in the Media and Campaigns teams
· Colleagues in the Services directorate (to ensure policy development is informed by experiences and learning from our frontline professionals/ volunteers)
· Colleagues in the Participation Unit (to ensure the involvement of young people in policy and influencing work)
Key relationships - External
· Key civil servants and policy advisers in the UK Government
· MPs and Peers in the UK Parliament
· Colleagues in relevant voluntary and statutory agencies
· Practitioner bodies
· Key academics, researchers and research networks
Main duties and responsibilities
· Conduct desk research to scope public policy positions on a range of key issues. Develop and maintain a good understanding of key policy developments and provide advice and/or information to colleagues about the possible impact of such developments
· Summarise policy documents, research reports and parliamentary debates for members of the Policy and Public Affairs team in England, across the UK and other relevant colleagues within the NSPCC.
· Support the drafting of responses to government consultations, policy briefings and other public policy initiatives.
· Monitor relevant parliamentary activity and ensure that Policy and Public Affairs colleagues are kept up to date with developments in the field of child protection.
· Provide the Policy and Public Affairs team with administrative support, including ensuring financial processes are completed in a timely way
· Support with the organisation and smooth running of meetings and events, including taking minutes
· Coordinate and support the work of one or more of the Policy and Public Affairs team workstreams to ensure maximum four nations collaboration.
· Represent the NSPCC with colleagues at meetings with external stakeholders. This may include deputising for more senior colleagues on occasion.
· Support the delivery of influencing campaigns, help organise our communication with key stakeholders in a well-planned, clear, and effective manner.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate
There is a set of responsibilities for all staff within each directorate.
· A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
· To carry out the responsibilities of the post in a manner consistent with promoting equality and diversity, and which demonstrates respect for children's rights.
· To participate actively in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions.
· To maintain an awareness of own and other's health and safety and comply with the NSPCC's Health and Safety policy and procedures.
· A willingness to take a flexible approach to work.
Person specification
1) Strong support for the NSPCC's mission and values.
2) Ability to collect data/ information from various sources, analyse findings and present them clearly and accurately in a way that meets desired outcomes.
3) Strong written skills, the ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences.
4) Well-developed verbal communication skills to deal effectively, efficiently and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders.
5) Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive in developing and delivering projects.
6) Confidence in working as part of a team, with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the successful delivery of projects, being flexible where required.
7) Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining information and contact systems.
8) Strong IT skills, with the ability to accurately proof-read and complete basic editing tasks on documents and materials prior to publication.
9) Experience or demonstrable interest in policy, public affairs, and political developments relevant to the NSPCC.
10) Some knowledge of UK parliamentary processes.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18's joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
Insights Coordinator
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about using data and insights to influence change and ensuring we are the experts about our students. You’ll join our Insights Team to expand our insights function and collaborate with other Guild departments to deliver both student-facing and internal projects, and build data curiosity across the organisation.
The Role
Role: Insights Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade B - £24,260
Contract: Permanent
Location: Streatham Campus/Hybrid
Who are we?
Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
· You’ll have some experience in planning and delivering research projects
· You know how to use Microsoft Excel (or similar) to transform and interrogate data
· You’ll be able to communicate data in easy-to-understand formats
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
Dates for your Diary
· Closing Date: 10am, Monday 8th April 2024
· Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th April 2024
· Interviews: Thursday 18th April 2024
To view the role profile, check out the benefits of working at the Guild and full deatils on how to apply, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
IMPACT Scotland is recruiting an Administrative Assistant who will provide crucial administrative support to the executive team and Board of Trustees. This permanent role will suit an efficient and organised individual who wants to sit at the heart of a developing organisation. It is ideal for someone looking to gain experience across the broad range of disciplines which support cultural organisations. Primarily an administrative role, the successful candidate can expect to support work in Development, Marketing & Communications, and Venue Planning as part of their day-to-day.
The IMPACT Scotland team is expected to grow with the building, and the right candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a developing, dynamic organisation that is helping to shape Edinburgh’s cultural future.
To view the full job description and learn how to apply, please visit our website via the link posted above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Recruitment: Health Awareness Coordinator at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering is recruiting for:
Health Awareness Coordinator- Havering
Salary: £26,374 pro rata per annum (£24,114 actual)
Hours: 32 hours per week (28 to 32 hours negotiable)
Closing date: Sunday 14th April
Proposed interview date: Wednesday 17th April 2024
The Health Awareness Coordinator role at Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering is an excellent opportunity to work within a small team on an established community health project in the London Borough of Havering, which helps to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents by identifying and recruiting Health Champion Volunteers within the borough.
My Health Matters is commissioned by London Borough of Havering (Public Health) and aims to inform, support and signpost residents to relevant local resources and empower them to adopt healthier lifestyles.
The role requires organising Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Health Champion Training for people living and/or working in Havering and other health related training. You will be responsible for researching and organising events and relevant health literature to promote the project, engaging and building relationships with local stakeholders, supporting national Public Health campaigns. You will also be responsible for securing retention of trained volunteers using regular and effective communication. The role includes promoting the service at meetings and outreach events and organising focus groups with Health Champions. Undertaking administration to record any data collected from events, training and Focus Groups for monitoring purposes will be required. The role will also entail management of Health Awareness Officer, Admin Support Officer and volunteers.
Successful applicants will have relevant knowledge in health awareness issues in a paid or voluntary capacity. They will need to be excellent communicators and able to work effectively both one to one and as part of a team as well as supporting and motivating volunteers. Good computer skills and accurate record keeping are also required. Be flexible with both working hours and with other duties arising as the project develops. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
For further details and a full application pack please check our website
Completed application forms and Equal Opportunities Forms should be returned to Gabby O’Neill using the email: admin or alternatively post to Recruitment, Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering, 4th Floor, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4PU.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it motivates our Strategy, Policy and Evidence team to maintain our position as an influential, informed and forceful voice at every level. Join us as a Policy and Public Affairs Assistant, and lead progress that means more.
The postholder supports the work of the team in delivering real change and reform in the best interests of children. They will work across the Policy Teams in Wales and Northern Ireland and will be responsible for undertaking policy work to achieve the NSPCC's strategic goals, using their skills and passion for keeping children safe to strengthen the NSPCC's impact on public policy.
We're looking for someone with a clear commitment to the NSPCC's vision to working together to stop child abuse and neglect, and strong skills in researching, analysing and summarising key information. Our new colleague will also have excellent administrative and IT skills to support with managing engagements with external audiences and organising events. Finally, we're looking for someone who works well across different teams and can support a range of policy projects in one or more of our workstreams (on child protection and children's social care; early years and health; child sexual abuse; child safety online; young victims and witnesses).
Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Commonwealth Foundation is recruiting for its Graduate Internship Programme. We are seeking four Interns for six-month placements across different areas of our organisation.
To be considered, all applicants must have an existing right to work in the United Kingdom and must be able to provide evidence of that right in their application.
Who we are
The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation established by Member States in support of the belief that the Commonwealth is as much an association of peoples as it is of governments. We are the Commonwealth agency for civil society; an organisation dedicated to strengthening people’s participation in all aspects of public dialogue, so they can act together and learn from each other to build democratic societies.
Our vision is of a Commonwealth of equal, just and inclusive societies. Our mission is to contribute to that vision by:
- Supporting the active and constructive participation of Commonwealth citizens in all aspects of their governance
- Nurturing the growth of vibrant and free civil societies in all Commonwealth countries
- Advancing the principles and ideals of the Commonwealth
We work in accordance with our values to advance the principles and ideals of the Commonwealth as enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter.
The role
Our Graduate Internship Programme provides opportunities for recent graduates to participate in all aspects of the Commonwealth Foundation and gain experience, strengthen their knowledge and develop their skills.
We maintain a team of interns who are recruited together for a six-month period, which may be extended to a maximum of 12 months depending on performance and the needs of the Foundation. Our interns are fully integrated into the Foundation’s staff structure, and we pay close attention to their professional development.
The successful candidates will be allocated to one of the following areas of our work:
- Commonwealth Civil Society (home of our major grants work)
- Creative (within the Advocacy & Creative Programme, home of our cultural initiatives including adda and the Commonwealth Short Story Prize)
- Advocacy (within the Advocacy & Creative Programme, also home of outreach, advocacy and the Critical Conversations events series)
- Communications (working across the Foundation as part of the Knowledge, Learning & Communications team)
Responsibilities are tailored to the needs of each team and the intern’s own areas of skill and interest. For more information on our programmes and our work, see our current Strategic Plan.
Although interns will be based in one of the above programmes, they will be given the opportunity to experience other areas of the Foundation’s work and will also collaborate with their fellow interns on specific projects.
Our responsibility to Interns
We prioritise the professional development of interns, encouraging participation in both internal and external learning opportunities and experience across programme areas to broaden knowledge and skills.
We include our interns in all our activities including strategic and work planning and staff events, and endeavour to ensure that everyone feels nurtured and valued.
Who we look for
The Foundation strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place to work. We aim to ensure that the Graduate Internship programme is as accessible as possible to people from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
You will have excellent research and administrative skills and ideally have a good knowledge of, or interest in, at least one area of our work: freedom of expression, climate justice or health justice. Experience using technology is important, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and online platforms is required.
We are looking for people who are curious and willing to learn and who will actively promote the values and principles of the Commonwealth and the Foundation.
You must possess and declare at the time of application the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship. The Foundation cannot assist in altering the visa status of any applicant.
What we offer
We offer interns a salary of £2,000 per month (equivalent to £24,000 per annum) for a six-month fixed term internship contract. Annual leave is calculated at 30 days per year (pro-rata) inclusive of public holidays and the Foundation’s own designated leave days.
We are currently operating a flexible working policy which requires all staff to work from our central London office at least five days per fortnight including every Wednesday. Applicants must be able to affirm their capacity and willingness to work within our policy.
Our aim is to help our interns to their next position. To that end, we provide guidance on future opportunities as well as assistance with refining CVs and undertaking interviews. There is no expectation of a role with the Foundation at the end of the internship.
Our commitment
The Foundation celebrates diversity, and we are proud of our diverse and welcoming team. All qualified applicants already eligible to work in the UK will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status or pregnancy.
If you need us to make any special accommodation in the recruitment and selection process because of a protected characteristic, please let us know.
The process
Applications should be submitted online via the Foundation website. The application requires you to download and complete an application form, setting out your experience and interests and what you can bring to the role as described, and in the role description provided to download. Your completed application form will then need to be submitted online via the link on the Foundation website.
The application also requires you to provide evidence of your existing right to work in the UK.
Important note on closing date:
The nominated closing date for applications is Monday 22 April 2024, 1pm BST.
However, we will monitor the number of applications received, and reserve the right to close the application window early any time after Tuesday 2 April, 1pm BST. This is to keep application numbers manageable and to be able to give due consideration to all applications received. We therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible and before Tuesday 2 April 1pm BST.
Interviews: week of 13 May 2024
Start date: Monday 24 June 2024
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 April 2024 12pm BST
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