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.

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). 

To apply for this role you must be a native user of sign language or minimum BSL (British sign language) Level 3.

This role is based either at our London office (Liverpool Street area) or home based (must be commutable to London).

We are looking to appoint an information officer to deliver effective information, advice and wellbeing support to deaf people, via a variety of medium including our live-chat facility. Creating and managing an information bank; compiling relevant and topical information in a variety of formats.

We offer life assurance benefit and generous pension contributions to the right candidate.

Essential requirements are:

• Experience of working with deaf people
• Experience of delivery information or advice services
• Experience of working towards performance related outcomes/targets and providing associated reporting
• Promoting services through strong links with the deaf community
• Experience of providing information and advice in a professional capacity
• Effective communication skills
• Diplomacy and sensitivity in handling difficult situations and conflict
• IT skills involving MS Office and databases
• Ability to tailor communication to meet the needs of the audience
• Empathy and understanding of barriers faced by deaf people including when accessing health and other services
• Must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check, have a flexible approach to work and be willing to undertake mental health training

Application forms will need to be completed and information relating to this will be sent on Tuesday 25th August to interested candidates.

This post is subject to two references and an enhanced DBS check. Both have to be satisfactory to RAD.

Closing date:  Monday 31st August 2020

Interview date:   Wednesday 9th September 2020 (Interviews will be held in London or on Zoom)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual join a Royal Medical College looking to strengthen its’ support for members. The College requires a team player who will engage with committees that form a key part of the College’s work. The role supports the effective running of committees, acting as central point of contact for Chairs. You will be responsible for excellent and accurate administration, including minute taking and meeting management. You will have a clear and proactive approach to managing robust and secure administrative processes and an ability to work to established governance processes. If you like working in a small team, have an eye for detail and accuracy with an ability to moving effortlessly from basic administration to communicating with medical professionals then this role is perfect.

Responsibilities:

Committee Services for a number of committees

• Planning and organising committee meetings for allocated committees. Meetings are almost all held online via video conferencing 
• Management and preparation of agenda and papers with the Chair and circulation to committee members
• Attendance at committee meeting to take minutes
• Provide accurate formal minutes for review and approval
• Keep records and follow up any action points or decisions made by the committee.
• Build good working relationships with the Chair and committee members and provide support to the Chair to ensure smooth running of the committees
• Providing reports to the committee or College Council
• Communicate the work of the Committee and receive input to committee work from other stakeholders
• Manage the appointment and retirement of committee Chair and members according to standard governance processes.
• Maintain committee records and membership details on College systems.

The Successful Applicant:

• Experience of secretariat administration and servicing committees and / or senior level Boards
• Experience of working to support governance processes in a professional body or membership organisation e.g. working with terms of reference and appointments processes
• An individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to write clear and concise minutes, reports and documents
• Have excellent organisation and planning skills, especially with regard to meetings, meeting arrangements and documentation, including video/online meetings  
• Be someone with ability to use own initiative and able to form good working relationships at all levels and with externally based professionals and volunteers
• Have a track record of working with a team and willing to contribute to team and corporate aims

To apply, please send download and complete the supporting information form, and email it with your CV via the application link.

Early applications are recommended as received applications would be considered on a daily basis and candidates may be interviewed before the application deadline.

BIHR’s Human Rights Officers are an integral part of the team, enabling change through human rights by working with People, Communities, and Systems, taking what we learn from this to influence Policy.

A passion for human rights in the UK is a must. A commitment to ensuring the best possible practical use of domestic standards outside the courts is essential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid knowledge of the Human Rights Act. This not an entry level role, and requires a level of experience of working directly with people using public series, community and advocacy groups, or public authorities.

BIHR is based at QMUL School of Law in East London. In exchange for our offices we teach a module on human rights, providing undergraduates with a course that focuses on the practical work of a human rights organisation. Our HROs assist with the development and deliver of this innovative clinical model. The role is home-based initially, due to Coronavirus. When a return to the office commences the ability to travel to the office for a min. of 4 days monthly within the core hours of 10am-4pm, will be required. Whilst much of our delivery is currently digital, when face to face work returns, the HRO role includes significant and regular travel across the UK. This includes overnight stays / early starts / late finishes (TOIL policy applies). A willingness and ability to travel regularly for work is a key requirement for this role

Main tasks and Responsibilities

All staff members are required to deliver their work in accordance with BIHR’s core mission, always acting in the best interest of the charity. A genuine commitment to supporting change through human rights across the UK is required at all times.

A Human Rights Officer’s main responsibilities will be to develop, deliver, review and improve information resources and one-off training sessions, all on the practical use of UK human rights law (non-litigation). These training sessions will be for people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups, and public services and authorities

• Develop current human rights information resources, including guides, handbooks, factsheets. Identifying and creating new resources, once agreed with PPM.
• Develop our online advocacy tools that sit under Your Human Rights. Identifying and creating new online tools, once agreed with PPM.
• Deliver a range of one-off training sessions through BIHR’s open calander. Identifying and creating new trainings, once agreed with PPM.
• Deliver a range of one-off training sessions for client teams
• Provide short talks for a range of audiences. Identifying potential new clients and working with the PPM to develop these relationships.
• Reflect on the evaluation learnings of the above and incorporating this into future activities.
• Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
• To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences

Develop, deliver, review and improve programmes on change through human rights. This is to be done alongside people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups and public services and authorities (including frontline staff, mangers and leaders, local and national commissioners and regulators)

• Develop, deliver and evaluate a range of projects with the above audiences, and a clear understanding of the needs of these different groups (rights-holders and duty-bearers)
• Use of a range of different learning and engagements approaches, including training, peer learning, network development, case and practice reviews, policy reviews and developments, and think creatively about the best means of supporting human rights capacity development.
• Establish clear project plans to guide deliverables and set expectations with partners, ensuring timely and effective interventions delivered within budget.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluations, with an emphasis on participative qualitative learning which can be shared internally and externally, including ensuring relevant information is collected and available for funder reporting.
• Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
• To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences

Develop, deliver, review and improve policy work which enables people, community groups and public services/authority staff be heard in national debates about human rights law and policy

• Keep up to date with policy and legal reviews and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the practical value of a human rights approach to other laws and policy.
• Keep up to date with policy and legal review and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the value of domestic human rights law for people in their everyday lives.
• Lead policy interventions on the above by developing BIHR and joint/shared evidence submissions, policy papers, briefings, etc.
• Develop BIHR’s online communities of practice (3: people, community groups, public service/authority staff) supporting people to share their experiences to feed into policy interventions  
• Keep up to date with European and International mechanisms offering BIHR the opportunity to share evidence and commentary on human rights in the UK for the benefit of those we support. Agreeing any interventions with the PPM and actioning.

Research, analyse and produce commentary on a range of human rights issues impacting people’s everyday lives in the UK

• Use BIHR’s monitoring and evaluation data, and input from communities of practice, to research key human rights issues in the UK and develop public commentary
• Identify and respond to relevant external research and commentary on human rights issues relevant to BIHR’s work
• Provide commentary via a range of means including blogs and news pieces (for BIHR and for other groups and media), research papers, social media, etc.
• Keep up to date on key changes to law, policy and practice on UK human rights legislation, e.g. case law developments, new laws, etc.

Represent BIHR professionally and proactively including managing existing relationships and developing new ones, and participating in networks, forums and working groups

• Maintain and develop BIHR’s current relationships in the voluntary and public sectors, both on an individual basis and via network and forum memberships.
• Use initiative to identify and forge relationships with new partners and forums.
• Primary contact for your designated programme and policy work and relationship management and development.
• Ensuring good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners and technical suppliers such as designers.

Additional supporting areas of work

• Work with the staff team to identify and secure income generating or fundraising opportunities to support BIHR’s growth and development.
• Supporting senior staff to ensure effective funder reporting.
• Teaching on our clinical module at QMUL Law School, sharing practical insights into BIHR’s work, convened by BIHR’s Director and PPM.
• Supporting colleagues with research and communications, including on social media and website development.
• Actively participating in internal meetings, review and development processes

Any other relevant duties as required by the Director or the PPM

Person specification

ESSENTIAL

Personal qualities

• Passionate commitment to BIHR’s mission and values and to working in the charity sector
• Strong team player with ability to get stuck in within a small organisation
• Efficient, reliable, flexible and collaborative working style and the ability to demonstrate initiative
• Self-motivating with ability to work effectively from home as part of a virtual team and in an office environment
• The ability, and appreciation of the need for, travel across the UK to deliver this role

Human rights knowledge and experience

• At least two years of experience of working on human rights, with specific experience of the Human Rights Act.
• A Masters level understanding of the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights, developed either through academic study or equivalent work-related experience.
• At least one year’s work experience of working in the charity sector or the public sector in a similar role.
• At least one year’s work experience developing an understanding of human rights standards in the delivery of health and social care, particularly mental health and/or mental capacity law.
• Demonstrable practical experience of human rights in relation to another area of people’s interactions with public services (e.g. housing, children, education, immigration, policing, welfare, etc.).

Learning and development skills and experience

• At least one years’ experience of development and delivery of rights-based training for adults, preferably including UK human rights.
• At least one years’ experience of developing and delivering programmes to build the capacity of people to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to bring about social change. (By capacity building we mean more than training). This can be with people directly, with community, advocacy or voluntary sector groups, or with staff in public services/ authorities, or a combination of these.
• Experience of creative approaches to technical or legal training.
• Experience of the development of practical information resources for people to support them to make change in their lives.
• Experience of development and implementation of monitoring and evaluating work and learning from this for future practice.

Policy, research and communications skills and experience

• At least one years’ experience of policy work, demonstrating a practical understanding of political and parliamentary processes.
• Experience of developing and drafting policy submissions (e.g. work related to government consultations, parliamentary and other inquiries, or other international processes).
• Work related experience of conducting research either desk-based/legal research and/or participative research directly with stakeholder.
• Ability to understand and communicate the practical significance of complex legal issues (preferably human rights) for non-legal audiences, using plain and engaging language.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills, including the ability to communicate appropriately with a range of audiences.
• Excellent networking and relationship management skills, developed through demonstrable experience.

Computer and digital skills

• Technologically confident, working from a remote access cloud-based system
• High level skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Demonstrable ability to learn new packages, including BIHR’s website and social media platforms and programmes

Organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, including meticulous proof-reading and editorial support to colleagues
• Excellent administration and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to a high standard
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, including remotely and adapt to a fast-moving environment

DESIRABLE

• Experience of using video conferencing or similar tools to delivery online sessions or a clear demonstrable ability to do so
• Experience of co-production approaches to working
• Experience of developing easy read material
• Knowledge of UN mechanisms relevant to the UK
• Experience of social media for professional purposes
• Experience of working with children or young people to deliver education and training
• Experience of delivering university level education

To apply for the post

Please use the application form provided. CVs or cover letters will not be considered. Please read the application form carefully and complete it in accordance with the instructions, particularly the personal statement section, which should address every part of the above person specification. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. No agencies please. Completed applications must be received by 10am Monday 10 August 2020. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be online via Zoom are likely to take place on Friday 21 August 2020 you should be available for and online interview on this date. If you have not heard back by that date, please note you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.

We operate a rigorous interview process, which will consist of:

• A prepared verbal communication task for you to present at the interview (max 10 mins)
• A timed written task which you will be asked to complete within a time period prior to the interview, which you can chose (max 2-hour task)
• An online interview with a panel with unseen questions, using Zoom (max. 90 mins)

About us

Christian Aid has recently launched its new organisational strategy and Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Strategic Plan. This is a wonderful opportunity to help develop and implement sector-leading partnerships which will inspire more people to leave Christian Aid a gift in their Will. As Legacy Partnerships Specialist, you will be responsible for developing an effective legacy partnerships strategy, enhancing our reach and impact. Of particular importance will be to transform our relationships with our churches to enable both Christian Aid and the churches to maximise legacy income.

You will be a pivotal member of the Legacies and Fundraising & Supporter Engagement management teams, and the wider CA.

About the role

Legacies are Christian Aid's largest source of income, are one of our key fundraising priorities and have great potential to grow further. This new role, a leader within the Christian Aid Legacies team, will grow our legacy income by developing partnerships with our sponsoring and other partner churches, with solicitors and more widely across and beyond the sector to maximise the amazing potential legacies have. The forming and expanding of partnerships with organisations and churches is a key component of a sector leading legacy strategy that you'll need to help develop and implement, increasing the number of people who leave Christian Aid a gift in their will while maximising the impact of the brilliant bequests from our legators.

Influencing key stakeholders within and outside Christian Aid, this role will increase legacy giving by raising the profile of legacies across Christian Aid making everyone a legacy fundraiser. They will need to have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills and be passionate about legacies. Working closely with the Legacy team and the Head of Marketing and Fundraising, they will develop sector leading partnerships to promote the opportunity to leave a legacy gift. By doing so they will help to lead a step change in legacy income in order to further Christian Aid's mission to create a world where everyone can life a full life, free from poverty and enhance our ability to deliver our 2019 - 2026 Global Strategy “Standing Together”. .

About you

You are an inspirational team player who can engage with stakeholders and motivate external partners, staff and volunteers. You will need to have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills.

Knowledge:

-In depth knowledge (both practical and academic) and a current and sophisticated understanding of legacies

-Knowledge of the church and denominational structure preferred.

-Experience of budget management

-Proficient in financial and supporter data analysis

-Knowledge and understanding of general leadership and management principles and best practice

-Graduate equivalent with ideally a professional qualification

-Appreciation of the possible issues/challenges facing a leading UK charity

Experience:

-Extensive experience, and a proven track record, in partnership roles, ideally legacies.

-Significant experience in the development of partnerships in a variety of organisations.

-Experience of working in high calibre teams and cross-organisational functions.

Skills & attributes

-Proven skill in planning, complex problem solving, negotiating and influencing at senior levels within an organisation.

-Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, able to adapt to changing workloads and ensuring key deadlines are met

-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

-Ability to establish and retain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external

-Strong influencing and negotiation skills

-Organised approach to project based work

-IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office - includes database skills and Microsoft Word and Excel

-Ambition, drive, energy and enthusiasm to inspire partners in this critical area - future-proofing vital income streams

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Project Manager - ALNAP

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2021

Salary: £34,988 – £41,574 per annum

Location: London

Ref: ALNAP/05/20

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable

and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About us

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. (odi.org)

ALNAP, hosted in the ODI, is a global network of NGOs, UN agencies, members of the Red Cross/Crescent Movement, donors, academics, networks and consultants dedicated to learning how to improve response to humanitarian crises. ALNAP believes that by improving the quality, availability and use of knowledge and evidence from previous responses we can make the system perform better and be more accountable. To do this, ALNAP facilitates learning between our Network Members, host the largest library of evaluations of humanitarian action, carry out original research and host events and conferences

The ALNAP Project Manager (PM) will oversee the day-to-day development and management of ALNAP projects of medium to high complexity providing oversight and information to the Operations and Partnerships Manager and ALNAP Director. The PM will be responsible for the project management cycle, coordinating the delivery of outputs to time and to budget, contributing to and taking ownership of the workplan, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders and maintaining up to date information on project finances, delivery, timeline and risks.  The ALNAP PM will support the Operations and Partnerships Manager and Director of ALNAP in developing methods and strategies to ensure that programme activities achieve goals and agreed outputs.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Financial management and reporting: tracking and coordinating financial information flows; managing quarterly expenditure tracking and invoicing to tight donor deadlines, and ensuring compliance with the donor’s Financial Principles, value for money and key performance indicators.
• Governance: designing and managing the reporting process; responsibility for ensuring regular reporting on performance and compliance to the funder is delivered according to an agreed timetable.
• Planning and performance support: providing guidance and support to project teams within ODI for planning, delivery and reporting; co-ordinating with key internal support teams; maintaining an overview of output delivery and flagging any risks to the Operations and Partnerships Manager and ALNAP Director.
• Manage all business development processes: identification of new opportunities/donors; securing additional funding; leading the process of the preparation of bids and proposals; developing budgets and tailoring technical documentation.
• Strategic communications and knowledge management: coordinating the development and functioning of internal and external communications systems, networks, intranet, website, etc. to ensure strong internal and external relationships for the project; managing activities and supporting teams to promote project output dissemination and uptake, with input from colleagues in the Communications team.
• Partnerships and external relations: working with the team on formalising key partnerships and relationships for project implementation; facilitating external relations with relevant stakeholders; convening high-level project and stakeholder meetings as required.

About you:

• Education to Masters’ degree level or equivalent level of experience
• Significant knowledge of project cycle management
• Thorough understanding of different costing models
• Solid understanding of financial management as part of the project cycle
• Experience of donor narrative and financial reporting
• Knowledge and experience of coordinating proposals, reports and donors and knowledge management
• Knowledge of humanitarian policy issues
• Experience managing medium to large sized projects throughout the full project cycle
• Experience of working within complex business models and of managing projects to maximise their contribution to the organisation’s financial and strategic objectives.
• Experience in donor compliance and administrative procedures, donor relationship management, including both financial and narrative reporting.
• Proven experience of conducting contract negotiations independently
• Successful experience of budget monitoring in multiple currencies including experience of creating accurate and timely financial reports.
• Experience of costing and budgeting according to different models and templates.
• Experience of participating in the development of proposals
• Experience of establishing systems and procedures to support project implementation
• Experience of coordinating project teams
• Ability to lead and coordinate complex project teams,
• Proven ability to understand the business environment and balance the requirements of the projects with the needs of the organisation.
• Ability to understand the needs of donors and partners and to make business-savvy decisions
• Ability to innovate in order to overcome problems
• Advanced IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and databases
• Ability to write well and to prepare reports with minimum supervision
• Multitasking skills in a high-pressure environment
• Exceptional planning, organisation and execution skills
• Ability to work to own initiative with minimum supervision
• Excellent ability to build cross cultural relationships with partners and colleagues at various levels of seniority.
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Effective communication skills

Closing date: 13th August 2020

Interview Date: 20th August 2020

For more information, please download an application pack here. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or email [email protected].

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

STOP THE TRAFFIK (STT) is a global organisation that has pioneered a systemic solution to disrupt human trafficking using an intelligence led, technology driven model.

STT is a unique group of highly motivated individuals with roles that transcend multiple sectors such as business, intelligence analysis, community activism, creative campaigns and digital communications. The organisation is in a new growth phase, which means we are now looking for a bilingual Arabic and English speaking Project Officer/Analyst to work with the team.

This is a newly created, full-time role within the STOP THE TRAFFIK team conveniently located in London Waterloo.  The primary responsibility for this role, will be to research instances of trafficking occurring between Syria, Turkey and Greece, the routes taken and the methods used by traffickers to target victims. This research will work towards keeping refugees safe from exploitation and providing them with the appropriate help and support they need.

We are looking for a focused individual who has a passion for research, analytics and using data to make a difference to others.  For this role you must be fluent in both English and Arabic languages to a high level, both written and spoken.  Fluency in other languages such as Turkish, Farsi or Greek will also be an advantage.

You will be managed and supported by the Communications Project Manager. To thrive in this role, you will need to enjoy working in a fast-moving and pressured working environment that thrives on participation, collaboration and innovation.

In return for your commitment and hard work, you will become part of a friendly, dynamic team of professionals, as well as:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years.
• Flexible working practices
• Joining a non-contributory pension scheme with 7% employer contributions
• the opportunity to join a Health Cashback plan

If this role interests you please click "Apply" on this page or go to the STOP THE TRAFFIK website for further information or contact Oasis UK  for an application pack.  CVs alone will not be accepted.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Please take the time to pass this vacancy on to anyone who may be suitable.

Closing date for applications:  Noon, Monday 10th August 2020

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th August 2020 (possibly online)

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Full-time, 40 hours/week (inc breaks)

Salary £23,801 per annum (inc London Weighting)

Applicants will be committed to the values of STOP THE TRAFFIK and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for accredited Generalist and Debt Advisers to provide comprehensive advice and support to clients in Merton and Lambeth.  If you have at least one year’s post certificate training, are accredited to give debt advice (for Debt Adviser role), passionate about supporting individuals and families in need and interested in joining a dedicated, professional team we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly with clients.  You will be meticulous in your work, especially when supporting clients and maintaining case records for continuity of follow up advice and casework.  You will also be very well informed with regards to legislation, case law and policy changes relating to debt and benefits.

You must be prepared to work flexibly, currently due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, work will be home based until a time when our offices (Mitcham, Morden and Streatham Hill) and outreach venues re-open.Our offices have excellent public transport links and Mitcham also has a carpark. We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities dependent on service demands.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity with extensive experience and expertise in attendance, parental engagement and safeguarding for disadvantaged children and families, with proven outcomes and success in increasing attendance and reducing exclusions.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop our service in supporting schools growing needs. Although based in London, it will require travel across England at times. The post holder will manage a team of practitioners and support SHS, schools and members to promote positive outcomes for children and their families.

Schools Coordinator
Location: London (with travel across England)
Hours: Part Time - 3 days per week - Term time only plus 2 weeks
Salary: £16,130 to £17,205 per annum depending on experience

The successful candidate will have a confident ability to form professional partnerships with schools and other agencies and proven experience of sharing good practice and setting high standards. They will also have experience of managing staff and working effectively to build family resilience and be highly skilled in engaging children and their families.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 19th August 2020
Interviews: Friday 21st August 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button to be directed to the School-Home Support website where you can download the relevant information pack and application form. 

School-Home Support​ ​takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

The post holder will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.

No agencies please.