Our client, a leading London university, is looking for an EA & Comms Officer on a temporary basis to provide key support and oversee the smooth running of the central office.

Providing an efficient, confidential and professional service, the post holder will carry out a wide range of administrative duties, including acting as the first point of contact, dealing with enquiries, managing correspondence, maintaining the director's diary and organising travel. You will also be required to coordinate a calendar of meetings, follow up on actions, take minutes, organise and maintain databases and liaise with senior academics. In addition, you would be responsible for facilitating effective communication, working with the Director and Institute Manager to deliver appropriate focused communications to staff and maintaining associated mailing lists.

In order to be considered for this post, you must be available immediately and have previous experience of working in a university. This role will be suitable for an experienced PA with experience of providing support within a higher education establishment. With excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload, you will have excellent communication skills and be confident in dealing with people at all levels of seniority.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

City in the Community (CITC) currently have an exciting opening for an Insights Coordinator to join our team on an initial 12 month fixed-term basis. Established in 1986, CITC is the registered charity of Manchester City FC and uses the brand of the parent Club to deliver award-winning programmes centred around Health, Education and Inclusion. The projects engage and impact over 30,000 lives in Manchester annually.

The successful candidate will have complete ownership of administrating crucial charity monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes and systems, as well as being the first port of call for day to day productivity and outcome reporting queries from the team.  

Reporting to the Insights Manager this person will play a key part in ensuring that the charity receives efficient, effective MEL delivered to the highest standard, driving maximum impact on the social outcomes in Manchester that CITC is tackling. The successful candidate will need to be organised, curious minded, and driven to ensure the charity maintains its strategic mission, and that it’s activities result in the intended outcomes in a well evidenced and timely manner.

The role has ample opportunity for the successful candidate to build their generalist impact evaluation research and MEL experience; supporting managers with evaluations, quality monitoring, accountability, learning and gathering of case studies.

This is a fantastic opportunity and would suit someone who has defined career aspirations in MEL of charity interventions tackling social issues and who are looking to develop their experience and skills within a supportive environment.

Accountabilities include:

• Coordinating all Insights team monitoring and productivity related administration
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• This includes:
• Maintaining CITC’s database that monitors productivity, output and externally set outcomes.
• Advising the team as a first point of contact for all data and reporting queries.
• Creating and delivering reports outlining progress against KPIs, outcomes and impacts set both externally and internally.
• Gathering case studies in line with programme outcomes in the programme delivery field (schools, colleges, community settings etc.)
• Identifying trends and opportunities for specific training interventions, either in groups or one to one, that increase compliance, understanding and capability, and ensure the system is being used to its full potential.
• Supporting on experimental research projects both quantitative and qualitative that evidence the impacts of the charity.
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• Working closely with the programme delivery teams of coaches, educators and programme managers, communicating and processing required updates to ensure reporting guidelines and deadlines are achieved.
• Maintaining accurate departmental systems, hard-copy and digital filing and Insights shared drive to ensure accurate monthly reporting to the business of key output and KPI statistics. 
• Coordinating general Insights administration to ensure charity processes are adhered to. This includes raising PO’s, stationery orders, booking facilities for internal and external meetings, and general post.
• Providing support to the Insights Manager with project work related to the CITC Theory of Change and impact evaluations, to support Insights department’s MEL which ensures CITC’s wider strategic objectives.

Scope of Job

The Insights Coordinator role is an integral one for CITC, providing support to every member of the delivery team. The role links the delivery team with wider MEL structures helping to ensure consistency in how our monitoring processes are applied. 

It's crucial that applicants are organised, pragmatic and able to work in a high-paced environment – there are often conflicting high-priority pieces of work all happening at the same time.

A friendly, open manner is also essential due to the varied stakeholders that the role is in contact with. At the same time, the successful candidate will be comfortable asking questions of the team, in the right way, in order to understand issues further, identify risks to our processes and escalate these to the appropriate person. Communication is key in this role.

We’d be especially keen to hear from you if you have experience or knowledge of the charitable/voluntary sector, academic research in sociology or psychology fields, or have experience working in community or education interventions.

Finally, an understanding of GDPR legislation and how this affects MEL data collection, storage and use is advantageous.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

The City Football Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and other vulnerable people across our business. Appointment to this post will be subject to Safer Recruitment processes including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service, prior to taking up the role.

Post: Research Assistant (Grade 6)

Job Location: Oxford and Wantage 

Responsible to: Head of the Oxford Epilepsy Research Group and Deputy Chief Executive at SUDEP Action

Hours of Work: 20 – 37.5 hours per week (flexible depending on experience)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata (Full-time equivalent at 37.5 hours)

Benefits: 25 days plus bank holidays and extra days after two years (pro rata), 3% employers pension contribution and flexi time scheme.

Probation: Appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a

probationary period of three months.

Role

If you are passionate about using your research skills and experience to make a difference, this is an opportunity to join an Oxfordshire-based not-for-profit organisation, specialising in researching and improving patient care.

This position will be jointly managed by the charity, SUDEP Action, and the Oxford Epilepsy Research Group. The role will support the charity’s ambition to pilot ‘best practice interventions’ for risk management and care after an epilepsy death in Oxfordshire, with the aim of providing a flagship research model that can be replicated across the UK.

SUDEP Action have an international reputation as a key authority in tackling premature mortality in epilepsy working with organisations, research and clinical professionals and policy-makers, to promote excellent levels of health care policy and practice.

If you are experienced in conducting relevant research and understand the academic research environment (or experience of the health service, epilepsy or voluntary sector) this is a perfect chance to be involved in life saving research - which will make impact and change. 

Due to expansion Brian Jackson College are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.  We have a range of opportunities available for a Maths (GCSE), Functional skills including PSE, art and science tutor. Brian Jackson College are owned and managed by the Yorkshire Children’s Centre which is a medium sized Charity based in Kirklees.

The aim of the school is to promote inclusion, raise standards of behaviour and achievement with a vision where young people achieve their full potential in life.

Our Ethos is to offer a fresh start to all students; challenging and supporting them to achieve, developing self-belief and aspirations to support and encourage positive progression by proactive early intervention.

The successful candidate will deliver an educational curriculum to small groups of students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, providing them with an opportunity to develop personal, academic and vocational  skills and reach their full potential.

Brian Jackson College is an Ofsted ‘GOOD’ school supporting students that have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream secondary schools school. If you want to make a difference to a young person’s future and support them in reaching their full potential then this is the job for you. Staff have created a strong community atmosphere and operate an open door policy.

Experience in supporting children with SEMH is essential. All successful candidates will have an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.

NQT and individuals working towards a qualification may be considered.

Marketing Officer - (22 hours Part Time)

Central London

£26,000 - £29,000 (Full time equivalent)  + Benefits

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

We are seeking a Marketing Officer to join our Communications and Marketing team on a part time basis. The team is committed to keeping members, partners, staff and other stakeholders engaged, informed and involved in the Society’s activities.

Reporting to our Sales and Marketing Manager, you will be joining the Society at an exciting time as we deliver our Strategy 2018-2022 and celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2020. You will have specific responsibility for the marketing of our journals, helping to develop compelling messaging to drive awareness of and submissions to our journals, as well as working on evidence-based campaigns for institutions and individuals. Ideally, you will bring experience of working in a journals environment and want to apply your talents to ensuring excellent engagement with institutional customers and microbiology researchers.

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 1st January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Are you interested in using your professional skills to make a transformative and long-term difference to society? If so, please read on. 

BBRC is an award-winning social investment company. We bring together ethically minded investors with projects that generate financial returns and social impact in our region. That includes investment in businesses with a strong social or environmental purpose, and in charities looking to create new income streams. We’re passionate about using business to create positive social outcomes.BBRC is emerging as a strategic force for good in the Bristol and Bath region and recycles all profits for further investment.We are committed to creating positive impact in the West of England using investment as a tool.

The importance of the Operations Executive: about the role

The Operations Executive’s job is to get our team working effectively, with efficient systems and processes. You’ll play a key role as part of a small team, in a rapidly evolving business with the opportunity to make a difference in the social sector in the Bristol and Bath region. You will need to be happy taking ownership of varied pieces of work which ensure the efficient running of the business and smooth delivery of excellent service to our clients. The role suits a highly organised team player, who can bring energy, ideas, and importantly, muck in with the tasks at hand.

These include:

• Operations management - including HR,IT, communications,social impact, data storage and management of outsourced services.
• Governance, stakeholder management and secretariat support for board meetings.
• Project management and general business administration.
• Office and facilities management, including maintenance of IT systems and processes.
• Human resources policies and procedures, general HR administration.
• Organising team events, coordinating volunteer and intern placements.
• Event management and promotional materials.
• Internal communications.
• External comms: Social media, email and website content.
• Maintenance of Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.

To apply please attach your CV and cover letter.

Package 

• Salary: £25,000
• A defined contribution pension scheme. 
• 25 days holiday. 
• Potential for flexible working arrangements, by mutual agreement 

LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), one of Europe’s leading economic research centres, is seeking an experienced Communications and Events Officer to maintain the public profile of the Centre’s research and activities. You will join us at an exciting time - recently awarded ESRC Research Institute Status, the CEP will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020 with a series of events and activities you will help design and deliver.

You will be responsible for the organising the Centre’s public conferences and lectures, as well as its day-to-day communications. You must have strong IT skills, with the ability to use a range of software for websites, contact databases, social media platforms and impact analytics. With an eye for designing attention-catching material for web pages and paper publications, you will have experience of delivering varied events and publications programmes from concept to delivery. Proven writing and editing skills in English are a must. You will have the confidence to juggle multiple deadlines, using your initiative to ensure the smooth running of events and a communications unit responding to a constantly changing policy environment. You will need persuasive skills to maximise contributions from, and assist, our friendly research, academic and administrative colleagues.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

The post starts as soon as possible. Interviews will take place in January. Please send a CV and an accompanying letter detailing how your experience fulfils the requirements of the post.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role please contact Harriet Ogborn on 020 7955 7285.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd January 2020 23.59. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Head of Communications and Development will play a key role at the heart of Latin Link’s operations, leading the department responsible for developing compelling digital and written content to share the good things Latin Link is involved in as well as developing relationships with supporters, donors and trusts. This is a pivotal role which is interdepartmental in nature, taking part in strategic discussions and helping to deliver an integrated organisation-wide communications and fundraising strategy.

You will need to collaborate closely with the other department heads, to build trust with individuals throughout our organisation and beyond in our wider network of partners, sponsors, and churches. Reporting to the Britain and Ireland Team Leader, you will be responsible for two in-house staff members.

This is a hugely varied role for a confident communicator and fundraiser, with great opportunity for creative input and collaborative working. The six key areas of responsibility are:

• Strategy: Developing, implementing and monitoring the communications and fundraising strategies
• Collaboration: Working closely with the other department heads to ensure that the department supports and is integrated with the work of other departments
• Communication: Keeping a wide range of audiences informed about and engaged with Latin Link, through a variety of communication channels, including print, web and social media
• Profile: Raising Latin Link’s profile in creative and innovative ways
• Engagement: Attracting and expanding supporter engagement with Latin Link through financial and non-financial commitments. Working closely with the Head of Mobilisation to deliver a supporter development strategy
• Brand identity: Reviewing, refreshing and advocating for Latin Link’s brand identity

The closing date for applications is midnight 19 January 2020.

Latin Link is an international community with a calling to love and serve God and our neighbour. Our members work with local Christians to meet diverse needs, from caring for street children to training church leaders; from supporting prisoners to generating employment opportunities.

ICT Support Worker (Student Placement)

Contract: Fixed-term, 3 years
Hours: 28 per week
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Salary:  £16,674 per annum (full-time equivalent of £20,843 per annum) plus generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and group life assurance

We have an exciting student placement opportunity as an ICT Support Worker at Freedom from Torture. You will carry out day-to-day ICT administrative tasks; being the first point of contact for ICT support issues, troubleshooting PC and software problems, ensuring data backups are done, setting up and manage the audio visual equipment for presentations and training. Also, you will be assisting the ICT team in various ICT related projects.

You must be able to provide good levels of customer service with ICT system users, have experience of Windows 10 and be able to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

Since 1985 Freedom from Torture has been the only UK human rights organization dedicated to treating and supporting torture survivors who seek refuge in the UK. We do this primarily through psychological therapies but also services which document torture forensically, practical legal and welfare support and creative groups.

Thanks to the dedication of our staff and volunteers – as well as thousands of passionate supporters and funders – thousands of torture survivors have been able to rebuild their lives in incredibly difficult circumstances.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Cuong Nguyen, ICT For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Cuong Nguyen, ICT Manager at Freedom from Torture's London Centre. 

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click the link provided.

Please note CV and cover letter addressing the JD and Specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Closing date:  19 January 2020
Expected date of interviews: Week commencing 27 January 2020

Freedom from Torture is striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

No agencies please

Operations and Governance Manager - Full Time - 2 years fixed term contract initially

Location - Central London, with some travel within the UK and potential for international travel. Flexible working available

Salary - £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

Reporting to Chief Executive

Overall purpose of job

To support the Chief Executive and team in delivering the strategic objectives of the Society.

The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) is one of the world's leading microbiology societies. It is recognised internationally for the support it provides the microbiological community, the scientific integrity and quality of its academic journals and its accurate and evidence-based communications.

Key responsibilities:

The Operations and Governance Manager will provide key support to the Chief Executive (CE) and Executive Committee (EC) of trustees to achieve the strategic objectives set out in the Society’s strategic plan through the following but not limited to:

Governance

• Management of all governance tasks, such as the filing of the annual return and accounts and updating Directors/Trustees registration with the Charities Commission and Companies House
• Contribution to, and collation of, all high-level papers and briefing documents for EC and all subcommittee meetings
• Minute-taking at all EC and subcommittee meetings 
• Co-ordination of the writing and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts

Operations

• Management of liaison with Biochemical Society and/or LABS regarding operational premises-related issues
• Assistance to EC with any necessary travel/accommodation requirements
• Management of incoming and outgoing mail • Maintenance of CE’s contacts database
• Maintenance of the society’s asset registers
• Management of external contracts ensuring they deliver optimum value for the Society
• Full briefing of CE in preparation for internal and external meetings
• Collation and preparation of presentations for CE
• Organisation, planning and preparation of internal and external meetings and activities as directed by CE

Compliance

• Leading on the provision of information on matters relating to GDPR, Data Protection and compliance issues
• Ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant legislative requirements and best practice standards
• Undertaking the role of Health and Safety Officer; ensure that essential policies are in place and that the policy and staff training are kept up to date

Person specification

You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following:

Essential

• Graduate qualification
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience of working in operations management and/or charity governance
• Knowledge and/or understanding of wider charity governance issues such as information governance and risk management
• Working knowledge of governance issues affecting charities
• Practical knowledge of data protection related legislation and compliance best practice
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with diplomacy and the ability to influence: credible and able to deal comfortably with key individuals at all levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent administration skills including proven ability to take accurate and informative meeting minutes
• Ability to work autonomously for significant time periods
• A proactive work style with demonstrable ability to use own initiative
• Ability to time-manage effectively and to prioritise work, working well under pressure
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to build sound and diplomatic working relationships with others and in particular the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience of health and safety management

Desirable

• Interest and/or knowledge relevant to microbiology
• Working knowledge of the function of learned societies and/or professional membership organisations

We are committed to drawing on a wide range of knowledge and experience and strive to maintain diversity in all areas of our work (BAME, career level, disabilities, gender). For more information on the Society’s commitment to diversity and inclusion please see our position statement.

Personal responsibilities:

You will ensure:

• That you present a professional image at all times, both in the office and to members and external suppliers and act as an ambassador for the Society
• That you understand the consequences of your actions for the Society and actively share responsibility with the Chief Executive, Trustees, Managers and office team for the success of the Society’s work
• That you treat all colleagues fairly, working according to the principles of equal opportunity as outlined the Staff Handbook
• That you are willing to work in excess of usual working hours when the balance of the Society’s work or allocated responsibilities requires this. We do not expect excessive working hours, rather we require flexibility when there is a clear benefit to the Society
• That you are aware of basic employment and health and safety law
• That you are compliant with all legal requirements relevant to your role

Team participation responsibilities:

To ensure the following:

• That you understand the Team Objectives and your own Personal Objectives;
  • Can explain the expectations of your role and the measures of success
  • Attend one-to-ones on a regular basis to ensure your individual objectives are clear and up to-date
  • Help and support new staff into their new role as appropriate
• That you take ownership of work and contribute to making decisions
• That you are a team player by supporting your colleagues as appropriate
• That you seek to continuously improve performance by learning and developing new skills and keeping up to date with latest developments in the sector
• That you undergo appropriate levels of coaching, development and support when needed; helping to identify your own:
  • Development needs
  • Development activity
  • Expectations as a result of the development activity
  • Actions to support the development activity
  • Performance against business objectives as a result of the development activity  

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 17th January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Our Birmingham, UK Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD) Office are actively recruiting for the position of ‘L&D Business Partner. Serving the Humanitarian and International Development Sector and its parent Islamic Relief Worldwide - it collects, coordinates and delivers compelling HAD in action content and messaging around the globe to promote the training, research and talent development services HAD offers to retain existing customers and attract new customers.

The Division leverages digital platforms, public relations, events and the media, all in line with HAD’s vision, mission and strategy. It is envisioned to be a hub where humanitarian and development theories and practice are studied, examined and developed.

The purpose of the role is to ensure learning needs are identified and matched with appropriate, relevant and cost effective solutions to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to perform effectively in their current and future roles through well designed learning programmes and talent management processes.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Knowledge and experience of the principles and methods for training design, practical instruction and facilitation of both small and large groups and the evaluation of learning interventions
• Well-developed level of skills in the design and production of e Learning content
• Proven ability to deliver excellent quality, engaging presentations and interactive training
• Ability to analyse both group and individual learning needs
• Demonstrable understanding of how people learn and the barriers to people’s learning

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place on 15th January 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Makan is an educational organisation committed to strengthening voices for human rights. We work to make the Palestinian human experience more accessible to a broad audience by leveraging the language of rights, equality, and dignity.

Hours: 24 hours / 3 days per week (with the possibility of extending to full-time)
Location: Acklam Road, London
Compensation: Subject to experience

The role of the Communications & Relationships Manager is to effectively present Makan in public fora, including the digital space, and to build and implement a fundraising strategy that ensures Makan’s sustainability as a non-profit organisation.

The Communications & Partnerships Manager will be an experienced, self-motivated, focused and driven individual who is skilled at developing and nurturing relationships with key individuals, who excels in presenting key messages to different audiences, and who wants to be part of an initiative that seeks to challenge the current narrative on Palestine/Israel.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure external and internal communications uphold Makan’s organisational values and principles
• Manage all outward facing communications
• Build and implement fundraising strategy with Makan Director
• Present Makan to different audiences within the UK and other regions

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in communications (marketing, social media outreach, website management, writing) and fundraising
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while working both independently and in a collaborative team environment

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV together with an attached cover letter outlining why you are the right person for this position and email it to us. Please note that applications sent without a cover letter will not be considered.

Job title: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager

Salary: £43,445 per annum

Location: London

Contract/Hours: 18 months temporary contract, full time equivalent, with possibility of extension  

The MEL team at the Fairtrade Foundation drives the generation, analysis and use of data, research-evidence and evaluation to monitor and understand our impact. The work of the MEL team enables the Foundation to prove and enhance our value to our partners and supporters, continuously learn, improve and innovate our model and keep ourselves accountable to our key stakeholders, the producers and the workers we aim to serve.

We are recruiting for a Senior MEL Manager.  Working alongside the Head of MEL, you will be at the cutting edge of developing MEL and research approaches for our innovative and established offers, working with a large array of stakeholders – from workers, producers in origin and colleagues in the Fairtrade International System to 500-Fortune companies, business leaders and institutional funders, to name a few. 

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience and passion in MEL and / or socioeconomic research and the ability of designing and implementing systems and processes to promote accountability, continuous improvement and innovative MEL and research practices. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and team player, confidently working with colleagues within the organisation to understand trends and their concerns, promote findings and recommendations, and develop new and better ways of working. You must also be able to manage external relationships with a number of stakeholders including commercial partners, local representatives, and programme specialists, on various levels and engaging them in a clear and accessible way.

Your priority will be starting by leading the MEL and research portfolio for one of our largest accounts and gradually taking ownership of additional MEL projects, work streams and technical areas.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us.

A DBS check is required for this role

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 8 January 2020 (10am)

Interviews will take place January 2020 (date to be confirmed)

Contract: Temporary contract

The Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal. The FAIRTRADE Mark is the best known and most trusted ethical mark amongst UK consumers. 

We undertake our certification and product labelling work as the UK member of Fairtrade International, a global network of organisations working to common standards and verification systems. The global Fairtrade movement also includes Producer Networks in Africa, Asia and Latin America/Caribbean, as co-owners alongside the market organisations that are known as National Fairtrade Organisation (NFO). The Fairtrade Foundation, as the most successful NFO, plays a leading role in the global Fairtrade movement.

The Foundation is also responsible for building public support for Fairtrade and for bringing together producers and consumers in a citizens’ movement for change. The growing number of Fairtrade towns and cities, faith communities and schools and universities are a testament to the efforts of our grass-roots supporter networks.

In the UK, the Foundation employs over one hundred staff across Commercial, Public Engagement, business support functions, communication functions and policy & advocacy.

It’s an exciting time to join the Fairtrade Foundation as we look towards our new five-year strategy for 2016-2020. We’re a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. 

Background

Policy & Research Team

The Policy and Research team is responsible for the development of research, impact assessment as part of Fairtrade’s UK and global policy, learning and advocacy priorities, and in support of the MEL needs of teams working with commercial and public audiences; for managing relationships with key decision makers and opinion formers including government, parliamentarians, NGOs and research and policy making institutions; developing and leading political influencing strategies in pursuit of the Foundation’s public policy goals.  The Policy and Research Team is part of the Programme, Policy & Partnership Funding Directorate.

Job purpose

1. To lead the Foundation’s programme of Impact, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) on Fairtrade.
2. To ensure that the results of Fairtrade research, insight and learning are clearly understood and communicated, internally and externally, supporting teams across the Fairtrade Foundation to demonstrate and disseminate the impact of Fairtrade for producers, their families and communities, and ensure that Fairtrade communications are accurate.
3. To work collaboratively with Fairtrade International’s global monitoring, evaluation and impact programme, so that research insight leads to the ongoing strengthening of the global Fairtrade system, so that the Fairtrade International MEL programme adequately reflects the priorities of the Foundation, and that learning from the Fairtrade International programme informs the Foundation’s work.
4. To lead support and advice to colleagues across the organisation on the development and implementation of effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Frameworks for campaigns, programmes, new services and commercial partnerships. . 

Team working

The postholder will work in a flexible, team approach with the MEL Manager and Head of Team, taking a lead role in some areas and a support role in others. Areas of lead and support responsibility will be agreed with the Head of Team and updated as necessary.

Key Tasks 

Research, Impact Assessment, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL):

1. To lead the Foundation’s strategy for the identification, management and delivery of key strategic research programmes and producer impact assessment studies to strengthen and deepen understanding of the difference Fairtrade is making.
2. To manage external relationships with professional institutions, academic bodies or individual research specialists in both the UK and the global south, to build best practice for Fairtrade’s research and producer impact assessment, identify relevant learning, and ensure that there is constructive dialogue.
3. To work closely with Fairtrade International on agreed areas of collaboration in the areas of monitoring, evaluation and learning, including representing the Foundation on the Fairtrade International Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Working Group.
4. To undertake directly, or utilise Fairtrade funding to commission research on agreed, prioritised issues which arise from Fairtrade policies and standards and affect the impact of Fairtrade upon producers (issues could include gender equality, workers’ rights, access to natural resources, climate change, business purchasing practices and supply chain integration, producer access to credit etc).
5. Manage the performance of any designated staff, volunteers, interns or consultants engaged to work on the delivery of our impact assessment, monitoring, evaluation and learning programme.
6. To work with the Programme Funding team to identify donors, develop and manage funding proposals for our research and impact work, as well as the integration of effective MEL frameworks and budgets as part of broader programme funding bids, and ensure effective reporting to funders.

Support to corporate strategy

1. To provide insight from our impact, monitoring and evaluation programme into the development of the organisation’s long term strategies and planning processes, including contributing to the design of the Foundation’s MEL frameworks, ensuring that insight from the research programme informs thinking at all levels of the organisation.
2. Upskill the foundation as a whole to embed MEL in its culture through identifying learning opportunities to embrace and disseminate MEL activities, while developing suitable materials and or workshops to facilitate this.
3. To work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure Fairtrade’s impact, insight and learning delivers effective corporate reporting, including publication of our annual social impact report. 

.Impact communication, information management and dissemination

1. Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the delivery of a clear programme of impact communications work for internal and external stakeholders in line with cross organisational priorities.  Stakeholders will include commercial licensees, government and major donors, and cross-organisational priorities include marketing and advocacy campaigns, or corporate communications.  These will need to be targeted towards particular audiences, for instance commercial partner needs for evidence of impact.
2. To ensure producer information and policy based research effectively informs the development of Fairtrade advocacy, media and campaign programmes, including advice on reactive issues which arise at short notice. 

Strategy, Planning and Administration

1. To develop, implement and review work plans, feeding into the overall team and organisational strategic planning processes.
2. To identify whether external consultants and researchers are required to support the delivery of key research and policy objectives, coordinate and manage contracts and delivery of the work of external consultants / researchers.  
3. To provide regular updates and progress reports within the Fairtrade Foundation, and as part of Fairtrade International’s Impact Assessment working group
4. To manage agreed budgets for travel, research and policy development, including those funded by donors, and report accordingly on a regular basis 
5. Support the broader work of the Fairtrade Foundation in delivering  its  long term strategy to ambitiously scale up the growth of Fairtrade and its benefits to producers, feeding insight from our research, policy analysis and learning programme into the development of strategies and plans. 

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the Job Description particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Person Specification 

Job Title: Senior Research and Impact Manager

Education/ Training

A solid educational background, at least to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience (E)

Graduate or post-graduate academic qualifications in agricultural or development economics, business or a related discipline appropriate to analysis of Fairtrade (D)

Experience

A clear track record of professional research experience on international development, agriculture or a related discipline, including the commissioning and management of research projects and practical experience of carrying out impact assessments and/or evaluation on the ground to high professional and ethical standards (E)

Previous experience of writing briefings and reports, and liaising with organisations/individuals in developing countries to inform these. (E) 

Experience of web-based research and/or use of statistical databases and data sets (E)

Experience of working with communications professionals in the development of high quality public facing materials (E)

Experience of using participatory impact assessment research techniques and tools and understanding of different

approaches to monitoring and evaluation research (D)

Experience of designing MEL frameworks for international development or sustainability programmes (D).

Previous experience of working on trade and/or fair trade issues, in relation to international development and poverty reduction, or knowledge of standard and certification systems and their role in bringing about change in practices. (D)

Previous experience of managing staff, consultants and interns/volunteers (D)

Experience of working in a developing country with small and medium sized enterprises, trades unions or workers’ networks

Experience of building, coordinating and working with diverse stakeholder groups, both within and beyond an organisation (D)

Experience of reporting to institutional donors (D)

Experience of successful fundraising and management of donor-funded research programmes (D)

Experience of working with the media (D)

Knowledge/ Technical Skills

Demonstrable ability to analyse complex information (numerical and written) and synthesise this into accessible reports, briefings and presentations. (E)

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven ability to communicate to a variety of audiences on an international level (E)

Good understanding of developing engaging, exciting communications materials for business, consumer or campaigns audiences, including digital media (E)

An organised, methodical approach to work and ability to juggle competing priorities (E)

Ability to work on own initiative, and adapt to rapidly changing environment (E)

A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work and operate as part of a team (E) 

Familiarity with MS Office programmes (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) (E)

Training in management skills (D)

Knowledge of UK and/or international academic and other research networks (D).

Knowledge of certification schemes and standards e.g. ISO, ISEAL , Fairtrade etc. (D)

A working knowledge of Spanish, French and/or another language would be a major advantage (D)

Competencies

 Passionate Commitment - This competency is about having passion, dedication and proactively showing support for the work of the Foundation.  Contributing to a positive internal atmosphere and external perception of the Foundation.

 Embracing Change - This competency is about flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.  It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.  It also involves welcoming creative ideas and solutions.

 Working with Integrity - This competency is about using a principled approach for every decision and action. Choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult.

 Leadership - This competency is about taking a leadership role regardless of your rank within the hierarchy.  It involves acting with the Foundation’s vision in mind, being decisive and working for the good of the entire organisation and its mission.

 Teamwork - This competency is about working in a way which acknowledges the interdependence of people in your team and other teams.  It is also about effective cross-team project working.

Positive relationships - This competency is about fostering and maintaining constructive and professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Delivering results - This competency is about achieving a high quantity of measurable results whilst maintaining, or even raising, quality of work.

Managing resources responsibly - This competency is about managing the Foundation’s resources well.  It involves negotiating best value for the Foundation and ensuring the longevity of the organisation.

Information and Knowledge management - This competency is about working in a way that values the gathering, management and sharing of information (facts and data) and knowledge (understanding gained through experience) of benefit to the Foundation.

Organisational Commitment

Knowledge of and commitment to Fairtrade and development issues (E)

Commitment to our values: Action, Integrity, Respect, Challenge and Optimism (E)

• We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends (E)

A willingness to spend significant periods of time based in developing countries where and when required in support of Fairtrade Producer Networks and research priorities (typically 1-2 weeks per trip) (E) 

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us (E)

We are looking for a new Director of Services to manage, lead, shape and develop SCT’s frontline services including all aspects of our ‘Recovery Hub’ (Primary Programme, Housing Team, Training and Development) Drop-In and service user involvement in SCT’s social enterprises.

To set a positive management culture in line SCT’s inclusive Christian ethos, values and mission.

To ensure consistent therapeutic practice across all of our services.

To establish stronger referral pathways through our services.

To oversee the dayto-day administrative functions within the services including on-going monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management.

To ensure the residents in SCT’s accommodation are secure and maintain their tenancy as part of the therapeutic practice.

To assist and deputise for the CEO where necessary.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please read through the DoS Job Pack and our Vission Mission Ethos document and apply via the attached application form. Please send completed application form together with a covering letter to recruitment (at) sct. org. uk

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5th January 2020

Informal visits for long-listed candidates: Wednesday 15th January 2020

Formal Interviews for short-listed candidates: Thursday 23rd January 2020