Qualified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

South East covering all London boroughs

Starting Salary: £27,472 to £30,000 per annum + £4,105 London Weighting (+ benefits) depending on experience

Current Total Salary Progression: Up to £38,123 (+£4,105 London Weighting) per annum depending on development within the role

Permanent

Full Time

Interviews: week commencing 7th September

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist. This role is based at our London office covering all London Boroughs.

The role

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist (OMSp) helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by delivering orientation and mobility services which support Guide Dogs strategic objectives and promote independence and choice to people who are blind and partially sighted.

Within this role, you will work with clients seeking to improve their mobility by assessing individual orientation and mobility needs (including functional vision), capabilities, abilities and skills-gaps. Based on these needs and capabilities, you will co-produce, deliver and regularly review staged mobility plans. 

Thisrewarding role also allows the OMSp to lead, inspire and mentor trainee staff, ensuring service excellence to help people with sight loss to live the life they choose.

Who we’re looking for

You will be a qualified Orientation and Mobility Specialist with experience of working with people who are blind and partially sighted. Alongside this you will have:

• Ability to build rapport with and obtain information from clients using person centred planning.
• Excellent people skills, including being able to provide emotional support and can successfully liaise and work with other professionals and volunteers. 
• Proven skills and approaches to work with people who have additional needs. 
• Good organisation and report writing skills and a commitment to Health & Safety at work.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to being successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We believe that wellbeing atwork is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs. As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs:

• Defined Contribution Personal Pension Plan
• A choice of Flexible Benefits equivalent to 3% of salary to purchase benefits though an on-line portal including Gym Membership, Travel Insurance, Healthcare and Hospital Treatment Plan, Dental Insurance, Additional Life Assurance, Health Screening, buying and selling annual leave (up to 3 days), Cashback to salary (up to 2% of salary equivalent)
• Discounts and Cashback Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Sick pay
• Occupational Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay enhanced above the statutory minimum.
• Life Assurance
• Childcare Vouchers
• Eye Care Vouchers

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close adverts early. 

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re starting a new piece of work in partnership with Wrexham Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Wrexham Community Micro- enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.

To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
• Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
• Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.

Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in Wrexham working across the borough. This is a 22 months fixed term contract.

Closing date for applications is on 7th September 2020 at 5.00pm and interviews will take place on 15th September 2020 virtually.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE

There has never been a more significant time to work in data science and AI. There is recognition of the importance of these technologies to our economic and social future: the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The technical challenge of keeping our data secure and private has grown in its urgency and importance. At the same time, voices from academia, industry, and government are coming together to debate how these technologies should be governed and managed.

The Alan Turing Institute, as the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, plays an important part in driving forward advances in these technologies in order to change the world for the better. 

The Institute is named in honour of Alan Turing, whose pioneering work in theoretical and applied mathematics, engineering and computing is considered to have laid the foundations for modern-day data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute’s goals are to undertake world-class research, apply its research to real-world problems, driving economic impact and societal good, lead the training of a new generation of scientists, and shape the public conversation around data and algorithms.

After launching in 2015 with government funding from EPSRC and five founding universities, the Institute has grown an extensive network of university partners from across the UK and launched a number of major partnerships with industry, public and third sector. Today it is home to more than 500 researchers, a rapidly growing team of in house research software engineers and data scientists and a business team.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Institute’s Senior Academic Engagement Manager, this new role will support and administer the Institute’s internal and external fellowship schemes and the university network of thirteen university partners, both of which are anticipated to expand further as the Institute matures. This role  will work closely with various teams across the Institute, as well as Turing University Leads and University Liaison Managers at Turing university partners, to support the smooth-running of the university partnerships and network.

The role is an excellent opportunity for someone excited by the prospect of shaping Institute processes and administration, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple Institute teams and acting as an Institute representative to Turing university partners.

As a new role the duties and responsibilities may evolve and change as the relationship between the Institute and its university network develop. Full time (1.0 FTE) secondments from any of the Turing’s partners will be considered.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the administrative lead between the Institute and its university partners and a contact point for enquiries and advice for university representatives and fellows.
• Work closely with the Turing’s Business Team, ULMs and TULs, to support the delivery of the Institute’s Turing Fellowship scheme, including but not limited to, annual reporting, contracts and agreements, finance and payments, website updates and fellow expenses.
• Support the coordination of other Institute fellowships including ESRC/Turing Fellows, Turing AI Fellows, and Distinguished Fellows.
• Respond to questions and provide advice to Institute staff on the university partner network and Institute fellowships.
• Ensure that the specific needs of Institute-affiliated researchers are properly communicated within the university and Institute, offering support and solutions as appropriate.
• Work closely with the People directorate and ULMs to support fellowship calls, including liaising with ULMs, communication to applicants, managing applicant lists and coordinating review panels.
• Support with onboarding and exiting fellows and organising induction days for new fellows.
• Act as the team champion for CRM, Flexigrant and the Purchase Management (Finance) system. Create, maintain, and update fellow CRM records and run regular reports as required.
• Coordinate reporting process for Turing Fellows with research projects.
• Contribute to fellowship process manual to document agreed processes, guidance notes and Institute-wide best-practice.
• Support the ULM team by maintaining the team SharePoint site, provide updates and reports as required, respond to general questions and organise and minute team meetings.
• Secretariat support for University Partner Board and Turing University Lead meetings.
• Prepare briefings and create reports as directed.
• Undertake any other duties from time to time as specified by the Senior Academic Engagement Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Experience of research/HE/academic administration
• A degree or equivalent qualification or work experience
• Experience of working co-operatively and effectively with academic and professional colleagues
• Excellent organisational skills combined with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly, under pressure, balance competing priorities/workloads and to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to form and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrable success working on projects across many teams and with multiple stakeholders
• Experience using discretion and judgement when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
• Pro-activity, demonstrating a high degree of initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Understanding of, or experience in, the research environment in Higher Education
• Experience coordinating and supporting project financial and contract management processes
• Previous experience of CRM and grant management software

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV, covering letter and contact details for your referees. Please see our jobs portal for further information. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 September 2020 at 23:59.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This role is offered on a full time (1.0 FTE) basis, initially on a one-year fixed term contract with a view to permanency. The annual salary is ranging from £25,000-£28,000 (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.

This job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the Institute and the role develop.  The role requires flexibility and adaptability and the post holder needs to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed in this job description.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly.  In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Projects Administrator

Location:                   Holborn, Central London (remote working during COVID- 19)

Salary:                       £23,000 - £27,000 per annum plus benefits

Type of contract:     Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Contract start:       ASAP

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 August 2020

This is an exciting opportunity for a very well-organised, self-motivated person, to join our busy national clinical audit team. This varied role will involve assisting with all matters relating to clinical audit activity from dealing with external enquiries from staff in hospitals, data entry and reporting tasks to coordinating meetings and training events.

About us:

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c40 staff in total). We use accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them. Most recently, ICNARC has been centrally involved in the response to COVID-19 through weekly reporting on admissions to, and outcomes from, intensive care. We are the UK methods centre for the CMO endorsed REMAP-CAP trial which is currently recruiting in 130+ sites in the UK.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced team administrator who will be proactive and take ownership of our administrative processes and procedures. As the first point of contact for our national clinical audit team, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

In order to succeed, you must be efficient, organised and take great care in attention to detail. This role requires a flexible approach to work with the ability to manage changing priorities.

In this role you will need:

• to have recent experience and be confident working with databases or information systems;
• to be self-motivated; able to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team;
• to have a passion for improving and developing procedures and processes to support more efficient working;
• to have an eye for detail and for presenting information clearly;
• to be positive, tactful and have a diplomatic approach with a good sense of confidentiality; and
• to share our passion for healthcare improvement.

What you’ll get in return

In return, you will receive an annual salary of £23,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience, working for a well- established not for profit in the centre of London. You will also receive a generous benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, per year and the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave;
• Flexible working which is fully embedded in our culture;
• Interest-free season ticket loans;
• Support with further academic/professional development; and
• An enhanced pension contribution after your first year of employment.

How to apply

Please read the job description for the role. The person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for.

For further information and to apply, please visit our careers site.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24th August 2020 with shortlisting for this role taking place as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified.
 

Equal Opportunities

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We do this by collecting information from all candidates on key characteristics which can be related to equality and diversity in employment.

No agencies please.

Corporate Administration Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Royal Medical College looking to strengthen its’ support for members and corporate administration in a purpose built new facility. The College require a hands on governance minded individual to ensure high quality maintenance of existing administrative processes and systems as well as providing direction for the future of the function. You will be responsible for projects such as the implementation of a governance review as well as ongoing development of robust and secure administrative processes. The delivery of high level secretariat services to Trustees and senior committees, individually and through team management is an essential element of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for operational management of a complex range of corporate policies and procedures.
• Management of governance processes and procedures, including elections and committee roles
• Be the primary point of contact and the face of Secretariat services for the Board of Trustees
• Oversee the implementation of a recent governance review
• Lead the management of corporate processes and for policies, registers and reports
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders on decisions and procedures
• Management of a team of 5 staff members 
• Continuous improvement of infrastructure, systems & procedures for committee administration
• Budget management
• Take accountability for the continuous improvement and development of corporate administration
• Documentation
• Data protection and corporate risk register management

The Successful Applicant:

• Proficient knowledge of overall Corporate Administration processes and requirements including management and oversight of policies, corporate (non-financial) reports strategic and annual reports with ability to monitor and advise across an organisation.
• Experience of working with Trustees in a Secretariat capacity.
• Be an individual who enjoys being hands on in their approach to administration and governance issues.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Have experience of managing and developing support staff.
• Have a track record of delivering business administration or corporate process projects.

The Role

The core elements of the role are as follows:

Strategic - Create - 5%, including setting strategic plans for corporate procedures

Operational - Implement - 15% - including oversight of implementation of processes, in conjunction with user expectations and resources.

Operational – Planning and Management - 80% - including planning and provision of work plans for the department and committees, Trustee Board support, management of reporting, budgets, documentation and processes, as well as Staff Management and communication to stakeholders and staff.

In addition to overall responsibility for the function of Corporate Administration and Committees, the post holder will be the lead person for governance matters or input into business plans and processes: Secretariat services, operational planning, budget setting, committee support, policies.

Overall the Corporate Administration Manager’s responsibility is for the continuous development of processes that support the College’s strategy, to initiate work that meets organisational and members’ needs for committee services, maximise effectiveness of processes and procedures as well as manage and develop an established and skilled support team.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and to apply for the role, please download the information pack and send your CV and completed supporting form via the application link.

Location:  EC1 London (current tempoary remote working)

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hrs per week); would consider Part Time (from 0.6 FTE/22.5 hrs per week)

Contract Type:  Materntiy cover (fixed term contract 12 months)

Role overview

We are recruiting for a Grants Officer (maternity cover) to join our grants and research team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in research funding but who is ready to move into or broaden their horizons beyond traditional research grants management in a grant making organisation. 

You will support the entire grants management life cycle, from pre- to post award, of a diverse and expanding portfolio grants. The role will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of these projects including the evaluation and reporting of outcomes and impact.

This is a highly collaborative and strategic focused role that will require the post-holder to work independently and confidently.

About you

You will have research funding experience, a keen interest to learn new skills and ambition to advance your career in the grants management field. You will have high attention to detail and manage, with appropriate support, a diverse workload.

Specifically, you will have:

• A degree level (ideally with an advanced degree) in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• Research and ideally grants management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships.

About the team

This role is within the grants and research team who are responsible for ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes funded by Moorfields Eye Charity.  Over the last five years charitable support, through our grant programmes, has supported over 350 projects and initiatives with £18 million in funding. 

About the charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is the main grant making and fundraising charity for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are in the early stages of a major capital campaign. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Charity have a once-in-a-century opportunity to create a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre. It will benefit Moorfields’ patients and those with sight problems worldwide.

It will push the boundaries of science, deliver breakthrough treatments to the front line of patient care and revolutionise eye healthcare around the world.

How to apply

Please submit a detailed covering letter and CV using the link. 

The covering letter and CV should clearly address your research and grants management experience and why this particular role appeals to you. They should, in total, be no more than three sides of A4.

Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be progressed.

Key dates

Closing date: 1 September 2020

Interview dates: 9-11 September 2020

Schmidt Science Fellows aims to develop the next generation of interdisciplinary science leaders to transcend disciplines, advance discovery, and solve the world’s most pressing problems.

We provide our Fellows with the skills and perspectives to accelerate discoveries, to develop solutions to the world’s pressing problems, and to become future leaders in science and society. Fellows are supported to pursue a postdoctoral placement in a world-leading laboratory anywhere in the world at a disciplinary pivot from their PhD. During their Fellowship year, they also participate in a varied and challenging Global Meeting Series that introduces new research ideas, techniques, and questions, in addition to a tailored training program and personalized mentoring. Our Fellows enjoy unparalleled intellectual and scientific freedom and membership of a supportive, lifelong community that provides a safe place to take scientific risks and push the boundaries of science. 

Each year we work with around 100 of the world’s top research organizations to identify the brightest candidates to apply for the Fellowship. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Manager will play a vital role within our growing team - providing logistical, analytical, and administrative support across the entire scope of our nomination, application, review, and selection processes.

Candidates must have hands-on experience of the higher education STEM sector and an understanding of how academia functions, particularly at the PhD and Post-Doctoral stages, and hold a post-graduate degree in a STEM discipline. Experience of academic selection processes and identification of reviewers within the STEM community would be advantageous, and excellent IT skills are a must. Ideally this will include experience of G Suite, CRM systems, admissions/ applications platforms and data management packages, along with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve across digital platforms.

If you are a highly skilled communicator, conscientious, and able to handle a large volume of work with consistent accuracy then please view the attached candidate pack.

How to Apply

Please send your curriculum vitae (no longer than 3 pages) plus covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) and the contact details of at least two referees (these will not be contacted without applicant’s permission), to our recruitment team. Contact details for the recruitment team can be found in the attached candidate pack.

Schmidt Science Fellows is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.

Schmidt Science Fellows is an initiative of Schmidt Futures, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. All Schmidt Science Fellows employees are employees of the Rhodes Trust

This is a two-year, fixed term appointment. 

Deadline for all applications – Friday 21 August 2020 at 12 noon (BST)

FELLOWSHIPS MANAGER
 

THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE

There has never been a more significant time to work in data science and AI. There is recognition of the importance of these technologies to our economic and social future: the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The technical challenge of keeping our data secure and private has grown in its urgency and importance. At the same time, voices from academia, industry, and government are coming together to debate how these technologies should be governed and managed.

The Alan Turing Institute, as the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, plays an important part in driving forward advances in these technologies in order to change the world for the better. 

The Institute is named in honour of Alan Turing, whose pioneering work in theoretical and applied mathematics, engineering and computing is considered to have laid the foundations for modern-day data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute’s goals are to undertake world-class research, apply its research to real-world problems, driving economic impact and societal good, lead the training of a new generation of scientists, and shape the public conversation around data and algorithms.

After launching in 2015 with government funding from EPSRC and five founding universities, the Institute has grown an extensive network of university partners from across the UK and launched a number of major partnerships with industry, public and third sector. Today it is home to more than 500 researchers, a rapidly growing team of in-house research software engineers and data scientists and a business team.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Institute’s Senior Academic Engagement Manager, this new role will manage the delivery of the Institute’s internal and external fellowship schemes including Turing Fellowships, Turing AI Fellowships and Turing/ESRC Fellowships.

Working in partnership with UKRI and BEIS the Institute welcomed the UK’s first cohort of Turing AI Fellows in Autumn 2019. The Fellowships Manager will spend approximately half of their time coordinating and supporting the appointed Turing AI Fellows in the delivery of their research. They will develop a sense of community and ensure the appointed fellows are connected and empowered to deliver collaborations across the AI network in the UK and specifically the Turing.

The post manages all elements of the Turing’s flagship fellowship scheme with over 350 Turing Fellows currently appointed. The role also manages other Institute fellowships including, but not limited to, ESRC-Turing Fellows and Distinguished Fellows. As all fellows are employed at UK universities, developing and maintaining strong relationships with Turing university partners and all sections of the Turing business team will be crucial to success in this role.

The role is an excellent opportunity for someone excited by the prospect of working with top talent in UK artificial intelligence, shaping Institute processes and administration, developing a community of Institute researchers, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple Institute teams and acting as an Institute representative to UK universities and programme funders/partners.

As a new role the duties and responsibilities may evolve and change as the relationship between the Institute and its university network develop. Full time (1.0 FTE) secondments from any of the Turing’s partners will be considered.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Turing’s Business Team, University Liaison Managers (ULMs) and Turing University Leads (TULs), to manage and oversee the Institute’s Turing Fellowship scheme. This includes reporting, contracts and agreements, cohort management, finance and payments, website updates and fellow expenses.
• Manage and oversee the delivery of the Turing AI Fellowship scheme’s research projects and awards. This will involve:
  • Working with the researchers to outline resource requirements, agree clear milestones and ensure that deliverables are completed on schedule.
  • Working with the Institute’s finance team to track project spend liaising with researchers and university research managers as required.
  • Preparing briefings and reports for the Institute’s leadership and BEIS/UKRI on the progress of each award.
  • Working alongside the communications team to disseminate the findings of each project.
  • Building a strong community of AI researchers centred on the grantees of the Turing AI Fellowship scheme.
• Act as the primary lead for all Fellowship matters between the Institute and its university partners and a contact point for enquiries and advice for university representatives and fellows.
• Provide managerial oversight, clear communications/updates and guidance to Turing staff on Institute fellowships.
• Act as the primary lead and liaise with external partners such as EPSRC and ESRC to facilitate and deliver joint fellowship schemes.
• Ensure that the specific needs of Institute-affiliated researchers are properly communicated within the university and Institute, offering support and solutions as appropriate.
• Work closely with the People directorate and ULMs to set up and lead fellowship calls, including but not limited to, liaising with ULMs, managing comms to applicants, managing applicant lists and organising review panels.
• Manage the onboarding and exiting of fellows and organise induction days for new fellows.
• Maintain up-to-date records that enable effective monitoring, control and evaluation of the scheme’s aims and objectives. Create, maintain, and update fellow CRM records and run regular reports as required.
• Develop and maintain a fellowship process manual to document agreed processes, guidance notes and Institute-wide best-practice.
• Prepare briefings and create reports as required.
• Undertake any other duties from time to time as specified by the Senior Academic Engagement Manager.

The Institute’s role in Wave 2 of the Turing AI Fellowships is still to be confirmed. As such, duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the demands of the Institute and the role develop.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Strong project management and organisational skills: the ability to plan, execute, and oversee numerous projects in an organised fashion with a strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of and experience in the research environment in Higher Education. Experience of working co-operatively and effectively with academic and professional services colleagues.
• Familiarity with UK funding councils’ processes, contracts, and reporting.
• Strong multi-tasking skills: the ability to balance competing priorities with minimal direction while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrable success working on projects across many teams and with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to form and maintain relationships with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Proven success working flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills: the ability to define, measure, and track key metrics for each scheme or project.
• Demonstrable experience managing all aspects of research project financial processes and contracts/agreements.
• Proven experience to use discretion and judgement when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Pro-activity, demonstrating a high degree of initiative.
• Strong community building skills: the ability to bring together people from different backgrounds and disciplines to work on successful collaborations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in managing complex research projects involving internal and external partners.
• Previous experience of CRM and grant management software.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV, covering letter and contact details for your referees. See our jobs portal for further information. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 13 September 2020.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a full time (1.0 FTE) basis, initially on a one-year fixed term contract with a view to permanency. The annual salary is £35,000-£38,000 (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies. 

The postholder will be based at the Institute’s site at the British Library, Euston Rd, London. Occasional travel nationally and internationally may be required to deliver the role.  

This job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the Institute and the role develop.  The role requires flexibility and adaptability and the post holder needs to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed in this job description.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly.  In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

In the autumn of 2020, the Dunhill Medical Trust will launch its new five-year plan: "Investing for Impact".  It was back in the 1980s that our founder's niece recognised that the shifting demographics would drive a need for investment in a high-quality research base to improve our understanding of the mechanisms of ageing and the delivery of innovation in the health and social care of older people.  Our charitable objects were never more relevant than they are today as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the opportunities are immense to support our academic and clinical researcher community to make real systemic change. 

Today, we are an independently endowed charitable trust, distributing c.£5m pa in grant funding and plan to play our part in three broad ways:

• investing in ideas
• connecting research and practice and
• fostering flourishing communities.

We now have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced research management professional to help us to shape and deliver our new strategic plan. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be the primary point of contact for organisations applying for funding for academic and clinical research.  As such, you will have responsibility for the development and delivery of the Trust’s core services, its commitment to high quality and its support for the research community.  If you have around five years’ relevant experience, a higher degree in a subject related to our work, the “can do” attitude and restless curiosity essential to the success of a small, expert team and think you can help us, go to our website to download the full job and person specification and find out how to apply.

Closing date:  1st September , 2020 at noon

The Dunhill Medical Trust, an independent charity (registered Charity Number: 1140372) and company limited by guarantee (registered in England: Company Number: 07472301). Registered Office: 5th Floor, 6 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AB. The Dunhill Medical Trust has no connection with the tobacco industry and complies fully with the Joint Protocol of Cancer Research and Universities UK on Tobacco Industry Funding to Universities (2004). 

Waverley Abbey College provides part-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Counselling and Spiritual Formation, as well as vocational courses that provide access to our Higher Education provision.

As Assistant Registry and Admissions Officer, you will be a key player within the Waverley Abbey College team. Your role will help us deliver high-quality higher education programmes, courses and conferences.

Working as part of a busy team, you will support the Registry and Admissions team in advising prospective students as they explore training options, updating their records as they move through the admission process, and ensuring entry qualifications are met and supported by the appropriate documents. In addition you will be responsible for producing management reports and the preparation of statutory returns for the Higher Education Statistics Agency to ensure external reporting requirements are met.

To be successful in this vital role, we require you to have experience in the use of databases, spreadsheets and compilation of complex statistical reports, to be able to work accurately (with statistical information and text), and to possess strong communication skills. Knowledge of Student Records systems and an understanding of higher education administration would be really useful.

Waverley Abbey College is part of CWR, a Christian Charity, and you therefore need to be supportive of and in sympathy with our aims and ethos.

Legal Adviser

Are you a bright and resilient lawyer looking to move in-house?

Do you enjoy new challenges and a fast-paced environment?

Legal Adviser Responsibilities:

The role will require you to provide in-house legal advice on all aspects of their lobbying and policy work as a trade association. A trusted source of high quality in-house advice and support, you will be keen to take on new areas of law and to expand the breadth of your knowledge and experience across a wide range of legal areas. You will enjoy the ability to influence outcomes, and will be rewarded by seeing the contribution you have made to changes in the industry.

Free from time recording and billing targets, you will have the discretion and autonomy to work on the issues of the day, responding quickly and adeptly to emerging priorities. Supported by the Chief Legal Adviser, you will welcome the responsibility to handle a diverse and complex workload.

This is a great opportunity to start or further your in-house career with providing a wide range of legal experience.

Legal Adviser Requirements:

Are you a bright, independent and decisive individual who enjoys juggling a variety of assignments, with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines?

Do you have the resilience and maturity to stand behind your technical expertise and provide confident and pragmatic legal opinion, whilst forming and maintaining strong and effective working relationships?

You should possess a strong academic record (including at least 3 A Levels at A/B grades in good quality academic subjects), hold a law or non-law degree (2:1 or above), and CPE/GDL qualification, and will be qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister. You will have experience in providing legal advice on one or more of the following areas: environmental law; contracts & torts; administrative law; animal health and welfare; CAP schemes; rights of way; EU law; or, litigation.

You will be fully computer literate, with the ability to adopt a self-sufficient approach to providing written or verbal advice.

You will have, or be keen to develop, an interest in farming issues and the agricultural industry.

About the organisation:

Our client is the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2TZ

Job type: Full Time, Contract (12 months), 35 hours per week

Salary: £41,939 per annum

Benefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme, a range of discounts through our NFU Benefits employee portal and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing date: 13th September 2020

Interview Date: 5th October 2020

You may have experience of the following: Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Advisor, Conveyancing, Adviser, Policy Advisor, Legal Advisor, Policy Advisor, Land Law, Environmental Law, Planning Law, Policy, Legal Executive, Associate, etc.

Ref: 93869

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally. 

The Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID) at IDS provides research evidence and delivers practical programmes which aim to redress the impact of discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, tackle poverty and exclusion, and promote people’s wellbeing and empowerment. 

We are looking for an individual to provide research and coordination support, and Arabic-English/English-Arabic translation for the CREID programme at IDS whcih includes the the Oral Heritage programme in Egypt, Iraq and Syria. 

The successeful candidate will have or be near to completing a master’s degree in a related subject and a broad knowledge of international development issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential in this role along with the ability to abstract, analyse, and synthesise academic material to a high standard. Knowledge of issues around Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) would be an advantage.

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research and policy organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy. FLEX is a small organisation that packs a big punch in terms of policy change and influencing.

About the role:

FLEX is looking for a passionate advocate with a strong policy background and a good grasp of the UK political system and demonstrable experience building relationships with key decision makers in FLEX’s field of work. Ideally, you will have expertise or a strong interest in one of the following areas in related fields: Parliamentary advocacy and legislative change, global supply chains governance, European and/or global policy platforms and tools.

You will work closely with FLEX's staff across all roles to help ensure FLEX’s policy, communications and networking activity is delivered to high standards.  In this role, you will work to build networks and contacts across the NGO sector, with academics and key media contacts in order to communicate FLEX’s message through a range of mediums and means. Above all this role requires someone with real passion and commitment to FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and an excitement for working in a small, dynamic team.

We encourage applications from people who identify as part of marginalised communities.

If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can consider what reasonable adjustments or support may be appropriate at the interview and task stage.

Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days per week, with flexibility to accommodate childcare responsibilities)

Deadline for applications: 9 am, 7th September 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2020

About you

1. You will have experience of proactively and independently working at the interface of public policy and research, ideally with an understanding of issues relating to modern slavery and human rights
2. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate with a wide range of policy stakeholders at all levels of seniority and the ability to successfully develop and maintain professional relationships
3. You will have a track record of working collaboratively with partners and demonstrate a good understanding of the need for the policy impact work of the PEC to complement and amplify, not duplicate, the similar work of such partners where there is overlap.
4. The Modern Slavery PEC is committed to being inclusive and diverse and particularly encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, BAME applicants, LGBT+ applicants and other minorities. The Centre is committed to being a values based organisation and, in the spirit of our values, we commit to proactively challenge bias and offer a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

The Role

1. The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• support the Director of Policy Impact in the implementation of the Modern Slavery PEC’s strategy for policy impact, working alongside the core team as well as the collaborating partners to ensure a fully interconnected and integrated approach
• closely monitor all relevant policy initiatives and emerging trends in the field, identifying opportunities for policy impact
• broker relationships between policy stakeholders and those conducting the Modern Slavery PEC’s research
• work alongside the Director of Policy Impact, to engage in horizon-scanning to identify potential areas in which we can develop our influence, deliver our evidence-based research and influence policy
• support the Director of Policy Impact in proactively involving people who are or were personally affected by modern slavery in the development of policy thinking and positioning
• act as an ambassador and a spokesperson for the Modern Slavery PEC; developing a network, promoting our expertise and identifying new opportunities
• provide tailored information to relevant audiences and individuals – the right insights to the right people at the right time, in an accessible and useable way – translating the PEC’s outputs into accessible form for different audiences
• work with the Communications Director to ensure external knowledge exchange communications are in line with the Modern Slavery PEC Communications Strategy
• identify key topics and mechanisms through which the Modern Slavery PEC can best use evidence to support stakeholders
• work with the Director of Policy Impact, Partnerships Manager, and the Communications Director to develop professional external relationships
• work alongside the Director of Policy Impact and the Impact Evaluation Manager to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Modern Slavery PEC’s policy-influencing activity

Key working relationships

Director

Director of Policy Impact

Research Director

Communications Director

Operations Director

Partnerships Manager

Impact Evaluation Manager

Finance and Administration Manager

Senior Management Board

AHRC

Person Specification

Relevant Experience

Experience in a policy-influencing role in modern slavery, human rights or a related area at a national level

Experience of policy development and national level influencing in a complex multi-stakeholder environment

Ability to analyse legislation and policy, and use this analysis to co-develop an organisational position

Demonstrable political awareness and the ability to gauge potential impact of policy change

Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering proactive and reactive influencing strategies, ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders

Demonstrated understanding of the mechanisms for national and international influencing

Highly developed relationship building skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

Experience of and commitment to involving users of services in the planning, development and delivery, as well as impact evaluation, of influencing activity

Excellent digital skills, with experience of using a wide variety of systems and a demonstrated ability for learning new tools with ease

Leadership and Management

Ability to lead and manage complex cross-organisational projects and work effectively

Ability to evaluate and improve influencing impact

Demonstrated high level of professional integrity

Teamwork and Collaboration

Proven ability to work collaboratively and set an example to the team

Demonstrable experience of working within a complex organisation and of exercising tact and sound judgement across professional collaborations

Communication Skills

Demonstrable highly developed communication skills – both orally and in writing

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