We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator and Senior Immigration Advisor OISC L2 (OISC L3 desirable) or solicitor with equivalent qualification for an exciting position leading our Newham immigration advice service for migrants at risk of destitution.

The post holder will manage and supervise a team of OISC level 2 immigration advisors providing specialist immigration advice and casework to homeless migrants in Newham. This service is funded by London Borough of Newham and working in partnership with local homeless organisations.

Due to Covid-19 our services are mainly delivered remotely, with some office-based working.  Limited-face-to-face contact with clients is based on clients’ needs and circumstances.  In addition, you will provide 2 days a week of telephone advice to health professionals and frontline homeless organisations.

You will play a key role in coordinating this project and ensuring front line work feeds into our advocacy and campaign work.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, please complete the application form on our website. Please note - we do not accept CVs.

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

IPPF is seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed professional to take up an exciting global role providing medical leadership and ensuring a strategic, integrated approach to clinical governance, health systems strengthening and sexual and reproductive health service (SRH) programming in line with IPPF strategic outcomes. Working closely with colleagues and members worldwide, they will collaborate and lead the clinical and technical implementation of specific programmes focusing on the delivery of integrated SRHR including innovative service delivery strategies with a special emphasis on person-centred, transformative approaches including self-care. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical guidance to expand access to SRH commodities and pharmacovigilance within the Federation. The role is also expected to work closely with IPPF’s Director Leadership Team to advise and provide technical input on other related medical issues. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to build and implement a vision for this important organisational function.

Profile: In addition to proven experience in a relevant medical field - providing sexual and reproductive health services, you will be an established leader with technical excellence as it relates to programme design, strategies, and analysis of needs and gaps.

Creative and dynamic, you should enjoy working in complex organisational settings, having the ability to build networks and influence, and to foster openness to fresh ideas and new ways of working. You will be comfortable working with cross-cultural teams, be comfortable with ambiguity and comfortable in both engaging and leading. You will have a post graduate degree in public health/health related qualification- a clinical background is required. Fluency in English is essential, with excellent written and oral communication skills and proven experience of facilitation, research, training and capacity-building. You will have a clear commitment to the values of IPPF and passion for the work of the organization.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website. Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 7 February 2021

Interviews: w/c 15 February 2021 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We are looking for an experienced immigration and asylum adviser to support refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for case work requiring OISC level 2 Immigration and Asylum and Protection (2/3rds of total time) as well as to provide some welfare advice (1/3rd of time). 

We are looking for an adviser with a good understanding of immigration, Asylum Support, housing, homelessness and welfare/benefit related issues. Initially you will be working remotely so good IT skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on your own initiative, plan your own workload and problem solve will all be required. Additionally you should be comfortable dealing with clients with multiple and sometimes complex issues.

We have a number of volunteer interpreters, however an ability to speak a second language aligned with our client population (Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Pashto) is also desirable. 

Refugee Action Kingston is a well established independent charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas with funding from a broad base of grants, trusts and the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a friendly and dedicated team of 16 full and part time staff committed to encouraging our clients to be independent and to integrate into the wider community. 

We provide a holistic service offering mental health counselling, support into employment, volunteering and training as well as ESOL classes.  In addition we also support a group of Syrian refugees as part of our Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme (VPRS) programme.

When you apply please include a covering letter explaining why you are most suited to the role, your top 3 priorities when you start and why you want to work with refugees and asylum seekers. 

There is a link to our equal opportunities monitoring form within the job description. Please complete this in addition to uploading your CV and covering letter.

We are looking for an energetic Immigration Advisor (OISC L1 essential, OISC L2 desirable) for an exciting position as part of our Newham immigration advice service for migrants homeless/rough sleeping.

Led by the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of immigration advice and casework to homeless migrants referred by the Local Authority and homelessness organisations. You will need to explore sensitively the options for homeless people to regularise their immigration status and access services and support. Evidence arising from your work will be used to advocate for migrants’ rights.

Due to Covid-19 all our services are currently delivered remotely with a view to a staged return adjusted to evolving circumstances and clients needs.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk (including EU migrants). S/he will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by these groups, including destitution and inability to access services due to ‘no recourse to public funds’ status. S/he will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, please complete the application form on our website.

Please note - we do not accept CVs.

About the Trade Justice Movement

The Trade Justice Movement is a UK coalition of organisations advocating for trade justice, including trade unions, aid agencies, environment and human rights campaigns.

TJM has led advocacy on issues including the privileges offered to investors, democratic scrutiny of trade agreements and the impact of trade deals on climate change and the environment. We play an important role in supporting politicians, the media and other civil society organisations in developing their understanding of and ability to engage in trade debates.

Following the Brexit vote, international trade became a key focus for government and the media. The UK has a unique opportunity to develop trade policy which is aligned with climate goals. However, to date there is no clear strategy to ensure this happens. This role will help us to use our existing research and policy proposals to shape media debates and ensure that civil society organisations are equipped to act.

About the role

The Senior Communications Adviser’s role is to raise the profile of TJM’s work on trade and climate change:

• Develop a strategy and help TJM to build our reputation for strong expertise and analysis in trade and climate policy.
• Lead TJM’s communications on trade and climate change with civil society, the media and online.
• Convene TJM’s network of partner organisations and develop new relationships so that an increased number of organisations advocate in trade and climate policy in partnership with TJM.
• Support TJM’s influencing work within key civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra and with the aim of influencing the UK’s approach to COP26 and beyond.

Working with a small team, you will need both a strong ability to develop innovative approaches in the areas identified, manage your time and work plan and to be proactive in developing networks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact as the UK develops its independent trade policy and hosts COP26.

Role Description

Trade and Climate Communications Strategy

• Develop TJM’s strategy for communications with the media and civil society organisations in this area, taking into account the political and media context and the need to achieve impact with minimal resources.

Development of External and Network Communications

• Lead the delivery of TJM’s communications with the media and civil society organisations on trade and climate change, including identifying key audiences and tailoring messaging to them.
• Build TJM’s media profile and networks, including through regular press releases, developing opportunities to place opinion pieces, and increasing TJM’s social media presence.
• Establish effective, regular communications with member and partner organisations.
• Maintain TJM’s web content on this issue.

Convening Civil Society Organisations

• Provide opportunities for civil society organisations to collaborate and advocate in this area, including through regular meetings, joint letters and engagement with civil service departments. 
• Organise a number of seminars and briefing meetings for TJM members to build civil society capacity on trade and climate change.
• Work with the Senior Adviser to engage with existing climate change forums.

Institutional Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with key UK civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra.
• Where appropriate, identify and engage with other international institutions, this might include the WTO, the UN or the OECD.
• Work with other team members to respond to opportunities to engage including consultation responses, meetings and online forums.
• Track preparations for COP26 and highlight opportunities to influence the process, as well as the UK’s broader trade and climate policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish and maintain good monitoring systems against project aims.

Hours of work: Full time - flexible working can be discussed with the line manager

This role reports to: TJM Senior Adviser

Staff reporting to this post: None

Key competencies

Essential

• Good knowledge of international trade rules, climate policy or of an equivalent macroeconomic or environmental issue.
• Experience of the management and delivery of effective external communications at a senior level. 
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships.
• A demonstrated ability to influence across a diversity of organisations, journalists and civil service departments at a senior level.
• Excellent analytical skills and political awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable project management skills, including budget management.
• Strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, initiating own work, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to travel occasionally and work outside normal working hours when necessary

If you’re keen to support people to turn their lives around and help them return to work, then this could be the role for you. Working Chance is looking for a passionate and empathetic candidate to join our team as an Employment Advisor, to provide maternity leave cover for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

We are a unique, award-winning charity supporting women with convictions - many of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in. 

The successful post-holder will play a crucial role in supporting women with convictions into sustainable employment opportunities. Working in partnership, you will assist our clients with their day-to-day job search including support with job applications, interview preparation and offering feedback at each step.

You will also play a key role in building relationships with employers across various industries and sectors, identifying suitable vacancies and providing support to employers throughout the hiring process.

Practising a non-judgemental approach, the ideal candidate will be highly empathetic with a proven track record in supporting individuals to find suitable and sustainable employment. Excellent communication, negotiation and people skills are essential for this role as you will be responsible for building trust and rapport with the women we support, and developing relationships across a range of backgrounds and sectors.

Experience of working within employability, recruitment or in a similar environment is essential. Knowledge of the criminal justice system would be an advantage, and we welcome applicants with lived experience or convictions.

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• £23,970 for 30 hours per week (based on a full time salary of £29,963)
• 30 hours per week (could be worked over 4 or 5 days)
• Permanent role
• Based in Shooters Hill / Greenwich (with some work at other BLG Mind locations) - currently home working

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £4M, over 150 staff and 260 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

BLG Mind is commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to deliver the Dementia Advice and Information Support Service. Greenwich MindCare work in close partnership with Oxleas Memory Service, which is situated at the Memorial Hospital in Greenwich.

The service provision includes:

• Personalised advice and information

• Individual person-centred support planning

• Help to access other support, services and community resources

• Carer-specific workshops

• Follow up support and contact

The Senior Dementia Advisor is a dynamic and exciting role providing advice and person centred support to clients & carers across Greenwich including signposting and community bridge building in order to help people access community resources. In addition to carrying a caseload, the role involves line management and supervision of dementia advice staff and leading on external relationships in the Borough of Greenwich. The role may also require deputising for/ assisting the Dementia Support Hub Manager (Lewisham & Greenwich) as the project demands. 

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Staff benefits include:

• a matched contribution pension scheme

• 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service)

• High quality supervision and training opportunities. 

Closing date: Thursday 4th February

Likely interview date: Week commencing 15th February (via Zoom/MS Teams)

Housing Advisor (Covid Response)

Our client is very pleased to have obtained funding for an additional fixed-term Housing Advisor post to cope with the additional demand caused by the Coronavirus crisis.

Based in their Advice Team, you will use your in-depth knowledge and experience of providing specialist housing advice to provide a structured information, advice and casework service to clients of the centre in housing law, housing options and aspects of welfare benefits that relate to housing and homelessness.

You will manage your own specialist caseload and provide advice, support and training to staff who are not specialists in this area to enable them to assist clients with less complex enquiries.

They’re looking for an experienced housing advisor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is passionate about enabling people to overcome homelessness and poverty. You will have gained a minimum of 2 years’ experience of housing advice and casework through paid or other voluntary experience. A legal qualification would be an advantage

Our client enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. They work with homeless young people, badly housed families and others in need.

They are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join them and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. They particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to consider applying to work or volunteer with them.

Position: Housing Advisor
Location: Westminster, London
Job type: Full Time, 18 month Contract
Salary: £33,259 per annum
Benefits: Holidays 24 days, 26 after one year’s service, 28 after two years’ service; Pension Scheme; A Season Ticket Loan is available. Many of their staff work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. They welcome job share or flexible working proposals.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 1st February
First Interviews: Friday 12th February

Previous applicants need not apply. It is compulsory that you upload a personal statement with your application.

You may have experience of the following: Housing Advisor, Legal Advisor, Solicitor, Case Worker, Social Welfare Law, Paralegal, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Digital Learning Advisor

Location: London
Contract type: Permanent
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Hours of work: 37.5 per week

About the role:

It's bringing the skills that will help shape their future

It's becoming part of something special. And it's developing new ways to engage and inspire. This is what it feels like to work for our client.

With c.1200 employees spanning a diverse range of roles, their internal digital platforms are currently more important than ever; ensuring everyone is informed, connected, and able to learn and work effectively regardless of their location. The huge increase in demand they have seen for digital learning during the pandemic is likely to continue as they consider more flexible ways of working post-Covid, making your role key to their future.

Joining their L&D team as their digital learning specialist, you’ll help to take their systems and content catalogue to the next level, as well as explore new ways to engage employees via digital and virtual learning environments.
Over the coming year they will upgrade their LMS, and as system Superuser, you’ll play a central role in the project. You’ll also manage the system day-to-day: supporting learners, troubleshooting issues, developing functionality and analytics capability.

With creativity as well as technical expertise, you’ll design and develop a range of digital training content, blended learning programmes and other resources. This includes partnering with internal specialists to transform ‘must know’ training into engaging online courses.

Joining them at this interesting and important time, innovation and ideas will be encouraged. And so, with a keen interest in digital learning trends and best practice, you’ll be well placed to advise on new technologies and approaches.

And as you support others, you'll have exceptional opportunities to grow your own career. They don't stand still here; and your ideas will make an impact at the heart of this world-famous institution.

About you:

Passionate about the enabling power of digital technologies and with an understanding of the full learning cycle, you’re the expect they need.

With experience as a Learning Management System Superuser, and ideally familiar with Virtual Learning Environments, you’re keen to further develop your expertise and take on a new challenge.

Proficient at using e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Adapt), and familiar with some other standard industry tools, you can design and build creative and engaging learning content and materials involving e-learning, video, graphics and animation.

With an understanding of online user experience best practice, you’ll apply your knowledge to deliver an exceptional experience for all learners.

Well organised and planned, yet able to adapt quickly, you’ll juggle a varied workload and effectively balance changing priorities and deadlines.

At your best working as part of a team, you can quickly build relationships and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels.

Analytical and numerate, you’ll work with data to analyse trends and spot opportunities to improve or adapt.
Proactive with lots of initiative, you’ll be keen to put forward new ideas and suggestions that will support the continued development of their learning offer.

Closing Date: 7th February 2021

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Covering the Home Counties (Geographical areas include: East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk)

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link, quoting reference: 21482.

Closing date: 31 January 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff Women's Aid, this fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls. The IPA will need to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDASV issues. Delivering a range of crisis intervention, early intervention and prevention work, intensive support, and accommodation-based support. Please note the service is 24/7 so we need people who can and will work outside normal office hours.
Key responsibilities
Identify and assess the risks and needs of service users using the CWA specialist intervention toolkit.
Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, housing, health, finance and recovery.
Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
Comply with GDPR/data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Out of hours responsibilities not limited to:
Answering calls coming into the service
Responding to police call outs within the hour.
Contacting all referrals in a timely manner.
Attending the Intake and Assessment facility when a new resident access accommodation.
Completing an assessment of risk and need with all referrals.

Person responsibilities
Have a good understanding of domestic violence/ abuse including the impact of domestic violence/ abuse on victims and their children.
Have theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Understand child protection issues, how to respond to effectively safeguard, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic violence/ abuse and their children.
Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.

A health charity based in London are looking for a HR & Recruitment Advisor. The post holder is responsible for providing a professional and effective human resource support for managers and staff in a portfolio of countries and provides advice to country management teams on local staff employment. This post holder is also responsible for reviewing and implementing HR policies & procedures, and for leading on specific HR projects and initiatives such as salary reviews, employee engagement surveys.
Key responsibilities
Contribute to the development of the charity's Human Resources strategy, annual plan, and global policies.

Advise, train and coach managers and staff on charity's HR policies, procedures and best people management practices in accordance with legal requirements

Monitor appraisals and advise Country Directors/Line Managers on performance management issues.

Carry out HR inductions and exit interviews for global roles within portfolio, identifying key trends and ensuring that other departments are aware of issues requiring improvement.

Contributes towards the creation of initiatives that promote staff engagement.

Lead on specific projects as directed by the HR Director

Manage the job evaluation process within portfolio; ensuring consistency of job titles and grades across the organisation

Support and advise HR Focal Points on recruitment activities and lead on national recruitments on those countries where there is no HR presence.
Keep updated with relevant new recruitment sources and propose improvements to processes and selection tools to ensure that the recruitment process meets current and future organisational needs.
Contribute to developing and implementing the consultant management policy and processes.

Person specification
Level 7 CIPD qualified or above or equivalent.
Work experience with INGO / NGO Sector
Strong experience of dealing with complex employee relations
Strong experience of developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and projects.
Strong experience of managing and undertaking a high quality high volume recruitment process at a senior level.
Strong experience of providing a broad range of high quality HR policy advice (including disciplinary and grievance) to managers and staff.
Strong experience of dealing with complex employee relations issues in different countries.
Strong experience of developing and communicating HR management information.
Good experience of undertaking and supervising payroll

Closing Date: 21st December 2020

Position: HR Advisor (Training Lead)
Type: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (some remote working will be possible) – currently home-based
Salary: £19,963 - £22,703 per annum (FTE £33,273 - £37,839) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Human Resources

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the MS Society to deliver an efficient HR administration service, ensuring that all HR records are up to date and that contractual documentation is issued promptly, accurately and in compliance with current regulations.

As part of the HR Operations team, you’ll be the first point of contact on general administrative HR enquiries and you will have an important role in managing our HRIS system.  You will be supporting our Learning and OD Manager in the design and delivery of our training for colleagues across the organisation.

Experience of working with an HRIS system previously, excellent organisational and time management skills and a strong attention to detail are essential.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 27th January

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

What future will we build after coronavirus?  How could the global economic recovery help tackle climate change and turn the tide on plastic waste?  How might it spark a green jobs revolution in Africa and beyond?   Tearfund is looking for someone to join our Policy and Research Team as we wrestle with questions like these.

The Global Advocacy team at Tearfund has a dream in which we tackle the three defining issues of our time - ending extreme poverty, living within the earth's limits and tackling inequality.  Our team walks alongside grassroots movements around the globe, supporting them to drive change, and joining them up with our research, media and campaigning work. 

We're looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our policy and research team, which is part of the Global Advocacy team. 

You will need to be a good team player, well-organised and comfortable working under pressure. You will need to learn fast, in order to deliver complex projects on time and to a high standard. You'll be contributing to research and report writing, so attention to detail is important too.

You'll be passionate about fighting injustice as part of your faith and be comfortable influencing and inspiring others, as well as showing the ability to listen well and consider a diversity of opinions. The ideal candidate will show an aptitude for building relationships with people at senior levels externally and applying their creativity to develop research ideas and solve problems. 

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The role is permanent and full-time, but we will consider flexible working options.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.